DOCSIS Cable Modem User's Manual Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: 2 Cable Modem 1.00 E580-X June 2000 Contents Introduction Overview ........................................................................................................................... 4 Features ............................................................................................................................ 4 Package Contents ............................................................................................................. 4 Preparations System Requirement ......................................................................................................... 5 Installing a Network Card .................................................................................................. 5 Installing the TCP/IP Protocol ............................................................................................ 6 Changing TCP/IP Settings ................................................................................................. 6 Checking if TCP/IP is already installed ........................................................................... 6 Adding TCP/IP in Network properties ............................................................................. 6 Using the Cable Modem Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 7 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................ 8 Installing the Cable Modem ............................................................................................... 9 Powering Up .................................................................................................................... 10 Multiple Client Configuration ........................................................................................... 10 Product Certifications FCC (Federal Communications Commission Statement) ............................................... 11 UL .................................................................................................................................... 11 CE ................................................................................................................................... 11 Product Specifications Software Specifications ................................................................................................... 12 RF Receiver/Transmitter Specifications .......................................................................... 13 Hardware Specifications .................................................................................................. 14 3 Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing the DOCSIS-compliant 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 connectivity as well as remarkable data transfer rates--up to 43Mbps downstream and 10Mbps upstream, 100 times faster than a 56K dial-up modem. Once the cable modem is powered up, you are online to enjoy real-time 3D animation, video conferencing, and perform other data intensive operations. Features · · · · · · · · · · · MCNS DOCSIS 1.0 compliant Support for 6MHz downstream and 200K-3200KHz upstream cable channel bandwidth Peak data transfer rates of 38Mbps (64QAM) and 42Mbps (256QAM) Auto detection of 64QAM or 256QAM Network management protocol support for SNMPv1/v2c and DOCSIS 1.0 MIBs Data Encryption Standard (DES) and Baseline Privacy Interface (BPI) compliant Easy installation and operation Self-diagnoses available through front panel LEDs Software upgradeable Low power consumption with a maximum of 10Watts Stylish, compact design; horizontal or vertical standing (1) DOCSIS Cable Modem (1) AC power adapter (1) CAT.5 Ethernet cable (RJ-45) (1) User's Manual Package Contents PB Preparations System Requirements Installing a Network Card Before connecting the cable modem to your PC, make sure your system is equipped with a LAN controller and supports the TCP/IP protocol. 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): 1. Install the PCI-L101 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 Device Manager tab, and then double-click Network adapters to confirm that the Ethernet driver is properly installed. 5 Preparations Installing the TCP/IP Protocol · Checking if TCP/IP is already installed 1. Click the Start button Control Panel on the . desktop. In the Settings menu, select 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 anything that begins with TCP/IP, install it as described below. Double-click the Network icon . · Adding TCP/IP in Network properties 1. Click Add. 2. Double-click Protocol. 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 PB 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. Using the Cable Modem Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 POWER STATUS CABLE PC TEST LED Indicator 1. Power LED 2. Status LED State ON OFF ON Flashing OFF ON Flashing Flashing OFF ON Flashing OFF ON OFF Description Modem is powered ON Modem is powered OFF Modem successfully registered on cable operator's network Modem is registering on cable operator's network (While Cable Link LED is flashing) searching for downstream channel Normal operation (While Status LED is ON) data streaming down (While Status LED is OFF) searching for downstream channel ­­ LAN and PC connect successfully Data transmitting between LAN and PC No connection between LAN and PC Error (Resetting the cable modem may help; if not, contact customer support) Normal operation 3. Cable Link LED 4. PC Link LED 5. Test 7 Using the Cable Modem Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 DC+5V/2A Cable Console Reset USB 10/100-BaseT 1. DC +5V/2A Power Input Jack The provided power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack will supply power to the cable modem. 2. RF Connector The connector may be located right next to the power input jack or the serial port. The FType female connector allows cable data communication between the cable modem and the cable service provider through a coaxial cable. 3. Serial Port The 9-pin D-sub serial port supports the RS-232 terminal interface for advanced cable modem management. 4. Reset Switch The reset button, when pressed, resets the cable modem without the need to unplug the power cord. 5. USB Port (optional) The optional USB port allows the modem to be connected to your computer through the USB interface. 6. 10/100-BaseT LAN Port 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. PB Using the Cable Modem 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 AC power adapter to the DC +5V/2A input jack on the rear panel of the cable modem. Plug in the AC 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 RF connector on the rear panel of the cable modem. Cable Modem DC+5V/2A Cable Console Reset USB 10/100-BaseT Ca bl eM od em Network 2-Way Splitter To Electrical Outlet To Splitter or Cable Network TV To PC Splitter Step 5 Step 3 Step 4 To Cable Computer Rear Panel Connections Cable Service Connections 9 Using the Cable Modem 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! 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 inbetween (as shown below). Each connected client PC will then be assigned one dynamic IP address by the cable operator. Multiple Client Configuration Client Ca To Splitter or Cable Network bl eM Client od em Ethernet Hub Cable Modem Client Multiple Client Configuration Diagram PB Product Certifications FCC (Federal Communications Commission Statement) This DOCSIS Cable Modem has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B personal computer and peripherals, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 this unit does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the unit 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. UL CE This product meets all safety requirements per UL-1950 standard. 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. 11 Product Specifications Software Specifications Protocol Support Bridging · MCNS DOCSIS 1.0, TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, ICMP, SNMP, TFTP, TOD, BOOTP, SYSLOG · Support for unicast, broadcast, and multicast IP packets · Variable-length packet cable Meida Access Control (MAC) transport layer Management Operations · SNMPv1/v2c · RFC 1902: SMIv2 · RFC 1903: Texture conventions MIBs Support · RFC 1907: System group, SNMP group, SNMPv2 group · RFC 2011: IP group, ICMP group · RFC 2013: UDP group · RFC 2233: Interface group · RFC 2358: Ethernet-like Interface group · RFC 2571: Architecture for describing SNMP management frameworks · RFC 1493: Bridge · RFC 2669: MCNS Cable Device · RFC 2670: MCNS Radio Frequency Interface · IETF Draft: MCNS Baseline Privacy Interface PB Product Specifications RF Receiver/Transmitter Specifications Downstream (Receiver) Frequency Range Modulation Signal Rate Channel Bandwidth FEC Level Range Security · 88 to 860 MHz · 64QAM · 256QAM · 30Mbps/64QAM · 42.8Mbps/256QAM · 6MHz · RS (128, 122) Trellis · -15 ~ +15dBmV Upstream (Transmitter) · 5 to 42 MHz · QPSK · 16QAM · QPSK 320Kps to 5.12Mbps · 16QAM 640Kbps to 10.24Mbps · 200K, 400K, 800K 1.6M, 3.2MHz · Reed Solomon · QPSK: +8 ~ +58dBmV · 16QAM: +8 ~ +55dBmV · DES decryption: DOCSIS Baseline Privacy (BPI), 56-bit DES and 168-bit triple-DES encryption, as controlled by the headend and configuration files 13 Product Specifications Hardware Specification RF Infterface Console CPE Interface · F-Type female 75ohm connector · UART serial interface · 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet (RJ-45) · USB (optional) Dimensions (H x W x D ) · 34.60 x 202.95 x 182.50mm Weight · 470g Power Consumption · 10W (max.) DC Input Voltage · DC +5V Operating Temperature · 32° ~ 104° F (0° ~ 40° C) Non-operating Temp. · -4° ~ 149° F (-20° ~ 65° C) PB ...