D-Link DCM-100 User manual

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Before you start
Local Cable Service
Please contact your Cable Internet provider to find out the
procedure to register the modem with their network.
The Cable Internet provider will need the following modem information:
 Modem Make and Model i.e., D-Link DCM-100
 Modem Serial Number i.e., HQT10C000180 (normally found on the label at
the bottom of the unit.
 Modem MAC Address i.e., 0050BA2F0804 (on the back of the modem)
Connecting The Cable Modem
Connect the external power adapter into
the connector labeled “POWER” and the
other end to the electrical outlet.
*NOTE: Use only the AC power
adapter supplied with the DCM-100
Cable Modem.

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Connecting The Cable Modem Continued…
Connect the coaxial cable provided for the Internet connection to the jack
labeled “CABLE IN” in the back of the cable modem unit.
Wait 1 to 3 minutes for the link light to
illuminate. If the link light does not glow,
please contact your broadband cable
company for further instructions.
Connect an Ethernet cable to the port
labeled “Ethernet” on the back of the cable
modem.
The final cable modem setup will look like the figures below:
Ethernet Cable Connection
*Note: Make sure the LINK light is on in
front of the modem after you connect the
Ethernet Cable to your computer.

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Verifying The Modem Status Lights
Link
Light
Activity
Light
Status
Indicator
Power
Indicator
Verify the Cable Modem connections using the LED indicators
 Power: The Power LED will be “ON” after the modem has been
plugged into an AC power source.
 Link: The Link LED will be “ON” when the connection from the
cable modem to the local network is established. It means that
computers on the local network have access through the cable modem.
 Act (Activity): This LED indicates that there is “data traffic” activity.
It means that data packets are being passed through the cable modem.
 Status: The Status LED will be “ON” solid when the cable modem is
properly connected to the cable network (ISP). * If your status light
continues to blink, please contact your cable operator for further
instructions.

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Test your Internet Connection
Open the web browser to your favorite site.
* Your cable service provider will provide the proper instructions to configure
the cable software to use their Homepage and services.
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