Check the LEDs

After installation is complete, the cable modem is operating properly if the Power, Cable, and Status LED lights are solid green.

LED LABEL

COLOR

DESCRIPTION

 

 

 

Power

Green

Cable modem is plugged in to an electrical outlet

 

 

and is receiving power

 

Orange-

The modem is searching for the DOWNSTREAM

 

Blinking

frequency

Cable

 

 

Orange

DOWNSTREAM frequency is locked. Searching

 

 

for UPSTREAM frequency

 

 

 

 

Green

UPSTREAM frequency is locked

 

 

 

 

Green-Blinking

Modem is registering with the cable company’s

Status

head-end

 

 

Green

Modem is ready for data transfers

 

 

 

 

 

Green

Valid Ethernet link status

ETH

 

 

Green-Blinking

Cable modem is transmitting/receiving data

 

 

through the Ethernet port

 

 

 

 

Green

USB interface is connected

USB

 

 

Green-Blinking

Data is being sent/received through the USB port

 

 

 

 

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Appendix

Product Specifications

Dimensions: 142 x 120 x 30mm 5.6 x 4.7 x 1.2in

Net Weight: 345g +/- 10g (0.76lb)

DC Input Voltage: 12VDC/1A

Power Dissipation (Max): 8 Watts

Operating Temperature: O° C ~ 40° C 32° C ~ 104° F

Operating Humidity: 10%~90%

Cable Network Interface: F Type RF Connector

LAN Access Point: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC

USB Interface (Max): 11Mbps

DOWNSTREAM transmission speed (MAX): 38Mbps

UPSTREAM transmission speed (MAX): 30Mbps

Back Panel Interface

RESET - Restores factory default settings.

Power - Socket to connect the power adapter included in the product package.

ETH - RJ-45 female socket for connection of the Ethernet cable.

USB - USB “B” -type socket. Connects through USB cable to a computer’s USB “A” -type port.

CATV - RF connector to attach the cable for broadband Internet access.

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DCM-202 specifications

The D-Link DCM-202 is a reliable USB/Ethernet broadband cable modem designed to provide high-speed internet access for home and small office users. Known for its robust performance and ease of use, this modem is ideally suited for cable internet service, making it a preferred choice for many consumers looking to enhance their digital connectivity.

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The modem features a sleek and compact design, making it easy to fit into any workspace without taking up excessive space. Its LED indicators provide at-a-glance feedback on the status of the internet connection, power, and data transfer activities, allowing users to troubleshoot any issues quickly.

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