Toshiba DAZ8823A Network Router User Manual
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1. 4 USB e Connection Cable Modem PCX2600 Television AC Adapter The power indicator LED on the modem front panel will light if power is present at the outlet The PCX2600 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 PCX2600 status The front panel indicators LEDs show that the PCX2600 is operating properly when they are in the following condition CABLE lit PC lit DATA flashing or not lit TEST not lit POWER lit 222. TX means a connection by two pair twisted pair cables 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 LAN cable 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 20 TOSHIBA IP Address A unique 32 bit address ass
3. in the software The TCP IP communication stack handles all the communications with the subscriber s application USB Universal Serial Bus standardized for easy connections between the PC and the other peripherals USB connects more than computers and peripherals 21 TOSHIBA Installing the PCX2600 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 PCX2600 using the following steps referring to the figure below 1 Connectthe Cable TV coax to the input connector of a signal splitter 2 Connecta 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 connector on the cable modem rear panel 4 Connect the Ethernet and or USB signal cable s from your computer s to the Ethernetand or USB connector s 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 6 If using the USB interface you must install the USB Driver with the instructions described in Installing the USB Drivers in this manual Ethernet Connection Splitter
4. 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 systems Do not disconnect RF cable from your PCX2600 while the power to your modem is on Wait at least 10 seconds between disconnecting and reconnecting the PCX2600 with the AC adapter Unplug the PCX2600 from the wall outlet carefully as the AC adapter may be hot lt USE and Maintenance gt 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 the PCX2600 through openings such as the ventilation holes as they may touch voltage circuits and short out parts which could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid on the PCX2600 Protect From Lightning Unplug the PCX2600 during a lightning storm or when it unattended and unused for long periods Remove the power adapter from the wall outlet This will prevent damage to the PCX2600 due to lightning and power line surges Take care not to touch the metal portion of PCX2600 or cables in a lightning storm TOSHIBA lt Service gt 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 Removing the cover VOIDs your warranty Refer Servicing
5. save all the safety and operating instructions for your future reference Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the PCX2600 and in the operating instructions Use the Recommended AC Adapter You must use the Adapter that comes with your Toshiba PCX2600 Check Power Sources The AC adapter for your Toshiba PCX2600 must be used with an AC120V 60Hz supply outlet 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 or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets extension cords frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are dangerous 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 the power cord attaches to the PCX2600 Check Ventilation Slots and openings in the enclosure are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the PCX2600 and to protect it from overheating Do not block or cover these openings Never block these openings by placing the PCX2600 on a bed sofa rug or other similar su
6. to Qualified Service Personnel Under the Conditions Listed Below If the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the PCX2600 If the PCX2600 has been exposed to rain or water If the PCX2600 does not operate normally by following the operating instructions If the PCX2600 has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged When the PCX2600 exhibits a distinct change in operation such as the inability to complete its self test Require Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the PCX2600 ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by service point to determine that the PCX2600 is in safe operating condition TOSHIBA Overview The modem provides you with high speed data communications over the television cable network by following the widely accepted DOCSIS standards that were developed by Cable Television Laboratories Inc This standard 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 le vels 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 connec
7. N ano bo IS SOOO So BESOGS90S59056900000550650908 SOhoTIoaSgEonaSasaesaoeogonuags DOGNHNcGAGGcac GY GG GaGa 590 GADUIO SOG So DOGO G950005 N00 unu 59560080 50 G RA GALLO uG50 000095 14 TOSHIBA Specifications The Toshiba PCX2600 is DOCSIS compliant lt RF Interface gt Receiver Physical Speed 30 Mbps 64QAM 43 Mbps 256QAM Symbol rate 5 056941 Msym sec 64QAM 5 360537 Msym sec 256QAM Demodulation 64QAM 256QAM Bandwidth 6 MHz Frequency range 88 MHz to 860 MHz edge to edge in 62 5 kHz steps Input signal level 15 dBmV to 15 dBmV Input impedance 75 ohms Input Return loss gt 6 dB from 88 MHz to 860 MHz Transmitter Physical Speed 320 640 1280 2560 5120Kbps QPSK 640 1280 2560 5120 10240Kbps 16QAM Symbol rate 160 320 640 1280 2560 ksym sec Modulation QPSK 16QAM Bandwidth 200 400 800 1600 3200 kHz Frequency range 5 to 42 MHz edge to edge in 1Hz steps Output signal level 8 dBmV to 58 dBmV QPSK 8 dBmV to 55 dBmV 16QAM Output impedance 75 ohms Output Return loss gt 6 dB from 5 MHz to 42 MHz lt PC Interface gt LAN 10BASE T 100BASE TX 10 100Mbps full half duplex Auto Negotiation USB 12Mbps TOSHIBA lt Power gt AC adapter input 120VAC O 60Hz AC adapter output to cable modem 12VDC 1A AC Power consumption 8 W approximately lt Mechanical gt Size inches 1 4 0 1 width x 6 5 0 1 height x 5 7 0 1 depth not includes the stand We
8. TOSHIBA Toshiba DOCSIS Cable Modem Owner s Manual PCX2600 Model Name DAZ8823A Mar 2003 UDU TOSHIBA 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 listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies Copyright 2002 2003 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 TOSHIBA Table of Contents Congratulations on Your Purchase Contact Information Support Information Sales Information Web Page Important Rules for Safe Operation Installation USE and Maintenance Service Overview How does a cable modem work How does a cable modem connect to a computer What is DOCSIS Getting Started Contacting your Cable Provider Package Contents for the PCX2600 Front side LEDs and Rear side Connectors Installing the USB Drivers LED Diagnostics How to Use the Stand Specifications Q amp A Regulatory Glossa
9. The USB Drivers for your operating system is located in the CD ROM shipped with the PCX2600 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 Windows 95 or any earlier version of Microsoft Windows or DOS OS Macintosh Unix Linux and IBM OS 2 Before installing and using these drivers please be sure to read the End User License Agreement which is enclosed in the Caution booklet You will be deemed to agree to this agreement if you use these drivers Preparation 1 Confirm the PCX2600 is ready by verifying the status panel LEDs See LED Diagnostics 2 Insert the USB Drivers CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 3 Plug the Type B end of the USB cable into the back of the PCX2600 4 Plug the Type A end of the USB cable into the USB port of your computer 5 Turn on your computer Installing USB Drivers 1 After following the instructions described in Preparation on this page your Windows computer should finish its boot process and display a window identifying the PCX2600 as a new device and requesting its driver 2 Select Search for the Best Driver for your device and click Next 3 Select CD ROM drive and click Next 4 Confirm that the path is correct and click Next Windows should then begin installation 5 Click Finish to complete the driver insta
10. iers to obtain an interoperability seal for their products based on the DOCSIS specification This certification process provides cable modem equipment suppliers with a fast marketoriented 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 Contacting your Cable Provider Please keep in mind that you will need to notify your cable internet provider before using the new Toshiba PCX2600 even if you have a cable modem that is currently functioning with your computer Package Contents for the PCX2600 Make sure that you ve received the following items Contact your dealer immediately if any item is missing or damaged 1 Toshiba PCX2600 Cable Modem 2 LAN Cable 3 USB Cable 4 AC Adapter 5 Stand 6 CD ROM 7 Warranty Statement x _ Front side LEDs Rear side Connectors ERE RB ERERERR Refer to the back cover for cable modem installation instructions 10 TOSHIBA Installing the USB Drivers If you are using the USB Universal Serial Bus interface to connect the PCX2600 to your Windows PC via the USB you must install the USB Driver in your computer
11. ight lbs 1 1 approximately not includes the AC adapter lt Environmental gt Operating temperature 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit Humidity 10 to 90 percent non condensing Storage temperature 4 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit Safety EN60950 UL1310 UL1950 EMC E55022 1998 3rd Class B Emissionr 16 TOSHIBA Q amp A Q How to connect the PCX2600 to the hub switch via the LAN interface A The PCX2600 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 See below PC PC Cross over Cable or connect to uplink port USB Cable Ethernel Cable TV Coax El HUB Switch Cable Modem PCX2600 Q How to connect the PCX2600 to the computer via the USB A Plug the Type A end of the USB cable into the USB port of your computer And plug the Type B end of the USB cable into the USB port located in the back of PCX2600 See above NOTES Macintosh computers do not support networking through USB Mac users must use an Ethernet connection Q Do need to turn off the PCX2600 A No You can leave PCX2600 powered up Q How can connect multiple computers to the PCX2600 A You can use LAN and USB interfaces simultaneously and also can use a hub or switch for physical connection The PCX2600 is controlled by the Cable Operator to allocate how many computers are available Please contact your local Cable Operator t
12. igned 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 MAC address RF MAC address is used for data services This RF MAC address is required to provision Cable Modem for high speed data services 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 Ethernet Card RJ 45 Connector on the Toshiba Cable Modem labeled LAN 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
13. llation 6 Once this is complete the process will be repeated for the PCX2600 Networking Support 7 Once complete you are ready to surf the internet at warp speed using your new PCX2600 Cable Modem TOSHIBA Important Information If you have trouble installing the USB drivers for your new PCX2600 you may have inadvertently installed the USB Composite Device Driver that Windows 98SE automatically loads To correct this problem please execute the instructions USB COMPOSITE DRIVER REMOVAL 1 Make sure that the USB cable is plugged into your computer 2 Restart your computer 3 At the Windows desktop click on the Start button selected Settings and then Control Panel 4 From inside the Control Panel choose System 5 Choose the tab on the top of the screen for Device Manager 6 Click the next to Universal Serial Bus Controllers 7 Click USB Composite Device to select it and choose Remove 8 Once the USB Composite Device is removed restart your computer and follow the instructions starting with the Preparation section of previous pate 12 TOSHIBA LED Diagnostics The PCX2600 has five status LEDs for diagnostics You can monitor the LEDs during installation and during normal operations Table 1 shows PCX2600 status LEDs and identifies what each LED light means This table will help you to diagnose problems Cable Green dark for no downstream RF carrier present or power off flashi
14. ng slowly 1 for downstream RF carrier present and ranging in progress flashing fast 2 for registration in progress solid for the Cable Modem registered and ready to transfer data ZONA Giai dark for no carrier to from PC present or power off solid for carrier to from PC present dark for no user data going through the Cable Modem or power off flashing for user data going through the Cable Modem progress 3 or software down loading of the Cable Modem in progress solid for self test failure of the Cable Modem dark for power off solid for power on Table 1 Status LEDs Test Amber dark for initial self test of the Cable Modem OK 3 or power off flashing for initial self test of the Cable Modem in 1 flashing slowly flashing every 2 seconds approximately 2 flashing fast flashing every 0 1 second approximately 3 It takes about 30 seconds to complete the self test of the Cable Modem after power on Then searching the downstream RF carrier will be started TOSHIBA How to Use the Stand Please attach the stand to the front of the PCX2600 referring to the figure below Aa N09 YGINHGNISGVISNNBCGHIaonna AA9Gny9 0090005554906 9509566 hang 9 DIA 5 DA EN LoGnnaby GAIN BDAOnGAOnpncopnanpa HHS VhHhe Sees oosseRAooaszosHyon uo 9 GDO GLOLNGHO TO C fy t a Anno Gba Gba GM 000 A GG Ana Aso bn G90MGNYHU SUONA GO SSeSaVeHoooSasnsanoeogsatty GOLOSINAS GHANA HOGLancata aBnon_ioebnynsu ston DOGDLGDBOn
15. o activate multiple computers under the PCX2600 TOSHIBA Q Where can download the driver for my PCX2600 A If you are using LANinterface the PCX2600 is a stand alone device that has a Ethernet port All workstations or hub must have a 10BASE T 100BASE TX port or card to connect to the PCX2600 Since the PCX2600 is a stand alone device there is no special driver needed on the workstation In the case of the USB interface the PCX2600 that connects to a PC running Microsoft Windows 98SE 2000 Me or XP via the USB interface you must install USB Driver in your computer The USB driver for your operating system is located in the CD ROM shipped with the PCX2600 Q How can I configure the PCX2600 and get monitoring information from it A The PCX2600 can only be configured and monitored by your cable operator 18 TOSHIBA Regulatory lt gt FCC Notice This equipment 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 instructions 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 cau
16. rface Never place the PCX2600 near or over a radiator or heat register or any other heat source including amplifiers Do not place the PCX2600 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 Do Not Use Near Water Do not use the PCX2600 near water for example near a bath tub sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Do Not Place Near High Temperature Source Do not use the PCX2600 near a source of heat such as a Kitchen range a fireplace or a radiator TOSHIBA Use Caution in Mounting the PCX2600 Do not place the PCX2600 on an unstable surface or support The PCX2600 may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the PCX2600 Use Care in Moving Product and Cart Combinations Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn Do Not use Near Medical Equipment Do not operate the PCX2600 near equipment that is susceptible to electrical interference or is used for medical purpose Do not use the PCX2600 near a pacemaker of a patient care area in the hospital Ground the Cable Systems 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
17. ry Installing the PCX2600 oo 0 vo vi Vi s s Roe Co ge e a ge le w ooo N N Aa da N O ON Cd a 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 your 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 TOSHIBA Important Rules for Safe Operation In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your Toshiba PCX2600 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 PCX2600 and accessory equipment Please read it carefully before operating and using your PCX2600 lt Installation gt 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
18. se harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 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 Consult the dealer or experienced radio TV technician for help lt gt International declaration of conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Conformity with these Directives is based upon compliance with the following harmonized standards Safety EN60950 1992 EMC EN55022 1998 Class B EN61000 3 2 1995 EN61000 3 3 1995 EN55024 1998 IEC61000 4 2 1995 IEC61000 4 3 1995 IEC61000 4 4 1995 IEC61000 4 5 1995 IEC61000 4 6 1996 IEC61000 4 8 1993 IEC61000 4 11 1994 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 100BASE TX Unshielded twisted pair cable with an RJ 45 connector used with Ethernet LAN 100 indicates the speed 100 Mbps Base refers to baseband technology and
19. t 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 USB port and an Ethernet hub Furthermore none of the activity caused by these circuits and codes disturbs yo ur regular cable TV reception How does a cable modem connect to a computer The Ethernet connection and USB connection used in this Cable Modem are emerging as the most popular means of connecting a Cable Modem The new DOCSIS standard may change this in the future But for now an Ethernet or USB must be readyin your computer for the Cable Modem to work TOSHIBA 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 suppl
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