Zoom 10BaseT User Manual
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CableModem
USER’S MANUAL
10BaseT (Ethernet)
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Contents
GETTING STARTED ............................................................... 1
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ABLE MODEM SERVICE ........................................................... 1
S
YSTEM REQUIREMENTS........................................................... 2
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HAT YOU WILL NEED FOR INSTALLATION................................... 2
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NSTALLING YOUR CABLE MODEM........................................... 5
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EQUESTING CABLE MODEM SERVICE .......................................... 5
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ONFIGURING YOUR COMPUTER’S NETWORK SETTINGS ................... 8
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AKING THE CONNECTIONS .....................................................21
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ONFIGURING YOUR BROWSER ............................................ 25
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NTERNET EXPLORER 4.0.........................................................25
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NTERNET EXPLORER 5.X.........................................................26
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ETSCAPE NAVIGATOR............................................................27
AOL...................................................................................27
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SING YOUR CABLE MODEM ................................................ 29
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ONNECTING TO THE INTERNET ................................................29
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NDING AN INTERNET SESSION.................................................29
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NPLUGGING THE MODEM .......................................................29
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RONT PANEL INFORMATION ............................................... 31
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ROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................ 32
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EGULATORY INFORMATION ................................................ 35
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EFERENCE INFORMATION................................................... 36
Getting Started
Your Zoom® 10BaseT (Ethernet) Cable Modem is designed to
connect your personal computer to the Internet through the
same cable that you use for television reception.
A cable modem provides several advantages over traditional dialup analog modems:
• Transmission speeds are much faster. Because of the increased
speed of a cable modem, you can enjoy faster, more
productive Internet sessions.
• A cable modem frees up your phone line, so you don’t miss
phone calls or have to obtain a dedicated telephone line for
Internet access.
• The cable connection can be “always-on,” so Internet access is
fast and easy.
Cable Modem Service
Your local television cable company provides cable modem service,
also known as cable data service or broadband Internet. The cable
that supplies television service to your home or office is connected
to the modem in the same way that it is connected to your
television set or cable box. You can then get the benefit of highspeed access to the Internet through the local cable company’s
service. The cable connection to the Internet does not interfere
with your regular cable television signals because the modem
service is provided on different channels than television
programming.
Getting Started 1
System Requirements
• Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT®, Windows 2000, or
®
OS 7.53 or later.
Mac
• A 10BaseT (Ethernet) port on your computer. If you do not
have one, you will need to install a Network Interface Card
(NIC). Some cable companies will provide the card and install
it for you.
What You Will Need For Installation
In addition to this manual, check to see that your package includes
the following. If you are missing any item, contact your vendor.
•
Zoom Cable Modem
•
6-foot 10BaseT (Ethernet) cable
•
Power adapter
Some models may also include a mounting stand.
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In addition to the items packaged with your modem, you will need
the following items to complete your installation.
• Cable modem service provided by your cable company. The
service must be DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface
Specification) compatible.
• A power outlet.
• A cable TV outlet.
• The proper length of 75-ohm coaxial cable to reach between
your cable modem and the cable outlet
Note:
Because there is great variety in the way cable is installed,
Zoom does not provide a coaxial cable to connect to your
cable system. If your cable service company does not
provide one, you should purchase a coaxial cable with an
RG-59 or RG-61U rating (75 ohm) and industry-standard
F connectors. For best performance, do not use “pushon” F connectors; use only “screw-on” F connectors.
Getting Started 3
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1
Installing Your Cable Modem
Note:
This chapter illustrates a typical cable installation in your home
or office and describes how to connect the Zoom Cable
Modem to your computer.
Installation consists of a few simple steps:
1. Requesting cable modem service from your cable
2. Configuring your computer’s network settings.
3. Making the connections.
If your cable company provides you with an installation
procedure, follow it instead of the procedure described in
this chapter.
company.
Requesting Cable Modem Service
Before you install the Zoom Cable Modem, contact your cable
company to arrange for cable modem service and to establish a
cable modem account.
A cable company representative may take care of the entire
installation for you, or you may get an installation CD from the
company and complete the procedure yourself. If you are doing it
yourself, you will need to provide the following information to the
cable company before you make the connections:
The Cable Modem MAC (Media Access Control) Address,
1.
printed on the label on the underside of the modem case.
2. The Ethernet Adapter MAC Address.
To locate this address:
Installing Your Cable Modem 5
Windows 95/98/Me operating systems
1
From the Windows desktop, click Start | Run.
In the Run dialog box, type winipcfg and click OK.
2
3
In the IP Configuration dialog box, select your
NIC/Ethernet adapter and write down its 12character Adapter Address in the Reference
Information section at the back of this manual.
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Windows NT/2000 operating systems
Windows NT:
1
From the Windows desktop, click Start | Programs
| Command Prompt.
Windows 2000:
From the Windows desktop, click Start | Programs
| Accessories | Command Prompt.
In the Command Prompt window, type
2
ipconfig [space] /all
and press Enter.
In the next Command Prompt window, under Ethernet
3
Adapter, locate the Physical Address and make a note of it.
It’s a good idea to enter it in the Reference Information
section at the back of this manual.
Click the Close box to return to Windows.
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Installing Your Cable Modem 7
Macintosh operating systems
Choose Apple System Profiler from the Apple menu.
1
In the Apple System Profiler window, click the
2
Network Overview arrow and then the AppleTalk
arrow.
Locate the 12-character Hardware Address and make a
note of it.
We advise that you record the hardware address in the Reference
Information section at the end of this manual.
Configuring Your Computer’s Network Settings
Select your operating system:
• Windows 95/98/Me: page 9.
• Windows NT 4.0: page 13.
• Windows 2000: page 15.
• Macintosh: page 19.
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