D-Link USB/Ethernet Broadband Cable Modem - Manual

5 Before installing the modem: 1 Read this entire User ’s Manual from front to back in sequence. 2 Find the Serial Number, RF and Ethernet address located on a sticker on the cable modem and write them here: Serial Number S/N: ____________________ RF and ETH MAC: ____________________ 3 Contact your ...

7 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the D-Link “Broadband Cable Modem with USB &Ethernet” DCM-202, which is an MCNS DOCSIS™ 2.0 cable modem featuringthe latest DOCSIS technology. The cable modem enables your network cable operator to provide you withbroadband applications such as telecommuni...

10 Installing the Cable Modem Using the Ethernet Port CAUTION! Be sure to read this entire User’s Manual from front to back in sequence before installing the D-Link DCM-202 USB/Ethernet Broadband CableModem. This chapter describes how to install the cable modem using the Ethernet port.Using the Ethe...

11 2 Look for an entry named TCP/IP. If you see TCP/IP listed next to yourEthernet hardware device, you can now go to the section “Connecting theCable Modem”. However, if TCP/IP is not listed, you must complete thefollowing steps. a Click Add. b Click Protocol and click Add. c Click Microsoft in the...

12 Configuring TCP/IP on the Windows NT 4.0 OperatingSystems To configure TCP/IP on your Windows NT 4.0 PC: 1 Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon and click Properties. 2 Click the Bindings tab 3 Select All Protocols from the Show bindings drop-down list. 4 Look for an entry named TCP/IP . If y...

13 10 Click OK . If you have made any changes, you are prompted to save the settings. 11 Click OK to save the settings and exit 12 Click OK and close the TCP/IP Control Panel (click File and scroll down to click Close) . To configure TCP/IP on a Macintosh (continued): Connecting the Cable Modem Inst...

14 3 Power cycle the cable modem by unplugging the power adapter from its electrical outlet and then plugging it back into the outlet. Then try accessing the Internet. 4 Power cycle the computer Problem: “I cannot access my e-mail or Internet service.” (continued) a Power off the computer. b Unplug ...

15 To release and renew the IP address for the Windows 2000 andWindows NT 4.0 operating system:1 Click Start and select Programs , then Accessories . 2 Click Command Prompt . 3 At the command prompt (C:\), type ipconfig/release . Windows releases the IP address. 4 At the command prompt type ipconfig...

16 Installing the Cable Modem Using the USB Port DCM-202

17 This chapter describes how to install the cable modem using the USB port.First you connect the hardware (cable modem and power adapter). You theninstall the software drivers and verify that the modem is operating properly.The USB port does not support the Macintosh operating system.Using the USB ...

18 Installing the Hardware (Cable Modem and PowerAdapter) continued 6 Plug the cable modem’s power adapter into the cable modem’s power jack and into a grounded electrical outlet or surge protector that is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet. 7 You must now install the software drivers provide...

21 Installing the Software Drivers (Windows 98 OS) continued 12 When the Windows has finished installing the new hardware device message appears, click Finish . 13 When prompted to restart the PC, remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive and click Yes . Installing the Software Drivers (Windows 2000 OS) T...

24 Installing the Software Drivers (Windows Me OS) This section explains how to install the cable modem using the USB port withthe Windows Me operating system (OS): 1 Power on the computer. After the computer boots up: a Windows detects the cable modem. b The Found New Hardware screen appears. c The...

26 Troubleshooting the USB Installation The following troubleshooting procedures apply to the USB installation. Problem: “I cannot access my e-mail or Internet service.” 1 Verify that the Power, Cable, and Status, and USB LEDs are lit and not blinking. 2 Verify that the USB LED is green or blinking ...

29 Cable Modem Front and Rear Panels This chapter describes the light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the front paneland the connectors on the rear panel of the cable modem. Front Panel LEDs The LEDs on the cable modem indicate: • The current performance of the cable modem. • The condition of the network ...

30 Power Green Cable modem is plugged in to anelectrical outlet and is and receivingpower. Cable Orange-Blinking The modem is searching for theDOWNSTREAM frequency. Orange Downstream frequency is locked.Searching for UPSTREAM frequency. Green Upstream frequency is locked. Status Green-Blinking Modem...

31 Back Panel Connectors Descriptions of the Back Panel Connectors E T H RJ-45 female port for connection of Ethernet cable. USB USB ‘B’-type port. Connects through USB cable to acomputer’s USB ‘A’-type port. CATV RF connector to attach the cable for broadband Internetaccess. Power Jack to connect t...

32 Model Name DCM-202 Model Number DCM-202 Compliant Standard DOCSIS 1.0DOCSIS 1.1DOCSIS 2.0 Interface PC Interface 10/100BASE-T (half/full- duplex, auto-sensing) 1 port USB Device (12Mbps, full speed mode) 1 port WANInterface F type female 75 Ω Receiver Demodulation: 64/256QAM Max Speed: 38Mbps (64...

33 Technical Specifications ( continued ) Signal Level: +8dBmV to +58dBmV(QPSK)+8dBmV to +55dBmV(16QAM)TDMA:+8 to +54 dBmV (32QAM,64QAM)+8 to +55 dBmV (8QAM,16QAM)+8 to +58 dBmV (QPSK)S-CDMA:+8 to +53 dBmV (allmodulations) (Output level of CM can automatically controlled by CMTSthrough power ranging...

35 Contacting Technical Support You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Linkwebsite. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United Statesfor the duration of the warranty period on this product.U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support ...

36 Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limitedwarranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor andProducts purchased and delivered within ...

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