CastleNet Technology CGA0101CHL, CGA0101 Users Manual

CGA0101 Wireless Cable Gateway Quick Installation Guide

Package Contents

 CGA0101 cable modem * 1
 Quick Installation Guide * 1
 RJ-45 CAT 5e cable * 1

 12 V/1.5 A Power Adaptor * 1
 Telephone cord * 1

Rear Panel and Hardware Connection

This chapter describes the proper steps for connecting your cable modem. Please be sure to follow
the steps in the sequence outlined below. Failure to do so could result in improper operation or failure
of your cable modem.
Please be reminded this product CGA0101 is designed to stand in vertical position in order to keep the
ventilation as clear as possible. Please do not put it down horizontally.

Step 3 Connecting

the Telephone cord

Step 2 Connecting to a

Network Interface Cord

Step 1 Connecting

the Coaxial Cable

Step 1: Connect a cable by feeding the F-connector on the back of the cable modem. Ensure the
center conductor of the 75 ohm coaxial cable is inserted directly into the center of the F-connector.
Secure the coaxial cable by carefully threading the outer shell of the coaxial cable connector onto the
F-connector in a clockwise direction until tight. Be careful not to over-tighten the connector or you may
damage either the connector or the cable modem.

Step 2: Connect the cable modem to IEEE 802.3 10Base-T / 802.3u 100Base-TX / 802.3ab
1000Base-T Network using a RJ-45 male-terminated Ethernet cable. This cable modem equips with
two Ethernet ports, you can connect two PCs to the cable modem at the same time if necessary.

Step 3: Connect the telephone sets to TEL. Use RJ-11 telephone line to connect TEL port on the
cable modem and telephone socket on telephone

Step 4: Connect the AC Adapter to the cable modem by inserting the barrel-shaped connector into the
mating power connector on the back of the cable modem. Exercise carefully to ensure the connectors
are properly aligned prior to insertion and ensure the two connectors engage completely. The cable
modem is shipped with an AC adapter. Remember to use only power adapter that came with the cable

Step 4 Connecting

to the AC Adapter

CGA0101 Wireless Cable Gateway Quick Installation Guide

modem. Other power adapters might have voltages that are not correct for your particular cable
modem. Using a power adapter with the wrong voltage can damage the cable modem.

Step 5: Adjust the antenna if necessary.

Step 6:The screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building installation.

Front Panel & LEDs

There are nine Light-Emitting-Diodes (LEDs) located on the
front panel top provide status information to the user.

CGA0101 Wireless Cable Gateway Quick Installation Guide

LED NAME COLOR MODE STATUS



POWER Green

Off No DC power connected

Blinking Downstream scanning

On DC power connected

Green 

▼



DS

On Downstream locked

Off Cable interface idle 

On W/DS locked

Green

Off W/DS disabled or CM standby

Blinking Upstream ranging

Green 

▲



US

On Upstream locked

Off Cable interface idle

On W/US locked

Green

Off W/US disabled or CM standby

Blinking CM provisioning

ONLINE Green





Green

LAN1



& Orange

On CM on-line

Off Cable interface idle 

On ETH device connected (Green: GbE, Orange: FE)

Blinking Data in traffic

Off  No ETH device connected

On ETH device connected (Green: GbE, Orange: FE)

Green

LAN2



& Orange

Blinking Data in traffic

Off  No ETH device connected

On WiFi enabled 

Wi-Fi Green



Blinking Data in traffic

Off WiFi disabled 

Blinking WPS in paring

WPS Green



On WPS enabled

Off WPS disabled

Blinking TEL provisioning or off-hook 

TEL Green



On TEL on-hook

Off TEL disabled