D-Link DCM-202 manual

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    1 DCM-202 D-Link Cable Modem D-Link Cable Modem D-Link Cable Modem D-Link Cable Modem D-Link Cable Modem This product contains drivers that work with the followin g operatin g systems: Wind ows XP , Wind ows 2000, Wind ows Me , an d Windows 98SE. Before You Begin Check Your Package Contents If any of the above items are missing, please contact your[...]

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    2 3 Connect the Cables and Power Adapter T o use the computer ’s USB interface to connect to the Internet, use the provided USB cable to connect the computer and the cable modem. A. Power off the computer . B. Unplug the computer’s power cable. C. Connect the RF coaxial cable (not included) to the back of the cable modem labeled “CA TV”; co[...]

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    4 5 USB Installation Process (optional) Windows XP : The Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears. Windows Me : The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. A. Select Automatically search for a better driver (Recommended) and click Next . B. When Windows locates the driver files click Next to install the necessary files. C. Click Finish . The system[...]

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    6 7 Ethernet Installation Process Configure the TCP/IP Protocol on Y our PC Before installing the cable modem in the Ethernet mode, you must verify that your computer has the TCP/IP protocol installed. Follow the procedure for your computer’s operating system to verify or install the TCP/IP protocol. Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me Operatin[...]

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    8 9 Product Specifications Dimensions: 142 x 120 x 30mm 5.6 x 4.7 x 1.2in Net Weight: 345g +/- 10g (0.76lb) DC Input V olt age: 12VDC/1A Power Dissipation (Max): 8 Watts Operating T emperature: O ° C ~ 40 ° C 32 ° C ~ 104 ° F Operating Humidity: 10%~90% Cable Network Interface: F T ype RF Connector LAN Access Point: 10/100 Mbp s Ethernet MAC US[...]

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    10 11  Cable LED is not lit or keeps blinking Orange Possible reason: The cable modem cannot detect any carrier or valid data channel from the coaxial cable. Action: Make sure the connectors at each end of the coaxial cable are securely seated. If the problem persists, please contact your cable modem service provider for further assist ance. The[...]

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    12 Y ou can find software updates and user document ation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United S t ates and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone. Tech Support fo[...]