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Cable LED is not lit or keeps blinking Orange

Possible reason: The cable modem cannot detect any carrier or
valid data channel from the coaxial cable.

Action: Make sure the connectors at each end of the coaxial cable are
securely seated.  If the problem persists, please contact your cable
modem service provider for further assistance.  The quality of CATV
coaxial cable and installation can affect the connection dramatically.

Cable LED not lit or stays Orange

Possible reason: The cable modem can not range the upstream signal
properly with the Cable Headend system.

Action: Please make sure the connectors at each end of the
coaxial cable are securely seated.  If the problem still persists, contact
your cable modem service provider for further assistance.

USB LED

 

 not lit

Possible reason: The USB cable is not connected properly or the USB
driver is not installed properly.

Action: Check if the device being connected is powered “ON”, operating
correctly and properly connected. Make sure your operating system does
support USB device and installed with the driver provided by D-Link
Systems Inc.. Right now the supported operation systems include
Windows XP, 2000, and ME.

Troubleshooting (continued)

Troubleshooting

If the cable modem is not working properly, please follow the procedures below to solve
the  problem.

1. Check to verify that all equipment is powered “ON” and the cable connections
    are secure.
2. Check the cable modem to see if the LED lights function properly.

Power LED not lit

Action: Check both ends of the power adapter to make certain that they are
securely connected to the power jack on the cable modem and the power
outlet.

If both ends of the power adapter are properly connected and there is still no
power, the cable modem might have a faulty power adapter or electrical outlet.
Try plugging the power adapter into a different electrical wall outlet.

Be sure to use only the power adapter that came with the
cable modem. Using the wrong power adapter can damage
the cable modem and will void your warranty.

Status LED is on, but the computer fails to get the  IP address and cannot

         connect  to  the Internet

Possible reasons: The driver for the network interface card has not been
installed or was not installed properly. Please refer to the instruction of the
operating system (Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, Windows NT, Windows
2000, Windows Me, NetWare, etc.) and the user documentation of the network
interface card to have the network interface card installed properly.

In order to access the Internet through the CATV Headend, which acts as an
ISP (Internet Service Provider), your computer must have the right TCP/IP
setting. Set the TCP/IP setting of the network interface card to get the IP
address from the ISP automatically using DHCP protocol. For more
information, please contact your local cable modem service provider.

The Ethernet port LED of the connected device is not lit

Action: Check if the device being connected is powered “ON”, operating
correctly and properly connected.  Also check if the cable is [straight-through]
for an end device like a PC/notebook.  If the cable will be connecting to a hub
or switch port, you should use [crossed] wire instead.  Make sure the
connectors at both ends of the cable are securely seated. If the problems
continue, it is possible that the cable you are using is not compliant with
specifications, or is improperly connected or damaged.

Summary of Contents for DCM-201

Page 1: ...ble USB Cable 12V DC 1 25A Power Adapter Decide which setup mode Ethernet NIC or USB you want to use and follow the installation process for that setup mode Local Cable Network Service Before installing the cable modem contact your local cable service provider to check the availability of Internet Cable network access Read this Quick Installation Guide thoroughly before attempting to install the c...

Page 2: ... your local cable operator Requirements The DCM 201 USB Ethernet Cable Modem will work only with the Ethernet port and or the USB port connected USB Installation Process optional The USB connection can only be used for computers running Microsoft Windows XP 2000 or ME Modem Make and Model i e D Link DCM 201 Modem Serial Number i e 202102XXXXXXX normally found on the label on the bottom of the mode...

Page 3: ...d Documentation CD into the computer s CD ROM drive a Shut down the computer b Connect the USB cable between the DCM 201 and an available USB Port on the computer 2 Power on the computer After the computer boots up a Windows detects the cable modem b The Found New Hardware screen appears c The Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears 3 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended ...

Page 4: ... Note If you are using a cable line splitter not included to connect the computer and a television to the same wall cable outlet you will use three lengths of coaxial cable As shown in the Ethernet NIC illustration see previous page a cable line splitter has three connectors Use the illustration to make the appropriate coaxial cable connections D Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the cable ...

Page 5: ...ter s USB A type port CATV RF connector to attach the cable for broadband Internet access Appendix After installation is complete the cable modem is operating properly if the Power Cable and Status LED lights are solid green Check the LEDs LEDLABEL COLOR DESCRIPTION Green Orange Blinking Orange Green Green Blinking Green Green Blinking Green Green Green Blinking Power Cable Status ETH USB Cable mo...

Page 6: ...power jack on the cable modem and the power outlet If both ends of the power adapter are properly connected and there is still no power the cable modem might have a faulty power adapter or electrical outlet Try plugging the power adapter into a different electrical wall outlet Be sure to use only the power adapter that came with the cable modem Using the wrong power adapter can damage the cable mo...

Page 7: ...gh our website or by phone Tech Support for customers within the United States Technical Support D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 877 453 5465 24 hours a day seven days a week D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink com email support dlink com D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 800 361 5265 Monday to Friday 8 30am to 9 00pm EST D Link Technical Support ove...

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