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PipeRider ® Cable Modem
User's Guide
HM200c/HM201c
© Ericsson Inc. 2001 - All rights reserved
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PipeRider® Cable Modem User's Guide HM200c/HM201c Safety Information Read these safety instructions before attempting to install or operate the PipeRider cable modem. Carefully read the Installation Procedures and Operating Procedures provided in this User's Guide. Be sure to comply with all NOTES, WARNINGS, and CAUTIONS. CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS For indoor home and office use only! There are no serviceable parts inside the unit. DO NOT OPEN! Do not set liquids on or near the cable modem!
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● Connect the AC power supply only to designated power sources as marked on the product. ● To reduce risk of damage to the electric cord, remove it from the outlet by holding onto the AC adapter rather than the cord. ● Make sure the cord is positioned so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. ● To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the unit from any power source before attempting to clean it. CHILDREN ● DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY
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PipeRider® Cable Modem User's Guide HM200c/HM201c PipeRider Introduction The PipeRider® cable modem will open a whole new world of Internet use for you. Once you try it, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without it! Using your PipeRider cable modem to communicate with the Internet provides you with many features and benefits that usher you into the 21st century in style … including speed, security, instant access, multimedia capability, and much more. How can it do all this? In short
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PipeRider® Cable Modem User's Guide HM200c/HM201c Features and Benefits In addition to the benefits provided by cable modem technology itself -- such as speed, instant Internet access, and the support of multiple computers -- the PipeRider cable modem offers even more features to make your life easier. Installation Ease and Adaptability You have the option of connecting the PipeRider cable modem to your computer with either a USB connection (if supported by your computer) or an Ethe
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PipeRider® Cable Modem User's Guide HM200c/HM201c Cable Network The cable that provides service to your PipeRider cable modem is connected to the same cable network system that brings cable TV service to your home. A simplified version of the cable system is depicted below. Click on the diagram for a description of each of the main system components. Headend The Headend can be thought of as the control center of the system. The Cable TV (CATV) equipment receives signals from sources
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When the downstream channel has a higher bandwidth allocation (faster data rate) than the upstream channel, this is known as an asymmetric scheme. This asymmetry is consistent with current Internet applications, which also tend to be asymmetric. For example, browsing the web and downloading videos and sound files require the transfer of significantly more data than the typical upstream activities, such as clicking on links and sending e-mail. The PipeRider enhanced security cable modem is availa
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PipeRider® Cable Modem User's Guide HM200c/HM201c Installation Installation of the PipeRider cable modem is quick and easy. If you've purchased your cable modem independently (that is, not through your service provider), be sure to review the information on the Contact Your Service Provider page prior to starting the installation. For a detailed description of the materials provided with your PipeRider cable modem, as well as additional materials you'll need for installation, please ref
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PipeRider® Cable Modem User's Guide HM200c/HM201c Contact Your Service Provider Step 1: Verify that your local Service Provider supports two-way cable modem access To enjoy the speed of the PipeRider cable modem, your local Service Provider must support two-way cable modem access. Two-way access allows data to flow in both the upstream and downstream directions. Since the PipeRider cable modem sends and receives data over the Service Provider's cable line, the PipeRider will not operate
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PipeRider® Cable Modem User's Guide HM200c/HM201c Materials and System Requirements Materials Needed In addition to the items packaged with your cable modem, you may need some of the materials below to install your modem: ● A standard coaxial cable is required to connect the PipeRider cable modem to the cable jack in your house. The length of the cable is determined by the distance between the cable modem and the cable jack. ● If you choose to mount your cable modem on the wall, wal
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PipeRider® Cable Modem User's Guide HM200c/HM201c PipeRider Stand Mounting Procedure Step 1 Step 2 Insert a stand post into each of the U-shaped Align and insert latches on each post with slots on grooves in the stand base. Each post will snap bottom of cable modem. Slide modem down to lock in when secured in place. place.
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PipeRider® Cable Modem User's Guide HM200c/HM201c Wall Mounting Procedure Step 1. The PipeRider cable modem can be mounted on the wall using two screws and the two mounting slots on the bottom of the unit. When mounted, the orientation of the cable modem will be as shown below. Step 2. Use the template below to mark the screw locations. 10 cm Step 3. Insert and secure screws to the wall. The screws should not be secured flush to the wall. Leave a gap of approximately 0.6 cm from the wa
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PipeRider® Cable Modem User's Guide HM200c/HM201c Computer Interface to Cable Modem There are two data-interface options for connecting the PipeRider cable modem to your computer: a USB connection and an Ethernet connection. For details regarding cable modem installation using either of these interfaces, please refer to the Installation section of this CD. The Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection requires that your computer is equipped with a USB port, and that you are using one of th
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PipeRider® Cable Modem User's Guide HM200c/HM201c Installation: USB for Windows 98/2000/Me Follow the steps below in the order given: 1. Connect the coaxial cable between the service provider's cable jack and the cable connector on the back of the modem. Be sure not to bend the center wire on the connector. Hand tighten both connectors. 2. Plug the DIN connector of the power supply cable into the Power connector on the back of the cable modem. Plug the power supply into a surge protec
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PipeRider® Cable Modem User's Guide HM200c/HM201c Installation: Ethernet for Windows Ethernet Setup To connect the PipeRider cable modem to your computer through an Ethernet port, the computer must be equipped with a Network Interface Card (NIC) and configured for TCP/IP protocol. The following procedures are provided to assist you in verifying that your Ethernet port is properly configured. 1. Windows 95/98/NT: Select Start >> Settings >> Control Panel. Windows 2000: Select Start >> S
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PipeRider® Cable Modem User's Guide HM200c/HM201c Installation: Ethernet for Macintosh To connect the PipeRider cable modem to your Macintosh computer through an Ethernet port, your computer must be equipped with a Network Interface Card (NIC) and configured for TCP/IP protocol. Ethernet Setup The following procedures are provided to assist you in verifying that your Ethernet port is configured for TCP/IP protocol. 1. Select the Apple menu and then select Control Panels >> TCP/IP. The
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PipeRider® Cable Modem User's Guide HM200c/HM201c Operation Once the PipeRider cable modem has been properly installed and connected, simply open your Internet browser and you are instantly on-line. No logon procedures are necessary. The cable modem operates automatically and will rarely, if ever, require any intervention from you. The PipeRider cable modem can be left on at all times. There's no need to turn it on and off, since the PipeLock® feature assures your security when you are
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PipeRider® Cable Modem User's Guide HM200c/HM201c PipeRider LEDs Looking at the top of the PipeRider cable modem, you’ll see five amber-colored light-emitting diodes (LEDs) along the left side of the unit. These LEDs indicate the current state of the cable modem and provide useful diagnostic information. Although the functions of the LEDs depend upon the operational state of the cable modem, the general purpose of each is described below. Each LED can either be ON (lit), OFF (unlit), f
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PipeRider® Cable Modem User's Guide HM200c/HM201c Operational States There are a number of different operational states that the PipeRider cable modem may pass through. Each of these states and its associated LEDs are described below. Power-Up, Initialization, and Normal Operation In the Power-up Diagnostics state, the cable modem executes diagnostics to verify the integrity of the hardware and software. This state is entered when the modem is first powered up, after a power cycle, or a
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PipeRider® Cable Modem User's Guide HM200c/HM201c PipeLock® The PipeLock® feature enables you to suspend communication between the Internet and your computer with the touch of a button. This provides added security when the cable modem is not in use. When PipeLock is ON, the PipeRider cable modem remains logged on, but direct communication between your computer and your service provider is blocked. Since PipeLock doesn’t interrupt communication between the cable modem and the service pr
