LINKSYS WCGP200B2, WCGP200 User Manual

WCGP200 WCGP200B2 Cable Modem

User’s Manual

Rev: 1.1

2006/3/30

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Safety Notes

For Installation

Use only the type of power source indicated on the marking labels.

Use only the power adapter supplied with the product.

Do not overload wall outlet or extension cords as this may increase the risk of electric shock or fire. If the power cord is frayed, replace it with a new one.

Proper ventilation is necessary to prevent the product overheating. Do not block or cover the slots and openings on the device, which are intended for ventilation and proper operation. It is recommended to mount the product with a stack.

Do not place the product near any source of heat or expose it to direct sunshine.

Do not expose the product to moisture. Never spill any liquid on the product.

Do not attempt to connect with any computer accessory or electronic product without instructions from qualified service personnel. This may result in risk of electronic shock or fire.

Do not place this product on unstable stand or table.

For Using

Power off and unplug this product from the wall outlet when it is not in use or before cleaning. Pay attention to the temperature of the power adapter. The temperature might be high.

After powering off the product, power on the product at least 15 seconds later.

Do not block the ventilating openings of this product.

When the product is expected to be not in use for a period of time, unplug the power cord of the product to prevent it from the damage of storm or sudden increases in rating.

For Service

Do not attempt to disassemble or open covers of this unit by yourself; nor should you attempt to service the product yourself, which may void the user’s authority to operate it. Contact qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

If liquid has been spilled into the product.

If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.

If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Warning

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between computer mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

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CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED

BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IC statement

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1)This device may not cause interference and

2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 3 dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Contents

Before You Use .................................................................................................	vii
Features ...............................................................................................	vii
General .......................................................................................	vii
CableLabs DOCSIS 1.0/1.1/2.0 Standard Compliant...........................	vii
PacketCable™ Compliant ................................................................	vii
Two-Way Cable Residential Gateway................................................	vii
Wireless......................................................................................	viii
Firewall ......................................................................................	viii
Management & Maintenance ..........................................................	viii
System Requirements ..............................................................................	ix
Unpacking ..............................................................................................	ix
Chapter 1: Overview ..........................................................................................	1
Physical Outlook.......................................................................................	1
Front Panel ....................................................................................	1
Rear Panel .....................................................................................	2
Chapter 2: Installation.......................................................................................	3
Installation Procedure for Ethernet Interface ................................................	3
Connecting the Cable Modem to Your Computer............................................	4
Installing the Battery ................................................................................	5
Wall Mounting..........................................................................................	6
Chapter 3: Software Installation and Configuration...........................................	7
Setting TCP/IP on Client PC .......................................................................	7
For Windows 98/98SE/ME ................................................................	7
For Windows 2000/XP......................................................................	7
DHCP Server ...........................................................................................	8
For Windows 98/98SE/ME ................................................................	8
For Windows 2000/XP......................................................................	8
For Apple Macintosh ........................................................................	8
Renew PC IP Address ................................................................................	8
Chapter 4: Access Internet through Cable Modem .............................................	9
Accessing Internet....................................................................................	9
Outline of Web Manager...................................................................	9
Wireless................................................................................................	10
Basic Wireless Settings ..................................................................	10
Wireless Security - Disabled ...........................................................	10
Wireless Security - WEP .................................................................	11
Wireless Security - Radius ..............................................................	12
Wireless Security – WPA RADIUS.....................................................	13
Wireless Security – WPA Pre-Shared Key..........................................	14
Wireless Network Access ................................................................	14
Advanced Wireless Settings ............................................................	15
Access Restrictions .................................................................................	16

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Website Blocking...........................................................................	16
Time Access .................................................................................	16
Filter Internet Traffic .....................................................................	17
Administration .......................................................................................	18
Security.......................................................................................	18
Advanced Administration................................................................	18
Status ..................................................................................................	18
Gateway ......................................................................................	18
Connection...................................................................................	19
Local Network...............................................................................	19
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting .............................................................................	21

Before You Use

WCGP200/WCGP200B2 is a DOCSIS 1.0/1.1/2.0 and CableHome 1.1 compliant cable residential gateway that provides high-speed connectivity to residential, commercial, and education subscribers on public and private networks via an existing cable infrastructure. WCGP200/WCGP200B2 is equipped with Ethernet, USB and IEEE802.11g Wireless interfaces. WCGP200/WCGP200B2 uses the advanced PHY (A-TDMA/S-CDMA) technologies to support higher bandwidth in the upstream. WCGP200/WCGP200B2 can inter-operate with any DOCSIS and CableHome compliant headend equipment. It provides access to local area networks and word wide Internet as well as the rich management features of CableLabs CableHome 1.1. The data security secures upstream and downstream communications.

Features

General

F-Connector for the cable interface

Four standard RJ-45 connector for 10/100BaseT Ethernet with auto-negotiation and MDIS functions

USB Connector for USB interface

Two RJ-11 Foreign Exchange Station (FXS) ports for IP telephony

IEEE802.11b/g Wireless Access Point

Clear LED Display

CableLabs DOCSIS 1.0/1.1/2.0 Standard Compliant

Up to 42.88 Mbps downstream and up to 30.72 Mbps upstream

Frequency agility

Transparent bridging for IP traffic

Transparent bridging between CPE and RF interface

Transparent bridging between Ethernet and USB interface

Packet Filtering: CPE MAC filters, LLC filters, IP filters

Multiple users/CPE supported

Security with X.509 Authentication / RSA protected Key Exchange / 56 bits DES Data Encryption

Interoperable with any DOCSIS compatible headend equipment

PacketCable™ Compliant

Support PacketCable NCS 1.0 MGCP1.0 (Media Gateway Control Protocol)

Support different CODEC: PCM A-law, PCM-law, G.723.1, G.729, G.729a, G.729e, G.726, G.728 and BV16, BV32.

Echo Cancellation

Voice Active Detection (VAD)

DTMF detection and generation

Comfort Noise Generation (CNG)

Support V.90 fax and modem services

Two-Way Cable Residential Gateway

NAT (Network Address Translation) to support multiple users with one IP account for routing mode

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One to Many

Many to Many

Reverse NAT

Advanced Application Level Gateways (ALG) Support

Transparent bridging for IP traffic for bridge mode

DHCP Client/Server

Firewall Function

Upgradeable to VPN function

Upgradeable to RIP

Wireless

Fully 802.11g Compatible

Fully 802.11b Compatible

Up to 54 Mbps Data Rate

Seamless Link Quality Around Home & Business Office

64/128 bit WEP Encryption for Wireless Security

Support Open System and Shared Key

Supports IEEE 802.1x Port-Based Authentication with RADIUS Client, support MD5, TLS, TTLS

Supports WPA and TKIP

Upgradeable to TPC (transmit power control)

Wireless LAN MAC Filtering

Association Control List (ACL) for Wireless Clients Management

Firewall

IP Filtering

Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)

Intrusion Detection for Denial of Service (DoS) attacks

Configurable Access Policy

Web-Based User Interface Management and Administration

Logging & Alert

DMZ Hosting

Management & Maintenance

Support Web pages and private DHCP server for status monitoring

SNMP v1/v2c/v3 Management

Telnet

Remote secured operating firmware downloading

Reset To Default Settings by RESET Push Button

Syslog (Remote)

Event Log (Local)

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System Requirements

This cable modem equips four ETHERNET ports, wireless and USB interfaces. You can choose either one to connect to the cable modem. Before installing the CABLE MODEM, please check the following requirements with your computer.

For Ethernet Connection

Windows 98SE/2000/NT/ME/XP operating system or Apple Macintosh series

10/100 Base-T NIC (network interface card)

Subscribe to a Cable Television Company for cable modem service

For USB Connection

Windows 98SE/2000/NT/ME/XP operating system or Apple Macintosh series

USB cable

Subscribe to a Cable Television Company for cable modem service

For Wireless Connection

Windows 98SE/2000/ ME/XP operating system

Wireless LAN card

Subscribe to a Cable Television Company for cable modem service

Unpacking

Check the contents of the package against the pack contents checklist below. If any of the items is missing, then contact the dealer from whom the equipment was purchased.

Cable Modem

RJ-45Cable

USB Cable

Linear Power Adapter

Quick Start Guide

Software CD

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