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Samsung InfoRanger SCM-140U User Manual

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SCM-140U User Guide
CLASS B Digital device or Peripheral
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. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or experienced radio TV technician for help.

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  • Page 1 SCM-140U User Guide CLASS B Digital device or Peripheral 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.
  • Page 2 There is substantial evidence that the cable modem's electronics have been tampered with. Samsung recommends to turn off and on the InfoRanger once in a while to triger to download the latest software automatically. Copyright © Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. And Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. 2001 All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty on the original product or for 90 days, which ever is longer. All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that the product is not covered by this Limited Warranty or that the product is not defective, the purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charge for the testing, repair and return of the product.
  • Page 4 SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. How Does State Law Apply To This Warranty? 5.
  • Page 5 No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with Samsung and its suppliers. © 2001 Samsung Electronics Co., LTD. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed prior written approval.

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    If you have any questions about this product or you think that the product is damaged, please contact the SAMSUNG customer service center, as described in the technical support page at the end of this manual or at the store where you...

  • Page 7: Document Organization

    viii Document Organization This InfoRanger User Guide includes the following contents in each chapter. Chapter 1 Introduction to the InfoRanger explains the features of the cable modem, the reasons for its wide use, the features and advantages of the InfoRanger. Chapter 2 Prior to Installation explains the items that the user should prepare prior to installing the InfoRanger.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter Introduction to the InfoRanger ....1-1~1-4 Features of the InfoRanger ................ 1-2 Examples of Network Connection .............. 1-3 Chapter Prior to Installation ........ 2-1~2-10 Subscribing to Cable Internet Service ............2-1 Environment Preparation for Installation ............ 2-2 Preparing the Necessary Items ..............
  • Page 9 Appendix Cable Specifications ......D-1~D-4 RJ-45 Ethernet Cable ................. D-1 Twisted pair category-3,4,5 straight-through cable ........D-1 Twisted pair category-3,4,5 crossover cable ..........D-2 USB Cable ....................D-3...
  • Page 10 List of Figures Figure 1-1 Network connection if you subscribe to both cable TV and the cable Internet service ............. 1-3 Figure 1-2 Network connection if you only subscribe to a cable Internet service ..................1-4 Figure 2-1 Included items in the InfoRanger package ......... 2-4 Figure 3-1 Fixing the protrusion on the front to the groove of the stand holder ..................
  • Page 11 (This page is left blank intentionally.)

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Introduction To The Inforanger

    The SAMSUNG InfoRanger is an external cable modem, which enables high- speed data communication using a cable TV network. With the SAMSUNG InfoRanger, you can receive data at 40Mbps, and send data at 10Mbps. Compared with conventional telephone lines, this remarkable speed is 100 times faster than 56Kbps modem.

  • Page 14: Features Of The Inforanger

    Chapter 1 Introduction to the InfoRanger Features of InfoRanger High speed The InfoRanger enables you to connect to the Internet, transmit e-mails, and download data up to 100 times faster than a 56Kbps modem. Two-way data communication The InfoRanger provides two-way data communication. With the InfoRanger, you can download data up to 40Mbps, and simultaneously upload data up to 10Mbps.

  • Page 15: Examples Of Network Connection

    Examples of Network Connection If you subscribe to both Cable TV and the Cable Internet Services Cable TV service provider Power adapter Cable outlet Cable splitter Ethernet cable InfoRanger Coaxial cable Television Figure 1-1 Network connection if you subscribe to both cable TV and the cable Internet service...

  • Page 16: Figure 1-2 Network Connection If You Only Subscribe To A Cable

    Chapter 1 Introduction to the InfoRanger If you only subscribe to a Cable Internet Service Cable TV service provider Power adapter Cable outlet Ethernet cable Coaxial cable InfoRanger Figure 1-2 Network connection if you only subscribe to a cable Internet service The above example is showing the case of connecting the PC to Ethernet port of InfoRanger.

  • Page 18: Subscribing To Cable Internet Service

    Chapter Prior to Installing This chapter explains what you should do before installing the InfoRanger. Subscribing to Cable Internet Service The cable modem receives data through a cable TV network. Therefore, it is necessary to have a cable Internet service to use your cable modem. If you are already subscribing to cable TV , please make sure that you are also subscribing to cable Internet service.

  • Page 19: Environment Preparation For Installation

    Chapter 2 Prior to Installing Environment Preparation for Installation The InfoRanger should be kept at moderate temperature, humidity, and stable electric power. The recommended environment is as follows : Operation temperature : 32°F to 104°F Storage temperature : - 13°F to 158°F Operation humidity : below 90% (104°F, non-condensing), Preservation humidity : below 90% (140°F, non-condensing)
  • Page 20 Avoid the direct sunlight Direct sunlight can increase temperature of the InfoRanger and this can cause damage to operational parts and lead to operation failure. Therefore, Samsung recommends keeping the InfoRanger away from direct sunlight.

  • Page 21: Preparing The Necessary Items

    A RJ-45 Ethernet cable (6Ft.) A USB cable (6Ft.) This Manual USB Driver Floppy Diskette for USB port (used for both Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) and Windows 2000 environment) InfoRanger SCM-140U Power adapter USB cable RJ-45 Ethernet cable (Straight –through cable)
  • Page 22 Not Included Items The following items are not included in the InfoRanger package. These need to be prepared separately. An IBM compatible PC which TCP/IP is installed on and runs Windows 95 (or later) or a Macintosh which TCP/IP is installed on and runs System 7.5 (or later).

  • Page 23: Configuring Tcp/Ip Protocol

    Chapter 2 Prior to Installing Configuring TCP/IP Protocol Once you have set-up the IBM compatible PC running on Windows 95 (or later) or the Macintosh running on System 7.5(or later), you need to install TCP/IP protocol and network interface card, only when using Ethernet port of InfoRanger. You do not need to install TCP/IP protocol when using USB port, because TCP/IP protocol is installed automatically while USB driver is installed.

  • Page 24: Installing Tcp/Ip Protocol On Ibm Compatible Pc

    Installing TCP/IP Protocol on IBM Compatible PC This installation is an example of an IBM compatible PC running on Windows 98 SE (Second Edition)/2000. Installation of TCP/IP protocol may vary depending on the different operating system and/or a network interface card used and/or Cable Service Provider, but the overall process is generally similar.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 Prior to Installing For Windows 2000 1. Click the [Start] button on the desktop, and click Settings Control Panel. 2. In <Control Panel> window, double click Network and Dial-Up Connections icon. 3. When <Network and Dial-Up Connection> window appears, select Local Area Connection icon and press the right button of the mouse.

  • Page 26: Installing Tcp/Ip Protocol On Macintosh Pc

    Installing TCP/IP Protocol on Macintosh PC This installation is an example of a Macintosh running on System 8.5. Installation method of TCP/IP protocol may vary depending on the different operating system and/or a network interface card used and/or the Cable Service Provider, but the overall process is generally similar.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 2-10 Prior to Installing (This page is left blank intentionally.)

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Installing The Inforanger

    Chapter Installing the InfoRanger This chapter explains how to install the InfoRanger and how to connect the cables to the InfoRanger. The following describes the process. 1. Connect the coaxial cable. 2. Connect to PC (Single PC / Multi PCs). 3.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Coaxial Cable

    Chapter 3 Installing the InfoRanger Connecting the Coaxial Cable Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the Cable connector of the InfoRanger and connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the cable outlet or cable splitter. Slide the pin in the center of the coaxial cable into the hole in the Cable connector carefully without bending, and turn the connector clockwise until the cable is firmly attached.

  • Page 31: Connecting Pcs

    Connecting PCs You can connect the InfoRanger to a single PC or to group of PCs through a hub or a switch. You must use RJ-45 Ethernet cable (straight-through cable) or USB cable which are provided with the InfoRanger to connect the InfoRanger to PC. To connect additional PCs to the InfoRanger, you must prepare the additional Straight-through Ethernet cables, a hub, and a Crossover Ethernet cable.

  • Page 32: Single Pc Connection

    Chapter 3 Installing the InfoRanger Single PC Connection (1) Using Ethernet port First, turn off the PC, which you connect to the InfoRanger. Connect the Ethernet port of the InfoRanger to the port of the network interface card on the PC using the RJ-45 network cable (provided with the InfoRanger).

  • Page 33: Figure 3-6 Connecting The Usb Cable To The Usb Port

    (2) Using USB port Use IBM compatible PC running Windows 98 SE (Second Edition)or later version such as Windows Me (Millenium Edition) and Windows 2000 in case of using USB port. The specifications of USB cable are described at Appendix D in detail. To use USB port, there should be a USB port in the PC supposed to be connected to InfoRanger.
  • Page 34 Click [Next] to go on to the next step. 6. Click [Next] in the following window which reports it is ready to install Samsung Cable Modem USB Driver. Insert Windows 98 SE CD into CD-ROM drive during installation when a message appears requesting to insert Windows 98 SE CD into CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 35 For Windows 2000: 1. When you connect the InfoRanger and PC, the <Found New Hardware Wizard > window appears. Click [Next] to go on to the next step. 2. Select Search for a suitable driver for my Device (Recommended)) in the following window, and click [Next] to go on to the next step.
  • Page 36 2. In <Control Panel> window, double click Network icon. You can check the Samsung Cable Modem USB Driver item in the configuration list. 3. Select the Samsung Cable Modem USB Driver and click [Remove]. The USB driver is removed. Then, reboot the system.
  • Page 37 Show hidden device under the list box to bring up all the devices. Select Samsung Cable Modem USB Driver and click [Next] to go on to the next step. 5. In the next window, select Yes, I want to uninstall device and click [Next]. The USB Driver is uninstalled.

  • Page 38: Multiple Pcs Connection

    Chapter 3 3-10 Installing the InfoRanger Multiple PCs Connection The amount of PCs is dependent on the Cable Service Provider. Contact your Cable Service Provider for further information. If you want to connect more than one PC to the InfoRanger, you need to prepare the following additional items: An Ethernet hub or switch of 10/100Mbps transmission speed Twisted pair category-3,4,5 crossover cable...

  • Page 39: Figure 3-7 Connecting The Inforanger To Multiple Pcs Through An Ethernet Hub

    3-11 3. Connect one end of twisted pair category-3,4,5 straight-through cable to the port of network interface card installed on PC. Then, connect the other end of cable to the port of hub. InfoRanger crossover cable Ethernet hub straight-through cable straight-through cable straight-through cable : crossover...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Power Adapter

    Chapter 3 3-12 Installing the InfoRanger Connecting the Power Adapter Be sure to connect the power adapter to the InfoRanger only after connecting other cables. Do not conne e e e ct the InfoRanger Do not conn ct the InfoRanger’ ’ ’ ’ s power adapter before connecting any s power adapter before connecting any Do not conn Do not conn...

  • Page 41: Inspecting Cable Connection

    3-13 Inspecting Cable Connection The following diagram shows the correct cable connections. Single PC Connection Cable TV service provider Power adapter InfoRanger Ethernet cable (straight-through) Coaxial cable Cable outlet Figure 3–9 Cable connection in case of a singal PC connection The above diagram is showing the case of connecting the PC to Ethernet port of InfoRanger.

  • Page 42: Figure 3-10 Cable Connection In Case Of Multiple Pcs Connection

    Chapter 3 3-14 Installing the InfoRanger Multiple PCs Connection Cable TV service provider Power adapter Cable outlet Coaxial cable InfoRanger Ethernet hub crossover cable straight-through cable straight-through cable straight-through cable Figure 3-10 Cable connection in case of multiple PCs connection...

  • Page 44: Chapter 4 Using The Inforanger

    Chapter Using the InfoRanger This chapter explains features of the LEDs and the connectors of the InfoRanger. Front View There are 4 LED indicators lights on the front side of the InfoRanger. MSG LED Reset switch PC LED SND LED RCV LED PWR LED Figure 4-1 Front view of the InfoRanger...
  • Page 45 Chapter 4 Using the InfoRanger The simple meaning of each LED is as follows: Green Indicates that the power is provided to InfoRanger normally Indicates InfoRanger is locked, initialization process, Receiving Data Indicates InfoRanger is locked, initialization process, Sending Data Indicates Ethernet link status is fine LED (POWER LED) ☞...
  • Page 46 SND LED (SEND LED) ☞ The green SND LED blinks during initialization (channel ranging) for transmitting data (upstream). When ranging is complete, the green SND LED turns green and remains continuously lit. The SND LED is turned off when the modem stops working. The green SND LED blinking fastly when the modem is sending data.

  • Page 47: Rear View

    Chapter 4 Using the InfoRanger Rear View Cable Connector USB Port Ethernet Port DC Input Terminal Figure 4-2 Rear View of the InfoRanger DC Input Terminal ☞ This is an input terminal, which provides DC 12V to the InfoRanger through the power adapter.
  • Page 48 USB Port ☞ This is a USB port with supports up to 12Mbps. This port is connected to the USB port of PC. Cable Connector ☞ This is used to connect the coaxial cable to the cable outlet or the cable splitter.

  • Page 50: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting Appendix A explains the most common and frequent problems that may occur while you are using the InfoRanger and suggests how to solve these problems. If you can not solve the problem with the method described in this Appendix, please refer to the Technical Support page at the end of this manual or contact the retailer where the InfoRanger was purchased.
  • Page 51 Appendix A Troubleshooting All LEDs on the side panel of the InfoRanger are Problem not turned on. Solution - Check to see if the power adapter is connected to the wall outlet and DC input terminal of the InfoRanger. - Check the wall outlet where the power adapter is connected. - Check to see if the coaxial cable and Ethernet cable are not connected to the Cable connector and Ethernet port properly.

  • Page 53: Appendix B Product Specifications

    Appendix Product Specifications Item Specification Ethernet 10/100Mbps, RJ-45 1 port (6 ft.) Interface 12Mbps, USB 1 port (6 ft.) Operating 32°F to 104°F Temperature Storage -13°F to 158°F Downstream 90 ~ 858MHz Frequency Upstream 5 ~ 42MHz Downstream 256QAM : 64QAM Modulation Upstream 16QAM : QPSK...
  • Page 54 Appendix B Product Specifications Item Specification 64QAM : >23.5dB @ BER < 10 Carrier to noise ratio 256QAM : >30dB @ BER < 10 DES decryption / encryption Security Size 1.52 (W) x 7.12 (D) x 6.12 (H) (″)) Physical dimension Weight 2.42lb (InfoRanger + Adapter) AC 120V , 60Hz...

  • Page 56: Appendix C Glossary

    Appendix Glossary 10BASE-T A 10BASE-T is a version of Ethernet using category 3,4,5 cable interface. Cable modem A cable modem is a device connected to your computer that enables you to receive and request information from the Internet over your local cable TV line. Cable modems are designed to enable peak connection speeds over 100 times faster than traditional dial-up connections.
  • Page 57 Appendix C Glossary Downloading Downloading is the transfer of data from a server to your computer's hard disk. You can use your browser or an FTP program to download files to your computer. When you're retrieving your email, you're downloading your email to your computer.
  • Page 58 IP address An IP address is defined as IP protocol and a 32-bit address, assigned to the host using TCP/IP. All resources of Internet have their own number, IP address that is marked as decimal system. The address consists of a network part, optional subnet part and host part.
  • Page 59 Appendix C Glossary Protocol A protocol is, in networking, a specification of the data structures and algorithm necessary to accomplish a particular network function. RJ-45 A RJ-45 is a connector used with Ethernet and Token Ring devices that looks like a telephone jack but has eight wires instead of four or six.

  • Page 61: Appendix Cable Specifications

    Appendix Cable Specifications RJ-45 Ethernet Cable Twisted pair category-3,4,5 straight-through cable The following RJ-45 Twisted pair category-3,4,5 straight-through cable is used to connect the Ethernet port of the InfoRanger and the network interface card installed on PC. Cable ETHERNET ETHERNET 2000mm ±...

  • Page 62: Twisted Pair Category-3,4,5 Crossover Cable

    Appendix D Cable Specifications Twisted pair category-3,4,5 crossover cable The following RJ-45 Twisted pair category-3,4,5 crossover cable is used to connect the Ethernet port and the network devices such as a hub or a switch. Cable ETHERNET ETHERNET 2000mm ± 40mm RJ-45 RJ-45 Figure D-4 Crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors...

  • Page 63: Usb Cable

    USB Cable The following USB cable is used to connect the USB port of the InfoRanger and the USB port of the PC. USB Connector Termination Data Contact Number Signal Name Typical wiring Assignment VBUS White Green Black Shell Shield Drain Wire Red(V Green(D +)

  • Page 64: Figure D-9 Pin Signals Of The Usb Cable

    Appendix D Cable Specifications Connector Detail A - A Detail B - B (Series "A" Plug) (Series "B" Plug) 11.5 15.7 10.5 12.0 12.0 27.0 27.0 Optional Molded Strain Relief Figure D-9 Pin Signals of the USB cable All dimensions are in millmeters (mm) in this page.

  • Page 65: Technical Support

    Technical Support SAMSUNG offers the highest level of customer service in the industry. Friendly and knowledgeable customer service is available as follows through our web site or your service provider. General information about the product Support when problems arise FAQs Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.

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