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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.
CONTENTS Package Contents .........................1 Chapter 1. Introduction ....................2 Product Overview......................2 Main Features ......................2 Conventions ......................... 3 Chapter 2. Hardware Installation...................4 The Front Panel ......................4 The Back Panel......................6 Installation Environment ....................6 Chapter 3. Connecting the Modem ................8 System Requirements....................
DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: One TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem One Power Adapter for TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Quick Installation Guide One RJ45 cable ...
Over 300 Mbps downstream data rates, 120 Mbps upstream data rates and share it with a Gigabit Ethernet port. TC-7610 complies with DOCSIS 3.0, supports channel bonding of up to 8 downstream channels and 4 upstream, combined with Enhanced security of AES encryption, IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack, make it future-Proof.
DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide 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 router’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 Step 1: Make sure the computer connected to the modem is set to dynamically obtain an IP address. Step 2: Contact your ISP (Comcast, Time Warner Cable, COX, Charter, Cablevision) to activate the modem.
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TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide Note: If your ISP is Comcast or TIme Warner Cable (TWC), you can activate as follows: Open a web browser. You should be automatically redirected to your service provider's self-activation page. If not, go to www.comcast.com/activate for Comcast Xfinity or www.timewarnercable.com for TWC.
Web-based Utility. 4.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem is 192.168.100.1. And the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. we use all the default values for description. Connect the local PC to the LAN/WAN port of the modem router. And then you can configure your PC in the following way.
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 you can see the screen below Choose menu “Status → Security”, . Here you can set the a new password to log in the modem’s web-based management page. 4.3.4 Event Log you can Choose menu “Status →...
TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide Note: S-CDMA max output reduced 3dB when transmitting 2 or more channels 75 Ω DOCSIS 5-42 MHz (edge to edge), Output Impedance Frequency Range Supports IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack Network Function DHCP Client...
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TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide 3) Check the device that is connected to the modem and make sure that the device is set to obtain an IP address automatically. 4) Power cycle the cable modem by unplugging the power adapter from the electrical outlet and plugging it back in.
TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide T4. 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.
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TC-7610 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem User Guide Right-click your wired network connection (Local Area Connection or Ethernet by default), and select Properties. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
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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.