Samsung InfoRanger SCM-100R, User Manual

Page 1: ...Samsung InfoRanger Cable Modem User s Manual Before connecting and using your Samsung InfoRanger Cable Modem please read this manual thoroughly and keep it handy for reference ...

Page 2: ...modem applications If your cable TV provider can not offer the service at this time ask when it will be available Minimum End User Software License Terms 1 Each end user sublicense agreement shall contain terms that are legally sufficient to the following a authorize the end user to make one copy of the licensed software to be used for back up purposes only b prohibit further copying c prohibit tr...

Page 3: ...URPOSE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT NEITHER LICENSOR OR ITS LICENSORS OR SUPPLIES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF DATA OR THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS TECHNOLO GY OR SERVICES ALL LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS CUMU LATIVE AND NOT PER INCIDENT THIS LIMITATION WILL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE O...

Page 4: ...ts secured by the Intellectual Property Moreover you agree you will not and will not attempt to modify prepare derivative works of reverse engineer decompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with Samsung and its supplier...

Page 5: ...i Table of Contents ...

Page 6: ...o connect and use your InfoRanger 4 III Getting Acquainted with Your InfoRanger Cable Modem 5 10 1 InfoRanger Front Panel LED light indicators 6 2 InfoRanger Back Panel Connectors Switches LEDs 8 IV How to connect and Use Your InfoRanger Cable Modem11 14 1 Essential Requirements 12 2 Connection if you subscribe to Cable TV 13 3 Connection if you subscribe to cable Internet service only 13 4 Instal...

Page 7: ...iii Table of Contents V Troubleshooting 15 16 VI Product Specifications 17 18 VII Technical Support Samsung Customer Care Center 19 20 VIII Glossary 21 23 IX FCC Requirements 24 ...

Page 8: ...1 1 Introduction ...

Page 9: ...ro vide downstream receiving data speeds up to 100 times faster than the fastest dial up telephone modem and upstream sending speeds up to 100 times faster than dial up modems The Samsung InfoRanger Cable Modem puts you at the leading edge of PC connectivity technology With this device you ll be entering a new dimension of PC and PC network capabilities and productivity through a quantum leap in t...

Page 10: ...2 3 Inventory ...

Page 11: ...Ranger Ethernet adapter also known as Network Interface Card such as Samsung SmartEther SC1200 TX 10 100 Network Interface Card available through retail stores nation wide InfoRanger Power Adapter User s Manual Quick reference Card Warranty Information and Registration Form 6 ft RJ 45 Ethernet cable also known as CAT 5 Ethernet Cable Plastic Base ...

Page 12: ...3 5 Getting Acquainted ...

Page 13: ...n the InfoRanger is on the front panel LEDs flash cyclically and start a series of initialization process In a fully operational state the first four LEDs should be green and illuminated continuously i e not flashing 1 1 Power LED When you turn on the InfoRanger s power the green LED flashes to indi cate that the modem is automatically performing self diagnostic routines When the diagnostics are c...

Page 14: ...LED is illuminated continuously and is turned off if the modem becomes non operational The red LED flashes when the modem is transmitting data 1 4 Service LED This green LED flashes during the modem registration and service authoriza tion process It will be continuously illuminated when this process is completed and turned off when the modem is non operational 1 5 Busy LED This green LED flashes i...

Page 15: ... of the InfoRanger features the following Cable Connector Default Switch Display Switch Reset Switch Ethernet Activity LED Link LED Ethernet Jack Power Connector DC 5V 2 1 Coaxial Cable Connector The modem connects to your CATV provider s head end see illustration page 13 via coaxial cable Default Switch ...

Page 16: ...n instructed by an authorized cable service representative or by a Samsung technical support engineer 2 3 Display Switch This display or virtual power switch serves two functions 1 to turn off the LEDs and 2 to disconnect the Ethernet interface which isolates the modem from the PC When this display switch is off the modem is still powered interfaced to the cable and is on standby The modem in this...

Page 17: ... is connected to the PC with a twisted pair category 3 4 5 UTP STP straight cable The modem connects to an Ethernet hub with a crossover cable 2 8 5 Volt DC Power Connector When the power is applied initially the modem is reset Caution Be sure NOT to connect other power adapter than the accompanying one Applying other power adapter especially of higher voltage to this port may cause serious damage...

Page 18: ...4 11 How to Connect ...

Page 19: ...onnectivity Not every CATV network is presently equipped to offer its subscribers cable modem applications If yours cannot offer the service at this time ask when it will be available 1 3 Your PC must have an Ethernet interface ready to function If you do not have an Ethernet interface you will need to call your CATV provider If you do have an interface then call your CATV provider for TCP IP conf...

Page 20: ...ubscribe to Cable TV 3 Connection if you subscribe to cable Internet service only Television Cable Splitter InfoRangerTM DC 5V Cable PC Ethernet Cable Provider Internet PC Ethernet Cable InfoRangerTM DC 5V Power Adapter Cable Provider Internet ...

Page 21: ...into a PC Ethernet card 5 Cable Modem Service Authorization 5 1 MAC Address You do not need to configure the MAC address of your InfoRanger The unit has a built in MAC address 5 2 IP Address You also do not need to configure the IP address of your unit The InfoRanger gets an IP address from a DHCP server in a CATV network during the power on cycle ...

Page 22: ...5 15 Troubleshooting ...

Page 23: ... outlet 4 2 Cable to Ethernet jack is not connected 4 3 Ethernet adapter not properly configured Contact Ethernet adapter manufacturer If your CATV provider supplied this adapter contact them 5 Internet Connectivity See Connecting and Using Your InfoRanger on page 12 6 After several attempts the cable modem will not operate properly Unplug the power adapter plug from the back of the cable modem fo...

Page 24: ...6 17 Product Specifications ...

Page 25: ...width FEC RS 128 122 Trellis RS Programmable Symbol Rate 5 056941Msps 64QAM 160K 320K 640K 1280K 5 360537Msps 256QAM 2560Ksps Bit Per Symbol 6bits 64QAM 2bits QPSK 8bits 256QAM 4bits 16QAM Level Range 15 to 15dBmV 8 to 58dBmV QPSK 8 to 55dBmV 16QAM Carrier to Noise Ratio 23 5dB BER 10 8 64QAM 30dB BER 10 8 256QAM Security DES Decryption DES Encryption Power AC Power 88 132VAC 60Hz DC Power 5VDC 2A...

Page 26: ...7 19 Technical Support ...

Page 27: ...ion Order Entry Order and Shipment Status Technical Support Warranty Support System Configuration and Optimization Assistance Our support hours are 6 a m to 9 p m CST 7 days a week TOLL FREE PHONE 1 888 987 HELP 4357 WEB SITE http www samsungtelecom com networks products inforanger asp FAX 972 761 7501 E MAIL webmaster telecom sna samsung com For on line warranty registration through Samsung s web...

Page 28: ...8 21 Glossary ...

Page 29: ...l interface that accepts single input and divides it into multiple outputs Coaxial Cable A cable with high resistance to electrical inter ference This medium is typically used by cable television companies for video distribu tion CAT 5 Ethernet Cable Category 5 cable that connects Ethernet based network using RJ45 connectors already installed on both ends of the Category 5 cable This cable is need...

Page 30: ...unicate over a coaxial twisted pair or fiber optic cable Internet The worldwide network of networks which use the TCP IP protocol suite IP Internet Protocol the protocol used to for ward datagrams between nodes on an Internet MAC Media Access Control TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP is used to provide reliable transport of data between networked computers ...

Page 31: ...ct 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 for help Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with emi...