ARRIS SD20X User Manual

SD200 Access Appliance

Port Selection

The computer port you select for connection
to the SD200 Access Appliance depends on
your computer’s Operating System and the
available ports. Check which ports are not in
use and refer to the table below when
making your selection.

Port OS

USB Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP

Parallel Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP

Setup Wizard

The CD supplied with your SD200 Access
Appliance contains a Setup Wizard to
simplify the setup process. Use the following
procedure to use the Setup Wizard:

1. Switch your computer ON.

2. Load the coaXmedia Setup Wizard CD
into your CD ROM drive.

3. Follow the Setup Wizard instructions. Once
the Setup Wizard starts, follow the on-screen
instructions. The Wizard setsup the necessary
PC interface support, as well as installs a
Launchpad application.

End of Procedure

Once the Setup Wizard runs successfully to
completion, your computer reboots. When
the system restarts, there is a coaXmedia
icon added to your desktop.

The Access Appliance has been designed
to use serial, parallel, andUSB interfaces. The
Setup Wizard provides the option of installing
software support for each of these port
types.

If you have chosen USB to use with

the Access Appliance, you can

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connect the PC cable at this time.

Launchpad

Launchpad is a connection manager which
provides a central location that controlsand
configures your Access Appliance Internet
connection.

The Launchpad user interface allows you to
connect or disconnect from the Internet,
modify Internet connection parameters,
and provides up-to-date connection
information, as shown below.

X Launchpad

Connection Status

Idle...

Connect

Up Time: 00:00:00

The following table explains the Launchpad
screen selections.

Connection
Status

Up Time

Device

Connected - connection
to Internet is active.

Idle - you are not
connected to Internet.

How long a connection has
been active.

The currently selected PC
interface device type.

Device: Parallel

x

Help

Connect

Disconnect

Help

This button is available
when the current Connection
Status is Idle. Use this button
to establish an Internet
connection. The button
changes to
once a connection is
established.

This button is available
when the current Connection
Status is Connected. Use this button
to disconnect from the Internet.
The button should be used
every time you are finished using

the Internet, as a security measure
against unauthorized access.

Displays helpful information about
using Launchpad.

Disconnect

Changing Port Type

To change the port type used by
Launchpad, use the following procedure:

1. Double-click on the coaXmedia icon on
your desktop. Notice the icon in the tray.

2. Right-click on the icon in the system
tray.

3. Select from the menu. The
following screen is displayed.

Launchpad Properties

4. Select the tab.

Device Type

Device Type

Properties

User

Parallel Port

USB Port

Debug

OK

Device Type

RAS

X

Cancel

X

x

Apply

Apply

Help

5. Click on the desired radio
button. In the example, parallel is selected.

6. Click to save the port selection and

OK

to close the dialog box.

If the new device type is displayed as the
current in Launchpad’s main

Device Type

dialog, the port was properly selected, as
shown below.

X Launchpad

Device Type

x

Connection Status

Connected

Connect

Up Time: 10:01:30

End of Procedure

Device: Parallel

Help

Persistent Connection

The Launchpad option can be used to help
maintain an active connection to the
Internet. When the option is selected,
Launchpad automatically attempts to
reconnect your session to the Internet, if for
any reason it goes down.

1.Right-click the X icon and select

2. Select the tab.

3. Check the box.

Users

Persistent Connection

End of Procedure

Properties

Installation Guide

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Introduction

This document is intended to provide instructions on installing the coaXmedia SD200 Access
Appliance. Through the use of our SD200 Access Appliance and your PC, you can take
advantage of the many high-speed Internet services whichareavailable.

The SD200 Access Appliance is designed to insure a fast, easy installation. Once this product is
installed, using this product is as easy as clicking on an icon. A more detailed version of the
Installation Guide is available on the Install CD.

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1220 Oakindustrial Lane, Suite B,
Cumming, GA30041, USA

Legal Notices

FCC Statement

The coaXmedia SD200 Access Appliance 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.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
unit does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by
turning the unit off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one of more of
the following measures: reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna, increase the separation
between the equipment and the receiver, connect
the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected, or
consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

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Industry Canada
Statement

"This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003."

"Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est

conforme la normeNMB-003 du Canada."

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NEC Statement

SD200 Access Appliance

The is intended to be
connected to a cable system which has been
properly grounded in accordance with the
National Electric Code.

Support Information

If you require technical support, contact your
equipment dealer or coaXmedia . The Support
staff can be reached by phone at the following
numbers, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern
time, Monday through Friday.

877-885-COAX(2629) Toll Free

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Trademarks

coaXmedia and the coaXmedia logo are
trademarks of coaXmedia All trademarked
products mentioned in this document are
trademarks of theirrespectivecompanies.

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Warning

This product may not be exported outside the
United States and Canada without authorization
from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau
of Export Administration. Any export or re­export by the purchaser, directly or indirectly, in
contravention of U.S. Export Administration
Regulation is prohibited.

Notice

This document maynotbereproduced, in whole
or part, without the written permission of
coaXmedia . The contents of this document are
subject to change without notice. coaXmedia ,
Inc. assumes no liability for damages resulting
from the use of this product or for the information
contained in thismanual.

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Installing the Hardware

5. Connect the PC cable.
5a. Locate the PC cable included with
the Access Appliance

Use the following procedure to install the
Access Appliance and refer to the

Connection Diagram:

1. Disconnect the TV from the Cable TV
outlet. Unscrew the end from the wall
connector but leave the other end
connected to the TV/VCR.

2. Connect the TVtothe provided Diplex-filter
TV port . If a TV is not being used, leave the TV
port unconnected.

Do not substitute a generic cable

splitter for the Diplex-filter. Although

doing so willnot damage the TV or

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Access Appliance, the Diplex­filter improves performance.

If you use one or more cable splitters in the
room, you may continue to use them.
However, you should install the Diplex-filter so

5b. Connect the othercable end to the
appropriate interface portonyourPC.

Do not use any devices

between the cable from the

Access Appliance and the

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computer.

Disable any active port monitoring
services because some of these can
interfere with proper operation of the
Access Appliance.

Don’t connect the PC cable if you will
be using USB. It is necessary to connect
this cable after running the Setup
Wizard.

If you do not have the correct cable for
the interface you want to use, call
coaXmedia at:

Diplex-filter

TV

TV

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DIPLEXER

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that it is the first device connected to the
Cable TV outlet.

Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

3. Connect the Diplex-filter to the Cable TV
outlet.

3a. Locate the shortest coaxial cable
included with the Access Appliance
and connect one end to the port of

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the Diplex-filter.

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3b. Connect the otherend of the cable
to the Cable TV outlet.

6. Verify that the power available at the

nearest AC receptacle matches the
requirements of the SD200 Access
Appliance.

7. Connect the power adapter output

connector to the connector on the

PWR

SD200

PWR

USB

RF

ETHERNET

Access Appliance.

4. Connect the Access Appliance to the
diplexer-filter.

8. Plug the power module into the AC outlet.

The P indicator on the Access Appliance
4a. Locate the remaining coaxial
cable and connect one end to the
port of the Diplex-filter.

4b. Connect the otherend of the cable
to the port oftheAccessAppliance.

RF

If longer cablesare required,they can

NOTE:

be obtained from an electronics supply
shop.

lights when power is applied.

X

End of Procedure

AC Outlet

Power Module

AULTINCORPORATED

P/N:SS203TA0000B03
I.T.E. POWER SUPPLY
MODEL:SA210A-35-K
INPUT:120V ~ 60Hz 250mA
OUTPUT:5V=800mA

3.3V=700mA
1,5:COM

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2,4:3.3V

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ACADAPTOR

PARTNO: AD121A-7

3:5.0V

MODELNO: 481210003C0
INPUT:120VAC 60Hz 18W
OUTPUT:12VDC @1A

Cable TV
Outlet

Connection Diagram