Linksys BEFCMU10 manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . WIRED with USB and Cable Modem BEFCMU10 User Guide Ether net Connections[...]

Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Copyright and T rademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered tradema rk or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Copyright © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product nam[...]

Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 1 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cable Modem 3 Back Panel Ports 3 Front Panel LEDs 4 Chapter 3: Connecting the Cable Modem 5 Overview 5 Connection Using th e Ethernet Port 5 Connection Using the USB Port 6 Chapter 4: Installin[...]

Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections List of Figures Figure 2-1: Back Panel 3 Figure 2-2: Front Panel 4 Figure 3-1: Connect the Coaxial Cable 5 Figure 3-2: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 5 Figure 3-3: Connect the Power Cable 5 Figure 3-4: Connect the Coaxial Cable 6 Figure 3-5: Connect the USB Cable 6 Figure 3-6: Connect the Power Cabl[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Chapter 1: Introduction We lc o me Thank you for choosing the Linksys Cable Modem. Experience the savings of owning your own cable modem! The Linksys Cable Modem is the easiest and most affordable way to get a blazing fast connection to the Internet -- far faster than [...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections • Chapter 5: Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000 This chapter explains how to install the Windows 2000 driver required for a USB connection to the Cable Modem. • Chapter 6: Installing the USB Driver for Win dows Millennium This chapter explai[...]

3 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cable Modem Back Panel Ports Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cable Modem B a c k Pa n e l Po r t s The Cable Modem’s ports are located on the back panel. Po we r Port The P ower port is where you will connect the included power adapter . Reset Button The Reset button al[...]

4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cable Modem Front Panel LEDs Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Front P anel LEDs The Cable Modem’ s LEDs are located on the front panel. Po w e r Green. The P ower LED lights up when the Cable Modem is powered on. It stays solid after the self-test. If the LED lights up red, the self-test has failed. I[...]

5 Chapter 3: Connecting the Cab le Modem Overview Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Chapter 3: Connecting the Cable Modem Overview Y ou can connect the Cable Modem to your PC u sing either t he Ethernet port or the USB port. If you use the USB port, you will also have to install a USB driver on your PC. If you are using the Cable Modem?[...]

6 Chapter 3: Connecting the Cab le Modem Connection Using the USB Port Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Connection Using the USB P ort 1. Power off your PC. If you have an existing cable modem that you are replacing , disconne ct it at this time . 2. Connect the coaxial cable from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cable company t[...]

7 Chapter 4: Installing the USB Drive r for Windows XP Overview Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Chapter 4: Installing the USB Driver for Windows XP Overview If you are connecting the Cable Modem to your computer using the USB port, follow t hese instructions to install the USB driver required for Windows XP . Instructions for Installi[...]

8 Chapter 5: Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000 Overview Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Chapter 5: Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000 Overview If you are connecting the Cable Modem to your computer using the USB port, follow t hese instructions to install the USB driver required for Windows 2000. Instructions for Inst[...]

9 Chapter 5: Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000 Instructions for Installin g the Driver Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections 6. On the Driver Files Search Results screen, click the Next button. 7. When Windows 2000 has finished installing the driver , the Completing the F ound New Hardw are Wizard screen will appear . Click the Fin[...]

10 Chapter 6: Installing the USB Drive r for Windows Millennium Overview Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Chapter 6: Installing the USB Driver for Windows Millennium Overview If you are connecting the Cable Modem to your computer using the USB port, follow t hese instructions to install the USB driver required for Windows Millennium. I[...]

11 Chapter 7: Installing the Driver fo r Windows 98 Overview Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Chapter 7: Installing the Driver for Windows 98 Overview If you are connecting the Cable Modem to your computer using the USB port, follow t hese instructions to install the USB driver required for Windows 98. Instructions for Installing the D[...]

12 Chapter 7: Installing the Driver fo r Windows 98 Instructions for Installin g the Driver Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections 6. Select The updated driver (Recommended) . Then click the Next button. 7. After Windows has found the driver , click the Ne xt button. 8. When Windows 98 has finished installing the driver , click the Finish bu[...]

13 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Cable Modem. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here , chec[...]

14 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections • The signal from your cable company’s equipment may be too weak or the cable line may not be properly attached to the Cable Modem. If the cable line is properly connected to the Cable Mod em, then call your cable company to verify wheth[...]

15 Appendi x B: Wind ows Hel p Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Appendix B: Windows Help Most Linksys products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier . These fea tures can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this a[...]

16 Appendix C: Glossary Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Appendix C: Glossar y 802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - A wireless networking standar d that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2[...]

17 Appendix C: Glossary Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Buffer - A shared or assigned memor y area that is us ed to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other . Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that con nects a computer to the [...]

18 Appendix C: Glossary Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections DTIM ( D elivery T raffic I ndication M essage) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency . Dynamic IP Address - A temporar y IP address assigned by a DHCP server . EAP ( E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol) - A general authentication protocol u[...]

19 Appendix C: Glossary Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP ( I nternet P rotocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utili[...]

20 Appendix C: Glossary Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections OFDM ( O rthogonal F requency D ivision M ultiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower -speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit. P acket - A unit of data sent over [...]

21 Appendix C: Glossary Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. SMTP ( S imple M ail T ransfer P rotocol) - The sta ndard e-mail protocol on the Internet. SNMP ( S imple N etwork M anagement P rotocol) - A widely[...]

22 Appendix C: Glossary Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections TFTP ( T rivial F ile T ransfer P rotocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no director y or password capability . Throughput - The amount of da ta moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period. TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity P rotocol) - a w[...]

23 Appendix D: Specifications Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Appendix D: Specifications Model BEFCMU10 v4 Standards DOCSIS 1.0, DOCSIS 1.1 Certifie d, DOCSIS 2.0 Certified, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, USB 1.1 Ports Ethernet, USB , Cable Buttons Reset Cabling T ype Cable: F- type female 75 ohm Ethernet: 10/100 RJ-45 Port USB: USB T ype B[...]

24 Appendix E: Warranty In formation Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Appendix E: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a pe riod of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use . Y our exclusive reme[...]

25 Appendix F: Regulatory Inf orm ation Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Appendix F: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specification s for a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable protection against harmful [...]

26 Appendix G: Contact I nformation Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Appendix G: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web?[...]