Toshiba PCX 5000 - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................4
Features.................................................................................................................................... 4
System Requirements ............................................................................................................... 4
Contact Information ................................................................................................................... 4
Important Rules for Safe Operation.............................................................................................5
Installation ................................................................................................................................. 5
Use and Maintenance................................................................................................................ 6
Service ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Overview .......................................................................................................................................7
How does the PCX5000 work? .................................................................................................. 7
How does the PCX5000 connect to a computer?....................................................................... 7
How does the PCX5000 differ from a stand-alone DOCSIS cable modem? ............................... 7
What is DOCSIS? ...................................................................................................................... 7
Getting Started.............................................................................................................................8
Contacting your Cable Provider. ................................................................................................ 8
Package Contents for the PCX5000 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway ...................................... 8
PCX5000 Front and Rear View.................................................................................................. 9
CD-ROM Contents .................................................................................................................. 10
Viewing the Owner's Manual ................................................................................................... 10
Setting Up Your PCX5000 and Computers ...............................................................................11
Installing the PCX5000 .............................................................................................................11
Mounting the PCX5000 on a Wall............................................................................................ 13
Configuring Your Computers.....................................................................................................14
Installing the Ethernet Connections ......................................................................................... 14
Installing the USB Drivers........................................................................................................ 15
Configuring the Computer for Wireless Operation.................................................................... 16
Windows Network Configuration.............................................................................................. 17
Network Configuration for Windows 98SE and Windows Me: ...............................................17
Network Configuration for Windows 2000:............................................................................18
Network Configuration for Windows XP: ...............................................................................19
Macintosh Ethernet and Wireless Network Configuration......................................................... 20
Macintosh OS 9 Configuration..............................................................................................20
Macintosh OS X Configuration..............................................................................................22
Configuring the PCX5000 Gateway...........................................................................................23
The PCX5000 Administration Pages........................................................................................ 25
PCX5000 Wireless Configuration ............................................................................................ 34
SofaWare Advanced Security Features ................................................................................... 37
Appendix.....................................................................................................................................43
Frequently Asked Questions.................................................................................................... 43
LED Diagnostics...................................................................................................................... 47
Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 48
Regulatory............................................................................................................................... 49
Glossary.................................................................................................................................. 50
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY......................................................................................... 52
End-User License Agreement.................................................................................................. 53