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Introduction Congratulations on Your Purchase! Your new DAZ8801F / ECM100 DOCSIS Cable Modem will provide you with high-speed access to the Internet through your cable TV (CATV) network - access at a fraction of the time it takes traditional telephone modems. In addition, your service will be always connected. Those two features give you the information you want, when you want it ...
Do not place this product in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or equipment rack, unless you provide proper ventilation. Do Not Use Accessories - Do not use attachments, unless they are recommended by TurboComm, as they may cause electrical or fire hazards.
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Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the cable system. Do not disconnect RF cable from your TurboComm Cable Modem while the power to your modem is on. Unplug Power Before Cleaning - Do not use liquid cleaner or aerosol cleaner. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
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How does a cable modem connect to a computer? The 10BaseT Ethernet connection used by TurboComm is emerging as the most popular. This connection has been used for years to allow business computers to talk to each other in a LAN (Local Area Network).
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TurboComm DAZ8801F / ECM100 User’s Manual The seal is meant to provide the purchaser with a way to be confident that the modem equipment to be purchased is compliant with the specification, and that the equipment interoperates with DOCSIS products made by other vendors.
TurboComm DAZ8801F / ECM100 User’s Manual Getting Started What's in the Box? Make sure that you've received the following items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. TurboComm DOCSIS Cable Modem, Model DAZ8801 Ethernet Cable (6 feet)
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The TurboComm Cable Modem has five status LEDs for diagnostics. You can monitor the LEDs during installation and power on. Table 1 shows TurboComm Cable Modem status LEDs and identifies what each LED light means. This table will help you to diagnose problems.
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TurboComm DAZ8801F / ECM100 User’s Manual FCC Compliance This TurboComm DOCSIS Cable Modem has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B personal computer and peripherals, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
TurboComm DAZ8801F / ECM100 User’s Manual Installing the Cable Modem The TurboComm DOCSIS Cable Modem is designed to be positioned vertically or horizontally. To avoid thermal problems, allow at least one inch spacing between the ventilation holes and any object to either side of the unit.
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And do not worry, installation is done by your cable operator or computer store. How can I as a consumer get an DAZ8801F / ECM100 Cable Modem and sign up for the high- speed cable modem service? TurboComm currently sells their DAZ8801F / ECM100 Cable Modems directly to cable operators.
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- Tell them that your are interested in receiving the service and fill out our lead generator found on our web site to make them aware of the demand. If my cable operator offers the service, but not with the TurboComm DAZ8801F / ECM100 Cable Modem, can I purchase the modem from you and use it with their service? - Unfortunately, the cable operator decides who their cable modem vendor is going to be and you have to go along with their decision.
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