Castelle 10031161 manual Introduction, Cable Modem TMX Features

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

 

Introduction

This guide provides all the information you need to use your Cable Modem TMX and an analog modem to dial into one-way Broadband Service Providers (BSPs).

Not all cable companies and BSPs provide two-way service. In the event that you have a one-way cable provider or BSP, you need to use an analog modem to send data to the provider, and then receive data from the provider over the cable line using a cable modem like the TMX.

BSPs who currently offer one-way service may choose to upgrade to two-way service at some point in the future. Your new Cable Modem TMX is software upgradable to the full operation of the 3Com® U.S. Robotics® Cable Modem CMX. See the chapter in this guide about two-way access for more information.

If you purchased the TMX Dialup Kit, the external analog modem required for dialing into your provider is included. If you purchased the TMX modem alone, you will need a compatible external serial analog modem. (This product will not work with an internal or USB-only analog modem.) The diagrams and instructions in this guide assume you have purchased the Dialup Kit.

Installation using a modem other than the one included in the Dialup Kit should be very similar to the procedures described in this guide. Consult your analog modem's documentation for more details concerning its operation and setup.

Cable Modem TMX Features

Downstream user data rates of up to 38 Mbps (megabits per second), faster than 56K analog modems, ISDN, or ADSL

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Contents Robotics Cable Modem TMX Getting Started Guide 3Com Corporation 3800 Golf Rd. Rolling Meadows, IL Contents Troubleshooting and Support Resources WALL-MOUNTING Template Page Introduction Cable Modem TMX FeaturesContacting Your Broadband Service Provider BSP Preparing Your Workspace TMX Dialup Kit only You Will Need These ItemsConfiguring the TCP/IP Protocol on a Windows PC Configuring the TCP/IP ProtocolBefore YOU Begin Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol on a Macintosh PC Before YOU Begin Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol Before YOU Begin Wall-Mount Installation Hardware InstallationMounting holes Desktop Installation Stacking Installation with OfficeConnect Products Connecting the Cable Modem to Your Computer Cable line to cable RJ-45 cable Outlet To NIC To an analog To a telephone Phone jack Hardware Installation Cable Modem Configuration Cable Modem Configuration Page Cable Modem Configuration Page Summary of Configuration Software Screens Using the Cable Modem TMXRescan Channels Dial/HangUpTune Frequency Dhcp ConfigurationEnroll Dial-Up Parameters Dialing Parameters Access Parameters DHCP/PPP Parameters Cable Modem Configuration Message Log Session StatusInterpreting Your Cable Modems LED Lights LED State Repeating Description Upgrading to CMX FunctionalityCable Modem Configuration Support Resources TroubleshootingSupport Resources If You Are Still Having ProblemsCable Status LED never stops blinking Technical Support Hotline Day Free Installation SupportIf You Need to Return the Modem to Us World Wide WebTroubleshooting and Support Resources Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity Performance SpecificationsExport Notices Radio and Television Interference License AgreementIndustry Canada IC UL Listing/CUL ListingHardware 3Com Corporation Limited WarrantySoftware Obtaining Warranty Service Year 2000 WarrantyWarranties Exclusive Governing Law DisclaimerRegulatory Information and Limited Warranty 3Com U.S. Robotics Cable Modem CMX Wall-mounting Template WALL-MOUNTING Template