Asus ACM6000EB User manual

Cable Modem
User's Manual
User’s Guide

2 Cable Modem User’s Manual
Product Name: Cable Modem
Manual Revision: 1.00 E1009
Release Date: April 2002
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Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digitaldevice, pursuant to Part15 of theFederal Communications Commission (FCC)
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
thisequipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in
order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to
the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only
the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to con-
nect I/O devices to this equipment.You are cautioned that changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington
DC: Office of the Federal Register, NationalArchives and RecordsAdministration,
U.S. Government Printing Office.
UL
This product meets all safety requirements per UL-1950 standard.
CE
This certificate of conformity is based on an evaluation of the cable modem
that is in compliance with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the
Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC.
Safety Statements

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Contents
Chapter 1 - Overview ............................................................................... 5
Features.................................................................................................. 5
Package Contents .................................................................................. 5
System Requirements ............................................................................ 6
Installing a Network Card ....................................................................... 6
Preparations ........................................................................................ 6
Checking if TCP/IP is already installed ............................................... 7
Adding TCP/IP in Network properties.................................................. 7
Changing TCP/IP Settings .................................................................. 7
Chapter 2 - Installing the Cable Modem................................................. 8
Powering Up ........................................................................................... 9
Multiple Client Configuration................................................................... 9
Windows ME......................................................................................... 10
Windows 2000 ...................................................................................... 12
Windows XP ......................................................................................... 14
Chapter 3 - Using the Cable Modem..................................................... 15
Front Panel ........................................................................................... 15
Rear Panel............................................................................................ 16

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 - Overview
Thank you for purchasing this cable modem. This cable modem delivers
the highest performance in data over cable technology. Ideal for home and
small business users, this easy-to-use communication device offers reliable
connectivityas well asremarkable datatransfer rates.Once thecable modem
is powered up, you are online to enjoy real-time 3D animation, video
conferencing, and perform other data intensive operations.
Features
• Compliant to MCNS DOCSIS or Euro DOCSIS standards
• Support network management protocol
• Plug and Play operation for easy setup and operation
• Diagnosis through front panel LEDs
• Software upgradeable if initiated by your cable company
• Low power consumption
• Stylish, compact design
Package Contents
(1) Cable Modem
(1) CAT.5 Ethernet cable (RJ-45)
(1) DC Power adapter
(1) User’s Manual
(1) USB Driver Diskette (USB model only)
(1) USB Cable (optional on USB model)

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
1. Install the network card on your
motherboard.
2. Power up your PC and follow the
Add New Hardware Wizard’s
instructions to install the driver.
When asked to restart your
computer at the end of the
installation, click Yes.
3. After restarting the system, right-
click My Computer on the
desktop, select Properties, click
the DeviceManager tab, and then
double-click Network adapters
to confirm that the Ethernet driver
is properly installed.
System Requirements
Before connecting the cable modem to your PC, make sure your system is
equipped with a LAN controller and supports the TCP/IP protocol.
Installing a Network Card
Preparations
If your system does not have an embedded LAN controller, you must install
a network interface card as instructed below (assuming that you are using
an Ethernet card under the operating system of Windows 98):

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
1. Click the Startbutton on the desktop. In the Settings menu, select
Control Panel . Double-click the Network icon .
Checking if TCP/IP is already installed
2. In the list of installed network
components try to find the TCP/
IP protocol. It may be followed by
the name of the Ethernet
controller. If you cannot locate
anythingthatbegins with TCP/IP,
install it as described below.
Adding TCP/IP in Network properties
3. Select Microsoft from the
manufacturers. In the list of
network protocols browse to
TCP/IP and then double-click it.
Changing TCP/IP Settings
After the TCP/IP protocol is installed, restart your computer and consult
the installation guide provided by your cable operator to complete TCP/IP
configurations.
1. Click Add.2. Double-click Protocol.

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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 2 - Installing the Cable Modem
Take the following steps to accomplish the installation procedure:
1. Connect the cable TV coaxial cable to the input connector of a signal
splitter.
2. Connect a coaxial cable from one of the output connectors on the splitter
to the input connector of your TV set.
3. Use another coaxial cable to connect the other output connector on the
splitter and the RF connector on the rear panel of the cable modem.
4. Connect the LAN cable from the LAN port on your computer to the
LAN port on the rear panel of the cable modem.
5. Connect the DC power adapter to the POWER input jack on the rear
panel of the cable modem. Plug in the DC power adapter to an electrical
outlet.
NOTE: If you are not using a television on the cable line, you may skip
steps 1 to 3 and connect the cable TV coaxial cable directly to the CABLE
connector on the rear panel of the cable modem.
Splitter
Cable Modem
Cable Service Connections
Cable
Modem
Computer
TV
To Cable
Network
2-Way
Splitter

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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Installation
Powering Up
When all connections have been properly made and the power is ON, the
cable modem will automatically start the self-test and search for the active
cable channel provided by your cable operator. Now you are all set and
ready to surf the Internet at a marvelous speed!
Multiple Client Configuration
The cable modem supports up to 15 pieces of consumer premises equipment.
If you can obtain multiple IP addresses from your cable operator, you can
hook up as many computers to the cable modem as the number of the IP
addresses, using a hub in-between (as shown below). Each connected client
PC will then be assigned one dynamic IP address by the cable operator.
Cable Modem
Cable Modem Ethernet Hub
Client
Client
Client
To Splitter or
Cable Network
Multiple Client Configuration Diagram

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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Installation
Windows ME
Installing the Driver
1. Turn ON the cable modem your
computer.
2. If you have not connected the
cable modem to your computer
using the USB cable, do so now.
3. Windows will detect that a new
hardware has been added and will
start the Add New Hardware
Wizard.
4. Insert thecable modemdriver disk
into your computer.
5. Click Next. (Automatic search...)
9. The Wizard searches for the driver
and finds the correct device driver.
Click Next.
11.After the initial setup files are
copied, the wizard indicates it has
completed he driver installation.
Click Finish.
13.A dialog box prompts you to
restart your computer. Click Yes.
If you would like to use the USB interface, connect the USB cable modem
to your computer using the USB cable and install the driver as shown here.

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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Installation
Windows ME
Verifying the Driver
1. Right-click “My Network
Places”icon on the desktop.
2. You should see “USB Cable
Modem ”
Deleting the Driver - Network
(Either the Network or System will
work.)
1. Right-click “My Network
Places”icon on the desktop.
2. Select the device and click the
remove button.
Deleting the Driver - System
(Either the Network or System will
work.)
1. Right-click “My Computer”
icon on the desktop and select
Device Manager.
2. Select the device and click the
remove button.

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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Installation
Windows 2000
Installing the Driver
1. Turn ON the cable modem and
your computer.
2. If you have not connected the
cable modem to your computer
using the USB cable, do so now.
3. Windows will detect that a new
hardware has been added and
will start the Add New
Hardware Wizard.
4. Insert the cable modem driver
disk into your computer.
5. Click Next. (Search for a...)
6. Select “Floppy disk drives”and
click Next.
7. Click next when “usbcm.inf”is
found.
8. When “Digital Signature Not
Found”is displayed, click Yes
to continue.
9. When installation is complete,
click Finishto close the wizard.

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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Installation
Windows 2000
Verifying the Driver
1. Right-click “My Network
Places”icon on the desktop.
2. You should see “USB Cable
Modem”
Deleting the Driver - System
1. Right-click “My Computer”
icon on the desktop and select
Hardware.
2. Click Device Manager button
3. Select the device and click the
remove button.

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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Installation
When you connect the USB Cable
Modem, a “Found New Hardware
Wizard”will appear. Click Next to
continue.
Use“Searchfor thebest...”andcheck
“Include this location...”. Enter the
pathtotheUSBCableModemdriver
and click Next to continue.
You will be notified when the
software for the USB Cable Modem
has finished installation.
Verifying the Driver
To verify the driver installation, find
“USB Cable Modem”under
“Network adapters”. Device
Manager is accessible through Start
| My Computer | View system
information.
Windows XP
Installing the Driver

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Chapter 3
Chapter 3 - Using the Cable Modem
Chapter 3 - Using the Cable Modem
Front Panel
POWER STATUS TESTCABLE PC
12345a
Non-USB Model
POWER STATUS USBCABLE ETHERNET
(LAN)
USB Model
45b
123
LED Indicator State Description
1. Power ON Modem is powered ON
OFF Modem is powered OFF
2. Status ON Modem successfully registered on cable operator’s network
Flashing Modem is registering on cable operator’s network
OFF (While Cable Link LED flash) searching for downstream channel
3. Cable ON Normal operation
Flashing (While Status LED is ON) data streaming down
Flashing (While Status LED is OFF) searching for downstream channel
OFF ––
4. PC/LAN ON LAN (cable modem) and PC connection successful
ETHERNET Flashing Data transmitting between LAN (cable modem) and PC
OFF No connection between LAN (cable modem) and PC
5a. Test ON Error (Try reset cable modem, contact customer support)
OFF Normal operation
5b. USB ON USB (cable modem) and PC connection successful
Flashing Data transmitting between USB (cable modem) and PC
OFF No connection between USB (cable modem) and PC

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Chapter 3
Chapter 3 - Using the Cable Modem
POWER RESET CABLE CONSOLE LAN
1 2 3 4 65
POWER Reset CABLE
LAN
USB
USB
OFF ON
12465
7
1. POWER
The provided power adapter converts DC power to DC power for use
with this jack. Power supplied through this jack will supply power to
the cable modem.
2. CABLE
The connector may be located right next to the power input jack or the
serial port. The F-Type female connector allows cable data
communication between the cable modem and the cable service provider
through a coaxial cable.
3. CONSOLE (on selected models)
The 9-pin D-sub serial port supports the RS-232 terminal interface for
advanced cable modem management.
4. RESET (on selected models)
The reset button, when pressed, resets the cable modem without the
need to unplug the power cord.
5. USB (USB model)
The optional USB port allows the modem to be connected to your
computer through the USB interface.
6. LAN
The LAN port supports 10Base-T or 100Base-TX networks. This port
allows your PC or Ethernet hub to be connected to the cable modem
through a CAT.5 twisted pair LAN cable.
7. Power Switch (on selected models)
Rear Panel