D-Link DCM-201 USB/Ethernet Broadband Cable Modem Manual Building Networks for People
Contents Package Contents ..................................................................3 System Requirements for Configuration...............................4 Local Cable Network Service .................................................5 Prepare Your Workspace for the Installation ........................5 Introduction .............................................................................7 Which Installation to Use? ......................................................8 Ethernet Installation ..
Package Contents Contents of Package: n D-Link DCM-201 USB/Ethernet Broadband Cable Modem n Manual, Warranty and Drivers on CD n Printed Quick Installation Guide n One 12VDC/1.25A Power adapter CAUTION! You must use the 12VDC/1.25A power adapter that comes with the D-Link DCM-201 cable modem. Using the wrong power adapter can damage the cable modem.
System Requirements for Configuration: Verify that you have these items before beginning the installation: n A cable-line splitter (not included), if you plan to have the cable modem and a television connected to the same wall cable outlet. n An active two-way cable line.
Local Cable Network Service Before installing the modem: 1 Read this entire User’s Manual from front to back in sequence. 2 Find the Serial Number, RF and Ethernet address located on a sticker on the cable modem and write them here: Serial Number S/N: ____________________ RF and ETH MAC: ____________________ USB MAC: ____________________ 3 Contact your local cable service operator for Internet/cable network access.
Prepare Your Workspace for the Cable Modem Installation (continued) 3 Do not restrict the airflow around the cable modem. 4 To enhance the best performance and proper function of the cable modem, place it on a horizontal surface or workplace and make sure that the cable modem does not move when it is operating.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the D-Link “Broadband Cable Modem with USB & Ethernet” DCM-201, which is an MCNS DOCSIS™ 1.1 cable modem featuring the latest DOCSIS technology. The cable modem enables your network cable operator to provide you with broadband applications such as telecommunications, IP dedication for your small office/home office (SOHO), or high-speed residential Internet access.
Features n Full-featured compact, economical cable modem with Ethernet and USB ports n DOCSIS 1.1-compliant n Capable of handling downstream data transmission speeds up to 38Mbps; upstream to 10Mbps n RJ-45 10/100BaseT Ethernet port provides traditional industrystandard connection n USB port allows easy plug-and-play attachment to PCs with the latest Microsoft Windows operating system.
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Installing the Cable Modem Using the Ethernet Port CAUTION! Be sure to read this entire User’s Manual from front to back in sequence before installing the D-Link DCM-201 USB/Ethernet Broadband Cable Modem. This chapter describes how to install the cable modem using the Ethernet port. Using the Ethernet port enables you to use a single connection to the Internet or use a hub to connect multiple computers to the cable modem.
Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me continued 2 Look for an entry named TCP/IP. If you see TCP/IP listed next to your Ethernet hardware device, you can now go to the section “Connecting the Cable Modem”. However, if TCP/IP is not listed, you must complete the following steps. a Click Add. b Click Protocol and click Add. c Click Microsoft in the Manufacturers list and Click TCP/IP in the Network Protocols list. d Click OK. e Click Yes when prompted to restart your computer.
Configuring TCP/IP on the Windows NT 4.0 Operating Systems To configure TCP/IP on your Windows NT 4.0 PC: 1 Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon and click Properties. 2 Click the Bindings tab 3 Select All Protocols from the Show bindings drop-down list. 4 Look for an entry named TCP/IP. If you see TCP/IP listed, double-click it to search for your Ethernet card. If you see your Ethernet card listed, you can now go to the section “Connecting the Cable Modem”.
To configure TCP/IP on a Macintosh (continued): 10 Click OK. If you have made any changes, you are prompted to save the settings. 11 Click OK to save the settings and exit 12 Click OK and close the TCP/IP Control Panel (click File and scroll down to click Close). Connecting the Cable Modem Install the cable modem according to the following procedure: 1 Power off the computer. 2 Unplug the computer from the electrical wall outlet.
Problem: “I cannot access my e-mail or Internet service.” (continued) 3 Power cycle the cable modem by unplugging the power adapter from its electrical outlet and then plugging it back into the outlet. Then try accessing the Internet. 4 Power cycle the computer a Power off the computer. b Unplug the computer from its electrical outlet or surge protector and then plug it back into the electrical outlet or surge protector. c Restart the computer and try accessing the Internet.
To release and renew the IP address for the Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT 4.0 operating system: 1 Click Start and select Programs, then Accessories. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 At the command prompt (C:\), type ipconfig/release. Windows releases the IP address. 4 At the command prompt type ipconfig/renew. Windows renews the IP address. 5 At the command prompt (C:\), type exit and press Enter to return to the Windows desktop.
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Installing the Cable Modem Using the USB Port CAUTION! Be sure to read this entire User’s Manual from front to back in sequence before installing the DCM-201 This chapter describes how to install the cable modem using the USB port. First you connect the hardware (cable modem and power adapter). You then install the software drivers and verify that the modem is operating properly. The USB port does not support the Macintosh operating system.
Installing the Hardware (Cable Modem and Power Adapter) continued 6 Plug the cable modem’s power adapter into the cable modem’s power jack and into a grounded electrical outlet or surge protector that is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet. 7 You must now install the software drivers provided on the Installation CD. Be sure to follow the instructions (below) for your specific operating system. 8 Plug in the computer (and television).
Installing the Software Drivers (Windows XP OS) continued... 3 When the Found New Hardware Wizard completes the installation, click Finish.
Installing the Software Drivers (Windows 2000 OS) This section explains how to install the cable modem using the USB Connections with the Windows 2000 operating system (OS). 1 Insert the D-Link Installation and Documentation CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. a Shut down the computer. b Connect the USB cable between the DCM-201 and an available USB Port on the computer. 2 Power on the computer. After the computer boots up: a Windows detects the cable modem. b The Found New Hardware screen appears.
Installing the Software Drivers (Windows 2000 OS) (continued) 4 Check the CD-ROM Drives check box and click Next to search for the necessary driver files. 5 When the correct location of the driver file appears, click OK. 6 The Found New Hardware Wizard displays the search results. 7 Click Next to install the driver files for the cable modem.
Installing the Software Drivers (Windows 2000 OS) (continued) 8 Click Finish to continue. 9 The Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears 10 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) and click Next.
Installing the Software Drivers (Windows 2000 OS) (continued) 11 Check the CD-ROM Drives check box and click Next to search for the necessary driver files. 12 When the correct location of the driver file appears, click OK. 13 The Found New Hardware Wizard displays the search results. 14 Click Next to install the driver files for the cable modem.
Installing the Software Drivers (Windows 2000 OS) (continued) 15 Click Finish. Installing the Software Drivers (Windows Me OS) This section explains how to install the cable modem using the USB port with the Windows Me operating system (OS): 1 Insert the D-Link Installation and Documentation CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. a Shut down the computer. b Connect the USB cable between the DCM-201 and an available USB Port on the computer. 2 Power on the computer.
Installing the Software Drivers (Windows Me OS) (continued) c The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. Click Finish. 3 Select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced) and click Next.
Installing the Software Drivers (Windows Me OS) (continued) 6 Click Finish after the computer has copied the necessary files. The System Settings Change dialog box appears. 7 Click Yes to restart the computer. 8 Verify that the Power, Cable, Status, and USB LEDs are solid green and not blinking. If they are lit and not blinking, installation is now complete; otherwise, see “Troubleshooting the USB Installation” for help.
Troubleshooting the USB Installation The following troubleshooting procedures apply to the USB installation. Problem: “I cannot access my e-mail or Internet service.” 1 Verify that the Power, Cable, and Status, and USB LEDs are lit and not blinking. 2 Verify that the USB LED is green or blinking green. 3 Check all connections: a Make sure the coaxial cable is securely connected to the cable jack on the back of the cable modem.
Troubleshooting the USB Installation (continued) c After you remove the extra bindings, uninstall the cable modem, following the instructions in this user’s manual. d Reboot the computer and re-install the cable modem, following the instructions in this user’s manual. e Release and renew the computer’s IP address. To release and renew the IP address for the Windows 98 and Windows Me operating systems: 1 Click Start and click Run. 2 Type winipcfg in the Open field and click OK.
Problem: “All of the LEDs on the front of my cable modem look right, but I cannot access the Internet.” 1 If the Power, Cable, Status, and Eth LEDs are lit and not blinking the cable modem is operating properly. Try shutting down the computer and then turning it back on. This will cause the computer to re-establish communications with your local cable provider. 2 Power cycle the cable modem by removing the power adapter from its outlet and then plugging it back into the outlet.
Cable Modem Front and Rear Panels CAUTION! Be sure to read this entire User’s Manual from front to back in sequence before installing the D-Link DCM-201cable modem. This chapter describes the light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the front panel and the connectors on the rear panel of the cable modem. Front Panel LEDs The LEDs on the cable modem indicate: • The current performance of the cable modem. • The condition of the network connection between the cable modem and your cable service provider.
What the LED Activity Means LED LABEL COLOR DESCRIPTION LED Label Color Description Power Green Cable modem is plugged in to an electrical outlet and is and receiving power Cable Orange-Blinking The modem is searching for the DOWNSTREAM frequency Orange Downstream frequency is locked.
Back Panel Connectors Reset Button Receptor for Power Adapter. Ethernet Port USB Port Receptor for CATV. Descriptions of the Back Panel Connectors ETHERNET RJ-45 female port for connection of Ethernet cable USB USB ‘B’-type port. Connects through USB cable to a computer’s USB ‘A’-type port. CATV RF connector to attach the cable for broadband Internet access POWER Jack to connect the power adapter included in the product package Caution! You must use the 12VDC/1.
Technical Specifications Dimensions 120mm (L) x 142mm (W) x 30mm (H) 4.7in x 5.6in x 1.2in Power Supply 12V/1.
Contacting Technical Support You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone. D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week. D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.
Warranty and Registration Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: n D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and n Products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, addresses with an APO or FPO.
n The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number from the Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) before the warranty service is provided.
Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply. This limited warranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc.
