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 Do I Place My Modem for Telephone Service?
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Where Do I Place My Modem for Telephone Service?
If you are planning to use your modem for telephone service, you should work with your cable telephony provider
to choose the best location for your modem.
Where Is the Best Location for My Modem?
When choosing a location for your modem, consider the following
recommendations:
• Choose a location close to your computer if you will also use the cable
modem for high-speed Internet service.
• Choose a location that is near an existing RF coaxial connection to eliminate
the need for an additional RF coaxial outlet.
• Choose a location for the cable modem that is adjacent to your telephone
equipment if you are using only one or two pieces of telephone equipment.
Note: If you are using the cable modem to provide service to several telephones,
a professional installer can connect the cable modem to your existing home
telephone wiring. To minimize changes to the home telephone wiring, you may
want to locate the cable modem near an existing telephone outlet. See How Do I
Install the Modem to Provide Telephone Service, later in this guide, for further
instructions.
• Choose a location that is relatively protected from accidental disturbance or
harm, such as a closet, basement, or other protected area.
• Choose a location so that there is plenty of room to guide the cables away
from the modem without straining or crimping them.
• Airflow around the cable modem should not be restricted.
• Read this user’s guide thoroughly before installing the cable modem.