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D-Link DCM-202
USB/Ethernet
Broadband Cable Modem
Manual
Building Networks for People
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Contents Package Contents ...............................................................3 System Requirements for Configuration .............................4 Local Cable Network Service...............................................5 Prepare Your Workspace for the Installation .......................5 Introduction ..........................................................................7 Which Installation to Use? ...................................................8 Ethernet Installation.....
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Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link DCM-202 USB/Ethernet Broadband Cable Modem Manual, Warranty and Drivers on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide One 12VDC/1.0A Power adapter CAUTION! You must use the 12VDC/1.0A power adapter that comes with the D-Link DCM-202 cable modem. Using the wrong power adapter can damage the cable modem. 1 CAT 5 UTP Ethernet cable 1 USB cable 1 Cable modem stand to install the cable modem in a vertical position If any of the above items are missing, ple
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System Requirements for Configuration: Verify that you have these items before beginning the installation: A cable-line splitter (not included), if you plan to have the cable modem and a television connected to the same wall cable outlet. An active two-way cable line. To install the cable modem using the Ethernet port: Any PC running Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows NT operating systems or a computer running any other operating (OS) that supports the TCP
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Local Cable Network Service 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 them here: Serial Number S/N: ____________________ RF and ETH MAC: ____________________ 3 Contact your local cable service operator for Internet/cable network access. Your local cable operator will check for cable access availability in your area, install
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Prepare Your Workspace for the Cable Modem Installation (continued) 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. 3 Do not restrict the airflow around the cable modem. 4 To enhance the best performance and proper function of the cable modem, place it on a horizontal surface or workplace and make sure that the cable modem does not move when it is oper
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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. The cable modem enables your network cable operator to provide you with broadband applications such as telecommunications, IP dedication for your small office/home office (SOHO), or high-speed residential Internet access. The cable modem provides a downstream speed of up to 38Mbps from the cable network to your comp
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Features Full-featured compact, economical cable modem with Ethernet and USB ports DOCSIS 2.0-compliant Capable of handling downstream data transmission speeds up to 38Mbps; upstream to 30Mbps RJ-45 10/100BaseT Ethernet port provides traditional industry- standard connection USB port allows easy plug-and-play attachment to PCs with the latest Microsoft Windows operating system. Extensive SNMP management support: MIB-II, Ethernet-like MIB, Bridge MIB, Cable Device MIB, Baseline privacy Int
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Installing the Cable Modem Using the Ethernet Port DCM-202 9
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Installing 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. Using the Ethernet port enables you to use a single connection to the Internet or use a hub to connect multiple computers to the cable modem. You can also use multiple IP addresses from your cable operator when usin
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Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me continued 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. b Click Protocol and click Add. c Click Microsoft in the Manufacturers list and Click TCP/IP in the Network Protocols list. d Click OK. e Click Yes when prompted to restart your comp
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Configuring TCP/IP on the Windows NT 4.0 Operating Systems To 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. 4 Look for an entry named TCP/IP. If you see TCP/IP listed, double-click it to search for your Ethernet card. If you see your Ethernet card listed, you can now go to the section “Connecting the Cable Modem”. However, if TCP/IP is no
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To configure TCP/IP on a Macintosh (continued): 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). Connecting the Cable Modem Install the cable modem according to the following procedure: 1 Power off the computer. 2 Unplug the computer from the electrical wall outlet. 3 Make these connections: a Connect the coaxial cable to
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Problem: “I cannot access my e-mail or Internet service.” (continued) 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 a Power off the computer. b Unplug the computer from its electrical outlet or surge protector and then plug it back into the electrical outlet or surge protector. c Try accessing the Internet. 5 Call your cable operator to verif
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To 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. 4 At the command prompt type ipconfig/renew. Windows renews the IP address. 5 At the command prompt (C:\), type exit and press Enter to return to the Windows desktop. Problem: “All of the LEDs on the front of my cable modem look righ
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Installing the Cable Modem Using the USB Port DCM-202 16
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Installing the Cable Modem Using the USB Port CAUTION! Be sure to read this entire User’s Manual from front to back in sequence before installing the DCM-202 This chapter describes how to install the cable modem using the USB port. First you connect the hardware (cable modem and power adapter). You then install the software drivers and verify that the modem is operating properly. The USB port does not support the Macintosh operating system. Using the USB port to connect to the Internet enables y
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Installing 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. 7 You must now install the software drivers provided on the Installation CD. Be sure to follow the instructions (below) for your specific operating system. 8 Plug in the computer (and television). Installing the Software Drivers After install
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Installing the Software 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. If necessary, replace D with the letter of your computer’s CD- ROM drive. NOTE: You can either click Browse to locate the file, or you can type D:\Drivers\ into the field next to the browse drop-d
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Installing the Software Drivers (Windows 98 OS) continued CAUTION! Before proceeding to step 5, you must verify that the DCM-202 Cable Modem appears on the screen. If USB Composite Device appears, you must: (a) click Back twice, (b) Check the Specify a location check box, (c) type the letter of your CD-ROM drive followed by:\ (For example, D:\) in the Specify a location field. Then repeat step 3 and step 4. If Windows notifies you that it could not locate a driver for this device, you must click
