Wireless Cable Modem User's Manual
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Wireless Cable Modem User’s Manual
Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing this DOCSIS-compliant wireless cable modem. This wireless cable modem delivers the highest performance in data over cable technology. Ideal for home and small business users, this easy-to-use communication device offers reliable connectivity as well as remarkable data transfer rates—100 times faster than a 56K dial-up modem.
Preparations System Requirements Before connecting the wireless cable modem to your PC, make sure your system is equipped with a LAN controller or wireless LAN module and supports the TCP/IP protocol. Installing a Network Card If your system does not have an embedded LAN controller, you must install a network interface card as instructed below (assuming that you are using an Ethernet card under the operating system of Windows 98): 1. Install an Ethernet card on your motherboard. 2.
Preparations TCP/IP Settings After the TCP/IP protocol is installed, restart your computer and consult the installation guide provided by your cable operator to complete TCP/IP configurations.
Using the Wireless Cable Modem Front Panel 8 1 2 3 4 5 POWER STATUS CABLE PC USB Wireless Cable Modem User’s Manual
Using the Wireless Cable Modem Front Panel Indicators LED Indicator 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 100 6. 7. 8. State ON Flashing OFF ON OFF ON Flashing OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON Flashing ON Flashing ON Flashing OFF ON OFF Description Wireless LAN Card is ready Data transmitting between cable modem and wireless network ——— Modem is powered ON Modem is powered OFF (if adapter connected, use correct adpater.
Using the Wireless Cable Modem Rear Panel 1 DC +5V/2.5A 2 Cable 3 4 5 6 Console Reset USB 10/100-BaseT 1. DC +5V/2.5A Power Input Jack The provided power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack will supply power to the cable modem. 2. RF Connector The connector may be located right next to the power input jack or the serial port.
Using the Wireless Cable Modem Installing the Wireless Cable Modem Take the following steps to accomplish the installation procedure: 1. Connect the cable TV coaxial cable to the input connector of a signal splitter. 2. Connect a coaxial cable from one of the output connectors on the splitter to the input connector of your TV set. 3. Use another coaxial cable to connect the other output connector on the splitter and the RF connector on the rear panel of the wireless cable modem. 4.
Using the Wireless Cable Modem DC +5V/2.
Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Configuring the PC’s IP Address Using a WEB Browser 1) Setup your PC’s IP address to be assigned dynamically 2) Connect the Ethernet cable to the modem 3) Power on the modem without connect to the CATV cable 4) Use “ipconfig” or “winipcfg” windows command to get the IP address for your LAN adapter 5) Check if your IP address is assigned in the domain 192.168.100.x 6) Open a browser and connect to the IP address 192.168.100.
Wireless Settings Click Wireless you can change ESSID/Channel/WEP Type/AP mode/WLAN Enable. ESSID: ESS stands for “Extended Service Set”. The ESS ID is the name shared among all points in a wireless network system. The ESSID must be identical for all points in the system and must not exceed over 30 characters. After changing, please click “Apply” button for setup. Domain: Domain indicates the channel number for each country which is allowed to be used.
Wireless Settings WEP Settings WEP Manual: “Automatic” Passphrase:To generate the key, if the WEP is enabled. This is the code used while a wireless point is to log on to the network thru the WEP encryption function. All points in the Wireless Network system have to have the same key shared which is set with a maximum of 32 alphanumeric characters. WEP Key Setting: This setting key is to configure the WEP encryption in the wireless network system.
Wireless Settings Wireless Advanced Setting Click Wireless Advanced Setting for setting up some other wireless functions.
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Wireless Settings Beacon Interval: The Beacon Interval specifies the duration between the beacon packets. The AP shall periodically transmit special frames called beacons that contain information for synchronization between the participating stations. The range for the Beacon Interval is between 20-1000 with a typical value of 100. RTS Threshold: The value should remain on its default setting 2432 bytes. If you encounter any date flow, only minor modifications are recommended.
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Product Specifications Software Specifications Protocol Support • MCNS DOCSIS 1.
Product Specifications RF Receiver/Transmitter Specifications Downstream (Receiver) Upstream (Transmitter) Frequency Range • 88 to 860 MHz • 5 to 42 MHz Modulation • 64QAM • 256QAM • 30Mbps/64QAM • 42.8Mbps/256QAM • 6MHz • RS (128, 122) Trellis • -15 — +15dBmV • QPSK • 16QAM • QPSK 320Kps to 5.12Mbps • 16QAM 640Kbps to 10.24Mbps • 200K, 400K, 800K 1.6M, 3.
Product Specifications Wireless LAN IEEE8.2.11b Specifications Emission Type Direct Sequence Spectrum (DSSS) RF Frequency Japan Band : 2471MHz - 2497MHz America, Europe and extended Japan Brand : 2400MHz – 2483.5MHz Spain : 2455MHz – 2475MHz France : 2446.5MHz – 2483.5MHz 22 Operating Channel FCC 1-11, ETSI 1-13, France 10-13, Spain 10-11, Japan 1-14 Radio Chipset Intersil PRISM II Media Access CSMA/CA ( Collision Avoidance ) with ACK Transmitter Power 12 dBm min.
