User manual SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA EPC2203

[. . . ] October 2006 DPC2203 and EPC2203 VOIP Cable Modem User's Guide In This Document IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 What's In the Carton?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Front Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Back Panel Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Where Is the Best Location for My Cable Modem?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 How Do I Install USB Drivers?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 What Are the Requirements for Ethernet Network Devices?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices? [. . . ] Contact your service provider or consult the documentation for your Ethernet network devices for more information on configuring Ethernet network devices. Where Is the Best Location for My Ethernet Network Devices? You should work with your service provider to choose the best location for your Ethernet network devices. Consider these recommendations: Location of two-way cable outlets Distance of the Ethernet network devices from the cable modem Location of computers and other equipment from AC power outlets Ease of running Ethernet cable to the Ethernet network devices Now that you have selected a location for your Ethernet network devices, the next step is to place and connect your Ethernet network devices. Go to How Do I Connect Ethernet Network Devices?(on page 28). 4012160 Rev B 27 How Do I Connect Ethernet Network Devices? How Do I Connect Ethernet Network Devices? Connecting Ethernet Devices You must connect your Ethernet devices for use with the cable modem. Professional installation may be available. Contact your local service provider for further assistance. The following diagram illustrates one of the various Ethernet network connection options that are available to you. WARNING: Hazardous electrical voltages can be present on any connected wiring. Ethernet wiring and connections must be properly insulated to prevent electrical shock. Disconnect power from the cable modem before attempting to connect to any device. To avoid personal injury, follow the connection steps in the exact order shown. CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the equipment, disconnect any other service before connecting your cable modem to other devices. Read the warnings and caution on this page. Then, follow the installation procedures later in this guide to ensure proper cable modem operation when connecting Ethernet network devices. 28 4012160 Rev B How Do I Connect Ethernet Network Devices? 1 2 3 4 Select locations for Ethernet network devices. For more information, see How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices?Connect the Ethernet port on the cable modem to your PC. Connect additional Ethernet network devices by connecting an Ethernet hub or router to the cable modem. 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 settop 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 cable modem begins an automatic search to locate and sign on to the network. In some unusual circumstances, this process may take up to 5 minutes. The cable modem is ready for use when the ONLINE LED status indicator on the front panel stops blinking and illuminates continuously. Verify that all Ethernet network devices are working properly. 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