Toshiba DOCSIS Cable Modem Owner’s Manual PCX2600 Model Name DAZ8823A Mar.
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Table of Contents Congratulations on Your Purchase Contact Information 4 4 Support Information Sales Information Web Page 4 4 4 Important Rules for Safe Operation 5 Installation USE and Maintenance Service 5 6 7 Overview 8 How does a cable modem work? How does a cable modem connect to a computer? What is DOCSIS? 8 8 9 Getting Started 10 Contacting your Cable Provider 10 Package Contents for the PCX2600 Front side LEDs and Rear side Connectors Installing the USB Drivers LED Diagnostics 10 10
Congratulations on Your Purchase! Your new Toshiba DOCSIS Cable Modem will provide you with high-speed access to the Internet through your cable TV (CATV) network- accesses at a fraction of the time it takes traditional telephone modems. In addition, your service will be always connected. Those two features give you the information you want, when you want it … and your telephone line is kept free.
Important Rules for Safe Operation In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your Toshiba PCX2600, safety is a major factor in the design of every product. However, safety is your responsibility, as well. This section lists important information that will help assure your enjoyment and proper use of the PCX2600 and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating and using your PCX2600.
Use Caution in Mounting the PCX2600 - Do not place the PCX2600 on an unstable surface or support. The PCX2600 may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, as well as serious damage to the PCX2600. Use Care in Moving Product-and-Cart Combinations - Quick stops, excessive, force and uneven surfaces may cause the product-and-cart combination to overturn.
Do Not Remove Covers - Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Removing the cover VOIDs your warranty. Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Under the Conditions Listed Below - If the power supply cord or plug is damaged. - If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the PCX2600 - If the PCX2600 has been exposed to rain or water.
Overview The modem provides you with high-speed data communications over the television cable network by following the widely accepted DOCSIS standards that were developed by Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. This standard offer a combination of high performance and interoperability among many of the cable system operators in North America. How does a cable modem work? As you know, digital signals are represented by high and low electrical voltage le vels.
What is DOCSIS? Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications. DOCSIS defines interface requirements for cable modems involved in high-speed data distribution over a cable television network. On November 17, 1997, Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (Cable Labs) and its members established a formal path of certification for cable modem equipment suppliers to obtain an interoperability seal for their products based on the DOCSIS specification.
Getting Started Contacting your Cable Provider Please keep in mind that you will need to notify your cable internet provider before using the new Toshiba PCX2600, even if you have a cable modem that is currently functioning with your computer. Package Contents for the PCX2600 Make sure that you’ve received the following items. Contact your dealer immediately if any item is missing or damaged.
Installing the USB Drivers If you are using the USB(Universal Serial Bus) interface to connect the PCX2600 to your Windows PC via the USB, you must insta ll the " USB Driver" in your computer. The USB Drivers for your operating system is located in the CD-ROM shipped with the PCX2600. Please note that these USB Drivers only support a computer running Microsoft Windows 98SE, 2000, Me and XP.
Important Information If you have trouble installing the USB drivers for yo ur new PCX2600, you may have inadvertently installed the USB Composite Device Driver that Windows 98SE automatically loads. To correct this problem, please execute the instructions. USB COMPOSITE DRIVER REMOVAL (1)Make sure that the USB cable is plugged into your computer. (2)Restart your computer. (3)At the Windows desktop, click on the "Start" button; selected "Settings" and then "Control Panel".
LED Diagnostics The PCX2600 has five status LEDs for diagnostics. You can monitor the LEDs during installation and during normal operations. Table 1 shows PCX2600 status LEDs and identifies what each LED light means. This table will help you to diagnose problems.
How to Use the Stand Please attach the stand to the front of the PCX2600, referring to the figure below.
Specifications The Toshiba PCX2600 is DOCSIS compliant. Receiver Physical Speed: Symbol rate : Demodulation: Bandwidth: Frequency range: Input signal level: 30 Mbps (64QAM) / 43 Mbps (256QAM) 5.056941 Msym/sec (64QAM) 5.360537 Msym/sec (256QAM) 64QAM / 256QAM 6 MHz 88 MHz to 860 MHz (edge-to-edge) in 62.
AC adapter input: 120VAC @ 60Hz AC adapter output to cable modem: 12VDC @1A AC Power consumption: 8 W (approximately) Size (inches): Weight (lbs): 1.4+/-0.1 (width) x 6.5+/-0.1 (height) x 5.7+/-0.1 (depth) (not includes the stand) 1.
Q&A Q: How to connect the PCX2600 to the hub/switch via the LAN interface ? A: The PCX2600 is connected to the uplink port on the hub/switch, or use cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the normal port on the hub/switch. (See below) PC PC Cross-over Cable or connect to uplink port USB Cable Ethernet Cable TV Coax HUB/ Switch Cable Modem (PCX2600) Q: How to connect the PCX2600 to the computer via the USB ? A: Plug the Type A end of the USB cable into the USB port of your computer.
Q: Where can I download the driver for my PCX2600 ? A: If you are using LAN interface, the PCX2600 is a stand -alone device that has a Ethernet port. All workstations or hub must have a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port or card to connect to the PCX2600. Since the PCX2600 is a stand alone device, there is no special driver needed on the workstation.
Regulatory <>FCC Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B personal computer and peripherals, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Glossary 10BASE-T Unshielded, twisted pair cable with an RJ-45 connector, used with Ethernet LAN. “10” indicates the speed (10 Mbps), “Base” refers to baseband technology, and “T” means twisted pair cable. 100BASE-TX Unshielded, twisted pair cable with an RJ-45 connector, used with Ethernet LAN. “100” indicates the speed (100 Mbps), “Base” refers to baseband technology, and “TX” means a connection by two-pair twisted pair cables.
IP Address A unique, 32-bit address assigned to every device in a network. An IP (Internet Protocol) address has two parts: 1) a network address and 2) a host address. Each network is assigned an address by a government agency, and each company administrator assigns an address to each host computer. MAC address RF-MAC address is used for data services. This RF-MAC address is required to provision Cable Modem for high-speed data services.
Installing the PCX2600 To avoid thermal problems, allow at least one inch spacing between the ventilation holes and any object to either side of the unit. It's best to have no obstructions on top of the unit. The top of the unit should be at least two inches from any obstruction. Connect the PCX2600 using the following steps, referring to the figure below. 1. Connect the Cable TV coax to the input connector of a signal splitter. 2.
