NETGEAR CM212, Installation Manual

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Page 2: ... is easy follow the instructions in this guide and your system will be up and running quickly If you have problems refer to the troubleshooting section on pages 13 and 14 There s a short glossary available on page 15 if you have questions about terminology Installation Overview Estimated time 15 to 30 minutes 1 Prepare for installation 2 Connect the cable modem to one computer 3 Configure that com...

Page 3: ... cable USB cable CM212 GearBox CD CM212 Installation Guide this document Warranty and registration card Support information card CM212 Broadband Cable Modem Model CM212 GearBox CD installation guide support information card warranty registration card Category 5 Ethernet cable Vertical Stand POWER CABLE STATUS USB ETHERNET Broadband Cable Modem USB Cable Power adapter 2 ...

Page 4: ...ction If you re connecting the modem to one or more computers for each computer you must have An available RJ 45 Ethernet port or adapter either built in or from a network interface card NIC installed on the PC TCP IP networking installed Windows computers Client for Microsoft Networks software installed Note TCP IP and Client for Microsoft Networks is installed on most Windows computers Please se...

Page 5: ...t on the modem and to a USB port on the computer 3 Connect the power adapter into the back of the modem and then plug the adapter into a power source such as a wall socket or power strip Once the Modem establishes a link with your service provider the PC will automatically detect the modem on the USB port The Power Cable Status and USB lights on the modem should be lit If any of the lights are not...

Page 6: ...n the modem 3 Connect the power adapter into the back of the modem and then plug the adapter into a power source such as a wall socket or power strip 4 If the computer was turned off turn it on now The Power Cable Status and Ethernet lights on the modem should be lit If any of the lights are not light go to Troubleshooting on page 13 Note If you plan on sharing your cable Internet Service among mu...

Page 7: ... Coaxial Cable and established link Cable and Status Lights are solid Green before your PC will recognize the modem For the USB connection you need to install USB drivers on your Windows computer 1 If the computer was turned off turn it on now 2 Insert the CM212 GearBox CD in the computer s CD ROM drive 3 Once the following dialog box appears click Next 3 3 6 ...

Page 8: ...4 Select Search for suitable drivers for my device and click Next 5 Select CD ROM Drives and click Next 7 ...

Page 9: ...6 Click Next when the following dialog box appears 7 Click Finish 8 ...

Page 10: ...figure the TCP IP settings on the computer and then restart the computer How you do this depends on your computer Windows Operating System Normally you leave the TCP IP setup parameters at their factory default settings unless you have a specific reason to change them You should verify that the computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically in the Network control panel 9 ...

Page 11: ...dress automatically 8 Click the Gateway tab 9 Select and remove any IP Gateway addresses that are listed 10 Click OK and click OK again to close the Network control panel 11 Restart the computer 10 Windows 2000 or XP 1 Right click My Network Place and choose Properties 2 Double click Local Area Network Connection and click Properties 3 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties 4 Select ...

Page 12: ...lect Active and click OK 9 Click the Close box 10 Click Save 11 Restart the computer Mac OS X 1 Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu 2 Double click Network 3 If not already selected select Built in Ethernet in the Configure list 4 If not already selected select Using DHCP in the TCP IP tab 5 Click Save 6 Restart the computer Linux or UNIX Operating System If you re installing the gateway ...

Page 13: ... setup you view a Web page online 1 Start your Internet browser on the computer 2 Go to NETGEAR s Web site www NETGEAR com Note If NETGEAR S Web site doesn t appear go to Troubleshooting on page 13 3 Quit your Internet browser 12 4 4 ...

Page 14: ...er with your Cable Modem enables you to connect multiple computers so they can share access Refer to your Router documentation for complete installation instructions Cable DSL Web Safe Router RP614 USB CABLE ETHERNET POWER RESET 12VDC 1 0A 1 25A CM212 Broadband Cable Modem 5 5 13 ...

Page 15: ...onnection problem Make sure the USB or Ethernet cable connectors are securely plugged in at the modem and the computer If you re not using the cable included with the modem check that the Ethernet cable is a straight through patch cable If you are using USB the Modem must first be connected to the CATV Cable and the Status and Cable Indicators must both be solid Green This is not necessary if you ...

Page 16: ... Run 2 Type winipcfg and then click OK 3 Select your Ethernet adapter 4 Click Release All and then Renew All 5 Verify that you have a valid address and click OK Windows 2000 1 Click the Start button and then click Run 2 Type CMD and click OK 3 Type ipconfig release 4 Type ipconfig renew 5 Verify that you have a valid address and close the window Windows XP 1 Open My Network Places 2 Click View Net...

Page 17: ...nnect remotely located local area networks for example connecting your home computer to the Internet Cable Modem System Requirements To use the modem in your network you must have CATV service An account with an ISP For an Ethernet connection Ethernet network card NIC or built in networking for each computer Network software Windows Mac OS Linux or UNIX For a USB connection An available USB port W...

Page 18: ... apparatus NETGEAR Model CM212 Cable Modem does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications Cet appareil numérique NETGEAR Model CM212 Cable Modem respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques ...

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