Arris TM822 Touchstone Docsis 3.0 8×4 Ultra-High Speed Telephony Modem user guide

June 7, 2024
Arris

Arris TM822 Touchstone Docsis 3.0 8×4 Ultra-High Speed Telephony Modem

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Modem Information

DOCSIS 3.0 Internet and Telephone Modem

8×4 channel bonding

Cox recommends a DOCSIS 3.1 modem or gateway

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Highest Service Level

Cox Business Internet 100

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Front View

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| | The following indicators are found on the front of the modem.

  • Power – Indicates if the modem is powered on.
  • DS – Indicates downstream connectivity.
  • US – Indicates upstream connectivity.
  • Online – Indicates internet data transmission status.
  • Link – Indicates Ethernet connectivity between the modem and computer.
  • Tel 1 – Indicates the status of telephone line 1.
  • Tel 2 – Indicates the status of telephone line 2.
  • Battery – Indicates the battery status.

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Back View

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| | The following ports and buttons are found on the back of the modem.

  • Telephone – Connect one or multiple phone lines to the modem using the grey Tel 1 / 2 and Tel 2 ports.
  • Reset – Reboot the modem or reset the modem configuration settings. Use a pointed, non-metallic object to press this recessed button.
  • Ethernet  – Connect an Ethernet cable to this yellow port for a LAN connection, such as a computer or home network.
  • Cable – Connect a coaxial cable line to this port.
  • Power – Connect the supplied power cord to this port.

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MAC Address

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| | MAC addresses are written as 12 digits containing both letters and numbers (0-9, A-F).

  • A MAC address is unique.
  • The first six characters of the MAC address are unique to the manufacturer of the device.
  • This information is usually found on a sticker located on the bottom of the modem.

Troubleshooting

The lights indicate the current status of your modem. To troubleshoot any connection problems, use the table below.

Modem Light Status Problem
Power Off No power. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the

modem.
Solid Green| None. The modem is receiving power.
DS| Flashing| The modem is not connected to the internet.
Solid Yellow| None. The downstream channel is connected.
Solid Green| None. The downstream channel is connected with bonded channels.
US| Flashing| The modem is not connected to the internet.
Solid Yellow| None. The upstream channel is connected.
Solid Green| None. The upstream channel is connected with bonded channels.
Online| Off| An internet connection is unavailable.
Solid Green| None. The modem is connected to the internet.
Link| Off| Computer is not connected to the modem.
Flashing| Computer activity is detected.
Solid Yellow| None. A 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection is established.
Solid Green| None. A 1000 BaseT Ethernet connection is established.
Tel 1 / 2| Off| The telephone connection is disabled.
Flashing| The telephone connection is off the hook.
Solid Green| None. The telephone connection is established.
Battery| Off| The battery is missing or the MTA is not registered.
Solid Green| None. The battery is functioning properly.
Flashing| The battery is incompatible with the modem. Remove and replace with a compatible modem battery.

Manufacturer Resources

For more detailed technical information on the Arris TM822 modem, refer to the Arris_TM822_User_Guide [PDF].

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