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PCX5000
Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
Owner’s Manual
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Warning: This product may not be exported outside the US and Canada without US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration authorization. Any export or re-export by the purchaser, directly or indirectly, in contravention of U.S. Export Administration Regulation is prohibited. Product and company names in this Owner’s manual are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. Copyright 2002, Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. This manual may not be repr
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Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................4 Features.................................................................................................................................... 4 System Requirements ............................................................................................................... 4 Contact Information ................................
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Introduction Congratulations on your new purchase! Your new Toshiba DOCSIS Wireless Cable Modem Gateway will provide you with high-speed access to the Internet through your cable TV (CATV) network, allowing you to access your favorite sites at a fraction of the time it takes traditional telephone modems. In addition, your service will be always connected and Internet access may be shared with multiple computers. Those two features give you the information you want, when you want it,
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Important Rules for Safe Operation In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your Toshiba PCX5000, safety is a major factor in the design of every product. However, safety is your responsibility, as well. This section lists important information that will help assure your enjoyment and proper use of the PCX5000 and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating and using your modem. Installation Read and Follow Instruct
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Important Information! • Do not disconnect the RF cable from your PCX5000 while the power to your modem is on. • Wait at least 10 seconds between disconnecting and reconnecting the PCX5000 with the AC power adapter. • Unplug the PCX5000 from the wall outlet carefully, as the AC adapter may be hot. Use and Maintenance Unplug Power Before Cleaning - Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Keep Objects Out of Openings - Never push objects of any kin
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Overview The PCX5000 provides you with high-speed data communications over the television cable network by following the widely accepted DOCSIS standard. This standard, as defined by CableLabs™, offers a combination of high performance and interoperability among all major cable system operators in North America. How does the PCX5000 work? Digital signals are represented by high and low electrical voltage levels. The speed of how fast these levels can switch and still be transmitted
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Getting Started Contacting your Cable Provider. Please keep in mind that you will need to notify your cable internet provider before using the new Toshiba PCX5000, even if you have a cable modem that is currently functioning with your computer. Package Contents for the PCX5000 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Make sure that you have received the following items. Contact your dealer immediately if any item is missing or damaged, l One Toshiba PCX5000 Wireless Cable Modem
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PCX5000 Front and Rear View Indicators for 10/100Base-T interface Indicator for Wireless LAN interface Indicator for USB interface Connector for an 802.11b external antenna Note: The external antenna is optional. Indicator for TEST function Indicator for Cable interface Power indicator Front View (figure 1) 10/100Base-T interface connectors ports 1 through 4 DC IN 5V 2.4A Power connector TV coax cable input connector RESET Switch Note: This swit
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CD-ROM Contents The included CD-ROM contains: • Owner's Manual (PDF) • USB Drivers for Windows 98SE, 2000, Me and XP TM • Acrobat(R)Reader Software This CD-ROM is readable by Windows and Macintosh computers. Important Information! DO NOT insert this CD-ROM into a music CD player, as that may cause damage to your ears or the music CD player. Viewing the Owner's Manual This owner’s manual is in the PDF format. To view this manual, perform the following steps: 1. Insert t
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Setting Up Your PCX5000 and Computers The steps for connecting your PCX5000 to your home computer network are as follows: 1. Install the PCX5000 in your cable TV and home computer network. 2. Configure your computers’ Ethernet, USB or wireless interfaces. 3. Configure your computers’ TCP/IP network settings. 4. Configure the PCX5000 for operating in your environment. Installing the PCX5000 To avoid overheating problems, do not place any objects on top of the PCX5000. Do not bloc
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Once the AC adapter is connected to the modem, the power indicator LED on the PCX5000 front panel will light. The PCX5000 will start operating once power is connected. No additional operator intervention is required. The PCX5000 will perform its self-test, and then automatically find the data channel and register itself on the cable provider’s system. The front panel indicators (LEDs) show that the PCX5000 is operating properly when they are in the following condition (refer to figure
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Mounting the PCX5000 on a Wall You may hang the PCX5000 on a wall with two mounting screws. Pick a site on the wall while noting the following: • Position the unit where it is easy to see the LEDs. • Select a place where the AC power adapter may rest on a flat surface. Do not allow the AC adapter to hang from the cord! Position the mounting screws as follows, referring to figure 5 below: • Place the screws level with each other at a distance of 4-3/4 inches. • Leave the head of
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Configuring Your Computers The following sections describe the typical steps needed to configure your computer network to communicate with the PCX5000. These procedures apply to all of the interfaces (Ethernet, USB, and wireless) which you will connect to the PCX5000. Examples of the network configuration steps for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 and XP are explained with screen shots in the “Windows Network Configuration” section. Macintosh configurations for OS 9 and OS X are explained i
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Installing the USB Drivers If you are using the USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface to connect the PCX5000 to your Windows PC via the USB, you must install the "USB Driver" in your computer. The USB Driver for your operating system is located in the CD-ROM shipped with the PCX5000. Please note that these USB Drivers only support a computer running Microsoft Windows 98SE, 2000, Me and XP. These drivers are not supported on the following operating systems: Windows 98 First Edition;
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Step 3: Windows will search the CD-ROM drive for the USB driver. When it has found the driver, it will prompt you to go ahead with the installation. Press the “Next” button again. Step 4: The process will repeat for installing the “Toshiba PCX5000 Cable Modem networking support”. When the installation is complete, you should see the following window on the left: Step 5: Press the “Finish” button. Your may now proceed to the “Windows Networking Configuration” section.
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Windows Network Configuration Network Configuration for Windows 98SE and Windows Me: The following is an example of how to configure a Windows 98SE and Me PC for TCP/IP network settings: Step 1: At the Windows Desktop, click “Start”, then select “Settings”, and click “Control Panel” as shown in the screen below. The Control Panel window will appear. Step 4: In the TCP/IP Properties panel, choose the “Obtain an IP address automatically” button and then press the “OK” b
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Network Configuration for Windows 2000: The following is an example of how to configure the Windows 2000 TCP/IP network settings: Step 1: At the Windows 2000 Desktop, click Step 4: In the Local Area Connection “Start”, then select “Settings”, and click on Properties panel, select the “Internet the “Control Panel” as shown in the screen Protocol (TCP/IP)”item and then click on the below. “Properties” button. Step 2: At the Control Panel window, select and double click on the
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Network Configuration for Windows XP: The following is an example of how to configure the Windows XP TCP/IP network settings: Step 1: At the Windows XP Desktop, click Step 4: In the Network Connections window, “Start”, then select and click on the click on the “Local Area Connection” icon for “Control Panel” item as shown in the your Ethernet adapter. Then click on the screen below. “Properties” button in the Local Area Connection Status panel. In the Local Area Connections Proper
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Macintosh Ethernet and Wireless Network Configuration The following screens describe how to configure the network settings for a Macintosh OS 9 computer. Macintosh OS 9 Configuration Step 2: In the TCP/IP (Setup Ethernet) Ethernet Settings panel, select the Ethernet port you are using Step 1: At the Macintosh desktop, click the to connect your Macintosh to the PCX5000 Apple icon at the top left of the screen, in the Show choice box. The default port is select “Control Panel”, and t
