Cisco DVB CAR100 Instruction Manual

Introduction

The Cisco DVB CAR100 cable access router connects a cable TV (CATV) network to either one computer or to an
Ethernet hub with one or more PCs connected. The Cisco DVB CAR100 enables bi-directional data communication at
high bit-rates.

The Cisco DVB CAR100-PC version can connect a single computer to the CATV network. The Cisco DVB
CAR100-LAN version can connect up to 20 computers to the CATV network using an Ethernet hub (not included in the
delivery).

Reference Material

Before you install the Cisco DVBCAR100,makesureyouhave a copy of the Cisco DVB CAR100 Cable Access Router
Hardware Installation Guide (Cisco document number 78-10685-02).

If you do not havea printed copy of this guide, one can be downloadedfrom Cisco Connection Online on the WorldWide
Web at http://www.cisco.com, http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com.

System Requirements

This section identifies the hardware requirements necessary to install and operate the Cisco DVB CAR100.

Cisco DVB CAR100-PC version:

• A computer equipped with an Ethernet network adapter

• A crossover Ethernet cable (not included in the delivery)

• Coaxial cable (not included in the delivery)

• Power supply unit

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Introduction (Continued)

Cisco DVB CAR100-LAN version:

• Up to 20 computers equipped with Ethernet network adapters

• An Ethernet hub (not included in the delivery)

• A straight-through Ethernet cable (not included in the delivery)

• Coaxial cable (not included in the delivery)

• Power supply unit

Getting Help

Please contact the vendor who supplied your equipment or the cable service provider for technical support information.

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Installing the Cisco DVB CAR100

This section provides basic information necessary to install the Cisco DVB CAR100. Refer to the Cisco DVB CAR100
Cable Access Router Hardware Installation Guide for detailed installation instructions and illustrations.

The following figure shows the locations for connecting all cables to the rear panel connectors of the Cisco DVB
CAR100.

PowerEthernetCable

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Step 1 Connect the Cisco DVB CAR100 to the CATV network:

Connect the coaxial cable to the CATV wall outlet and to the socket labelled Cable on the rear of the Cisco
DVB CAR100.

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Step 2 Connect the Cisco DVB CAR100 to the computer or hub:

If you have the Cisco DVB CAR100-PC, use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the socket labelled
Ethernet to the computer’s Ethernet network adapter. If you have the Cisco DVB CAR100-LAN, use a
straight-through Ethernet cable to connect the socket labelled Ethernet to the hub’s Ethernet network

adapter.

Step 3 Cisco DVB CAR100-LAN only:

Connect the computers to the Ethernet hub according to the hub manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 4 Connect the power supply unit to the socket labelled Power on the back of the Cisco DVB CAR100, then

connect the power supply unit to the electrical wall outlet.

Note Always use the power supply unit supplied with the Cisco DVB CAR100.

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