High-speed Internet via cable TV network
The cable modem ELSA MicroLink Cable now lets you use the gigantic data-transfer capacities of cable TV networks for the ultimate Internet access. Up to 100 times faster that normal modems, even the most complex web sites are loaded onto your screen within seconds; films, videos or music titles arrive on your home PC in real time. Instead of having to dial-in to an Internet provider, you just switch on and you're online. And those connection charges ticking away in the background are also a thing of the past: you pay just as you do for your TV serviceswith attractive fixed prices. External cable modem for Internet access via the cable TV network Interface to computer: Ethernet network card (10Base-T) Supports the operating systems Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Macintosh, Linux and any system supporting TCP/IP Downstream data rates (from cable provider) up to 43 Mbps Upstream data rates (to cable provider) up to 10 Mbps Secure transmission of user data with encryption Plug&play installation: connect with PC, connect with cable network, go! Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the cable modem technology
LAN interface
Ethernet IEEE 802.3, 10BASE-T (twisted pair, RJ45, node/hub switch)
Cable TV interface
MCNS DOCSIS (ITU-T J.112, Physical Layer according to Annex A & Annex B, MAC according to Annex B) Connector Downstream trans. band Downstream channel width Receive level Downstream data rates Downstream signal noise F connector (IEC169-2-connection with included adapter) 88 860 MHz 6 MHz or 8 MHz 48 78 dBV 30,34 Mbps (64QAM), 42,88 Mbps (256QAM) > 21 dB (64 QAM)
Downstream modulations 64QAM, 256QAM
ratio Upstream trans. band Upstream channel width Transmit level Upstream modulations Upstream data rates Upstream signal noise ratio
> 28 dB (256 QAM) 5 42 MHz (5 65 MHz optional) 200 3200 kHz 85 122 dBV QPSK, 16QAM 0,32 5,12 Mbps (QPSK), 0,64 10,24 Mbps (16QAM) > 14 dB (Burst QPSK) > 20 dB (Burst 16QAM)
Network protocols
Bridge mode IP router Bridging of all IEEE 802.3-based protocols IP, TCP, ICMP, ARP, RIP-1, RIP-2, PROXY ARP, DHCP
Filtering
Bridge mode IP router Broadcast, multicast, target MAC addresses, source MAC addresses, automatic filtering of local and remote stations TCP, UDP port filtering, source and target net filtering
IP-Masquerading (NAT/PAT)
Internet access with one IP number through address and port translation, static addressing or dynamic assignment of IP numbers over DHCP, masquerading for TCP, UDP, ICMP and FTP, DNS forwarding, inverse masquerading for IP services from within an Intranet
Management
Network Operators User Via SNMP and TFTP (upload of configuration files and firmware updates) Via cable TV network or LAN with TCP/IP, password protection, ELSA LANconfig, SNMP, TFTP, Telnet
Display/operation
LEDs for Ethernet and cable TV network status, factory default key, reset key
Power supply
12 V AC with power adapter for 230 V (US version: 110V), 10 VA
Environment
Temperature: 5..40C, humidity: 0..80%, non-condensing
Design/dimensions
Robust metal housing, LED's on the front side, connectors on the rear side, dimensions 158 x 32 x 135 mm (W x H x D)
Package includes
Accessories External power adapter, F-to-IEC169-2-adapter, cable TV network
connection cable, 10Base-T cable Software Documentation Installation Guide Configuration Tool ELSA LANconfig, TFTP client Comprehensive manual and ELSA Cable Modem CD Dutch, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish
Service
Warranty Support 6 years Via hotline and Internet
Item No.
0204
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