THOMSON THG570 User Manual

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Power Supply Information

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Operating Information

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: CONNECTIONS AND SETUP .............................................................................................................1

INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................................1

CABLE MODEM FEATURES............................................................................................................................................................ 1

WHAT’S ON THE CD-ROM............................................................................................................................................................ 2

ACCESSING THE DIAGNOSTICS DISPLA Y THROUGH THE CD-ROM.............................................................................................2

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

CABLE MODEM OVERVIEW.....................................................................................................................................3

FRONT PANEL................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

REAR PANEL...................................................................................................................................................................................4

WALL MOUNTING.......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

RELATIONSHIP AMONG THE DEVICES........................................................................................................................................... 6

WHAT THE MODEM DOES .............................................................................................................................................................6

WHAT THE MODEM NEEDS TO DO ITS JOB...................................................................................................................................6

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CABLE COMPANY................................................................................................................................... 7

CONNECTING THE CABLE MODEM.......................................................................................................................8

CONNECTING THE CABLE MODEM TO A SINGLE COMPUTER ......................................................................................................8

ATTACHING THE CABLE TV WIRE TO THE CABLE MODEM ......................................................................................................... 8

IMPORTANT CONNECTION INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................... 9

ETHERNET CONNECTION TO ONE COMPUTER .............................................................................................................................9

CONNECTING MORE THAN TWO COMPUTERS TO THE CABLE MODEM.................................................................................... 10

TELEPHONE OR FAX CONNECTION..............................................................................................................................................11

ACTIVATING THE CABLE MODEM ...............................................................................................................................................12

ACTIVATING THE EMTA ..........................................................................................................................................12

ACCESSING THE INTERNET...................................................................................................................................12

BASIC STATUS WEB PAGE GROUP........................................................................................................................13

BASIC LAN .................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

HARDWARE INFO .........................................................................................................................................................................14

EVENT LOG.................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

CM STATE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

INITIAL SCAN ...............................................................................................................................................................................16

CHAPTER 2: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................17

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FREQUENTL Y ASKED QUESTIONS .......................................................................................................................17

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................18

FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY AND INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION................................19

SERVICE INFORMATION .........................................................................................................................................19

GLOSSARY...................................................................................................................................................................20

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Introduction

Cable Modem Features

y CableLabs DOCSIS 1.0/1.1/2.0/3.0 Standard Compliant. / Cable Europe Lab EuroDOCSIS

1.0/1.1/2.0/3.0 Standard Certified.

y Support Multiple Provisioning Modes.
y Support PacketCable / EuroPacketCable NCS 1.0/1.5/2.0 (optional) MGCP 1.0 compliant (Media

Gateway Control Protocol) (optional configuration: SIP).

y Standard RJ-45 connector for 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet with auto-negotiation and MDIX functions;

Support maximum Ethernet cable length up to 100m (Category 5).

y Support up to 8 downstream channels and up to 4 upstream channels.
y Giga tuner design.
y Maximum data rate upstream up to 131Mbps (Theoretical) and downstream up to 400 Mbps

(Theoretical).

y Two RJ-11 Foreign Exchange Station (FXS) ports for IP telephony; Support a maximum line length

between themselves and an end-receiver (handset, answering phone, etc.) of up to 500 feet (AWG

26/0.4mm).

y Support simultaneous voice and data communications.

y Two simultaneous voice conversations in the different FXS ports with different CODEC: PCM A-law,

PCM μ-law, G.723.1, G.729, G.729a, G.729e, G.728, G.726, iLBC and BV16.

y Echo Cancellation.
y Voice Active Detection (VAD).
y DTMF detection and generation.
y Comfort Noise Generation (CNG).
y Support V.90 fax and modem services.
y Transparent bridging for IP traffic.
y RSA and 56 bit DES data encryption security.
y SNMP network management support.
y Remote operating firmware downloading.
y Support Web pages and private DHCP server for status monitoring.
y Clear LED display.
y Ringing Capacity support 5 REN per line.
y Plug and Play.

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The following may affect the speed of your cable modem: your computer equipment and

configuration (processor speed, amount of RAM, available disk space); the number of programs you

are running at the same time; the capacity of your ISP; network traffic levels; the Ethernet device in

use on your computer. Your cable company may or may not fully support the speed capabilities of this

modem.

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What’s on the CD-ROM

Insert the cable modem CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive to view troubleshooting tips, the internal

diagnostics, and other valuable information.

CD-ROM Contents:

. • Electronic file of the instruction book in additional languages
. • Usage and troubleshooting tips

Accessing the Diagnostics Display through the CD-ROM

A button on the CD-ROM menu called “Look at Diagnostics” (found under the “About My Cable

Modem” menu) launches your browser and displays status and diagnostic information stored within the

modem in HTML format (if allowed by the cable operator).

You may want to “bookmark” the IP address in your browser after the diagnostics page is displayed.

Computer Requirements

Personal computer with the following minimum system requirements (note that the minimum requirements

may vary by Cable Company):

IBM PC COMPATIBLE MACINTOSH**

CPU

Pentium preferred PowerPC or higher

System RAM

16MB (32MB preferred) 24MB (32MB preferred)

Operating System

Windows* 2000/XP/VISTA Mac OS** 7.6.1 or higher

Available Disk Space

125MB 50MB

Video

VGA or better (SVGA preferred) VGA or better (SVGA built-in preferred)

CD-ROM Drive

Required Required

Ethernet

10BaseT, 100BaseT,1000BaseT 10BaseT, 100BaseT,1000BaseT

An Ethernet card makes it possible for your computer to pass data to
and from the internet. You must have an Ethernet card and software

drivers installed in your computer. You will also need a standard
Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet card to your cable modem.

*Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
**Macintosh and the Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

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Cable Modem Overview

Front Panel

The following illustration shows the front panel of the model:

The LEDs on the front panel are described in the table below (from left to right):

THG570 Power DS US ONLINE LINK TEL1 TEL2 Description

ON ON ON ON ON ON ON Power on 0.25 sec

Boot-up

Operation

X FLASH FLASH FLASH

X X X

Following system initialization
complete to (before) DS scanning

ON FLASH OFF OFF X X X During DS scanning and acquiring SYNC

ON ON FLASH OFF X X X

From SYNC completed, receiving UCD to
ranging completed

ON ON ON FLASH

X X X

During DHCP, configuration file
download, registration, and Baseline
Privacy initialization

ON ON ON ON X X X Operational (NACO=ON)

DOCSIS
Start-up

Operation

ON FLASH FLASH OFF X X X

perational (NACO=OFF)

FLASH FLASH FLASH FLASH FLASH

X X

Wait registration with all DS and all
US – Lights Flash sequentially from the
right to left
Minimum duration 3 seconds

X X X X OFF X X

From 1 to 4 DS, from 1 to 4 LEDs are
ON.
From 5 to 8 DS, From 1 to 4 LEDs are
flashing
Duration 3 seconds

OFF X X X X X X

From 1 to 4 US, from 1 to 4 LEDs are
ON.

Channel
Bonding

Operation

FLASH FLASH FLASH FLASH FLASH

X X

Wait registration with all DS and all
US – Lights Flash sequentially from the
left to right
Minimum duration 3 seconds

ON ON ON ON X FLASH OFF MTA DHCP

ON ON ON ON X OFF FLASH MTA SNMP/TFTP

MTA

initialization

ON ON ON ON X FLASH FLASH RSIP for NCS/Register for SIP

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THG570 Power DS US ONLINE LINK TEL1 TEL2 Description

CPE

Operation

X X X X

OFF

ON

FLASH

X X

No Ethernet Link
Ethernet Link
TX/RX Ethernet Traffic

SW
Download
Operation

ON FLASH FLASH ON X X X

A software download and while
updating the FLASH memory

Rear Panel

z TEL 1 and TEL 2: RJ-11 Phone set connector

z GIGA ETHERNET: Ethernet 10/100/1000BaseT RJ-45 connector

z Reset: Reboot CM

z CABLE: F-Connector

z 12VDC: AC power socket

z on/off button: Power on/off switch

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Wall Mounting

The number of the screw: 2 pcs
Direction for wall mounting: Tuner downward or leftward or rightward
Dimension for the screw: diameter: 3.5 mm; length: 10 mm

There are 2 slots on the underside of the CABLE MODEM that can be used for wall mounting.

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Note: When wall mounting the unit, ensure that it is within reach of the power outlet.

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To do this:

1. For THE CABLE MODEM, ensure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy and use
the 2 screws holes

2. The unit can be to use solid concrete wall and/or hard wood wall

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Relationship Among the Devices

This illustration shows a cable company that offers DOCSIS/Euro-DOCSIS compliant Internet services

Computer Cable Modem Cable Company Internet

(

Internet Service Provider

)

What the Modem Does

The Thomson digital cable modem serves as a two-way high-speed bridge between your personal computer

and a cable Internet Service Provider (ISP). It converts information that originates from the Internet or your

computer into electronic messages that can be transported over the same wires your cable
company uses to transport video signals.

What the Modem Needs to Do Its Job

• The Right Cable Company: Make sure your local cable company provides data

services that use cable industry-standard DOCSIS/Euro-DOCSIS technology

compatible with your cable modem.

• The Internet Service Provider (ISP): Your cable company provides you access to an Internet

Service Provider (ISP). The ISP is your gateway to the Internet. It provides you with a pipeline to

access Internet content on the World Wide Web (WWW).

Check with your cable company to make sure you have everything you need to begin; they’ll know if

you need to install special software or re-configure your computer to make your cable internet service

work for you.

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Contact Your Local Cable Company

You will need to contact your cable company to establish an internet account before you can use your modem.

You should have the following information (which you will find on the sticker on the modem) ready:

. • The serial number
. • The model number of the modem

• The Media Access Control (MAC) address

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Record your information here:

Serial Number:__________________________________

Model Number:__________________________________________

MAC Address: __________________________________________

Please verify the following with the cable company:

• The cable service to your home supports DOCSIS/Euro-DOCSIS compliant two-way modem access.

• Your Internet account has been set up.

• You have a cable outlet near your PC and it is ready for cable modem service.

Note: It is important to supply power to the modem at all times. Keeping your modem plugged in will

keep it connected to the Internet. This means that it will always be ready when you are.

Important Information

Your cable company should always be consulted before installing a new cable outlet. Do not attempt any

rewiring without contacting your cable company first.

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Connecting the Cable Modem

Connecting the Cable Modem to a Single Computer

This section of the manual explains how to connect your cable modem to the Ethernet port on your

computer and install the necessary software. Please refer to figure 1 to help you connect your cable

modem for the best possible connection.

Attaching the Cable TV wire to the Cable Modem

1. Locate the Cable TV wire. You may find it one of three ways:

A. Connected directly to a TV, a Cable TV converter box, or VCR. The line will be connected to the

jack which should be labeled either IN, CABLE IN, CATV, CATV IN, etc.

B. Connected to a wall-mounted cable outlet.

C. Coming out from under a baseboard heater or other location. See Figure 1 for the wiring example.

Fig. 1: Basic Home Wiring

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Important Connection Information

The cable modem supports Ethernet connections simultaneously

Ethernet Connection to One Computer

Make the connections to the modem in the following sequence:

1. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the cable connection in the wall, and the other end to the connector

on the modem labeled “CABLE.”

2. Insert the plug from the AC power supply into the power AC jack on the cable modem and the two-prong

plug into the AC outlet.

Note: Use only the power supply that accompanied this unit. Using other adapters may damage the unit.

3. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable (straight-wired, see below) to the Ethernet port on the back of your

computer, and the other end to the ETHERNET port on the cable modem’s back panel.

Make sure that the Ethernet cable is straight-wired (not “null” or crossover-wired). However, you will need

a crossover-type cable if you are connecting the modem to a hub, or a hub within a port switch that provides

the same function.

Fig. 2

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Connecting More Than One Computer to the Cable Modem

If you need to connect more than two computers or if you need to connect two computers, you’ll need the

following additional equipment (if supported by your cable operator):

• Crossover-wired, or “null,” category 5 Ethernet cable for the cable modem to be connected to the hub

• 10/100/1000BaseT Hub or Switch

• Straight through, or standard, category 5 Ethernet cable (one for each computer to be connected)

If you have a hub with an uplink port, a straight through cable can be used in combination with that port in lieu

of the crossover cable.

An uplink port has a small switch on it to change the polarity of the connection. It can accept either a crossover
or a straight cable, depending on the setting.

Fig. 3

Note: You may need to check with your service provider in order to connect multiple computers.

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Telephone or Fax Connection

When properly connected, most telephony devices can be used with the EMTA just as with conventional

telephone service. To make a normal telephone call, pick up the handset; listen for a dial tone, then dial the
desired number. For services such as call waiting, use the hook switch (or FLASH button) to change calls. The
following procedures describe some of the possible connection schemes for using telephony devices with the
EMTA.

1. Connect a standard phone line cord directly from the phone (fax machine, answering machine, caller ID

box, etc.) to one of the LINE jacks on the EMTA.

2. If there is a phone line in your home which is NOT connected to another telephone service provider,

connect a standard phone line cord from a jack on this line to one of the LINE jacks of the EMTA. Connect
a standard phone line cord directly from the phone (fax machine, answering machine, caller ID box, etc.) to
one of the other jacks in the house that uses that line.

3. If you have a multi-line telephone, connect a standard phone line cord (not an RJ-14 type line cord) from

the phone to the LINE jacks on the EMTA. (Other phones can be added to each line by using standard
phone line splitters.

Fig. 4: Phone/Fax Connection

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Activating the Cable Modem

After you install the cable modem and turn it on for the first time (and each time the modem is reconnected to

the power), it goes through several steps before it can be used. Each of these steps is represented by a different

pattern of flashing lights on the front of the modem.

Note: All indicators flash once prior to the initialization sequence.

If all of the lights are flashing sequentially, it means the cable modem is automatically updating its system

software. Please wait for the lights to stop flashing. You cannot use your modem during this time. Do not

remove the power supply or reset the cable modem during this process.

Activating the EMTA

After you install the EMTA and turn it on for the first time (and each time the modem is reconnected to the
power), it goes through several steps before it can be used. Each of these steps is represented by a different
pattern of flashing lights on the front of the modem.

Note: All indicators flash once prior to the initialization sequence.

If all of the lights are flashing sequentially, it means the EMTA is automatically updating its system software.
Please wait for the lights to stop flashing. You cannot use your modem during this time. Do not remove the
power supply or reset the EMTA during this process.

To make sure that you can access the Internet successfully, please check the following first.

1. Make sure the connection (through Ethernet) between the EMTA and your computer is OK.

2. Make sure the TCP/IP protocol is set properly.

3. Subscribe to a Cable Company.

Accessing the Internet

If enabled by your service provider; please proceed as follows:

1. Once your host PC is properly configured.

2. Start your web browser and type the private IP address of the EMTA on the URL field:

192.168.100.1.

3. After connecting to the URL, you can see the basic status of this device. The web pages display

information about basic LAN, Hardware info, event log, and CM state.

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Basic Status Web Page Group

Basic LAN

The screen will be shown as below. This page displays the RF parameters, the status of the EMTA and the

interface parameters.

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Hardware Info

This page offers the hardware info for this device, containing the system information, MTA serial number,

firmware name and build time, and so on.

Event Log

This page records the event log for DOCSIS and PacketCable.

You can clear the logs by pressing the “Clear Log” button.

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CM State

You can find the EMTA state on this page.

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Initial Scan

To speed up the modem’s first time startup, enter known downstream frequency and/or upstream channel ID information

here. Then click “Apply and Reboot” button to start scanning the cable network beginning with the values supplied

here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What if I don’t subscribe to cable TV?

A. If cable TV is available in your area, data service may be made available with or without cable TV service.

Contact your local cable company for complete information on cable services, including high-speed internet
access.

Q. How do I get the system installed?

A. Professional installation from your cable provider is strongly recommended. They will ensure proper cable

connection to the modem and your computer. However, your retailer may have offered a self installation kit,
including the necessary software to communicate with your cable ISP.

Q. Once my cable modem is connected, how do I get access to the Internet?

A. Your local cable company provides your internet service*, offering a wide range of services including

email, chat, and news and information services, and a connection to the World Wide Web.

Q. Can I watch TV and surf the Internet at the same time?

A. Absolutely!

Q. Can I run more than one computer on the modem?

A. Yes – a single cable modem can support up to 32 computers using Ethernet connectivity.

Q. What do you mean by “Broadband”?

A. Simply put, it means you’ll be getting information through a “bigger pipe,” with more bandwidth, than

a standard phone line can offer. A wider, “broader” band means more information, more quickly.

Q. What is DOCSIS and what does it mean?

A. “Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications” is the industry standard that most cable companies are

adopting as they upgrade their systems. Should you ever decide to move, the DOCSIS cable modem will
work with all upgraded cable systems that is DOCSIS compliant.

Q. What is Euro-DOCSIS and what does it mean?

A. Euro-DOCSIS is the modified DOCSIS standard to accommodate European cable systems which often use

8 MHz channel spacing cable networks.

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General Troubleshooting

You can correct most problems you have with your product by consulting the troubleshooting list that follows.

I can’t access the internet.

z Check all of the connections to your modem.
z Your Ethernet card may not be working. Check each product’s documentation for more information.
z The Network Properties of your operating system may not be installed correctly or the settings may be

incorrect. Check with your ISP or cable company.

Two lights are flashing in sequence (DS & US) while 2 others are on (Power & Online).

z This means the modem is automatically updating its system software. Please wait for the lights to stop

flashing. The updating process typically lasts less than one minute.

z Do not remove the power supply or reset the modem during this process.

I can’t get the modem to establish an Ethernet connection.

z Even new computers don’t always have Ethernet capabilities – be sure to verify that your computer has a

properly installed Ethernet card and the driver software to support it.

z Check to see that you are using the right type of Ethernet cable.

The modem won’t register a cable connection (Online light not on continuously).

z If the modem is in Initialization Mode, the ONLINE lights will be flashing. Call your Cable Company if it

has not completed this 5-step process within 30 minutes, and note which step it is getting stuck on. The

modem should work with a standard RG-6 coaxial cable, but if you’re using a cable other than the one

your Cable Company recommends, or if the terminal connections are loose, it may not work. Check with

your Cable Company to determine whether you’re using the correct cable.

z If you subscribe to video service over cable, the cable signal may not be reaching the modem. Confirm

that good quality cable television pictures are available to the coaxial connector you are using by

connecting a television to it. If your cable outlet is “dead”, call your Cable Company.

z Verify that the Cable Modem service is DOCSIS/ Euro-DOCSIS compliant by calling your cable provider.

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FCC Declaration of Conformity and Industry Canada Information

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.

Trade Name: Model: THG570

Equipment Classification: Computing Device Accessory

Responsible Party: Thomson Inc.

101 W. 103rd St. INH700

Indianapolis, IN 46290

USA

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 and correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

. • Connect this 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.

FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s

authority to operate it.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment

Regulations.

Service Information

If you purchased or leased your cable modem directly from your cable company, then warranty service for the
cable modem may be provided through your cable provider or its authorized representative. For information
on 1) Order Service, 2) Obtaining Customer Support, or 3) Additional Service Information, please contact your
cable company. If you purchased your cable modem from a retailer, see the enclosed warranty card.

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Glossary

10/100/1000BaseT – Unshielded, twisted pair cable with an RJ-45 connector, used with Ethernet LAN

(Local Area Network). “10/100/1000” indicates auto-sensing speed (10 Mbps and 100 Mbps and 1Gbps),

“Base” refers to baseband technology,and “T” means twisted pair cable

.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) – A protocol which allows a server to dynamically

assign IP addresses to workstations on the fly.

DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications) – A project with the objective of developing a

set of necessary specifications and operations support interface specifications for cable modems and

associated equipment.

Ethernet card – A plug-in circuit board installed in an expansion slot of a personal computer. The

Ethernet card (sometimes called a Network Interface Card or NIC) takes parallel data from the

computer, converts it to serial data, puts it into a packet format, and sends it over the 10BaseT or

100BaseT or 1000BaseT LAN cable.

F Connector – A type of coaxial connector, labeled CABLE IN on the rear of the cable modem,

that connects the modem to the cable system.

HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) – Invisible to the user, HTTP is used by servers and

clients to communicate and display information on a client browser.

Hub – A device used to connect multiple computers to the cable modem.

IP Address – A unique, 32-bit address assigned to every device in a network. An IP (Internet

Protocol) address has two parts: a network address and a host address. This modem receives a

new IP address from your cable operator via DHCP each time it goes through Initialization Mode.

MAC Address – The permanent “identity” for a device programmed into the Media Access

Control layer in the network architecture during the modem’s manufacture.

Network Driver – A file that is loaded on the computer to allow the computer to recognize the

Ethernet card.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) – A networking protocol that

provides communication across interconnected networks, between computers with diverse

hardware architectures and various operating systems.

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Applicable power supplies list:

Leader Electronics Inc.

MV18-Y120150-A2 (China plug)

MV18-Y120150-A3 (Australia plug)

MV18-Y120150-B2 (United Kingdom plug)

MV18-Y120150-C4 (Korea plug)

MV18-Y120150-C5 (Europe plug)

Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will

only add delays in service for your product.

Thomson Inc.

101 W. 103rd St., INH700

Indianapolis, IN 46290

USA

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