D-Link DCM-200 Network Card User Manual


 
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the D-Link DCM-200 digital, two-way DOCSIS 1.0-compliant USB/Ethernet Cable
Modem.
The DCM-200 provides customers with high-speed access to the Internet through the cable TV (CATV) network.
It works on any cable system that complies with MCNS DOCSIS specifications and provides a high-bandwidth
connection to the Internet. It can download Web pages almost instantly, transfers files at exceptionally fast
speeds, and delivers real-time video and music with unsurpassed quality.
The DCM-200 modem digitizes data and sends it over the cable at up to
10.2 Mbps
and can receive transmissions
at up to
42.88 Mbps
. To give you an idea of just how fast this is, digitized television quality video and audio are
transmitted together at about
3 Mbps
.
The DCM-200 includes both a USB cable interface and a standard RJ-45 port for a 10BASE-T connection to a
computer or computer network. When properly configured these connections allow simultaneous data transfers to
an existing IP data network or the Internet via the cable company’s network.
Box Contents
Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. In addition to this User's Manual, make sure that you
have the following:
DCM-200 USB/Ethernet Cable Modem
DCM-200 driver diskette
External power adapter
USB cable
Category 5 Ethernet cable
Quick Install Guide
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your reseller.
Features
Designed for versatility and performance, the USB/Ethernet Cable Modem provides the following:
Product Features
MCNS/DOCSIS 1.0 compliant
DOCSIS 1.1 upgradeable from DOCSIS 1.0 by software
Building MCNS MIB
Frequency Agility
DES Encryption and Decryption
Automatic Signal Power Recognition/Adjustment
Baseline Privacy Interface
QPSK/16 QAM Upstream Modulation
64/256 QAM Downstream Modulation
USB 1.1 compliant