Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DCM-202 D-Link
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Manual Building Networks for People USB/Ethernet D-Link DCM-202 Broadband Cable Modem.
2 Content s Package Contents ............................................................... 3 System Requirements for Configuration ............................. 4 Local Cable Net work Service ............................................... 5 Prepare Y our Workspace for the Inst allation .
3 Content s of Package: D-Link DCM-202 USB/Ethernet Broadband Cable Modem Manual, W arranty and Drivers on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide Package Content s If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller . CAUTION! Y ou must use the 12VDC/1.
4 System Requirement s for Configuration: A cable-line splitter (not included), if you plan to have the cable modem and a television connected to the same wall cable outlet.
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.
6 Remove the backing paper and attach a foot to each of the corners on the cable modem; be sure to attach the feet on the surface that contains the model information stickers, as shown.
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 featuring the latest DOCSIS technology .
8 Features Decide Which Inst allation Process to Use The cable modem enables you to connect to the Internet using either your computer ’s Ethernet or USB port. Be sure to follow the installation steps for the setup you want to use. Using the Ethernet setup enables you to use a hub to connect multiple computers to the cable modem.
9 Inst alling the Cable Modem Using the Ethernet Port DCM-202.
10 Inst alling 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 Cable Modem. This chapter describes how to install the cable modem using the Ethernet port.
11 2 Look for an entry named TCP/IP . If you see TCP/IP listed next to your Ethernet hardware device, you can now go to the section “Connecting the Cable Modem”. However , if TCP/IP is not listed, you must complete the following steps. a Click Add.
12 Configuring TCP/IP on the Windows NT 4.0 Operating Systems T o 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.
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) .
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.
15 T o release and renew the IP address for the Windows 2000 and Windows 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.
16 Inst alling 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). Y ou then install the software drivers and verify that the modem is operating properly . The USB port does not support the Macintosh operating system.
18 Inst alling the Hardware (Cable Modem and Power Adapter) 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.
19 Inst alling the Sof tware Drivers (Windows 98 OS) continued 2 When prompted for the installation medium: a Select Search for the best driver for your device . (Recommended). b Check the Specify a location: check box . The location of the file is: D:Drivers where D represents your computer ’s CD-ROM drive.
20 5 Click Next . The computer automatically copies the necessary driver files from the CD and notifies you when it finishes copying the driver files. 6 Follow the installation prompts. 7 If prompted, insert the Windows 98 CD into the CD-ROM drive. 8 Click OK .
21 Inst alling the Sof tware 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 Ye s .
22 Inst alling the Sof tware Drivers (Windows 2000 OS) (continued) 3 Check the Specify a location check box and click Next to search for the necessary driver files. 4 Insert the D-Link Inst allation and Documentation CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
23 7 The Found New Hardware Wizard displays the search results. 8 Click Next to install the driver files for the cable modem. If the Digit al Signature Not Found screen appears, click Ye s to continue the driver installation.
24 Inst alling the Sof tware Drivers (Windows Me OS) This section explains how to install the cable modem using the USB port with the Windows Me operating system (OS): 1 Power on the computer . After the computer boots up: a Windows detects the cable modem.
25 Inst alling the Sof tware Drivers (Windows Me OS) (continued) 5 When Windows locates the device driver , click Next . The computer copies the necessary driver files from the CD. 6 Click Finish after the computer has copied the necessary files. The System Settings Change dialog box appears.
26 T roubleshooting the USB Inst allation The following troubleshooting procedures apply to the USB installation. Problem: “I cannot access my e-mail or Internet service.” 1 V erify that the Power , Cable, and S tatus, and USB LEDs are lit and not blinking.
27 T roubleshooting the USB Installation (continued) c After you remove the extra bindings, uninst all the cable modem, following the instructions in this user ’s manual. d Reboot the computer and re-install the cable modem, following the instructions in this user ’s manual.
28 Problem: “When attempting to install the USB drivers with Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, I receive this error message: Device not installed at this time. Driver not found.” (continued) 8 Click Remove . 9 Click Refresh . The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears, displaying the device name USB Composite Device .
29 Cable Modem Front and Rear Panels This chapter describes the light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the front panel and 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.
30 Power Green Cable modem is plugged in to an electrical outlet and is and receiving power . Cable Orange-Blinking The modem is searching for the DOWNSTREAM frequency . Orange Downstream frequency is locked. Searching for UPSTREAM frequency . Green Upstream frequency is locked.
31 Back Panel Connectors Descriptions of the Back Panel Connectors ETH RJ-45 female port for connection of Ethernet cable. USB USB ‘B’-type port. Connects through USB cable to a computer ’s USB ‘A ’-type port. CA TV RF connector to attach the cable for broadband Internet access.
32 Model Name DCM-202 Model Number DCM-202 Compliant Standard DOCSIS 1.0 DOCSIS 1.1 DOCSIS 2.0 Interface PC Interface 10/100BASE-T (half/full- duplex, auto-sensing) 1 port USB Device (12Mbps, .
33 T echnical S pecifications ( 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-CDM.
34 Environment Operating temperature: 32°F (0°C) to 104°F (40°C) Operating humidity: 10% to 90% (Non condensing) S torage temperature: -4°F (-20°C) to 140°F (60°C) LED Power , Cable, S tatus, Ethernet USB Dimensions (without AC Adapter) 120mm(W) x 142mm(H) x 30mm(D); without S tand (Approximately) Weight 0.
35 Cont acting T echnical Support Y ou can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United S tates for the duration of the warranty period on this product.
36 Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the p.
37 After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package.
38 Governing Law : This Limited W arranty shall be governed by the laws of the S t ate of California. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limit ations and exclusions may not apply .
39 Register your D-Link product online at http://support.dlink.com/register/ (10/07/04) Registration.
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