Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Zoom
CableModem
USE R ’S MANUAL
10BaseT (Ethernet)
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
NOTICE This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this User’s Manual and all the accompanying hardware, software, and documentation are copyrighted. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced by mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form. The manufacturer does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications, and makes no warranty and representation, either implied or expressed, w
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Contents GETTING STARTED ............................................................... 1 CABLE MODEM SERVICE ........................................................... 1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS........................................................... 2 WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR INSTALLATION................................... 2 INSTALLING YOUR CABLE MODEM........................................... 5 REQUESTING CABLE MODEM SERVICE.......................................... 5 CONFIGURING YOUR COMPUTER
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Getting Started ® Your Zoom 10BaseT (Ethernet) Cable Modem is designed to connect your personal computer to the Internet through the same cable that you use for television reception. A cable modem provides several advantages over traditional dial- up analog modems: • Transmission speeds are much faster. Because of the increased speed of a cable modem, you can enjoy faster, more productive Internet sessions. • A cable modem frees up your phone line, so you don’t miss phone calls or have to obtain
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
System Requirements ® ® • Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT , Windows 2000, or ® Mac OS 7.53 or later. • A 10BaseT (Ethernet) port on your computer. If you do not have one, you will need to install a Network Interface Card (NIC). Some cable companies will provide the card and install it for you. What You Will Need For Installation In addition to this manual, check to see that your package includes the following. If you are missing any item, contact your vendor. • Zoom Cable Modem • 6-foot 10BaseT (Et
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
In addition to the items packaged with your modem, you will need the following items to complete your installation. • Cable modem service provided by your cable company. The service must be DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) compatible. • A power outlet. • A cable TV outlet. • The proper length of 75-ohm coaxial cable to reach between your cable modem and the cable outlet Note: Because there is great variety in the way cable is installed, Zoom does not provide a coaxial cab
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
4 Zoom 10BaseT Cable Modem User’s Manual
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
1 Installing Your Cable Modem Note: If your cable company provides you with an installation procedure, follow it instead of the procedure described in this chapter. This chapter illustrates a typical cable installation in your home or office and describes how to connect the Zoom Cable Modem to your computer. Installation consists of a few simple steps: 1. Requesting cable modem service from your cable company. 2. Configuring your computer’s network settings. 3. Making the connections. Requesting
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Windows 95/98/Me operating systems 1 From the Windows desktop, click Start | Run. In the Run dialog box, type winipcfg and click OK. 2 3 In the IP Configuration dialog box, select your NIC/Ethernet adapter and write down its 12- character Adapter Address in the Reference Information section at the back of this manual. 6 Zoom 10BaseT Cable Modem User’s Manual
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Windows NT/2000 operating systems Windows NT: 1 From the Windows desktop, click Start | Programs | Command Prompt. Windows 2000: From the Windows desktop, click Start | Programs | Accessories | Command Prompt. In the Command Prompt window, type 2 ipconfig [space] /all and press Enter. In the next Command Prompt window, under Ethernet 3 Adapter, locate the Physical Address and make a note of it. It’s a good idea to enter it in the Reference Information section at the back of this manual. Clic
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Macintosh operating systems Choose Apple System Profiler from the Apple menu. 1 In the Apple System Profiler window, click the 2 Network Overview arrow and then the AppleTalk arrow. Locate the 12-character Hardware Address and make a note of it. We advise that you record the hardware address in the Reference Information section at the end of this manual. Configuring Your Computer’s Network Settings Select your operating system: • Windows 95/98/Me: page 9. • Windows NT 4.0: page 13. • Windows 20
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Windows 95/98/Me Network Settings To configure network settings on a computer running Windows 95/98/Me, follow these steps. Note: The dialog boxes shown are representative of a typical computer. What you see on your computer may differ slightly. From the Windows desktop, click Start | Settings | Control 1 Panel, and then double-click the Network icon. The Network dialog box appears. Click the Configuration tab. A list of installed network components is displayed. If you see a line that includes
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, click to 3 highlight Protocol and then click Add. If prompted at this point, or later in the procedure, insert your 4 Windows operating system CD and follow the on-screen instructions. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, under 5 Manufacturers, click to highlight Microsoft. Under Network Protocols, click to highlight TCP/IP. Then click OK. 10 Zoom 10BaseT Cable Modem User’s Manual
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
In the Network dialog box there should now be an entry for 6 TCP/IP. (Click No if you are asked to restart your computer.) Highlight TCP/IP and click Properties. Installing Your Cable Modem 11
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
The TCP/IP Properties dialog box is displayed. In the IP 7 Address tab, click Obtain an IP address automatically. Click the WINS Configuration tab. Click Use DHCP for 8 WINS Resolution and click OK. 12 Zoom 10BaseT Cable Modem User’s Manual
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
The Network dialog box from Step 1 is displayed again. 9 Make sure TCP/IP is highlighted, and click OK to enable your settings. If prompted, restart the computer. 10 You have configured your Windows 95/98/Me network settings successfully. Now turn to Making the Connections on page 21. Windows NT 4.0 Network Settings Note: The information shown in your dialog boxes may differ from the examples. On the desktop, click Start | Settings | Control Panel, and 1 then double-click the Network icon. In t
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
In the Network dialog box, if TCP/IP Protocol is not listed, 3 click Add. If prompted at this point, or later in the procedure, insert your 4 Windows operating system CD and follow the on-screen instructions. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, highlight 5 TCP/IP Protocol, and then click OK. In the Network dialog box (see Step 2), under Network 6 Protocols, highlight TCP/IP Protocol, and then click Properties. 14 Zoom 10BaseT Cable Modem User’s Manual
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
In the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box, select your 7 Network Interface Card from the Adapter list, and click Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. Click OK to enable your settings. The Network dialog box reappears. Click OK. 8 You have configured your Windows NT network settings successfully. Now turn to Making the Connections on page 21. Windows 2000 Network Settings To configure network settings on a computer running Windows 2000, follow these steps. Note: The dialog boxes shown be
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
From your computer’s desktop, click Start | Settings 1 | Network and Dial-Up Connections. The Network and Dial-Up Connections window is 2 displayed. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and click Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. 3 You see a list of installed network components. If you see a line that includes TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), skip to Step 7. If you don’t see the line, click the Install button and continue with
