Page 2 - Contents
User’s Guide 2 Contents 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...........................................................................................................3 Understand the Cable Modem’s Features ....................................................................................................... 3 Con...
Page 3 - Before You Begin; Understand the Cable Modem’s Features; Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS; Contact Your Local Cable Operator
User’s Guide 3 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 5 - 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; OK
User’s Guide 5 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 faster and easier than using the ethernet port, because you do not have to install and configure a network interface card (NIC). USB, however, only e...
Page 7 - Installing the Hardware; Power off the computer
User’s Guide 7 5. Click Next . You will see the following screen. 6. Click Finish . Now you can install the hardware. 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...
Page 8 - Installing the Software Drivers; Insert the CD into the PC’s CD-ROM drive and click
User’s Guide 8 outlet or surge protector. 5. You are now ready to install the software drivers. Installing the Software Drivers This section explains how to install the software drivers that your PC requires for the cable modem to operate. Installing the Software Drivers in Windows 98 SE Operating S...
Page 10 - twice and specify the correct
User’s Guide 10 5. Select the updated driver (Recommended) USB Cable Modem 351000 and click next . You will see the following screen. 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...
Page 13 - Installing the Software Drivers in Windows Me Operating System; Insert the CD into the PC’s CD-ROM and click
User’s Guide 13 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 20 - Installing the Software Drivers in Windows XP Operating System; Choose
User’s Guide 20 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 22 - Troubleshooting the USB Installation; My Computer
User’s Guide 22 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 cable modem and wait for 5 seconds, and power on the modem again. If the problem still exists, you may ha...
Page 23 - power
User’s Guide 23 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 24 - Your USB or coaxial cable may be damaged. Try using another cable.; Uninstalling the USB Driver; Insert the supplied CD into your CD-ROM drive
User’s Guide 24 • Try restarting the computer so that it could re-establish a connection with the cable modem. • Power cycle the cable modem by removing the power adapter from the electrical outlet and plugging it back in. Wait for the cable modem to re-establish communications with your cable servi...
Page 25 - Installing the Modem Using the Ethernet Port; An active Ethernet port on your PC
User’s Guide 25 3. Installing the Modem Using the Ethernet Port This chapter explains the process for installing your cable modem using the ethernet port. Using the ethernet port allows to you connect multiple computers to the cable modem using additional equipment which is not included. Please cont...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting the Ethernet Installation
User’s Guide 26 outlet or surge protector. 5. If the power , enet , sync , and ready LEDs are solidly lit, the cable modem is working 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 ca...
Page 28 - Cable Modem LEDs and Connectors; LEDs on the Front of the Modem
User’s Guide 28 4. Cable Modem LEDs and Connectors This chapter describes the functions of the cable modem’s LEDs and connectors. When the power , sync , and ready LEDs are lit, the cable modem is working properly. The usb or enet LED should also be lit depending on what port is being used. The foll...
Page 29 - LEDs indications
User’s Guide 29 Installation problems with the cable modem are commonly due to the cable network and its topography. LEDs on the front panel of the cable modem reveal operational status and help you determine problem areas. LEDs indications ( “X” means not applicable) Initialization Sequence power u...
Page 30 - Connectors on the Back of the Modem; power adapter that came with the cable modem.; usb; port on your PC. It is not required when using the ethernet port.; enet; ethernet port on the PC or NIC. It is not requires when using the USB.; cable
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....