User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- EMTA Gateway Features
- What’s on the CD-ROM
- Accessing the Diagnostics Display through the CD-ROM
- Computer Requirements
- Setting the Modem in the Stand
- Wall Mounting
- EMTA Gateway Overview
- Connecting the EMTA Gateway to a Single Computer
- Attaching the Cable TV Wire to the EMTA Gateway
- Important Connection Information
- USB Connection to One Computer
- USB Connection - Using the Installation Wizard
- USB Connection - Without Using the Installation Wizard
- Using Windows 2000 for USB Connection
- Using Windows Me for USB Connection
- Using Windows XP for USB Connection
- Ethernet Connection to One Computer
- Connecting More Than Two Computers to the EMTA Gateway
- Telephone or Fax Connection
- Activating the EMTA Gateway
- Accessing the Internet
- Status
- Wireless
- Frequently Asked Questions
- General Troubleshooting
- FCC Declaration of Conformity and Industry Canada Information
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only. 9
Relationship among the Devices
This illustration shows a cable company that offers DOCSIS- and PacketCable-compliant
voice/data services.
What the Modem Does
THOMSON DWG855 is an integrated telephony and wireless gateway that is CableLabs DOCSIS
1.0/1.1/2.0, CableHome1.1 and PacketCable 1.0/1.1 compliant product that provides
high-speed Internet access as well as primary line telephony, and fax/modem services via an
existing CATV infrastructure. The DWG855 is equipped with 2-RJ-11 POTS interfaces, 4-port
Ethernet switch, USB, and IEEE802.11b/g Wireless interfaces. The DWG855 can inter-operate
with the PacketCable compliant headend equipment and provide the IP-based voice
communications.
What the Modem Needs to Do Its Job
The Right Cable Company: Make sure your local cable company provides data services
that use cable TV industry-standard DOCSIS-compliant and PacketCable-compliant
technology.
The Internet/Telephony Service Provider (ISP/TSP): Your cable company provides you
access to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and Telephony Service Provider (TSP). The ISP is
your gateway to the Internet and provides you with a pipeline to access Internet content on