Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto CM212 del fabbricante NETGEAR
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a NET GEAR CM212 Cable Modem. With this modem you can have secure high-speed I nternet access and, if you have an Cable/DSL Gateway Router , share the modem with several computers. This installation guide shows you ho w to connect the modem and configure it and your computers for secure Internet access.
What’ s in the Bo x When you open the box, verify that you r eceived everything. The package includes: • NETGEAR CM212 Cable M odem • AC pow er adapter • V er tical stand • Ethernet patch ca.
Prepare f or Installation Before installing the CM212 cable modem, you should hav e active (two-way) cable service and an Internet account with your cable provider . Note: If you’re connecting a single computer to the modem, you may use either the modem’s USB or Ethernet port.
Install the Cab le Modem After unpacking the box, you can install the cable modem. Y ou do not have to po wer down any equipment to do this, but if you need to mo ve your computer (perhaps to get to a port in the back), you may want to shut down the computer before mo ving it.
Ethernet Connection U se the Ethernet cable if you ’ re connecting the modem to one or more computers and you have an available RJ-45 port on your computer . 1. Connect the CA TV cable from the wall outlet to the Cable port on the modem. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 port on the computer and to the E thernet port on the modem.
Conf igure the Computer to W ork with the Modem N ext, you configure the computer to interact with the modem. USB Connection Note: The modem must be connected to the Coaxial Cable and established link (Cable and Status Lights are solid Green) before your PC will recognize the modem.
4. Select “ Search for suitab le drivers f or my device ” and click Ne xt 5. Select CD-ROM Driv es and click Next . 7.
6. Click Next when the follo wing dialog box appears. 7. Click Finish . 8.
8. When the following dialog box appears, click Ye s . 9. Restart the computer . 10. P roceed to Chapter 4 – T est the Connection on page 11. Ethernet Connection F or the Ethernet connection, configur e the T CP/IP settings on the computer and then restart the computer .
Windo ws 98 or Me 1. Choose Settings>Control Panel from the Start menu. 2. Double-click the Netw ork icon. 3. Click the Configuration tab . 4. In the list of installed network components, select the T CP/IP entry for the computer ’ s Ethernet adapter or NIC.
Macintosh Operating System Mac OS ® 8.6 or 9.x 1. Choose Control Panels > TCP/IP from the Apple ( ) menu. 2. Choose User Mode from the Edit menu. 3. Click Advanced and click OK . 4. If not already selected, select E thernet in the Connect via list.
T est the Connection T o test your setup, y ou view a W eb page online. 1. Start your I nternet browser on the computer 2. Go to NET GEAR ’ s W eb site (www .NET GEAR.com). Note: If NETGEAR ’ S Web site doesn ’ t appear , go to T roubleshooting on page 13.
Sharing Y our Cab le Internet with Multiple Computers Combining a Cable/DSL router with your Cable M odem enables you to connect multiple computers so they can share access. Refer to your R outer documentation for complete installation instructions. Cable/DSL Web Saf e Router RP614 USB CABLE ETHERNET POWER RESET 12VDC 1.
T roub leshooting No lights are lit on the modem The modem has no power . • Make sure the po wer adapter is properly connected to the modem. • Make sure the po wer adapter is properly connected to a functioning pow er outlet. If it ’ s in a power strip , make sure the pow er strip is turned on.
F or Windo ws, the N etwork P roperties should have Obtain an IP address automatically selected (see page 9). F or Macintosh computers, the TCP/IP (or N etwork) control panel should be set to Using DHCP Server (see page 10).
Glossary of T erms Category 5 (C A T5): A twisted pair cable that meets specified requirements for high-speed networking. Community Antenna T ele vision (CA TV): Broadband cable TV and Internet access service. DOCSIS: Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification.
V oluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in residential areas) and conforms to the standards set by the V.
T echnical Supp ort PLEASE REFER T O THE SUPPORT INFORMA TION CARD THA T SHIPPED WITH YOUR PR ODUCT. By r egistering your product at www .NET GEAR.com/register , we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il NETGEAR CM212 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del NETGEAR CM212 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso NETGEAR CM212 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul NETGEAR CM212 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il NETGEAR CM212, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del NETGEAR CM212.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il NETGEAR CM212. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo NETGEAR CM212 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
