User manual LINKSYS BEFCMU10

[. . . ] ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Cable Modem WIRED with USB and Ethernet Connections User Guide Model No. BEFCMU10 Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Copyright © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Use this Guide Your guide to the Cable Modem has been designed to make understanding networking with the Cable Modem easier than ever. [. . . ] · Make sure the coaxial cable is firmly attached between the Cable Modem and the wall jack. Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions 13 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 Modem, then call your cable company to verify whether a weak signal may be the problem. All of the LEDs on the Cable Modem indicate that the Cable Modem is functioning properly, but I still can't access the Internet. Go through this checklist until your problem is solved: · If the Power and Cable LEDs are lit but not flashing, then the Cable Modem is operating properly. Power your computer off and back on again. This will cause your computer to re-establish communications with your cable ISP. · Press the Reset button on the back panel of the Cable Modem. Using an object with a small tip, such as a pen, push the button until you feel it click. · Make sure TCP/IP is the default protocol used by your computer. For more information, refer to "Appendix B: Windows Help. " 4. The power on the Cable Modem goes on and off sporadically. You may be using the wrong power adapter. Make sure the power adapter you are using is the one included with the Cable Modem. Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions 14 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 features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate with a network router, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP. Shared Resources If you wish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources. Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network. Appendix B: Windows Help 15 Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Appendix C: Glossary 802. 11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802. 11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2. 4GHz. 802. 11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2. 4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802. 11b devices. [. . . ] Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You only. Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED. [. . . ]