Cisco DNCS System Release 2.7 3.7 4.2 Design Guide
6-2
Setting Up a Home Network
4000358 Rev B
Connect the DOCSIS-Capable DHCT Directly to a PC
Introduction
This section covers the equipment the subscriber must have to connect the DOCSIS-
capable DHCT directly to a PC, and provides a procedure for connecting the
equipment.
Equipment Needed
To connect a DOCSIS-capable DHCT directly to a PC, the subscriber must have the
following equipment:
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A PC with an Ethernet port
Note: Instead of an Ethernet port, a USB port may be used in conjunction with a
USB-Ethernet adapter; this document refers to either configuration as an Ethernet
port.
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The documentation on the Ethernet port
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A crossover Ethernet cable
Connecting the DOCSIS-Capable DHCT Directly to a PC
Complete these steps to connect a DOCSIS-capable DHCT directly to a PC.
1.
Verify that the PC has an Ethernet port.
2.
Connect the PC to the DOCSIS-capable DHCT using the crossover Ethernet
cable.
3.
Power on or reboot the PC and confirm that the DOCSIS-capable DHCT is
powered on.
Result: A link light appears on the Ethernet port of the PC indicating that the
Result: A link light appears on the Ethernet port of the PC indicating that the
DOCSIS-capable DHCT and the PC are connected properly.
Note: Refer to the documentation for the Ethernet port to determine the
Note: Refer to the documentation for the Ethernet port to determine the
location of the link light.
4.
Does the link light appear on the PC?
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If yes, go to step 7.
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If no, go to step 5.