User manual ASUS E580

[. . . ] 7 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installing the Cable Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Multiple Client Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Power up your PC and follow the Add New Hardware Wizard's instructions to install the driver. When asked to restart your computer at the end of the installation, click Yes. After restarting the system, right-click My Computer on the desktop, select Properties, click the Device Manager tab, and then double-click Network adapters to confirm that the Ethernet driver is properly installed. 5 Preparations Installing the TCP/IP Protocol · Checking if TCP/IP is already installed 1. Click the Start button Control Panel on the . In the list of installed network components try to find the TCP/IP protocol. It may be followed by the name of the Ethernet controller. If you cannot locate anything that begins with TCP/IP, install it as described below. Double-click the Network icon . · Adding TCP/IP in Network properties 1. Select Microsoft from the manufacturers. In the list of network protocols browse to TCP/IP and then double-click it. . Changing TCP/IP Settings PB After the TCP/IP protocol is installed, restart your computer and consult the installation guide provided by your cable operator to complete TCP/IP configurations. Using the Cable Modem Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 POWER STATUS CABLE PC TEST LED Indicator 1. Status LED State ON OFF ON Flashing OFF ON Flashing Flashing OFF ON Flashing OFF ON OFF Description Modem is powered ON Modem is powered OFF Modem successfully registered on cable operator's network Modem is registering on cable operator's network (While Cable Link LED is flashing) searching for downstream channel Normal operation (While Status LED is ON) data streaming down (While Status LED is OFF) searching for downstream channel ­­ LAN and PC connect successfully Data transmitting between LAN and PC No connection between LAN and PC Error (Resetting the cable modem may help; if not, contact customer support) Normal operation 3. Test 7 Using the Cable Modem Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 DC+5V/2A Cable Console Reset USB 10/100-BaseT 1. DC +5V/2A Power Input Jack The provided power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack will supply power to the cable modem. 2. RF Connector The connector may be located right next to the power input jack or the serial port. The FType female connector allows cable data communication between the cable modem and the cable service provider through a coaxial cable. 3. Serial Port The 9-pin D-sub serial port supports the RS-232 terminal interface for advanced cable modem management. 4. Reset Switch The reset button, when pressed, resets the cable modem without the need to unplug the power cord. 5. USB Port (optional) The optional USB port allows the modem to be connected to your computer through the USB interface. 6. 10/100-BaseT LAN Port The LAN port supports 10Base-T or 100Base-TX networks. This port allows your PC or Ethernet hub to be connected to the cable modem through a CAT. 5 twisted pair LAN cable. [. . . ] If you can obtain multiple IP addresses from your cable operator, you can hook up as many computers to the cable modem as the number of the IP addresses, using a hub inbetween (as shown below). Each connected client PC will then be assigned one dynamic IP address by the cable operator. Multiple Client Configuration Client Ca To Splitter or Cable Network bl eM Client od em Ethernet Hub Cable Modem Client Multiple Client Configuration Diagram PB Product Certifications FCC (Federal Communications Commission Statement) This DOCSIS Cable Modem has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B personal computer and peripherals, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ]