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D-Link DCM-100 manual

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    DCM-100 DOCSIS 1.0 Ethernet Cable Modem User’s Manual First Edition (April 2001) 6DCM200...01 Printed in Taiwan RECYCLABLE[...]

  • Page 2

    DCM-100 Ethernet Cable Modem Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................... .....................................3 Features ..............................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the D-Link DCM-100 digital, tw o-way DOCSIS 1.0-compliant Ethernet Cable Modem. The DCM-100 provides customers with high-speed access to the Internet through your cable TV (CATV) network connection. It works on any cable system that complies with MCNS DOCSIS specifications and provides a high- bandwidth connect[...]

  • Page 4

    DCM-100 Ethernet Cable Modem 2 Contents and Identification Contents Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. In addition to this User's Manual, ascertain that you have: ♦ DCM-100 Cable Modem ♦ External power adapter ♦ Category 5 Ethernet cable ♦ User’s Manual on CD ♦ Quick Install Guide If any item is found missing [...]

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    ♦ AC Power Connector - For the included power adapter, if you use a power adapter other than the one included with the product, please make sure it has a DC output of 12V/1A. ♦ Ethernet 10BASE-T Port - The 10BASE-T Ethernet port accepts Category 5 or better UTP cabling with an RJ-45 connector used to connect the DCM- 100 to a LAN device (hub, s[...]

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    DCM-100 Ethernet Cable Modem 3 Understanding Y our LED Indicators Before setting up your Ethernet Cable Modem for the first time, take a few mi nutes to look over this section and familiarize yourself with the front panel LED indicators depicted below. DCM - 100 ♦ Power - This LED is lit red when the device is receiving power; otherwise, it is un[...]

  • Page 7

    DCM-100 Ethernet Cable Modem 4 Setting Up the Device Before You Start Local Cable Service You will need to establish an account with your local c able operator in order to access the Internet with this modem. They will assist you in setting up the modem to operate on their network. Then for your modem to communicate with the cable servic e, you wil[...]

  • Page 8

    DCM-100 Ethernet Cable Modem Installation The installation of the DCM-100 Ethernet Cable Modem ca n be completed in a matter of minutes. Be careful to insure the cables are properly locked into position. Follo w these steps (see the figure of the rear panel in Chapter Two): 1. Connect the coaxial TV cable to the DCM-100 jack labeled “CABLE IN.”[...]

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    DCM-100 Ethernet Cable Modem 5 T roubleshooting If the Ethernet Cable Modem has been properly set up it is unlikely that you should experience any problem s with it under normal circumstances. Ho wever, we list here some possible solutions to problems that you might experience. Problem Possible Solution Cannot access the Internet or e-mail service.[...]

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    DCM-100 Ethernet Cable Modem Note: If your TV’s picture quality is diminished when the Ethernet Cable Modem is in operation, you m ay need to contact your Cable TV operator to obtain a High Pa ss Filter. This should be placed between the splitter and the TV (or if you have a digital set- top box, between the splitter and the se t-top box that pre[...]

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    DCM-100 Ethernet Cable Modem Offices AUSTRALIA D-Link Australasia Unit 16, 390 Eastern Valley Way, R oseville, NSW 2069 Australia TEL: 61-2-9417-7100 FAX: 61-2-9417-1077 TOLL FREE (Australia): 1800-177100 TOLL FREE (New Zealand): 0800-900900 URL: www.dlink.com.au E-MAIL: supp o rt@dlink.com.au & info@dlink.co m.au CANADA D-Link Canada 2180 Wins[...]

  • Page 12

    DCM-100 Ethernet Cable Modem A Specifications Cable Network Subsystem RF MAC Protocol: MCNS/DOCSIS 1.0 Compliant Security RSA and MCNS 40/56 bit DES data encryption security Dow nstream – Receiver Demodulation — 64 QAM/256 QAM Data Speed — 30.342Mbps (64 QAM)/42.88Mbps (256 QAM) Frequency Range — 91 MHz – 857 MHz Channel Bandwidth — 6 M[...]

  • Page 13

    DCM-100 Ethernet Cable Modem Pow er Consumption 12W (maximum) Operating Temperature 32°- 104°F (0°- 40°C) Operating Humidity 10% - 90% Storage Temperature -4°- 140°F (-20°- 60°C) Dimensions 22 (W) x 174 (D) x 35 (H) mm Weight 578 grams (1.271b) EMI Certification FCC Class B CE Class B C-Tick 13[...]

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    DCM-100 Ethernet Cable Modem LIMITED WARRANTY D-Link provides this limited warranty for its product only to the person or ent ity who originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor. Limited Hardware Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link products described below (“Hardware”) wil[...]

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    DCM-100 Ethernet Cable Modem the original or other suitable shipping package to ensur e that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the out side of the package. The packaged product shall be insured and shipped to D- Link, 53 Discovery Drive, Irvine CA 92618, wi th all shipping costs prepaid. D-Link may [...]

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    DCM-100 Ethernet Cable Modem FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonabl e protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiat e radio[...]

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    DCM-100 Ethernet Cable Modem Register by mail or online at http://www.dlink.com/sales/reg/ Registration Card Print, type or use block letters. Your name: Mr./M s ____________________________________________________________________________ Organization: ________________________________________________Dept. ____________________________ Your title at [...]

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