ZyXEL P-964 User Guide - Page 20

P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point 2.4 Initializing the Cable Sharing Gateway This section outlines how to connect your P964 APR to the LAN and the cable network. Step 1. Preparing the CATV Coaxial Cable Connection Locate the coaxial cable at the installation site and move the cable end, or install a two-way splitter as necessary to provide a connection near the P964 APR cable modem location. Step 2. Connecting the P964 APR to the Cable System Connect the P964 APR to the cable port using an F-type connector. (If the quality or general condition of the coaxial cable at the installation site is in question, we recommended that you replace the coaxial cable). The cable port on the P964 APR is labeled "CABLE". Step 3. Connecting Ethernet Cable(s) or USB cable to the P964 APR If you do not have an Ethernet interface card (NIC) in your computer, please install one or use the USB connectivity. The Ethernet interface of your P964 APR support 10/100M auto-negotiating and auto MDI/MDI-X function. You can use any type of Ethernet cable to connect it to your computer directly or through an external switch/hub. Step 4. Connecting the Power Adapter to your P964 APR Connect the power adapter to the port labeled POWER on the rear panel of your P964 APR. Step 5. P964 APR Initialization The P964 APR is powered on whenever you connect the power adapter to the power outlet. It will initialize the system and start to connect with headend CMTS. When the CABLE LED shines steadily, the P964 APR is ready to handle data traffic. The first initialization process might take several minutes because it will scan for the proper downstream and upstream channels. When the P964 APR is ready, it will memorize the channel attributes. If you power cycle the P964 APR, the next connection process will be faster. 2.5 Network Configuration of Your Computer You must have a network interface card installed on your computer and configure the TCP/IP protocol stack properly. For Windows® 95/98/NT/2000, please configure your computer as a DHCP client. The IP address identifies the computer on the network and enables the headend CMTS to route data to and from your computer. For Windows® 95/98, you can use the following command to verify the TCP/IP configuration. Winipcfg For Windows® NT/XP/2000, you can use the following command to verify the TCP/IP configuration. Ipconfig 2.6 Router Configuration You do not need to ask your cable company for a special configuration. The P964 APR can act as a DHCP client to acquire an IP address from the headend. Besides, it can act as a DHCP server at the LAN port and assign an IP address to your computers on the LAN subnet. What you have to do is to configure the LAN port with the proper IP address and netmask. If you already have a DHCP server on your LAN subnet, you can disable the DHCP server in the P964 APR but you have to assign an IP address/netmask for the LAN port. 2.7 Power On Your P964 APR You should connect at least one of the LAN,USB port to your computer. Connect the cable port and the power port to the appropriate devices . Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet When connected, it is powered on, the P964 APR executes an automatic installation procedure: 1. Scans and locks on to the service provider's downstream frequency. 2. Obtains timing, signal, power level, authentication, addressing, and other operational parameters from the headend CMTS. 3. Downloads its configuration file and is then operational. During the initialization, the LEDs on the P964 APR turns on: 1. The Power LED should be ON. 2. The CABLE LED will flash with a 2 seconds duration while scanning the downstream channel. When it has locked on to a downstream channel and is communicating with the headend CMTS, the CABLE LED will flash with a 1 second duration. Once the cable connection is completed, it will remain "ON". It may need 40 seconds from step 1 to step 2.. 3. The DATA LED flashes when the P964 APR is receiving or transmitting data through the coaxial cable. It is OFF when no data is transferred. 4. Depending on which port is connected successfully, the LAN (1~4) LED , WLAN, or the USB LED will be "ON" and flashing 2-4 Hardware Installation