User manual SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA EPC2100

[. . . ] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 How Do I Connect Ethernet Network Devices?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 What Are the Requirements for USB Network Devices?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 How Do I Select and Place USB Network Devices?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 How Do I Connect USB Network Devices?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 How Do I Troubleshoot My Internet Service Installation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 How Do I Use My Modem for Telephone Service? [. . . ] The Found New Hardware Wizard window reopens with a message that the installation has finished. The USB drivers are installed on your PC, and your USB devices are ready for use. If you still cannot access the Internet, contact your service provider for further assistance. 6 7 4012160 Rev B 25 What Are the Requirements for Ethernet Network Devices? What Are the Requirements for Ethernet Network Devices? How Many Ethernet Network Devices Can I Connect? The Scientific Atlanta cable modem can support several Ethernet network devices using external Ethernet hubs that must be purchased separately. The theoretical maximum number of Ethernet network devices supported by the cable modem is 63. However, under normal circumstances, the number of devices connected should be a much lower number. Contact your service provider for more information on the maximum number of Ethernet network devices to connect to your cable modem to maintain optimal network performance. What Are the Wiring Requirements for Ethernet Networking? A number of factors can impact the practical limit of the network. Although the cable modem is designed to support several Ethernet network devices, it is important to view the characteristics of the entire network and not just each individual node. The theoretical distance between two 10/100BaseT CAT-5 Ethernet hubs is 382 feet (100 meters). Contact your service provider or consult the documentation for your Ethernet network devices for more information. Note: Scientific Atlanta recommends that you use CAT-5 Ethernet cables. Do I Need to Configure the TCP/IP Protocol on My Computer? For you to use Ethernet network devices on your network, you must have the TCP/IP protocol properly configured on your PC. (on page 21), for detailed information on configuring the TCP/IP protocol. 26 4012160 Rev B How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices? How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices? You can use a large variety of Ethernet network devices with your cable modem. The following diagram illustrates one of the various USB network connection options that are available to you. WARNING: Hazardous electrical voltages can be present on any connected wiring. USB wiring and connections must be properly insulated to prevent electrical shock. Disconnect power from the cable modem before attempting to connect to any device. To avoid personal injury, follow these steps in the exact order shown. CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the equipment, disconnect any other service before connecting your cable modem to other devices. Read the warnings and caution on this page. Then, follow the subsequent installation procedures to ensure proper cable modem operation when connecting USB network devices. 32 4012160 Rev B How Do I Connect USB Network Devices? Note: Verify that you have installed the USB drivers on your PC before continuing with these instructions. For more information, see How Do I Select and Place USB Network Devices?Note: If you want to connect more than one USB network device to the cable modem or to your computer, you will need to purchase and install a USB hub. 4 Connect the active RF coaxial cable to the CABLE connector on the back of the cable modem. Use an optional cable signal splitter to add a TV, a DHCT or settop converter, or a VCR. After all connections are complete, insert the AC power cord into the POWER connector on the back of the cable modem, and then plug the cord into an AC power source. [. . . ] In addition, leave enough slack in all cables so that the cable modem can be removed for any required maintenance without disconnecting the cables. Also, verify that you have the following items: Two wall anchors for #8 x 1 inch screws Two #8 x1 inch pan head sheet metal screws Drill with a 3/16-in. wood or masonry bit, as appropriate for the wall composition A copy of the wall-mounting illustrations shown on the following pages 50 4012160 Rev B How Do I Mount the Modem on a Wall?(Optional) Mount the modem as shown in the following illustration. 4012160 Rev B 51 How Do I Mount the Modem on a Wall? [. . . ]