Troubleshooting – Scientific Atlanta DPX130 User Manual

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Common Troubleshooting Issues

The modem does not register an Ethernet
connection.

Even new PCs do not always have
Ethernet capabilities. Be sure to verify that
your computer has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet card
and that the Ethernet driver software is
properly installed. If you purchase and install
an Ethernet card, follow the installation
instructions very carefully.

Note:

If you have a 100BaseT card installed on

your PC, make certain that it also supports
10BaseT.

The modem does not register a cable
connection.

• The modem works with a standard,

75-ohm, RF coaxial cable. If you are using a
different cable, your cable modem will not
function properly. Contact your
cable service provider to determine
whether you are using the correct cable.

• Verify that you have followed the

procedure for Renewing the IP address
for Windows 95/98

, or the procedure for

Renewing the IP address for Windows
2000

on pages 18 and 19 earlier in this

guide.

• Your NIC card or USB interface may be

malfunctioning. Refer to the trouble-
shooting information in the NIC or
USB documentation.

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