Page 2 - IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING; CAUTION; AVIS
2 Read and Retain TheseInstructions • Read all of the instructions before you operate thisequipment. Give particularattention to all safetyprecautions. Retain theinstructions for futurereference. • Comply with all warning and caution statements inthe instructions. Observe allwarning and cautionsymbo...
Page 3 - continued; Ventilation
3 Cleaning the Equipment Before cleaning this equipment, unplug it from theelectrical outlet. Use a damp cloth to clean thisequipment. Do not use a liquid cleaner or an aerosolcleaner. Do not use a magnetic/static cleaning device(dust remover) to clean this equipment. Placement Place this equipment ...
Page 5 - Equipment Checklist; Damage that Requires Service; Checklist
5 Equipment Checklist Before you install your cable modem, verifythat the carton contains: • One WebSTAR™ Model DPX 130 Cable Modem • One twisted pair Ethernet cable (CAT5/RJ-45) • One USB cable • One Power Adapter • One Power cord (may be packed separately) • One Vertical Modem Stand (attached to t...
Page 6 - Overview; Contents
6 Overview Contents Overview ................................................................... 6 Getting Started ........................................................ 7 System Requirements ............................................. 8 WebSTAR Cable Modem Front Panel ................. 9 WebSTA...
Page 7 - Getting Started; Contacting Your Local Cable Service Provider
7 Getting Started Contacting Your Local Cable Service Provider You need to set up an Internet access account withyour local cable service provider in order to useyour cable modem. When you contact your cableservice provider, verify the following conditions: • The cable service to your home supports ...
Page 8 - System Requirements; Introduction
8 System Requirements Introduction This section provides hardware and softwarerequirements. Minimum System Requirements for PCs• PC with a Pentium MMX 133 processor or greater • 32 MB of RAM• Netscape or Internet Explorer• 3.5-in. disk drive or CD-ROM drive Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh•...
Page 9 - WebSTAR Cable Modem Front Panel; Power; Front Panel Indicators
9 WebSTAR Cable Modem Front Panel 1 Power Illuminates solid green to indicate that power is beingapplied to the cable modem 2 PC Illuminates solid green to indicate that an Ethernet/USBcarrier is present Blinks to indicate that Ethernet/USB data is beingtransferred 3 Cable Blinks during software upg...
Page 10 - WebSTAR Cable Modem Back Panel; Back Panel Components
10 WebSTAR Cable Modem Back Panel Back Panel Components 1 Cable In F-Connector connects to an active RF coaxial cable signalfrom your cable service provider 2 USB 12 Mbps USB port connects to the USB port on yourPC 3 Ethernet RJ-45 Ethernet port connects to the 10/100BaseT Ethernetport on your PC 4 ...
Page 11 - Connection Diagram; Installation; Connect the active RF coaxial cable to the; CABLE IN; connector. Use an optional cable; Connect your PC to either the Ethernet port or; Insert the AC power adapter cord into the DC
11 Connection Diagram Installation Follow these steps for proper installation.1. Power down your PC and unplug it from the power source. 2. Connect the active RF coaxial cable to the CABLE IN connector. Use an optional cable signal splitter to add a TV, a DHCT or set-topconverter, or a VCR. 3. Conne...
Page 12 - TCP/IP Configuration; Panel
12 TCP/IP Configuration Introduction This section contains instructions for configuringthe TCP/IP protocol for both Windows andMacintosh operating systems. Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol for Windows 95/98/ME Note: You need to have either an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) with the TCP/IPcommu...
Page 13 - Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol for Windows 2000; Network and Dial-up Connections; Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol on a Macintosh
13 TCP/IP Configuration, continued 13. When the system finishes copying the files, click OK. 14. Close all networking windows. 15. When the System Settings Change dialog box appears, click YES to restart your computer. Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol for Windows 2000 Follow these steps to install an...
Page 14 - needed
14 TCP/IP Configuration, continued 2. Click Edit on the Finder (gray bar) at the top of the screen. Scroll down to the bottom of themenu, and then click User Mode. 3. Click Advanced in the User Mode window, and then click OK. 4. Click the Up/Down selector arrows located to the right of the Connect V...
Page 15 - USB Driver Installation; Installing the USB Drivers for Windows 98/ME
15 USB Driver Installation Installing the USB Drivers for Windows 98/ME If your PC has a USB interface, follow thesesteps to install the provided USB drivers. If yourPC does not have a USB interface, you may skipthis procedure. 1. Insert the USB Cable Modem Driver Installation disk into the floppy d...
Page 16 - UseUS; Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000
16 UseUS U s s USB Driver Installation , continued Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000 Follow these steps to install the USB driver on aWindows 2000 system. 1. Wait until the Power and Status indicators on the cable modem illuminate solid green, thenplug the USB cable into the USB port on you...
Page 17 - Uninstalling the USB Drivers for Windows 2000; zuUn; Uninstalling the USB Drivers for Windows 98/ME
17 Uninstalling the USB Drivers for Windows 2000 Follow this procedure to uninstall the USBdrivers on a Windows 2000 system. 1. Click Start, select Settings, and choose Control Panel . The Control Panel window appears. 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Add/Remove Hardware icon. TheAdd...
Page 18 - OK; USB Driver Uninstallation,; Renew the IP Address
18 Uninstalling the USB Drivers for Windows 2000, continued 6. In the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard window, click USB Cable Modem Adapter, and thenclick Next. 7. In the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard window, click Yes, I want to uninstall this device, andthen click Next. 8. In the Add/Remove Hardware Wizar...
Page 19 - Renewing the IP Address for Windows 2000; Enter; Renew the IP Address,; Renewing the IP Address for Macintosh
19 Renewing the IP Address for Windows 2000 Follow these steps to renew the IP address on yourPC if you are using Windows 2000. 1. Click Start, and then click Run to open the Run window. 2. Type cmd in the Open field, and click OK to execute the cmd command. A DOS windowappears. 3. At the DOS prompt...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting; Frequently Asked Questions; Q. What if I don’t subscribe to cable TV?
20 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Q. What if I don’t subscribe to cable TV? A. If cable TV is available in your area, dataservice may be made available with or withoutsubscribing to cable TV service. Contact yourlocal cable service provider for completeinformation on cable services, incl...
Page 21 - Common Troubleshooting Issues
21 Troubleshooting , continued Common Troubleshooting Issues The modem does not register an Ethernet connection. Even new PCs do not always haveEthernet capabilities. Be sure to verify thatyour computer has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet cardand that the Ethernet driver software isproperly installed. If you...
Page 22 - Tips for Improved Performance; Check and Correct
22 Tips for Improved Performance Check and Correct If your cable modem does not perform asexpected, the following tips may help. If you needfurther assistance, contact your cable serviceprovider. • Verify that the plug to your cable modem AC adapter is properly inserted into an electricaloutlet. • V...
Page 23 - Trademarks; Disclaimer; Notices; Software Use Notice
23 Trademarks Scientific-Atlanta and the Scientific-Atlanta ARCs logo,are registered trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.WebSTAR and “Bringing the Interactive Experience Home”are trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. Other trademarks listed herein are the property of their respective owners. Disc...
Page 24 - USB Driver Uninstallation
24 USB Driver Uninstallation , continued United States: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc., 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway, Box 465447, Lawrenceville, GA 30042; Tel: 770-903-5000; TWX: 810-799-4912; Telex: 0542898Europe: Scientific-Atlanta Europe GmbH, Westerbachstrasse 28-32, 61476 Kronberg, Germany; Tel: 49-6173-92...
