Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto DPX130 del fabbricante Scientific Atlanta
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Webstar Cable Modem Model DPX130 Cable Modem.
2 Read and Retain These Instructions • Read all of the instructions before you operate this equipment. Give particular attention to all safety precautions. Retain the instructions for future reference. • Comply with all warning and caution statements in the instructions.
3 Cleaning the Equipment Before cleaning this equipment, unplug it from the electrical outlet. Use a damp cloth to clean this equipment. Do not use a liquid cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do not use a magnetic/static cleaning device (dust remover) to clean this equipment.
4 Liquid or Moisture Do not expose this equipment to liquid or moisture. Do not place this equipment on a wet surface. Do not spill liquids on or near this equipment. Lightning and Power Surges Plug your equipment into a surge protector in order to reduce the risk of damage from lightning strikes and power surges.
5 Equipment Checklist Before you install your cable modem, verify that the carton contains: • One WebSTAR™ Model DPX 130 Cable Modem • One twisted pair Ethernet cable (CAT5/RJ-45) • One USB ca.
6 Overview Contents Overview ................................................................... 6 Getting Started ........................................................ 7 System Requirements ............................................. 8 WebSTAR Cable Modem Front Panel .
7 Getting Started Contacting Y our Local Cable Service Provider You need to set up an Internet access account with your local cable service provider in order to use your cable modem.
8 System Requirements Introduction This section provides hardware and software requirements. Minimum System Requirements for PCs • PC with a Pentium MMX 133 processor or greater • 32 MB of RAM • Netscape or Internet Explorer • 3.5-in. disk drive or CD-ROM drive Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh • MAC OS 7.
9 W ebST AR Cable Modem Front Panel 1 Power Illuminates solid green to indicate that power is being applied to the cable modem 2 PC Illuminates solid green to indicate that an Ethernet/USB carrier is .
10 W ebST AR Cable Modem Back Panel Back Panel Components 1 Cable In F-Connector connects to an active RF coaxial cable signal from your cable service provider 2 USB 12 Mbps USB port connects to the U.
11 Connection Diagram Installation Follow these steps for proper installation. 1. Power down your PC and unplug it from the power source. 2. Connect the active RF coaxial cable to the CABLE IN connector. Use an optional cable signal splitter to add a TV, a DHCT or set-top converter, or a VCR.
12 TCP/IP Configuration Introduction This section contains instructions for configuring the TCP/IP protocol for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
13 TCP/IP Configuration, continued 13. When the system finishes copying the files, click OK. 14. Close all networking windows. 15. When the System Settings Change dialog box appears, click YES to restart your computer. Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol for Windows 2000 Follow these steps to install and configure the TCP/IP protocol for Windows 2000.
14 TCP/IP Configuration, continued 2. Click Edit on the Finder (gray bar) at the top of the screen. Scroll down to the bottom of the menu, and then click User Mode .
15 USB Driver Installation Installing the USB Drivers for Windows 98/ME If your PC has a USB interface, follow these steps to install the provided USB drivers. If your PC does not have a USB interface, you may skip this procedure. 1. Insert the USB Cable Modem Driver Installation disk into the floppy disk A drive of your PC.
16 UseUS U s s USB Driver Installation , continued Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000 Follow these steps to install the USB driver on a Windows 2000 system. 1. Wait until the Power and Status indicators on the cable modem illuminate solid green, then plug the USB cable into the USB port on your PC.
17 Uninstalling the USB Drivers for Windows 2000 Follow this procedure to uninstall the USB drivers on a Windows 2000 system. 1. Click Start , select Settings , and choose Control Panel . The Control Panel window appears. 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Add/Remove Hardware icon.
18 Uninstalling the USB Drivers for Windows 2000, continued 6. In the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard window, click USB Cable Modem Adapter , and then click Next . 7. In the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard window, click Yes, I want to uninstall this device , and then click Next .
19 Renewing the IP Address for Windows 2000 Follow these steps to renew the IP address on your PC if you are using Windows 2000. 1. Click Start , and then click Run to open the Run window. 2. Type cmd in the Open field, and click OK to execute the cmd command.
20 T roubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Q. What if I don’t subscribe to cable TV? A. If cable TV is available in your area, data service may be made available with or without subscribing to cable TV service. Contact your local cable service provider for complete information on cable services, including high-speed Internet access.
21 T roubleshooting , continued Common T roubleshooting Issues The modem does not register an Ethernet connection. Even new PCs do not always have Ethernet capabilities. Be sure to verify that your computer has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet card and that the Ethernet driver software is properly installed.
22 Tips for Improved Performance Check and Correct If your cable modem does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further assistance, contact your cable service provider. • Verify that the plug to your cable modem AC adapter is properly inserted into an electrical outlet.
23 T rademarks Scientific-Atlanta and the Scientific-Atlanta ARCs logo, are registered trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. W ebST AR and “Bringing the Interactive Experience Home” are trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. Other trademarks listed her ein are the pr operty of their r espective owners.
24 USB Driver Uninstallation , continued United States: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc., 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway , Box 465447, Lawrenceville, GA 30042; T el: 770-903-5000; TWX: 810-799-4912; T elex: 0542898 E.
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 Scientific Atlanta DPX130 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 Scientific Atlanta DPX130 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Scientific Atlanta DPX130 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Scientific Atlanta DPX130 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Scientific Atlanta DPX130, 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 Scientific Atlanta DPX130.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Scientific Atlanta DPX130. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Scientific Atlanta DPX130 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.
