Toshiba P000233790, PCX 5000 PCX5000 Front Panel figure, Off, Wireless is not active, 100Mbps1-4

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Once the AC adapter is connected to the modem, the power indicator LED on the PCX5000 front panel will light. The PCX5000 will start operating once power is connected. No additional operator intervention is required. The PCX5000 will perform its self-test, and then automatically find the data channel and register itself on the cable provider’s system. The front panel indicators (LEDs) show that the PCX5000 is operating properly when they are in the following condition (refer to figure 4):

 

PCX5000 Front Panel (figure 4)

POWER

– On

CABLE

– On

TEST

– Off

USB

– On or flashing when USB is connected, Off when USB is not connected.

WLAN

– Flashing when 802.11b wireless data is transmitted/received, Off when

 

wireless is not active.

100Mbps[1-4]

– (Left LED) On when 100BaseT Ethernet is connected, Off when 10BaseT

 

is connected or no connection.

Link/Act[1-4]

– (Right LED) On or flashing when Ethernet is connected, Off when Ethernet

 

is not connected.

If the PCX5000 front panel LEDs are not operating as described by the notes above, you may refer to the “Diagnostics LEDs” section in the appendix of this manual for more information.

If the PCX5000 appears to be operating correctly, you may now proceed to the next step.

7.If you are using the USB interface, install the USB driver following the instructions described in the “Installing the USB Drivers” section of this manual before proceeding to the “Windows Network Configuration” sections.

If you are connecting to the PCX5000 via the Ethernet connections, and already have the Ethernet hardware configured on your computers, you may power up your computers and proceed to the “Windows Network Configuration” or “Macintosh Ethernet and Wireless Network Configuration” section.

If you plan to use a wireless connection, please refer to “PCX5000 Wireless Configuration” sections of this manual before proceeding to the section, “Windows Network Configuration” or “Macintosh Ethernet and Wireless Network Configuration” section..

8.Once you have completed these steps, you should be able to connect to the Internet at high speed. If you are still having problems making your connection, please refer to the Q&A section at the end of this owner’s manual.

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Contents PCX5000 Page Table of Contents Features IntroductionSystem Requirements Contact InformationInstallation Important Rules for Safe OperationUse and Maintenance ServiceWhat is DOCSIS? OverviewHow does the PCX5000 work? How does the PCX5000 connect to a computer?Getting Started Contacting your Cable ProviderPCX5000 Front and Rear View Front View figureRear View figure CD-ROM Contents Important InformationSetting Up Your PCX5000 and Computers Installing the PCX5000PCX5000 to Computer Connection figure Wireless is not active PCX5000 Front Panel figureOff 100Mbps1-4Mounting the PCX5000 on a Wall Configuring Your Computers Installing the Ethernet ConnectionsInstalling the USB Drivers Installing the USB DriversWindows 2000 USB Driver Installation Example PreparationConfiguring the Computer for Wireless Operation Mode InfrastructureClick the + next to Universal Serial Bus Controllers Windows Network Configuration Network Configuration for Windows 98SE and Windows MeNetwork Configuration for Windows Network Configuration for Windows XP Macintosh Ethernet and Wireless Network Configuration Macintosh OS 9 Configuration Ethernet SettingsMacintosh OS 9 AirPort Settings Macintosh OS X Configuration Ethernet Settings Configuring PCX5000 Gateway Macintosh OS X AirPort SettingsYou may also check the PCX5000 status PCX5000 Administration Pages Login for the first timePCX5000 Welcome Main Menu Side Bar DetailImportant Information Important information Page Page Page Page New screen appears PCX5000 Wireless Configuration Important InformationImportant Information Signal-to-noise ratio of the downstream signal in dB SofaWare Advanced Security Features Reports PagesPage Page UDP and 256 TCP traffic out. All inbound traffic is blocked Page Page Frequently Asked Questions Can I dial into my home network using the PCX5000? Can I dial into my company’s VPN using the PCX5000?How do I use the PCX5000 with an existing router? Does the PCX5000 support IPX or AppleTalk?How do I upgrade my PCX5000? How will I be notified of new firmware upgrades? What is router mode?What is bridge mode? LED Diagnostics Function Color DefinitionSpecifications Qpsk / 16QAMRegulatory FCC NoticeGlossary MAC Address Modem registrationNetwork driver RJ-45Standard Limited Warranty End-User License Agreement