Samsung SCM-100R Introduction, Connectivity/Adaptability the DOCSIS-compliant InfoRanger

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the

Samsung InfoRanger™ Cable Modem

1. What is the Samsung InfoRanger™ Cable Modem?

Simple and smart, the InfoRanger™ is a true cable modem (MOdulator - DEModulator) that connects your PC or Ethernet LAN to the Internet and other multimedia services and networks through your cable TV network. The InfoRanger™ not only frees up your telephone lines, but gives you unprecedented transmission speeds for accessing the Internet and the World Wide Web, interactive communications, e-mail, file transfers and data down- loads and uploads.

Depending on your cable service’s performance, the InfoRanger™ will pro- vide downstream (receiving) data speeds up to 100 times faster than the fastest dial-up (telephone) modem, and upstream (sending) speeds up to 100 times faster than dial-up modems.

The Samsung InfoRanger™ Cable Modem puts you at the leading edge of PC- connectivity technology.

With this device, you’ll be entering a new dimension of PC and PC-network capabilities and productivity through a quantum leap in the speed of accessing the Internet and other multimedia resources via your local cable TV network.

2.Connectivity/Adaptability: the DOCSIS-compliant InfoRanger™.

The Samsung InfoRanger™ complies with DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification).

This assures you that your InfoRanger™ will operate with the connectivity technology of all cable TV service providers and will be compatible with other brands of cable modems.

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Contents InfoRanger Important Notice Page Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc Headquarters Intellectual PropertyTable of Contents Table of Contents Troubleshooting 15-16 VI. Product Specifications 17-18 19-20VIII. Glossary 21-23 IX. FCC Requirements Introduction Connectivity/Adaptability the DOCSIS-compliant InfoRanger IntroductionInventory Your InfoRanger package should contain the following items InventoryGetting Acquainted Getting Acquainted Power LEDReceive LED Service LEDSend LED Busy LEDCoaxial Cable Connector InfoRanger Back Panel, Connectors, Switches, LEDsDisplay Switch Default SwitchReset Switch Ethernet Activity LEDRJ-45 Ethernet Connector 5-Volt DC Power ConnectorLink LED How to Connect How to Connect You must have cable TV network service CatvYour PC must have an Ethernet interface ready to function Connection if you subscribe to Cable TV Connection if you subscribe to cable Internet service onlyCable Modem Service Authorization Installing your InfoRanger to an EthernetMAC Address IP AddressTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Product Specifications Downstream Upstream Input to Cable Modem Product SpecificationsTechnical Support Technical and Other Support Samsung Customer Care Center Tech SupportGlossary Glossary Internet EthernetFCC Requirements