User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- WebSTAR™ DPC2223™ and EPC2223™ VoIP Cable Modem with DECT Base Station User’s Guide Introduction
- Notice for CATV Installers
- In This Guide
- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- What’s In the Carton?
- Front Panel Description
- Back Panel Description
- Where Is the Best Location for My Cable Modem?
- What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service?
- How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account?
- How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet?
- How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol?
- How Do I Install USB Drivers?
- What Are the Requirements for Ethernet Network Devices?
- How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices?
- How Do I Connect Ethernet Network Devices?
- What Are the Requirements for USB Network Devices?
- How Do I Select and Place USB Network Devices?
- How Do I Connect USB Network Devices?
- Troubleshooting My Internet Service Installation
- How Do I Use My Modem for Telephone Service?
- Where Do I Place My Modem for Telephone Service?
- What Are the Requirements for Telephone Service?
- How Do I Install the Modem for Telephone Service?
- How Do I Maintain the Battery? (Optional Model only)
- How Do I Mount the Cable Modem on a Wall? (Optional)
- Telephone Service Frequently Asked Questions
- Having Difficulty?
- Tips for Improved Performance
- Front Panel LED Status Indicator Functions
- Notices
- FCC Compliance
- For Information
Where Is the Best Location for My Cable Modem?
11
Where Is the Best Location for My Cable Modem?
The ideal location for your cable modem is where it has access to outlets and other devices. Think about the
layout of your home or office, and consult with your service provider to select the best location for your cable
modem. Read this user’s guide thoroughly before you decide where to place your cable modem.
Consider these recommendations:
• Position your PC and cable modem so that they are located near an AC
power outlet.
• Position your PC and cable modem so that they are located near an existing
cable input connection to eliminate the need for an additional cable outlet.
There should be plenty of room to guide the cables away from the modem
and the PC without straining or crimping them.
• Airflow around the cable modem should not be restricted.
• Choose a location that protects the cable modem from accidental
disturbance or harm.
What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service?
To ensure that your cable modem operates efficiently for high-speed Internet service, verify that all of the Internet
devices on your system meet or exceed the following minimum hardware and software requirements.
Note: You will also need an active cable input line and an Internet connection.
Minimum System Requirements for a PC
• A PC with a Pentium MMX 133 processor or greater
• 32 MB of RAM
• Web browsing software (Netscape or Internet Explorer)
• CD-ROM drive
Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh
• MAC OS 7.5
• 32 MB of RAM
System Requirements for an Ethernet Connection
• A PC with Microsoft Windows 95 operating system (or later) with TCP/IP
protocol installed, or an Apple Macintosh computer with TCP/IP protocol
installed
• An active 10/100BaseT Ethernet network interface card (NIC) installed PC
System Requirements for a USB Connection
• A PC with Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP operating system
• A master USB port installed in your PC or your Apple Macintosh computer