Cisco DNCS System Release 2.7 3.7 4.2 Design Guide
4000358 Rev B
Setting Up a Home Network
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Connect the DOCSIS-Capable DHCT Directly to a PC,
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5.
Verify that the subscriber has completed the configuration properly by
completing the following steps:
a) Verify that the subscriber is using a crossover cable.
b) Verify that the cable is plugged in on both sides.
c) Verify that both the PC and the DOCSIS-capable DHCT are powered on.
a) Verify that the subscriber is using a crossover cable.
b) Verify that the cable is plugged in on both sides.
c) Verify that both the PC and the DOCSIS-capable DHCT are powered on.
6.
Does the link light appear now?
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If yes, go to step 7.
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If no, call the cable service provider for assistance.
Important: If the link light does not appear, there is a problem in the
configuration. Call the cable service provider.
7.
Confirm that the PC can connect to the Internet by opening a browser and
browsing a Web site such as
. Can the subscriber browse the
Web site?
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If yes, the connections are made properly, and the subscriber has
completed this procedure.
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If no, go to step 8.
8.
Open a command prompt (MS DOS prompt) and type ipconfig /release and
press Enter.
Result: The network interface releases any previously held addresses.
Result: The network interface releases any previously held addresses.
9.
At the command prompt, type ipconfig /renew and press Enter.
Result: The network interface attempts to get a new IP address, and then
Result: The network interface attempts to get a new IP address, and then
displays the network interface configuration.
10. Does the Ethernet port in use have an IP address that is not 0.0.0.0 and does
not start with 169.254?
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If yes, go to step 11.
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If no, call the cable service provider for assistance.
11. Confirm that the PC can connect to the Internet by opening a browser and
browsing a Web site such as
. Can the subscriber browse the
Web site?
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If yes, the connections are made properly, and the subscriber has
completed this procedure.
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If no, call the cable service provider for assistance.