Technicolor - Thomson Thomson CABLE MODEM manual Quick Reference Button/Light/LED Indicators

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Quick Reference

Button/Light/LED Indicators

Internet On/Off

Message Cable

Cable PC Link Internet

Activity

Link

INTERNET ON/OFF* – Turns the Internet connection ON and OFF for additional security. In OFF mode, the CABLE ACTIVITY LED is also disabled. Do not press this button when transmitting data over the internet. The information will be lost and your connection disabled.

INTERNET* – Indicates whether the Internet Connection is active.

PC LINK – Indicates whether the connection between the computer and the modem is active (ready to transmit/receive) or actually transmitting/receiving. The light is off when no carrier is present (or the modem is in standby mode), on when the carrier is present but there’s no transmit/receive activity, and flashing when there is transmit/receive activity.

CABLE-LINK*– Indicates the status of your cable connection. The light is off when no cable connection is detected and fully lit when the modem is registered with the network and data can be sent.

CABLE ACTIVITY* – Indicates the existence of data traffic in the cable lines. The light is off when no data traffic is present and flashing when data activity exists.

MESSAGE* – This light flashes when you have mail or message (if available through service provider).

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.

* Actual button or LED names may vary per model.

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Contents Cable Modem Docsis DCMXX5 or EURO-DOCSIS TCMXX0 Compliant Table of Contents Introduction Cable Modem Features Accessing the Diagnostics Display through the CD-ROMWhat’s on the CD-ROM Computer Requirements IntroductionCable Modem Overview Placing the Rubber Feet on the Cable ModemWhat the Modem Does What the Modem Needs to Do Its Job Before You Begin Contact Your Local Cable CompanyImportant Information Attaching the Cable TV wire to the Cable Modem Important Connection Information Connecting the Cable ModemUSB Connection Using Windows 98 SE for USB Connection On next Connecting the Cable Modem Connecting the Cable Modem Using Windows 2000 for USB Connection On next Connecting the Cable Modem Connecting the Cable Modem Using Windows Me for USB Connection Connecting the Cable Modem Using Windows XP for USB Connection Connecting the Cable Modem Ethernet Connection Ethernet Connection to One ComputerEthernet Hub Connecting More Than Two Computers to the Cable ModemActivating the Cable Modem Initialization Mode Additional Information Buttons Indicators Operational ModeOther Status Indicators Using the Cable Modem Reset SwitchWhat if I don’t subscribe to cable TV? Frequently Asked Questions What is Docsis and what does it mean? Page Minimum System Requirements Quick ReferenceService Information Quick Reference Button/Light/LED IndicatorsGlossary Thomson