Toshiba PCX1000 Network Card User Manual
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1. a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Take at least 10 seconds between DC plug off and on Service Do Not Remove Covers Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet carefully as the AC adaptor may be hot Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Under the Conditions Listed Below When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water e If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance such as the inability to perform basic functions this indicates a need for service Require Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by service point to determine that the product is in safe operating condition TOSHIBA Overview The modem provides you with high speed data communications over the television cable net2. 0BASE T Cable modem supports only 10BASE T Cross over Cable or connect to uplink port 10BASE T Cable TV Coax r AT HUB Switch Cable Modem Q Do I need to turn off the cable modem A You can leave cable modem on all the time Q How can I connect multiple PC to the cable modem A You can use hub or switch for physical connection Cable modem is controlled by Cable Operator to allow how many PCs is available Please contact local Cable Operator to activate multiple PC under the cable modem Q Where can download the driver for Cable modem A The cable modem is a stand alone device that have an Ethernet Port All workstations or hub must have a 10 Base T Ethernet port or card to connect to the cable modem Since the cable modem is a stand alone device there is no special driver needed on the workstation Q How can configure the modem and get monitoring information from the modem A The modem can only be configured and monitored by your cable operator FCC Compliance This Toshiba DOCSIS Cable Modem has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B personal computer and peripherals pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
3. TOSHIBA Toshiba DOCSIS Cable Modem Owner s Manual PCX1000 PCX1100 Jan 2000 Copyright 2000 Toshiba Corporation All rights reserved This manual may not be reproduced in part or in whole without the permission of Toshiba Corporation The content of this manual is subject to change without notice in the future Toshiba Corporation assumes no liability for damages resulting from the use of this product or the information contained in this manual Table of Contents Congratulations on Your Purchase Contact Information Support Information Sales Information Web Page Important Rules for Safe Operation Installation Use Service Overview How does a cable modem work How does a cable modem connect to a computer What is DOCSIS so Getting Started What s in the box Front Panel LEDs Connectors and Switches TAA MO NODDOOHAD oa KR wWBWNHNYNDNDN N Diagnostics Specifications How to Use the Stand Q amp A FCC Compliance Glossary 10 11 12 13 14 Installing the Cable Modem Back Cover TOSHIBA Congratulations on Your Purchase Your new Toshiba DOCSIS Cable Modem will provide you with high speed access to the Internet through your cable TV CATV network accesses at a fraction of the time it takes traditional telephone modems In addition your service will be always connected Those two features give you the information you want when you want it and yo
4. ater for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Do Not Place Near High Temperature Source for example near a steamer Kitchen range fire and the like Use Caution in Mounting This Product Do not place this product on an unstable surface or support The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the product Use Care in Moving Product and Cart Combinations Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn Ground the Cable System Be sure that the outside cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the cable system Do not disconnect RF cable from your Cable Modem while the power to your modem is on USE Unplug Power Before Cleaning Do not use liquid cleaner or aerosol cleaner Use a damp cloth for cleaning Keep Objects Out of Openings Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage or short out parts which could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid on the product Protect From Lightning For added protection for this product during
5. ble F connector A type of coaxial connector labeled RF on the rear of the Toshiba Cable Modem that connects the modem to the cable system Headend The equipment in the central office of the service provider where the cable signals originate Hybrid Fiber Coaxial HFC system A system where the trunk of the cable plant is of fiber technology Somewhere near the subscriber s home the fiber is connected to a coaxial cable and the signal is converted so that it s compatible with the fiber media The coaxial cable then runs through the branches of the network and is finally dropped into the home HUB A device used to connect multiple computers to the cable modem Internet A collection of interconnected networks used for worldwide computer based communications IP Address A unique 32 bit address assigned to every device in a network An IP Internet Protocol address has two parts 1 a network address and 2 a host address Each network is assigned an address by a government agency and each company administrator assigns an address to each host computer Modem registration The process the Toshiba Cable Modem uses to make itself known to the headend equipment Once authorized by the router the modem is assigned upstream and downstream channels for data communication Network driver A software file included with the Ethernet card The file is loaded on the computer to allow the computer to recognize the Ethernet card See Et
6. e 10BASE T Ethernet connection used in this Cable Modem is emerging as the most popular This connection has been used for years to allow business computers to talk to each other in a LAN Local Area Network The new DOCSIS standard may change this in the future But for now an Ethernet card must be installed in your computer for the Cable Modem to work What is DOCSIS Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications DOCSIS defines interface requirements for cable modems involved in high speed data distribution over a cable television network On November 17 1997 Cable Television Laboratories Inc Cable Labs and its members established a formal path of certification for cable modem equipment suppliers to obtain an interoperability seal for their products based on the DOCSIS specification This certification process provides cable modem equipment suppliers with a fast market oriented method for attaining cable industry acknowledgment of compliance with DOCSIS The seal is meant to provide the purchaser with a way to be confident that the modem equipment to be purchased is compliant with the specification and that the equipment interoperates with DOCSIS products made by other vendors TOSHIBA Getting Started What s in the Box Make sure that you ve received the following items If any item is missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately e Toshiba DOCSIS Cable Modem Ethernet Cable 6feet AC Adaptor AD 121AN Stand Th
7. hernet Card RJ 45 Connector on the Toshiba Cable Modem labeled 10BASE T that connects the modem to a computer or to a HUB Subscriber A computer user in the home who accesses a data service using the Toshiba Cable Modem Subnet A network subdivision When subnetting us used the IP Internet Protocol address is divided into a subnet number and a host number Hosts and gateways identify the bits used for the network and subnet number through the use of a subnet mask TCP IP communication stack Software in the subscriber computer that processes packets through the communication layers The subscriber configures the IP address for the computer and the router default gateway in the software The TCP IP communication stack handles all the communications with the subscriber s application Installing the Cable Modem To avoid thermal problems allow at least one inch spacing between the ventilation holes and any object to either side of the unit It s best to have no obstructions on top of the unit The top of the unit should be at least two inches from any obstruction Connect the cable modem using the following steps referring to the figure below 1 Connect the Cable TV coax to the input connector of a signal splitter 2 Connect a coaxial cable from one of the output connectors of the splitter to the input connector of the television set 3 Connect a coaxial cable from the other output connector of the splitter to the RF input co
8. is manual gt gt Connectors and Switches Refer to the back cover for cable modem installation instructions Diagnostics The Cable Modem has five status LEDs for diagnostics You can monitor the LEDs during installation and when you are using Table 1 shows Cable Modem status LEDs and identifies what each LED light means This table will help you to diagnose problems Function Color Definition Power Green dark for power off solid for power on Cable Green dark for no downstream RF carrier present or power off flashing slowly for downstream RF carrier present and ranging in progress flashing fast for registration in progress solid for the Cable Modem registered and ready to transfer data PC Green dark for no Ethernet carrier present or power off solid for Ethernet carrier present Data Green dark for no user data going through the Cable Modem or power off flashing for user data going through the Cable Modem Test Amber dark for initial self test of the Cable Modem OK or power off flashing for initial self test of the Cable Modem in progress or software down loading of the Cable Modem in progress solid for self test failure of the Cable Modem Table 1 Status LEDs TOSHIBA How to Use the Stand Please attach the stand to the bottom of the cable modem 10 Specifications The Toshiba DOCSIS Cable Modem is DOCSIS MCNS compliant Receiver Physical Speed Symbol rate De
9. modulation Bandwidth Frequency range Input signal level Input impedance Return loss Transmitter Physical Speed Symbol rate Modulation Bandwidth Frequency range Output signal level PC Interface 10BASE T Power AC adapter input AC adapter output to cable modem AC Power consumption Mechanical Size Weight Environmental Operating temperature Humidity Storage temperature Safety Emission Accessory 30 Mbps 64QAM 43 Mbps 256QAM 5 056941 Msym sec 64QAM 5 360537 Msym sec 256QAM 64QAM 256QAM 6 MHz 88 MHz to 860 MHz edge to edge in 62 5 kHz steps 15dBmV to 15dBmV 75 ohms gt 6 dB from 88 MHz to 860 MHz 320 640 1280 2560 5120Kbps QPSk 640 1280 2560 5120 10240Kbps 16QAM 160 320 640 1280 2560 ksym sec QPSK 16QAM 200 400 800 1600 3200 kHz 5 to 42 MHz edge to edge in 1Hz steps 8 dBmV to 58 dBmV QPSk 8 dBmV to 55 dBmV 16QAM 10Mbps half duplex 120VAC 60Hz 12VDC 1A 8 W Typ 1 96 in width x 8 07 in depth x 5 96 in height 2 1 Ib 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 90 percent non condensing 4 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit UL1310 UL1950 FCC part 15 class B AC Adapter TOSHIBA Q amp A Q How to connect the cable modem to the hub switch A Cable Modem is connected to the uplink port on the hub switch Or use cross over Ethernet cable to connect the normal port on the hub switch Please make sure that hub switch supports 1
10. nnector on the cable modem rear panel 4 Connect the 10Base T signal cable from your computer to the 10Base T connector on the cable modem rear panel 5 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 12V 1A jack on the cable modem rear panel Then plug in the AC adapter to the wall electrical outlet Cable TV Coax Splitter 10BASE T N IV 1A AC Adaptor Cable Television The power indicator LED on the modem front panel will light if power is present at the outlet The modem will start operating once power is connected No additional operator intervention is required It will automatically find the data channel register and connect to your computer Check the cable modem status The front panel indicators LEDs show that the cable modem is operating properly when they are in the following condition POWER lit CABLE lit PC lit DATA flashing or not lit TEST not lit
11. or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets extension cords frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are dangerous They may result in a shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation have it replaced by your service technician Protect Power Cords Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords where they are attached to plugs and convenience receptacles and examine the point where they exit from the product Check Ventilation Slots and openings in the enclosure are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating Do not block or cover these openings Never block these openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat register or any other heat source including amplifiers Do not place this product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or equipment rack unless you provide proper ventilation Do Not Use Accessories Do not use attachments unless they are recommended by Toshiba as they may cause electrical or fire hazards Use the Recommended AC Adaptor You must use the Adaptor that comes with your Toshiba Cable Modem TOSHIBA Do Not Use Near Water Do not use this product near w
12. s may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this unit does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the unit off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or experienced radio TV technician for help 13 TOSHIBA Glossary 10BASE T Unshielded twisted pair cable with an RJ 45 connector used with Ethernet LAN 10 indicates the speed 10 Mbps Base refers to baseband technology and T means twisted pair cable Cable TV Coax Cable that allows wide bandwidth transmission over long distances Coaxial cable coax comprises an inner conductor surrounded by insulation An outer conductor wraps around the insulation which in turn is covered by an outer plastic covering Ethernet card A plug in circuit board installed in an expansion slot of a personal computer The Ethernet card sometimes called a Network Interface Card or NIC takes parallel data from the computer converts it to serial data puts it into a packet format and sends it over the 10BASE T LAN ca
13. ur telephone line is kept free Contact information Support Information Phone 949 583 3223 Fax 949 583 3597 e mail cablesupport networks toshiba com Sales Information Phone 949 461 4840 e mail cablesales networks toshiba com Web Page http networks toshiba com Important Rules for Safe Operation In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your Toshiba DOCSIS Cable Modem safety is a major factor in the design of every product However safety is your responsibility too This section lists important information that will help assure your enjoyment and proper use of the Cable Modem and accessory equipment Please read them carefully before operating and using your modem Installation Read and Follow Instructions You should read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the modem Follow all operating instructions Retain Instructions You should save all the safety and operating instructions for your future reference Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the products and in the operating instructions Check Power Sources Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the product s marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company Be Careful of Overloading Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire
14. work by following the widely accepted DOCSIS MCNS standards being developed by the Multimedia Cable Network System MCNS consortium Those standards offer a combination of high performance and interoperability among many of the cable system operators in North America How does a cable modem work As you know digital signals are represented by high and low electrical voltage levels And how fast these levels can switch and still be transmitted is determined by the bandwidth of the transmission system The pair of wires used in a telephone connection have greatly limited bandwidth because of their electrical characteristics So what we do is connect a device called a modem between the computer output and the phone line The modem generates an electrical wave whose strength and phase change in step with the highs and lows of the computer s digital output It s because of the smoothness of the resultant signal that a higher data rate can be transmitted A cable modem MOdulates and DEModulates electrical signals in the same sense that the telephone modem does However since coaxial cable can carry much higher wave frequencies cable modems are far more sophisticated Their internals can include a tuner a bridge a router an encryption decryption device an SNMP agent and an Ethernet hub Furthermore none of the activity caused by these circuits and codes disturbs your regular cable TV reception How does a cable modem connect to a computer Th
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