User manual NETGEAR CM212

[. . . ] If you're connecting more than one computer, you must use the Ethernet port combined with a Router. USB Connection If you're connecting the modem to one computer using the USB port, you must have: Windows® 98 Second Edition, Me, 2000, or XP. A USB cable. Note: There is one USB cable in the box with the cable modem. Ethernet Connection If you're connecting the modem to one or more computers, for each computer you must have: · · · An available RJ-45 Ethernet port (or adapter) ­ either built-in or from a network interface card (NIC) installed on the PC. Windows® computers: Client for Microsoft® Networks software installed. Note: TCP/IP and Client for Microsoft Networks is installed on most Windows computers. Please see Windows Help if you need help installing either on a Windows computer. · A Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet patch cable. Note: There is one cable in the box with the cable modem. Additionally, if you want to connect more than one computer to the modem, you need: · A Ethernet router, hub, or switch (for example, RP614 Cable/DSL Web Safe Router Gateway). Note: If using a hub or switch, you may need to get additional IP addresses from your ISP. 3 2 1. [. . . ] Select Using DHCP Server in the Configure list. Clear the Use 802. 3 check box if it's selected. 6. Choose System Preferences from the Apple () menu. If not already selected, select Built-in Ethernet in the Configure list. If not already selected, select Using DHCP in the TCP/IP tab. Restart the computer. Linux® or UNIX® Operating System If you're installing the gateway with a Linux-based or UNIX-based computer, see your system documentation to set up TCP/IP networking to obtain IP addresses automatically using DHCP. 11 4 1. 3. Test the Connection To test your setup, you view a Web page online. Start your Internet browser on the computer Go to NETGEAR's Web site (www. NETGEAR. com). Note: If NETGEAR'S Web site doesn't appear, go to Troubleshooting on page 13. Quit your Internet browser. 12 5 Sharing Your Cable Internet with Multiple Computers Combining a Cable/DSL router with your Cable Modem enables you to connect multiple computers so they can share access. RESET CM212 Broadband Cable Modem Cable/DSL Web Safe Router RP614 Refer to your Router documentation for complete installation instructions. CABLE USB ETHERNET 12VDC 1. 0A-1. 25A POWER 13 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the modem The modem has no power. · · · Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to the modem. Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If it's in a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. Make sure you're using the correct power adapter. The Cable light doesn't light up There's a hardware connection problem. · · · Make sure the CATV cable connector is securely plugged in at the modem. You may not have active cable service yet. Contact your provider to verify activation. You don't have cable service. The USB or Ethernet light doesn't light up There's a hardware connection problem. · · Make sure the USB or Ethernet cable connectors are securely plugged in at the modem and the computer. If you're not using the cable included with the modem, check that the Ethernet cable is a straight-through patch cable. If you are using USB, the Modem must first be connected to the CATV Cable and the Status and Cable Indicators must both be solid Green. This is not necessary, if you are using the Ethernet port. I cannot get onto the Internet with a computer You may not have restarted the computer or the network to have TCP/IP changes take effect. · · · · Restart the computer. If you have a multiple computers setup, turn the power off and on to the network device and restart the computers. Restart the computer and check that you have TCP/IP set up properly. Your computer may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to recognize the modem. 14 For Windows, the Network Properties should have Obtain an IP address automatically selected (see page 9). For Macintosh computers, the TCP/IP (or Network) control panel should be set to Using DHCP Server (see page 10). Resetting TCP/IP Properties (Windows) If you're on a Windows computer and are still having problems, you may try the following procedure before contacting technical support. Windows 98/Me 1. 5. Click the Start button and then click Run. [. . . ] Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. Technical Support PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITH YOUR PRODUCT. By registering your product at www. NETGEAR. com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (For US & Canada only) See Support Information card for other countries. [. . . ]