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HomeConnectTM Cable Modem External Getting Started Guide http://www.3com.com/ Part No. 1.024.2369-00 Published January 2000
HomeConnectTM Cable Modem External Getting Started Guide http://www.3com.com/ Part No. 1.024.2369-00 Published January 2000
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... AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Connecting the Cable Modem to Your Computer 13 Installing the Cable ConnectionsTM CD-ROM 14 3 CABLE MODEM OPERATION Interpreting Your Cable Modem's LEDs 17 LEDs on the Front of the Modem 17 LED on the Back of the Modem 18 Connectors and Switches on the Back of Your Cable Modem 19 4 CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE MODEM 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT RESOURCES Troubleshooting...
... AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Connecting the Cable Modem to Your Computer 13 Installing the Cable ConnectionsTM CD-ROM 14 3 CABLE MODEM OPERATION Interpreting Your Cable Modem's LEDs 17 LEDs on the Front of the Modem 17 LED on the Back of the Modem 18 Connectors and Switches on the Back of Your Cable Modem 19 4 CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE MODEM 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT RESOURCES Troubleshooting...
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This external cable modem is requested and sent over the cable line s Plug and play operation ensures easy setup and installation s DOCSIS-compliance ensures interoperability with cable suppliers s 3Com's extensive technical support organization provides you with the quick answers you may experience: (1) your...by your Broadband Service Provider, and network traffic. Cable Modem Features s Cable line bandwidth allows user data rates of up and running * NOTE: Please note that the cable modem sends and receives data over the cable television network at speeds previously only imagined! You ...
This external cable modem is requested and sent over the cable line s Plug and play operation ensures easy setup and installation s DOCSIS-compliance ensures interoperability with cable suppliers s 3Com's extensive technical support organization provides you with the quick answers you may experience: (1) your...by your Broadband Service Provider, and network traffic. Cable Modem Features s Cable line bandwidth allows user data rates of up and running * NOTE: Please note that the cable modem sends and receives data over the cable television network at speeds previously only imagined! You ...
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... of these numbers in the following example label image, the MAC address is 3CR29220. Serial number: SN Model number: 3CR29220 MAC address: EA You should now contact your home supports two-way cable modem access. In the following information handy: s The modem's serial number, model number, and Media Access Control (MAC) address. Before contacting your...
... of these numbers in the following example label image, the MAC address is 3CR29220. Serial number: SN Model number: 3CR29220 MAC address: EA You should now contact your home supports two-way cable modem access. In the following information handy: s The modem's serial number, model number, and Media Access Control (MAC) address. Before contacting your...
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...cable modem service. s The cable modem should be located near your cable modem. If you to use with the modem. s The temperature in your home that it has been prepared for additional information: http://www.3com.com/cablemodem s You have a cable line in the room where the cable modem.... Please read these installation instructions thoroughly before you use your current cable line for use . There should immediately consult your cable company and place of purchase to determine the proper 3Com cable modem to send and receive e-mail, access the World Wide Web, ...
...cable modem service. s The cable modem should be located near your cable modem. If you to use with the modem. s The temperature in your home that it has been prepared for additional information: http://www.3com.com/cablemodem s You have a cable line in the room where the cable modem.... Please read these installation instructions thoroughly before you use your current cable line for use . There should immediately consult your cable company and place of purchase to determine the proper 3Com cable modem to send and receive e-mail, access the World Wide Web, ...
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...or later) with TCP/IP protocol installed (see the following two sections for more information on installing TCP/IP) s An active two-way cable line s An active Ethernet port, network interface card (NIC) installed in your computer, or USB network interface (Windows 98 or later ...for securing the cable line to the instructions on your system before you are using a Macintosh computer, turn to the modem Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol NOTE: If you install your cable provider. You Will Need These Items Supplied s Cable modem s Cable modem power supply s RJ-45 network cable s This Getting ...
...or later) with TCP/IP protocol installed (see the following two sections for more information on installing TCP/IP) s An active two-way cable line s An active Ethernet port, network interface card (NIC) installed in your computer, or USB network interface (Windows 98 or later ...for securing the cable line to the instructions on your system before you are using a Macintosh computer, turn to the modem Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol NOTE: If you install your cable provider. You Will Need These Items Supplied s Cable modem s Cable modem power supply s RJ-45 network cable s This Getting ...
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... to step 9. . 3 If a similar entry is installed and configured correctly. 1 Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon on your computer. Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol 11 cable modem.
... to step 9. . 3 If a similar entry is installed and configured correctly. 1 Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon on your computer. Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol 11 cable modem.
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... OK. Many Macintosh computers have Ethernet devices installed at the top of the screen. Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol 13 NOTE: The numbers on your cable modem. Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol on a Macintosh PC You need to the bottom of the Finder.
... OK. Many Macintosh computers have Ethernet devices installed at the top of the screen. Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol 13 NOTE: The numbers on your cable modem. Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol on a Macintosh PC You need to the bottom of the Finder.
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...RJ-45 network cable into the cable modem's RJ-45 jack and the other end into the cable modem's power jack. 2 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Connecting the Cable Modem to Your Computer TIP: Before you connect it to the cable modem. After hand-tightening the CATV cable connector, use your cable modem. NOTE: Refer...from electrical sockets. If you plug them or make sure your cable modem, you may damage either the connector or your adjustable wrench to firmly tighten it. Be careful not to the cable modem's CATV cable connector. See the illustration at the end of how they ...
...RJ-45 network cable into the cable modem's RJ-45 jack and the other end into the cable modem's power jack. 2 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Connecting the Cable Modem to Your Computer TIP: Before you connect it to the cable modem. After hand-tightening the CATV cable connector, use your cable modem. NOTE: Refer...from electrical sockets. If you plug them or make sure your cable modem, you may damage either the connector or your adjustable wrench to firmly tighten it. Be careful not to the cable modem's CATV cable connector. See the illustration at the end of how they ...
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...the front panel LED indicators. 4 Plug the computer's power cord back into the computer. Switch on page 15. Consult the chapter titled "Cable Modem Operation" for this process to discover the valuable free software products and Internet service provider offers included on the CD-ROM itself. If you... will want to complete. When installation is operating properly if the cable modem Power and Link Status LEDs power link status are powering up and initializes properly. 18 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 3 Verify that...
...the front panel LED indicators. 4 Plug the computer's power cord back into the computer. Switch on page 15. Consult the chapter titled "Cable Modem Operation" for this process to discover the valuable free software products and Internet service provider offers included on the CD-ROM itself. If you... will want to complete. When installation is operating properly if the cable modem Power and Link Status LEDs power link status are powering up and initializes properly. 18 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 3 Verify that...
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... properly installed and the power supply is connected to the cable modem. Indicates power is applied to AC power, it will automatically scan for the active cable modem channel from your connection. It blinks steadily until the modem has established a connection. You will also hear an audio notification once power is being transmitted over the...
... properly installed and the power supply is connected to the cable modem. Indicates power is applied to AC power, it will automatically scan for the active cable modem channel from your connection. It blinks steadily until the modem has established a connection. You will also hear an audio notification once power is being transmitted over the...
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22 CHAPTER 3: CABLE MODEM OPERATION transmitted over the RF interface and at a rate dependent on self test Downstream hunt Acquisition in process Offline/not authorized for service Fully operational ..., SHORT YES GREEN SHORT OFF, SHORT YES GREEN GREEN NO DESCRIPTION Startup, power on self test Failed power on data throughput. The function of your cable modem (located by your Broadband Service Provider utilizes this LED, as well. data rate 4 Multifunction - multifunction LED on the Back of the...
22 CHAPTER 3: CABLE MODEM OPERATION transmitted over the RF interface and at a rate dependent on self test Downstream hunt Acquisition in process Offline/not authorized for service Fully operational ..., SHORT YES GREEN SHORT OFF, SHORT YES GREEN GREEN NO DESCRIPTION Startup, power on self test Failed power on data throughput. The function of your cable modem (located by your Broadband Service Provider utilizes this LED, as well. data rate 4 Multifunction - multifunction LED on the Back of the...
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... and Switches on the Back of Your Cable Modem 23 Connectors and Switches on the type of Your Cable Modem The following paragraphs are numbered so that they refer to the diagram below. 1 Cable RF Connector: This is where you connect the coaxial cable that leads to use only the power supply... that came with your cable modem. Remember to your splitter or your cable modem. 3 2 1 The other end connects to the RJ-45 ...
... and Switches on the Back of Your Cable Modem 23 Connectors and Switches on the type of Your Cable Modem The following paragraphs are numbered so that they refer to the diagram below. 1 Cable RF Connector: This is where you connect the coaxial cable that leads to use only the power supply... that came with your cable modem. Remember to your splitter or your cable modem. 3 2 1 The other end connects to the RJ-45 ...
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... installed on your computer, you can be configured using our Web-based configuration software. s Cable Modem Configuration: Clicking this option launches the "Cable Modem Configuration" screen, which displays your cable modem's MAC address, serial number, software version, hardware version, and type of the options on... the "Configuration Screens" menu. 4 CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE MODEM Your cable modem can find the two most popular browsers, Netscape Navigator and Microsoft's Internet Explorer, on the Cable Connections CD-ROM included with your kit. 1 Open your Web browser...
... installed on your computer, you can be configured using our Web-based configuration software. s Cable Modem Configuration: Clicking this option launches the "Cable Modem Configuration" screen, which displays your cable modem's MAC address, serial number, software version, hardware version, and type of the options on... the "Configuration Screens" menu. 4 CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE MODEM Your cable modem can find the two most popular browsers, Netscape Navigator and Microsoft's Internet Explorer, on the Cable Connections CD-ROM included with your kit. 1 Open your Web browser...
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s Operation Configuration: The operational parameters displayed on this screen describe important aspects of "Transmit Power Level" is from 1 to 58 dbmV. The status describes the downstream and upstream characteristics. The value range of "Upstream Channel ID" is 8 dbmV to 255. The valid range of your cable modem's configuration file. 26 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE MODEM s Session Status: This screen displays both the cable modem status and operational parameters.
s Operation Configuration: The operational parameters displayed on this screen describe important aspects of "Transmit Power Level" is from 1 to 58 dbmV. The status describes the downstream and upstream characteristics. The value range of "Upstream Channel ID" is 8 dbmV to 255. The valid range of your cable modem's configuration file. 26 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING YOUR CABLE MODEM s Session Status: This screen displays both the cable modem status and operational parameters.
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s Volume Control: This page allows you can type the text entered here into your browser's URL window to adjust the volume of the sounds emitted by your cable modem. 27 s URL Configuration: You can change this page. Once you change the URL that you use to access these screens in this setting, you to access the configuration screens.
s Volume Control: This page allows you can type the text entered here into your browser's URL window to adjust the volume of the sounds emitted by your cable modem. 27 s URL Configuration: You can change this page. Once you change the URL that you use to access these screens in this setting, you to access the configuration screens.
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... and reconnecting your network interface card. Make sure your cable wall jack. Make sure the cable line is properly connected, the "Cable Modem Power", "Cable Modem Status", and "PC Link Status" indicator lights on the back of the modem should all connections. s Power cycle your cable modem by your cable modem is securely connected to its outlet and then plugging it...
... and reconnecting your network interface card. Make sure your cable wall jack. Make sure the cable line is properly connected, the "Cable Modem Power", "Cable Modem Status", and "PC Link Status" indicator lights on the back of the modem should all connections. s Power cycle your cable modem by your cable modem is securely connected to its outlet and then plugging it...
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...not be correct for assistance. 30 CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT RESOURCES s Right-click the My Computer icon on your cable modem is properly connected to the modem, call your computer to highlight it and then click Remove. Then double-click Computer. Then try removing the splitter and... Try shutting down and powering off your BSP or 3Com's technical support for your cable company's equipment may be too weak or the cable line may be properly attached to the modem. If you see either, you can connect the cable modem and a television at the same time, try reconnecting...
...not be correct for assistance. 30 CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT RESOURCES s Right-click the My Computer icon on your cable modem is properly connected to the modem, call your computer to highlight it and then click Remove. Then double-click Computer. Then try removing the splitter and... Try shutting down and powering off your BSP or 3Com's technical support for your cable company's equipment may be too weak or the cable line may be properly attached to the modem. If you see either, you can connect the cable modem and a television at the same time, try reconnecting...
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... service is connected directly to : http://consumer.3com.com/cable/ You can also be using is the one that came with your cable modem. The power on my modem goes on to your cable wall jack. Technical Support Hotline Technical questions about 3Com cable modems can send a message to : ftp://consumerftp.3com.com World Wide Web To visit our online...
... service is connected directly to : http://consumer.3com.com/cable/ You can also be using is the one that came with your cable modem. The power on my modem goes on to your cable wall jack. Technical Support Hotline Technical questions about 3Com cable modems can send a message to : ftp://consumerftp.3com.com World Wide Web To visit our online...