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User’s Manual

Rev: 1.1

2006/3/30

Summary of content (31 pages)

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WCGP200 WCGP200B2 Cable Modem User’s Manual Rev: 1.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of the seller. The seller provides this documentation without warranty, term, or condition of any kind. The seller may make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this documentation at any time.
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Cable Modem User Manual Safety Notes For Installation Use only the type of power source indicated on the marking labels. Use only the power adapter supplied with the product. Do not overload wall outlet or extension cords as this may increase the risk of electric shock or fire. If the power cord is frayed, replace it with a new one. Proper ventilation is necessary to prevent the product overheating.
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CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Contents Contents Before You Use .................................................................................................vii Features ............................................................................................... vii General ....................................................................................... vii CableLabs DOCSIS 1.0/1.1/2.0 Standard Compliant ........................... vii PacketCable™ Compliant ................................................................
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Cable Modem User’s Manual Website Blocking........................................................................... 16 Time Access ................................................................................. 16 Filter Internet Traffic ..................................................................... 17 Administration ....................................................................................... 18 Security..................................................................................
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Before You Use Before You Use WCGP200/WCGP200B2 is a DOCSIS 1.0/1.1/2.0 and CableHome 1.1 compliant cable residential gateway that provides high-speed connectivity to residential, commercial, and education subscribers on public and private networks via an existing cable infrastructure. WCGP200/WCGP200B2 is equipped with Ethernet, USB and IEEE802.11g Wireless interfaces. WCGP200/WCGP200B2 uses the advanced PHY (A-TDMA/S-CDMA) technologies to support higher bandwidth in the upstream.
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Cable Modem User’s Manual One to Many Many to Many Reverse NAT Advanced Application Level Gateways (ALG) Support Transparent bridging for IP traffic for bridge mode DHCP Client/Server Firewall Function Upgradeable to VPN function Upgradeable to RIP Wireless Fully 802.11g Compatible Fully 802.
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Cable Modem User Manual System Requirements This cable modem equips four ETHERNET ports, wireless and USB interfaces. You can choose either one to connect to the cable modem. Before installing the CABLE MODEM, please check the following requirements with your computer.
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Chapter 1: Overiew Chapter 1: Overview Physical Outlook Front Panel The following illustration shows the front panel of the CABLE MODEM machine: LED Indicators The LEDs on the front panel are described in the table below (from left to right): 1
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Cable Modem User’s Manual Rear Panel 2 Connector Description REBOOT DEVICE Reset-to-Default configuration push button 15VDC DC-IN Power connector TEL1/2 & TEL2 Telephony RJ-11 connector Ethernet 1-4 Ethernet 10/100BaseT RJ-45 connector USB USB connector Reboot Telephony Reboot the VIOP function push button CABLE F-Connector
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Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation This cable modem equips USB, wireless and Ethernet interfaces. You can choose either one to connect to the cable modem. Go to the “Installation Procedure for Ethernet Interface” section, if your computer has installed TCP/IP and Ethernet card with 10/100BaseT capability. Go to the section “Installation Procedure for USB Interface”, if your PC has USB port and the operating system is Microsoft Windows 98/ME/XP or Windows 2000.
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Cable Modem User’s Manual Connecting the Cable Modem to Your Computer Below shows the connection between the Cable Modem and your computer.
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Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Battery This section provides information on installing batteries into the EMTA. Follow the steps below: 1. Ensure the power cord is unplugged. 2. Remove the battery cover on the rear panel. There are two battery compartments. You may install a single battery into either compartment. 3. Insert the battery into one of the rear battery compartments, as shown below. 4. Reattach the battery cover. 5.
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Cable Modem User’s Manual Wall Mounting The number of the screw: 2 pcs Direction for wall mounting: LED panel upward. Dimension for the screw: TBD There are 2 slots on the underside of the Cable Modem and 4 slots on the underside of the Battery Pack that can be used for wall mounting. Note: When wall mounting the unit, ensure that it is within reach of the power outlet. You will need 2 suitable screws which screw diameter would be 4.4 mm to wall mount the Cable Modem or the Battery Pack.
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Chapter 3: Software Installation and Configuration Chapter 3: Software Installation and Configuration Setting TCP/IP on Client PC After you successfully complete the network interface card (Ethernet card) installation task, you need to make sure the TCP/IP communications protocol used by the Ethernet card is installed and correctly configured on your system. For Windows 98/98SE/ME 1. Click on the Start menu, point to Settings and click on Control Panel. 2. The Control Panel window will show up.
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Cable Modem User’s Manual DHCP Server PC connected to the cable modem can automatically get a private IP address from the DHCP server of cable modem before cable modem is on line. The following steps will show you how to get an IP address from DHCP server of cable modem before cable modem is on line. For Windows 98/98SE/ME 1. Click “Start“, point to “Run“, and click to open the “Run“ windows. 2. Enter “winipcfg“ in the “Open“ field.
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Chapter 4: Access Internet through Cable Modem Chapter 4: Access Internet through Cable Modem For making sure that you can get into Internet successfully, please make sure the following first. 1. Make sure the connection (through Ethernet) between the cable modem and your computer is OK. 2. Make sure the TCP/IP protocol is set properly. 3. Subscribe to Cable Television Company. Accessing Internet Once your host PC is properly configured, please proceed as follows: 1.
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Cable Modem User’s Manual Wireless Basic Wireless Settings To set the basic configuration for the wireless features, please click Basic item from the Wireless menu. Wireless Network: Choose Enabled to enable the basic setting. Choose Disabled to close the basic setting. Wireless Network Name(SSID): The SSID will be displayed automatically. Wireless Channel: There are 11 channels that you can choose. Choose the one that is suitable for this device.
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Chapter 4: Access Internet through Cable Modem Wireless Security - WEP For this mode, the settings that you can adjust including wireless encryption level, default key, passphrase for keys, wireless wep key #1 to #4. Wireless Encryption Level: Select the WEP mode for the WEP key function. You can choose 64-bit or 128-bit for your necessity. If you choose Off, the Encryption Keys will not be shown on this page. If selected, data is encrypted using the key before being transmitted.
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Cable Modem User’s Manual Wireless Security - Radius For this mode, the settings that you can adjust including RADIUS Server, RADIUS Port, and RADIUS Key. RADIUS Server Address: RADIUS Server is a protocol for carrying authentication, authorization, and configuration information between a Network Access Server which desires to authenticate its links and a shared Authentication Server. Please type in the IP Address for the RADIUS Server.
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Chapter 4: Access Internet through Cable Modem Wireless Security – WPA RADIUS For the WPA network Authentication, the settings that you can adjust including WPA Algorithms, RADIUS Server Address, RADIUS Port, Shared key, Key Renewal Timeout. WPA Algorithms: Select the data encryption for the WPA mode. There are two types that you can choose, TKIP and AES.
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Cable Modem User’s Manual Wireless Security – WPA Pre-Shared Key For the WPA-PSK mode, the settings that you can adjust including WPA Algorithms, WPA Shared Key and Group Key Renewal. WPA Algorithms: Select the data encryption for the WPA mode. There are three types that you can choose, TKIPand AES. WPA Shared Key: Please type the key to be between 8 and 63 characters, or 64 hexadecimal digits. Only the devices with a matching key that you set here can join this network.
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Chapter 4: Access Internet through Cable Modem The information of connected clients will be displayed in this field if its MAC address is typed above. Advanced Wireless Settings The Advanced wireless setting allows you to configure the data rates and WiFi thresholds. Basic Data Rates: Choose Minimal or All as the basic rates. Control TX Rate: Choose Minimal or All as the supported rates. Beacon Interval: Set the period of beacon transmissions to allow mobile stations to locate and identify a BSS.
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Cable Modem User’s Manual Access Restrictions There are restrictions that you have to notice for access into the network. Website Blocking Website/keyword Blocking: Click Enable to activate this function; click Disable to close this function. New Website/Keyword: Some websites/web pages that you do not want them to be shown or appeared while you are surfing the Internet, can be blocked by typing the website name or using the words that you typed here in their webpages.
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Chapter 4: Access Internet through Cable Modem This dialog shows the networked computer that your computer can choose for executing time access. Filter Internet Traffic IP Address Range Start to End: You have to tell the system the start point and end point for the filter internet traffic used. Type in the number from 0 to 256 in these fields. Port Range: The default setting for port range is from 1 to 65535. You don’t need to change it. Protocol: Select one of the protocols for using in this function.
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Cable Modem User’s Manual Administration Security Gateway Password: Please type in the password for the gateway. And then retype in the below field again. Click Save Settings to save the configuration. Advanced Administration Reset Factory Default: Click Yes to use the factory default after restart this device. Click No to use current settings that you just configured. This function is useful when you adjust the other settings in disorder.
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Chapter 4: Access Internet through Cable Modem Connection This page shows current connection status containing upstream channel, downstream channel, and startup procedure. Local Network This page shows the local network information for your reference.
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Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Chapter 5: Troubleshooting If the suggested solutions in this section do not resolve your issue, contact your system administrator or Internet service provider. Can I use the same cable line for TV and cable modem? A. Yes, the TV and cable modem uses the cable line. You need a splitter to use them at the same time. Ask Cable Company to install the splitter for you to avoid signal degradation.