Motorola AL 200, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...3UHOLPLQDU Motorola AL 200 Multi User Modem Installation Manual ...

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Page 3: ...ning 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 an experienced radio TV technician to help...

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Page 5: ...AL 200 Motorola AL 200 Multi User Modem Installation Manual Motorola AL 200 Multi User Modem On line Help in the Network Manager application Special Notices The following notices emphasize certain information in the manual Each serves a special purpose and is displayed in the format shown Caution Caution provides you with information that if not followed can result in damage to software hardware o...

Page 6: ...k or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Power Sources Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label of the power supply or power plug If you are not sure of the type of power supply consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from other sources refer to the specific operating instructio...

Page 7: ... bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Do not block the unit s ventilation by placing objects on this product Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a fire or electric shock Unit Loca...

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Page 9: ...er Modem 1 2 Preparing for Installation 1 4 Installing the AL 200 1 7 Installing Motorola s Net Manager Software 1 12 Training the Subscriber to Use the AL 200 1 13 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Connector Pinouts Using the Ethernet Port B 3 Appendix C Front and Back Panels LEDs C 2 Appendix D Regulatory Information Glossary ...

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Page 11: ...The Motorola AL 200 Multi User Modem 1 1 Chapter 1 The Motorola AL 200 Multi User Modem Overview Introduction This chapter introduces the Motorola AL 200 Multi User Modem ...

Page 12: ...rk Hub In conjunction with broadband Internet access or without it the AL 200 performs as a network hub enabling the computers in your home to communicate with one another The computers on the home network must each have suitable network adapters hardware and network drivers software This guide explains how to install the hardware and software and describes the available options and configurations...

Page 13: ...The Motorola AL 200 Multi User Modem 1 3 About the Motorola AL 200 Multi User Modem ...

Page 14: ...00 installation is within an appropriate distance of a power source and that the site is free of accumulated dust and environ mental extremes Before installation decide which computer s to connect to the network and determine the type of adapter to use for each computer The next section provides further information Computer or Workstation Requirements Each computer or workstation must have hardwar...

Page 15: ...nicate on a network Wireless HomeRF USB adapter Device with an antenna and receiver that plugs into USB port Data application Software that lets you connect to the Internet for example a Web browser or FTP USB port Port that meets USB standards to connect to a USB peripheral Windows 98 Operating system Files from the system disk are needed for the AL 200 installation Windows Networking Software fo...

Page 16: ... you connect the AL 200 to the communications software This software is included with the Ethernet adapter TCP IP network protocol Software installed as part of the operating system that lets computers communicate on a network Ethernet network adapter Device with an antenna and receiver plugs into Ethernet port Data application Software that lets you connect to the Internet for example a Web brows...

Page 17: ...n or off connect or disconnect the power cord at the wall outlet Do not disconnect using the connector at the back of the unit Do not operate a AL 200 with an object physically located on top This may result in damage to the product or injury to the person Use the AL 200 only with the appropriate Motorola power supply The AL200 has been certified as a mobile device as per FCC Section 2 1091 In ord...

Page 18: ...s on or flickers rapidly when a computer is detected on the line Open Issue from Mike McGovern AL 200 must be registerd before PC can receive IP address resolve w Mike Steps to Connect Home RF USB or RF PCMCIA Clients Step Action 1 Connect an RF antenna adapter to the computer s USB or PCMCIA port Refer to Figure 1 2 The New Hardware Found dialog box appears then the Add New Hardware Wizard window...

Page 19: ...igure 1 3 shows AL 200 connections Figure 1 3 AL 200 Multi User Modem Cable Connections Home RF Antenna Adapter Home RF Antenna Adapter Network Interface PCMCIA Connector Laptop Computer Desktop Computer POWER RESET ENET CABLE To Directional Coupler or Splitter if necessary Coaxial Cable Wall Mount Transformer Power Supply Optional Ethernet Connection to One Computer Antenna ...

Page 20: ...onnection use a Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the computer to the ENET connector on the back of the AL 200 b For a USB connection use a USB cable to connect the USB port on the computer to the USB connector on the back of the AL 200 2 Make the connections shown in Figure 1 4 and Figure 1 5 3 ISSUE Check w Peg Burbank Mike McGovrnre another step Re U...

Page 21: ...stalling the AL 200 Figure 1 5 AL 200 Multi User Modem Cable Connections POWER RESET ENET CABLE To Directional Coupler or Splitter if necessary Coaxial Cable Wall Mount Transformer Power Supply Optional Ethernet Connection to One Computer Antenna ...

Page 22: ...When the computer has been restarted the Net Manager Device Sharing view appears This occurs only after the first restart 5 Optionally continue with these steps to change the access to one or more resources The default setting for each resource is Not Shared Close the Network Sharing window 6 Locate a resource such as a CD ROM drive or a printer in the list Click an access setting For details on a...

Page 23: ...Support Starting the Net Manager Run net manager by double clicking its icon or selecting Start Programs Motorola Network Manager Network Manager Opening the Net Manager On Line Help Open the Net Manager on line Help by double clicking the Help icon in the upper right corner of the net manager window Troubleshooting Check network connections by running net manager and clicking the Link Test tab Tr...

Page 24: ...1 14 The Motorola AL 200 Multi User Modem Training the Subscriber to Use the AL 200 ...

Page 25: ...width request Four independent upstream transmit controllers Multicast 256 multicast groups Filtering 272 IP filters Physical Layer Property Specification Upstream Transmitter Downstream Receiver Impedance return loss 75 Ohms nominal 6 dB 75 Ohms nominal 6 dB Frequency range 5 42 MHz 91 857 MHz Channel assignment Variable center frequencies Standard IRC and HRC Channel bandwidth 200 400 800 1600 a...

Page 26: ...cation Dimensions 1 7 in H x 6 8 in W x 10 in D 43 2 mm x 172 7 mm x 254 mm Weight 1 8 pounds 818 kg Front panel LEDs POWER S1 System connectivity S2 System connectivity S3 System connectivity PC CPE connectivity TRANSMIT Transmit data RECEIVE Receive data MESSAGE programmable message Back panel interfaces connectors and controls IEC 169 25 RF 75 Ohm threaded coaxial Type F 120VAC power this is no...

Page 27: ... Randy Weaner info Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B CISPR 22 Class B EN 55022 Class B AS NZS 3548 Class B last four may be incorrect Randy Weaner info Immunity EN 50082 1 Power Input Power supply input 120Vac 10 60 Hz 5 output 12Vdc at 1 2 A Auto ranging 100 240Vac 47 63Hz AC DC power adapter output External Wall mount Power Supply Class 2 Type with NEMA 1 15 plug External AC DC power adapter Class I...

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Page 29: ...inouts for the Ethernet port on the modem For examples refer to the Using the Ethernet Port section on page B 3 Coax Cable Connector The coax cable connector uses the following pinouts Center conductor signal External conductor ground USB Port Connector The universal serial bus USB connector on the rear of the modem is a standard USB connector The connector conforms to the USB specifications USB P...

Page 30: ... Power Connector The power supply terminates at a two conductor barrel connector on the back of the AL 200 This table describes the pinouts for the power connector Pin Signal Outer Contact Ground Inner Contact 12vdc nominal ...

Page 31: ... PC Connection When You Connect the AL 200 to a Hub Figure B 2 shows a connection using crossover Ethernet cable not supplied between the AL 200 and a hub The wiring diagram for the crossover cable is included Note If the configuration includes an intelligent hub or a hub with an intelligent port you may not need crossover cable Refer to the hub documentation Figure B 2 Modem to Hub Connection Com...

Page 32: ...able not supplied The wiring diagram is included Figure B 3 Modem to Customer Premise Router Connection MIkeMcg wants to represent bridging here Get sketch from him have Tim Kinch update the graphic paste it in Note This set up may require configuration by the service provider PC Wiring Diagram Modem Pins 4 5 7 and 8 are unused PC PC Customer Premise Router Crossover cable Hub 1 2 3 6 1 2 3 6 Mult...

Page 33: ...so act as a diagnostic aid Refer to the LEDs section on page C 2 Figure C 1 Al 200 Front Panel Back Panel Figure C 2 shows the back panel of the AL 200 Figure C 2 AL 200 Back Panel P O W E R S 1 S 2 S 3 P C T D R D M S G Text and graphics on front panel label may vary with multimedia vendor POWER RESET ENET ANTENNA CABLE Power Connector Coaxial Connector Type F Reserved for Reset Ethernet LAN port...

Page 34: ...ent next page Cable Modem LEDs LED Name Indicates Power Power Whether electrical power is applied to the modem S1 Status 1 The modem state refer to the S1 S2 and S3 LEDs section on page C 3 S2 Status 2 S3 Status 3 PC Personal Computer Whether the cable modem is connected to customer premise equipment CPE TRANSMIT Transmit Data That the multi user modem is transmitting data on the HPNA port Etherne...

Page 35: ...hing On Off Locked on downstream channel Flashing On On Performing ranging function Flashing Off On Obtaining upstream channel configuration Off Flashing Off Establishing IP connectivity On Flashing Off Establishing time of day On Flashing On Transferring modem configuration from the TFTP Server Off Off Flashing Downloading software from the TFTP Server On Off Flashing Registering On On Flashing E...

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Page 37: ...ission Statements AL 200 This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiél brouilleur du Canada Product Safety Regulatory Marking Regulatory labels indicate compliance with safety standards AL 200s Modems and enclosures carry one of the fol...

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Page 39: ...e passed over a channel bridge A device used to connect two LANs that use similar LAN protocols The bridge acts as an address filter picking up packets from one LAN that are intended for a destination on another LAN and passing them on The bridge does not modify the contents of a packet and does not add anything to the packet The bridge operates at Layer 2 of the Open System Interconnect OSI model...

Page 40: ...a packet format and sends it over the 10BaseT or 100BaseT LAN The Ethernet card has a 48 bit address burned into the ROM It is also referred to as a Network Interface Card NIC event A message generated by a cable modem to inform an operator that something has occurred F connector Connector on a cable modem that connects it to the cable system File Transfer Protocol FTP A protocol that allows users...

Page 41: ...sless addressing or subnetting See subnet IP filtering IP filtering allows IP packets to be dropped according to information in the packet such as its source or destination address IP filtering can prevent subscribers from accessing headend servers enforce subscribers to log on to the cable network enforce separately billed service packages for data and provide group access control for IP Multicas...

Page 42: ...stems packet data Each IP datagram consists of one or more packets A packet has a header that contains the source address and a destination address for routing and other housekeeping information Since both the header and the data area can vary in length an IP datagram itself is variable in length PING A program that tests host reachability by using the Internet Control Message Protocol ICMP echo r...

Page 43: ...provider A company providing cable data services to subscribers splitter A piece of coax equipment that divides a single spectrum into multiple identical spectrums TCP IP A set of protocols that provides the standards and rules for controlling and managing communications between networks TCP IP has become the worldwide standard for internetworking and is the basis for the worldwide Internet TCP IP...

Page 44: ...6 upstream The direction of data flow from a cable modem subscriber to a CMTS World Wide Web An interface to the Internet You use the World Wide Web to navigate and hyperlink to other information on the Internet ...

Page 45: ...ecting multiple PCs to modem B 3 connections C 1 connectors async B 1 cable B 1 PHONE HPNA B 2 CSA D 1 D data application 1 5 1 6 diagnostic information C 2 disconnecting a cable modem 1 7 driver network 1 5 1 6 E ENET connector B 1 ENET port B 3 environmental specifications A 2 Ethernet 1 6 Ethernet cable connecting 1 10 Ethernet connections 1 10 F FCC D 1 front panel C 1 H HPNA PHONE connector B...

Page 46: ...m to customer premise router B 4 modem to hub B 3 modem to PC B 3 power connector B 2 power specifications A 3 R RECEIVE LED C 2 regulatory specifications A 3 requirements 1 4 resource 1 12 S S1 S2 S3 LEDs C 2 safety notices vi safety standards D 1 specifications A 1 IP and MAC layer A 1 modulation mode physical A 1 physical layer A 1 physical environmental A 2 power A 3 regulatory power A 3 subsc...

Page 47: ...roubleshooting 1 13 TUV D 1 U UL D 1 USB cable connecting 1 10 USB port 1 5 W warning service 1 2 warning description v Windows 1 5 1 6 Wireless HomeRF PCMCIA adapter 1 5 Wireless HomeRF USB adapter 1 5 ...