D-Link DCM-201 manual What the LED Activity Means, Power, Cable, Status

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What the LED Activity Means

LED Label

Color

Description

Power

Green

Cable modem is plugged in to an

 

 

electrical outlet and is and receiving

 

 

power

 

 

 

Cable

Orange-Blinking

The modem is searching for the

 

 

DOWNSTREAM frequency

 

Orange

Downstream frequency is locked.

 

 

Searching for UPSTREAM frequency

 

Green

Upstream frequency is locked

 

 

 

Status

Green-Blinking

Modem is registering with the cable

 

 

company’s head-end

 

Green

Modem is ready for data transfers

 

 

 

ETH

Green

Valid Ethernet link status

 

Green-Blinking

Cable modem is transmitting/receiving

 

 

data through the Ethernet port

 

 

 

USB

Green

USB interface is connected

 

Green-Blinking

Data is being sent/received through the

 

 

USB port

 

 

 

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Contents Link DCM-201 Contents Package Contents System Requirements for Configuration Serial Number S/N RF and ETH MAC Local Cable Network ServicePrepare Your Workspace for the Cable Modem Installation Before installing the modemPrepare Your Workspace for the Cable Modem Installation Introduction Decide Which Installation Process to Use FeaturesInstalling the Cable Modem Using the Ethernet Port Verify the TCP/IP Protocol Configuration To configure TCP/IP on your Windows XP and Windows 2000 PC To configure TCP/IP on your Windows NT 4.0 PC Configuring TCP/IP on a Macintosh ComputerTo configure TCP/IP on a Macintosh Troubleshooting the Ethernet Installation Connecting the Cable ModemProblem I cannot access my e-mail or Internet service Click Properties Page Installing the Cable Modem Using the USB Port To install the hardware Installing the Hardware Cable Modem and Power AdapterInstalling the Software Drivers Windows XP OS Installing the Software DriversInstalling the Software Drivers Windows XP OS Installing the Software Drivers Windows 2000 OS Installing the Software Drivers Windows 2000 OS Click Finish to continue Installing the Software Drivers Windows 2000 OS Installing the Software Drivers Windows Me OS Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. Click Finish Installing the Software Drivers Windows Me OS Troubleshooting the USB Installation Troubleshooting the USB Installation Page Front Panel LEDs Cable Modem Front and Rear PanelsStatus PowerWhat the LED Activity Means CablePower Back Panel ConnectorsTechnical Specifications Link Technical Support over the Telephone 877 Contacting Technical SupportLink Technical Support over the Internet Warranty and Registration Page 01/21/2003