Toshiba PCX 5000 User Manual

1 PCX5000 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Owner’s Manual

0 CD-ROM Contents The included CD-ROM contains: • Owner's Manual (PDF) • USB Drivers for Windows 98SE, 2000, Me and XP • Acrobat(R)ReaderTM

1 Setting Up Your PCX5000 and Computers The steps for connecting your PCX5000 to your home computer network are as follows: 1. Install the PCX500

2 Once the AC adapter is connected to the modem, the power indicator LED on the PCX5000 front panel will light. The PCX5000 will start operating on

3 Mounting the PCX5000 on a Wall You may hang the PCX5000 on a wall with two mounting screws. Pick a site on the wall while noting the following: •

4 Configuring Your Computers The following sections describe the typical steps needed to configure your computer network to communicate with the PCX

5 Installing the USB Drivers If you are using the USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface to connect the PCX5000 to your Windows PC via the USB, you mu

16 Step 3: Windows will search the CD-ROM drive for the USB driver. When it has found the driver, it will prompt you to go ahead with the inst

17 Windows Network Configuration Network Configuration for Windows 98SE and Windows Me: The following is an example of how to configure a Windows 9

8 Network Configuration for Windows 2000: The following is an example of how to configure the Windows 2000 TCP/IP network settings: Step 1: At the

19 Network Configuration for Windows XP: The following is an example of how to configure the Windows XP TCP/IP network settings: Step 1: At the Wi

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0 Macintosh Ethernet and Wireless Network Configuration The following screens describe how to configure the network settings for a Macintosh OS 9 c

1 Macintosh OS 9 AirPort Settings If you are using the AirPort wireless connection, first verify the PCX5000 wireless link is turned on. Refer to t

2 Macintosh OS X Configuration Ethernet Settings The following screen shots give an example of how to configure the network settings for a Macintos

3 Macintosh OS X AirPort Settings If you are using the AirPort wireless connection, first verify the PCX5000 wireless link is turned on. Refer to

4 The following sections describe how to configure the network and security settings for the PCX5000. You should be able to access these settings

5 The PCX5000 Administration Pages This section describes how to access the PCX5000 settings through the browser interface. Login for the first

26 PCX5000 Welcome Page Once the correct password has been entered, you may access each of the PCX5000 administration pages. The Main Menu Side

7 The Security pages are used for configuring the firewall. The Firewall page displays the state of the firewall. The default setting for the fire

8 The Security/Allow page is used to allow network applications such as a peer-to-peer music file sharing program to work with your firewall. PCX

9 The Security/Reports page provides the Firewall statistics. By clicking the “Show me more” button, you will get more information regarding the

3 Table of Contents Introduction ...

0 If a host name is required, click the “Advanced Setup” button on the PCX5000 System/Internet page. The following screen will appear that will allo

1 Preferred DNS Server – This is the address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server. The DNS server translates an address name like “yahoo.com” int

2 The System/Password page is used to change the login password for accessing the PCX5000 configuration Web pages. System/Upgrade page is used to

3 3. Then the new screen appears. 4. Enter your product key that you bought beforehand at the SofaWare Web site. 5. Click "Next

34 PCX5000 Wireless Configuration The PCX5000 includes an embedded 802.11b wireless access point to provide wireless connectivity to the Internet.

5 When wireless encryption is enabled, the Wireless Settings page expands to include encryption options. Exclude Unencrypted check box: When c

6 The Status page summarizes basic information useful for installation and diagnostics. PCX5000 Information – Hardware and software version i

7 SofaWare Advanced Security Features This section explains the extended security capabilities available through the SofaWare upgrade. You may purc

8 The Active Computers page lists all computers on your home network that have been recognized by the PCX5000 and are allowed to access the internet

9 The Active Connections page displays all active sessions between your home network and the Internet. Information displayed includes the IP addres

Introduction Congratulations on your new purchase! Your new Toshiba DOCSIS Wireless Cable Modem Gateway will provide you with high-speed access to

0 The enhanced Security pages enable additional flexibility in configuring the firewall. The first page displayed, Firewall, provides for three lev

1 The Virtual Servers page allows you to specify computers on your home network to serve as web, ftp, mail or other servers. You need not know the

2 The Allow/Block Rules provide you with greater flexibility in defining and customizing your security policy. You can allow additional inbound ser

3 Appendix Frequently Asked Questions Q: I have forgotten my password. What should I do? A: Reset your PCX5000 to factory defaults using the Reset

4 Q: Can I dial into my home network using the PCX5000? A: No, the PCX5000 does not have the capability to dial and connect via the telephone networ

5 Q: What do I need to do in order to host a web or mail server behind the PCX5000? A: To enable remote access to a web server behind the cable mode

6 Q: How will I be notified of new firmware upgrades? A: Your cable operator will automatically apply firmware updates. Q: What is router mode? A:

7 LED Diagnostics The PCX5000 has 13 status LEDs. The purpose of each LED (left to right) is detailed in the following table: Function Color De

8 Specifications Model Name PCX5000 Model Number DAZ8850F Compliant Standard DOCSIS 1.0 (1.1Based) Computer Interface 10/100Base-T (10/100Mbps,

9 Regulatory FCC Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B personal computer and peripherals, pursua

Important Rules for Safe Operation In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your Toshiba PCX5000, sa

0 Glossary 10/100BaseT(10/100 Ethernet) Unshielded, twisted pair cable with an RJ-45 connector, used with Ethernet LAN. “10/100” indicates dual spee

1 MAC Address The MAC (Media Access Control) address is a computer’s unique hardware number. When connected to the Internet from your computer, a ma

2 STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. NETWORK PRODUCTS DIVISION FOR THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA What are the ter

3 End-User License Agreement This End-User License Agreement (hereinafter this “Agreement”) is a legally-binding agreement between the customer, e

Important Information! • Do not disconnect the RF cable from your PCX5000 while the power to your modem is on. • Wait at least 10 seconds betwe

Overview The PCX5000 provides you with high-speed data communications over the television cable network by following the widely accepted DOCSIS stan

Getting Started Contacting your Cable Provider. Please keep in mind that you will need to notify your cable internet provider before usin

PCX5000 Front and Rear View Indicators for 10/100Base-T interfaceConnector for an 802.11b external antennaNote: The external antenna is optional.