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Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: One cable modem One power adapter for the cable modem One Quick Installation Guide One RJ45 cable Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items.
Quick and hassle free installation 1.3 Conventions The Modem or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for TC-7610 without any explanations. Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ from the actual situation.
TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide Chapter 2. Hardware Installation 2.1 The Front Panel The modem’s LEDs are located on the side panel (View from top to bottom). They indicate the device’s working status. For details, please refer to LEDs Explanation.
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TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide LEDs Explanation: Name Status Indication The modem is powered off. The modem is powered on. (Power) The initialization is not started, or has failed. White The modem is synchronized with one channel. Green The modem is synchronized with more than one channel.
TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide 2.2 The Back Panel RESET: With the modem powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button for at least 8-10 seconds. And the modem will reboot to its factory default settings.
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TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard. The modem can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide Chapter 3. Connecting the Modem 3.1 System Requirements Broadband Internet Access Service (Cable). PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors. TCP/IP protocol on each PC.
TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide 3.3 Activating the Cable Modem Get your Internet service account information ready, and find the serial number and MAC address on the product label at the bottom of the modem. Make sure your computer is set to dynamically obtain an IP address.
TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide Chapter 4. Software Configuration This User Guide recommends using the Quick Installation Guide for first-time installation. If you want to know more about this device, maybe you will get help from this chapter to configure the advanced settings through the Web-based Utility.
TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide You can check it following the steps below: Is the connection between your PC and the modem correct? The LEDs of LAN port which you link to the device and the LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit.
TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide 4.3 Status There are four submenus under the Status menu, Connection, Software, Security and Event Log. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.3.1 Connection you can see the information of startup procedure, Choose menu “Status →...
TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide 4.3.3 Security Choose menu “Status → Security”, you can see the screen below . Here you can set a new password to log in the modem’s web-based management page. 4.3.4 Event Log you can Choose menu “Status →...
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TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide Output Impedance 75 Ω Frequency Range DOCSIS 5-42 MHz (edge to edge), Network Function IP Stack Supports IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack DHCP DHCP Client VPN Passthrough PPTP, L2TP, IPSec Multicast Support IGMP v1/v2/v3 Flow Control 802.3x flow control at the UNI...
TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide Appendix B: Troubleshooting T1. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet? 1) Make sure that all cables are connected properly and securely to the modem. 2) Contact your ISP to verify the modem is activated. If the modem is not activated, your ISP will activate it for you.
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TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide T5. How can I reset the password to the cable modem's web interface? If you have changed the password and have forgotten it, you must restore the cable modem to the factory defaults. This will reset the password back to admin.
TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide Appendix C: Configure the PC In this section, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows 7. First make sure your Ethernet Adapter is working, refer to the adapter’s manual if needed.
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TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK to save the settings.