D-Link DCM-200 User manual
Before you start
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Local Cable Service
If you do not have an existing cable Internet connection, contact your local
cable operator to subscribe to a broadband connection.
For the modem to be recognized on the network of the cable Internet provider,
the following modem information will be needed:
Modem Make and Model i.e. D-Link DCM-200
Modem Serial Number i.e. HQT10C000180 (normally found on the label at
the bottom of the unit.
Modem MAC Address i.e. 0050BA2F0804 (on the back of the modem)
Connecting The Cable Modem
Connect the external power adapter into
the connector labeled “POWER” and
the other end to the electrical outlet.
*NOTE: Use only the AC power
adapter supplied with the DCM-200
Cable Modem.
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Connecting The Cable Modem Continued…
Connect the coaxial cable provided for the Internet connection to the jack
labeled “CABLE IN” in the back of the cable modem unit.
Wait 1 to 3 minutes for the link light to
illuminate. If the link light does not
glow, please contact your broadband
cable company for further instructions.
A. Connect an Ethernet cable to the
port labeled “Ethernet” on the back
of the cable modem
B. Connect a USB cable to the “USB
type B” port on the back of cable
modem unit.
IMPORTANT Note:
* The DCM-200 USB/Ethernet Cable Modem
will only work with either the Ethernet port or
the USB port at one time. THEY CANNOT
WORK SIMULTANEOUSLY.
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Connecting The Cable Modem Continued…
C. The final cable modem setup will look like the figures below:
Ethernet Cable Connection USB Cable Connection
OR
*Note: When using the USB Cable Connection, make sure the LINK light is
on in front of the modem before you connect the USB type A to your
computer. DO NOT CONNECT THE USB CABLE TO YOUR
COMPUTER IF THE LINK LIGHT IS NOT ON.
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Verifying The Modem Status Lights
Status
Indicator
Link
Light
Activity
Light
Power
Indicator
Verify the Cable Modem connections using the LED indicators
Power: On after the modem has been plugged into an AC power
source.
Link: On when the connection to the cable network is established.
The link light must be on before any physical connections are
made to the computer.
Act (Activity): Indicates that traffic activity is passing through your
cable modem port.
Status: On when the Ethernet cable is properly connected to your PC.
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Installing the USB Drivers
*Note: This installation is only necessary if you are using the USB cable to
connect your cable modem to the computer.
Windows 98/98 SE
If your PC is running Windows 98/98SE, it should detect the new hardware
automatically. However, if it does not, please follow the steps below to install
the necessary driver:
1. Click Start-> Settings-> Control Panel-> Add New Hardware. The
following window will open:
Click Next.
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Windows 98/98 SE Continued…
Select “Search for
the best driver for
your device
(Recommended).”
and then click Next.
Check (√) “CD-Rom
drive” and then click
Next.
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Windows 98/98 SE Continued…
Select “The updated
driver
(Recommended)
D-Link USB Cable
Modem” and then
click Next.
Click Next.
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Windows 98/98 SE Continued…
If a warning message
as the following
appears, insert the
installation disk and
click OK.
Indicate the location of driver by typing a:\ in the space of “Copy files from:”
Click OK to allow
Windows to install
the driver for your
USB Cable Modem.
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be
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Once the necessary driver
files have been copied, t
following window will
displayed. In the event of
a version conflict, w
recommend keeping all
previous versions.
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Windows 98/98 SE Continued…
Click Finish to complete
the driver installation
procedure. The DCM-200
is now installed.
.
Before you can begin using the DCM-200 USB/Ethernet Cable Modem, you
must reboot your PC. Click “Yes” to proceed with this operation
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Windows ME (Millennium Edition)
If your PC is running Windows ME, it will automatically detect the new
hardware through a series of windows displayed below. Follow the steps
described below to add the driver for the USB/Ethernet Cable Modem.
Once the USB cable is connected to the USB interface, the following window
will be displayed:
Select “Automatic
search for a better
driver
(Recommended).”
and then click Next.
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