User manual SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA WEBSTAR DPC2203

[. . . ] WebSTAR DPC2203 and EPC2203 VoIP Cable Modem User's Guide WebSTARTM DPC2203TM and EPC2203TM VoIP Cable Modem User's Guide Introduction Welcome to the exciting world of high-speed Internet and high-quality digital telephone service. Your new WebSTARTM DPC2203TM or EPC2203TM Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) Cable Modem is a modem that meets industry standards for high-speed data connectivity along with reliable digital telephone service. With a DPC2203 or EPC2203, your Internet enjoyment, home and business communications, and personal productivity will surely soar. This guide provides procedures and recommendations for placing, installing, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting your DPC2203 or EPC2203 cable modem for high-speed Internet or digital telephone service for your home or office. [. . . ] · To avoid personal injury, follow these steps in the exact order shown. 2. CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the equipment, disconnect any other service before connecting your cable modem to other devices. 23 WebSTAR DPC2203 and EPC2203 VoIP Cable Modem User's Guide What Are the Requirements for USB Network Devices? How Many USB Devices Can I Connect? Contact your service provider for more information on the maximum number of USB network devices to connect to the cable modem in order to maintain optimal network performance. What Are the Wiring Requirements? Several factors can impact the practical limit of the network. Contact your service provider or consult the documentation for your USB network device for more information. Do I Need to Install USB Drivers on My Computer? To use USB network devices, you must have the correct USB drivers installed on your PC. Refer to How Do I Install USB Drivers, earlier in this guide, for information on installing USB drivers. 24 How Do I Select and Place USB Network Devices? How Do I Select and Place USB Network Devices? You can use a large variety of USB network devices with your cable modem. These include desktop computers, laptop computers, devices with USB ports, and USB adapters. Contact your cable service provider or consult the documentation for your USB network devices for more information on selecting USB network devices. Where Is the Best Location for My USB Network Devices? You should work with your service provider to choose the best location for your USB network devices. Consider these recommendations: · · · · Location of two-way coaxial cable outlets Distance of the USB network devices from the cable modem Location of computers and other equipment from AC power outlets Ease of running USB cable to the USB network devices Now that you have selected a location for your USB network devices, the next step is to place and connect your USB network devices. Go to How Do I Connect USB Network Devices, next in this guide. 25 WebSTAR DPC2203 and EPC2203 VoIP Cable Modem User's Guide How Do I Connect USB Network Devices? Connecting USB Devices You must connect your USB devices for use with your cable modem. Professional installation may be available. Contact your local service provider for further assistance. The following diagram illustrates one of the various USB network connection options that are available to you. Home Telephone Wiring Line 1 POWER 12VDC RF Cable Cable Splitter Power Supply Power Supply TELEPHONE TEL 1 TEL 2 ETHERNET Cable-Ready TV, VCR, or Set-Top Converter CH+ VOLñ VOL+ MENU CHñ BYPASS GUIDE INFO A/B POWER Home Telephone Wiring Line 2 USB REBOOT EMTA RF Cables CABLE PC USB Cable T12088 26 How Do I Connect USB Network Devices? To connect USB devices Read the warnings and caution on this page. Then, follow the subsequent installation procedures to ensure proper cable modem operation when connecting USB network devices. Note: Verify that you have installed the USB drivers on your PC before continuing with these instructions. See How Do I Install USB Drivers, earlier in this guide, for more information on installing the USB drivers. Select locations for USB network devices. For more information, see How Do I Select and Place USB Network Devices, earlier in this guide. Connect the USB port on the cable modem to your computer. Connect one or more USB network device to the cable modem. Note: If you want to connect more than one USB network device to the cable modem or to your computer, you will need to purchase and install a USB hub. Connect the active RF coaxial cable to the CABLE connector on the back of the cable modem. Use an optional cable signal splitter to add a TV, a DHCT or set-top converter, or a VCR. After all connections are complete, insert the AC power cord into the POWER connector on the back of the cable modem, and then plug the cord into an AC power source. [. . . ] The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult your cable company or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Scientific-Atlanta could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The information shown in the FCC Declaration of Conformity paragraph below is a requirement of the FCC and is intended to supply you with information regarding the FCC approval of this device. The phone numbers listed are for FCC-related questions only and not intended for questions regarding the connection or operation for this device. Please contact your cable service provider for any questions you may have regarding the operation or installation of this device. FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. [. . . ]