Technicolor - Thomson Thomson CABLE MODEM instruction

Activating the Cable Modem

Initialization Mode

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 five 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.

Message				x	Internet On/Off
Message	Cable	Cable	PC Link	Internet
	Activity	Link

1.Tuning – The cable modem is functional and searching for a downstream cable modem service channel on your cable system.

Message			x	x	Internet On/Off
Message	Cable	Cable	PC Link	Internet
	Activity	Link

2.Ranging – The modem is now tuned to a downstream cable modem channel and can now receive data. Now it searches for an upstream channel so that it can send data.

Message		x	x	x	Internet On/Off
Message	Cable	Cable	PC Link	Internet
	Activity	Link

3.Connecting – The cable modem is now commun-icating start-up data both down- stream and upstream.

The cable company is establishing IP connectivity with your modem.

Message	x	x	x	x	Internet On/Off
Message	Cable	Cable	PC Link	Internet
	Activity	Link

4.Configuring – The cable modem received its IP address and is downloading its configuration file from the Internet Service Provider (ISP).

x	x	x	x	x	Internet On/Off
Message	Cable	Cable	PC Link	Internet
	Activity	Link

5.Registering – The cable modem configuration is complete. It is registering its “as-configured” settings with your Cable Operator. Once complete, the POWER (INTERNET)*, PC LINK, and CABLE (CABLE ACTIVITY)* indicators stop flashing and remain on.

* Actual button or LED names may vary per model.

Legend	Off	On XFlashing

Thomson CABLE MODEM specifications

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