CG1241/CG1241D Cable Modem
Quick Start
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
To use the device properly and safely, read the safety precautions carefully before using the device and strictly
observe these precautions when using the device.
Safety precautions:
Keep the device out of the reach of children as the components or accessories may be swallowed.
Install the device in strict compliance with the requirements of the supplier. Reserve a space of at least 10 cm
above and around the device for heat dissipation. During the installation, keep the device away from heat or
water sources, and electric appliances that generate strong magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens,
refrigerators, and mobile phones.
The power supply voltage of the device must meet the requirements on the input voltage of the device.
Do not use any power adapters that are not in the standard configuration. Otherwise, the device may
malfunction or be unsafe.
Dry your hands before connecting or disconnecting cables. Stop the device and switch the device off before
connecting or disconnecting cables.
Do not place any object on the device, preventing the device from being damaged due to overheating or
deformation.
Prevent objects, such as metal or water, from entering the device through the heat dissipation hole.
Switch the device off and disconnect all cables, including the power cable, network cable, and phone cable,
during periods of lightning activities.
Do not connect network cables, phone cables, power adapters, or power adapter cables outdoors, preventing
device damage and bodily injuries that are prone to occur during thunderstorms.
If an abnormality occurs, for example, liquid entering the device, smoke, unusual sound, and smell,
immediately stop the device, switch the device off, disconnect all cables (such as the power cable, and network
cable) from the device, and contact the authorized service center.
Do not disassemble the device without permission. In the event of a device fault, contact the authorized
service center.
Dispose of packing materials and old/abandoned devices in accordance to local laws and regulations
(recycling them is strongly recommended).
Do not change the structure, safety design, or performance design of the device without prior authorization.
Fireproof precautions:
Keep the device away from large heat source equipment, bare flames, and high-power devices, such as
electric heaters, candles, and blow drier, to eliminate safety risks.
Replace deteriorated cables or power socket facilities on the power supply line or near the device in a timely
manner to eliminate safety risks.
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Chapter 2: Introduction
CG1241/CG1241D is a residential VoIP cable modem which has an 802.11bgn WiFi access
point that gives you wireless connection to the Internet with 4 Giga Ethernet ports which further
expand the Local Area Network (LAN) capabilities. CG1241D provides additional 802.11 WiFi
interface supports 802.11A/N capability.
If you have subscribed to phone services from your cable operator then you will be able to place
normal phone calls using your analogue phone and/or fax machine. CG1241/CG1241D provides
two RJ-11 connectors for your phone or home phone system.
Advanced technology, this residential cable gateway offers Firewall for additional protection and
security and VPN (virtual private network).
CG1241/CG1241D will give you broadband Internet access, telephone connection and wireless
networking all in one unit.
Package Contents
CG1241/CG1241D WiFi EMTA x1
Ethernet Cable x1
Power Adaptor x1
Chapter 3: Overview
Front Panel
The following illustration shows the front panel of the EMTA:
Power - Indicates the Power status.
DS - Indicates the status of Data reception by the cable modem from the Network (Downstream Traffic).
US - Indicates the status of Data transmission by the cable modem to the Network (Upstream Traffic).
Online - Displays the status of your cable connection. The light is off when no cable connection is detected
and fully lit when the modem has established a connection with the network and data can be transferred.
Ethernet - Indicates the state of Ethernet ports.
WIFI - Indicates the traffic on the wireless network.
Phone1 - Indicates the status of the telephone Phone 1.
Phone2 - Indicates the status of the telephone Phone 2.
WPS - Indicates the status of the WPS functionality.
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There will be 12 LEDs on CG1241/CG1241D
From power ON to system
initialization complete
Following system
initialization complete to
(before) DS scanning
DOCSIS Start-up
Operation
During DS scanning and
acquiring SYNC
From SYNC completed,
receiving UCD to ranging
completed
During DHCP,
configuration file
download, registration, and
Baseline Privacy
initialization
RSIP for NCS/Register for
SIP
Wireless initiate success or
enable
A software download and
while updating the FLASH
memory
(long press, > 5 seconds)
WPS WiFi association
during client and AP
linking process, WPS LED
Green color light Blinking.
After link established WPS
LED Green color light ON
Looking at LED from TOP to Bottom: Power, DS, US, Online, LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4, WiFi, PHONE1, PHONE2, WPS.
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Rear Panel Connector Description
Reset/Reboot this Cable modem
Ethernet 10/100/1000 BaseT RJ-45 connector
Telephony RJ-11 connector
12V DC-IN Power connector
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