Page 2 - Contents
User’s Guide 2 Contents 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...........................................................................................................4 Understand the Cable Modem’s Features ....................................................................................................... 4 Con...
Page 4 - Before You Begin; Understand the Cable Modem’s Features; Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS; Contact Your Local Cable Operator
User’s Guide 4 1. Before You Begin Your new cable modem provides high-speed access to the Internet by an active Internet Connection through your cable service provider. This user guide describes how to set up and use the cable modem. Before installing the cable modem, you should read this user guide...
Page 6 - Installing the Cable Modem Using the USB Port; NOTE: The cable modem’s USB setup does not support the Macintosh; Installing the Software Drivers Before Hardware Connection
User’s Guide 6 Be sure to follow the instructions provided for the port that you want to use. Using the USB port allows you to install the cable modem more quickly and easily than using the Ethernet port, because you do not have to install and configure a network interface card (NIC). USB, however, ...
Page 7 - You will see the following Welcome screen.
User’s Guide 7 3. You will see the following Welcome screen. 4. Click “Next>”. You will see the following Start screen.
Page 9 - USB cable to the PC by following next section instructions.; Installing the Hardware; Power off the computer; Installing the Software Drivers
User’s Guide 9 USB cable to the PC by following next section instructions. Installing the Hardware This section explains how to connect the cable modem to the computer, wall outlet, and electrical outlet. To install the hardware: 1. Power off the computer 2. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to t...
Page 12 - Back; twice and specify the correct; Click
User’s Guide 12 CAUTION: You must verify that Ambit USB Cable Modem appears on the screen. If USB Composite Device appears, you must click Back twice and specify the correct location of the driver files. DO NOT proceed if USB Composite Device is displayed in the above window. Contact your cable prov...
Page 15 - Installing the Software Drivers in Windows Me Operating System; Insert the CD into the PC’s CD-ROM and click
User’s Guide 15 Installing the Software Drivers in Windows Me Operating System To install the cable modem software drivers using the Windows Me operating system: 1. Power on your PC. After your computer boots, Windows detects the cable modem. The Found New Hardware screen appears, followed by the Fo...
Page 22 - Installing the Software Drivers in Windows XP Operating System; Choose
User’s Guide 22 Installing the Software Drivers in Windows XP Operating System 1. Power on your PC. After your computer boots, Windows detects the cable modem. The Found New Hardware screen appears, followed by the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. 2. Choose the software automatically (Recommended) ...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting the USB Installation; My Computer
User’s Guide 24 Troubleshooting the USB Installation None of the LEDs is on when I power on the LAN Cable Modem. Check the connection between the power adapter and the cable modem. Power off the LAN Cable Modem and wait for 5 Seconds and power on the modem again. If the problem still exists, you may...
Page 25 - Uninstalling the USB Driver
User’s Guide 25 4. Select USB Composite Device and click Remove 5. Click Refresh The Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, displaying the device name USB Composite Device . Refer to the proper operating system instructions in this chapter for information on reinstalling the driver properly. All of...
Page 26 - necessary files from you computer.; Installing the Modem Using the Ethernet Port; An active Ethernet port on your PC
User’s Guide 26 necessary files from you computer. 3. Installing the Modem Using the Ethernet Port This chapter explains the process for installing your cable modem using the Ethernet port. See Chapter 2 “Installing the Cable Modem Using the USB Port” for instructions on installing the cable modem u...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting the Ethernet Installation
User’s Guide 27 properly. Troubleshooting the Ethernet Installation None of the LEDs are on when I power on the Cable Modem. Check the connection between the power adapter and the cable modem. Power off the Cable Modem and wait for 5 seconds and power on the modem again. If the problem still exists,...
Page 29 - Cable Modem Router LEDs and Connectors; LEDs are lit, the cable modem router is working properly. The; LEDs on the Front of the Modem; : Indicates connectivity between the Ethernet port on the cable
User’s Guide 29 4. Cable Modem Router LEDs and Connectors This chapter describes the functions of the cable modem router’s LEDs and connectors. When the pwr , sync , and ready LEDs are lit, the cable modem router is working properly. The usb or enet 1, 2, 3, 4 LEDs should also be lit depending on wh...
Page 30 - Connectors on the Back of the Modem; Power; power adapter that came with the cable modem.; Ethernet; connects to the Ethernet port on the PC.; USB
User’s Guide 30 Connectors on the Back of the Modem This list of connectors describes where to connect the cables and power adapter when installing the cable modem. 1. Power : This is where you plug the included power adapter. Remember to use only the power adapter that came with the cable modem. 2....
Page 31 - Web User Interface; address acquisition, and must have a web browser installed.
User’s Guide 31 5. Web User Interface Accessing the Web User Interface 1. The PC connected to the cable modem must support TCP/IP connection and dynamic DHCP IP address acquisition, and must have a web browser installed. 2. Open the web browser and set the URL location as: http://192.168.100.1 3. Cl...
Page 33 - Web User Interface Home Page
User’s Guide 33 Web User Interface Home Page A main menu is shown at the top of the pages and the user can select different options to view the cable modem information. They include: Cable Modem Cable Modem Information
Page 34 - Cable Modem Status
Page 35 - Downstream
Page 36 - Upstream
Page 37 - Upstream Burst
Page 38 - Operation Configuration
Page 40 - Gateway; Information; Gateway Information; Refresh; ” to get current gateway information.; Connected Computers; ” to show computers attached to the cable modem.
User’s Guide 40 Gateway Information This page shows gateway information. Gateway Information • Refresh Click “ Refresh ” to get current gateway information. • Connected Computers Click “ Connected Computers ” to show computers attached to the cable modem.
Page 41 - ” to get connected computers information.
User’s Guide 41 • Refresh Click “ Refresh ” to get connected computers information.
Page 42 - Firewall; Time Provision
User’s Guide 42 Firewall Time Provision This page allows configuration of Time Provision to get the current time via specific provision mode. Firewall – Time Provision • TOD / NTP Check “ TOD ” to enable Time Provision using TOD. Check “ NTP ” to enable Time Provision using NTP. • NTP Primary Server...
Page 43 - TOD filter
User’s Guide 43 TOD filter This page allows configuration of web access filters to block all internet traffic to and from specific network devices based on time of day settings. Firewall – TOD Filter • Connected Computers Click “ Connected Computers ” to specify day & time to block certain compu...
Page 45 - Web filter
User’s Guide 45 Web filter This page allows configuration of content filters to block to and from specific network devices based on keyword and domain name entries. A list of "trusted computers" can also be entered that are not subject to the filters entered. Specific Firewall features can a...
Page 48 - Content Filter; Setup
User’s Guide 48 Content Filter Setup This page allows configuration of URL content filter rules. Content Filter – Setup • URL Keyword Blocking Check “ Enable ” to enable URL Keyword Blocking. Uncheck “ Enable ” to disable URL Keyword Blocking. • URL Domain Blocking Check “ Enable ” to enable URL Dom...
Page 49 - Select Domain from the list and click “; Remove Domain; ” to delete Domain from the list.; Any configuration changes must be followed by “; Apply; ” before changes will occur.
User’s Guide 49 Select Domain from the list and click “ Remove Domain ” to delete Domain from the list. • Apply Any configuration changes must be followed by “ Apply ” before changes will occur.
Page 50 - Violation Log; Enter E-mail address for sending Content Violation log.
User’s Guide 50 Violation Log This page provides a local view of the content filter log. Content Filter – Violation Log • Contact E-mail Address Enter E-mail address for sending Content Violation log. • SMTP Server Name Enter SMTP Server Name for sending Content Violation log. • Apply Any configurat...
Page 51 - Tools; Ping
User’s Guide 51 Tools Ping This page provides ping diagnostics to help with IP connectivity problems. Tools - Ping • Ping Target Specify target IP address. • Start Test Click to start ping test. • Ping Size Specify ping packet size in bytes. • Abort Test Click to abort ping test. • No. of Pings Spec...
Page 52 - Trace Route
User’s Guide 52 Trace Route This page provides trace route diagnostics to help with IP connectivity problems. Tools – Trace Route • Tracert Target Specify trace route target IP address. • Start Test Click “ Start Test ” to start trace route test. • MAX Hops Specify maximum hops. • Abort Test Click “...
Page 53 - Client List; Tools – Client List; Click “; ” to get updated results.
User’s Guide 53 Client List This page shows connected computer in client list. Tools – Client List • Refresh Click “ Refresh ” to get updated results.
Page 54 - Password; Tools – Password; Specify new password.
User’s Guide 54 Password This page allows you to change the user’s password. Tools – Password • Password Specify new password. • Re-Enter Password Re-Enter new password. • Apply Any configuration changes must be followed by “ Apply ” before changes will occur.
Page 55 - Factory Defaults; Tools – Factory Defaults; Check “; Yes; ” to restore user firewall and content filter to factory defaults.
User’s Guide 55 Factory Defaults This page allows you to restore factory defaults to the system. Tools – Factory Defaults • Restore User Factory Defaults Check “ Yes ” to restore user firewall and content filter to factory defaults. • Apply Any configuration changes must be followed by “ Apply ” bef...