Before you start
Local Cable Service
Please contact your Cable Internet provider to find out the
procedure to register the modem with their network.
The Cable Internet provider will need the following modem information:
Modem Make and Model i.e., D-Link DCM-100
Modem Serial Number i.e., HQT10C000180 (normally found on the label at
the bottom of the unit.
Modem MAC Address i.e., 0050BA2F0804 (on the back of the modem)
Connecting The Cable Modem
Connect the external power adapter into
the connector labeled “POWER” and the
other end to the electrical outlet.
*NOTE: Use only the AC power
adapter supplied with the DCM-100
Cable Modem.
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Connecting The Cable Modem Continued…
Connect the coaxial cable provided for the Internet connection to the jack
labeled “CABLE IN” in the back of the cable modem unit.
Wait 1 to 3 minutes for the status light to
illuminate. If the status light does not glow,
please contact your broadband cable
company for further instructions.
Connect an Ethernet cable to the port
labeled “Ethernet” on the back of the cable
modem.
The final cable modem setup will look like the figures below:
Ethernet Cable Connection
*Note: Make sure the LINK light is on in
front of the modem after you connect the
Ethernet Cable to your computer.
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