User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- WebSTAR DPR2320 and EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modems User's Guide, Software Release v2.0.1 r1132
- WebSTAR DPR2320 and EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modems User's Guide
- WebSTAR™ DPR2320™ and EPR2320™ Gateway Cable Modems User’s Guide Introduction
- In This Guide
- IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
- What’s In the Carton?
- Front Panel Description
- Back Panel Description
- Where is the Best Location for My Gateway 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?
- How Do I Troubleshoot My Internet Service Installation?
- 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?
- What are the Requirements for Wireless Network Devices?
- How Do I Select and Place Wireless Network Devices?
- How Do I Install Wireless Network Devices?
- How Do I Configure the Gateway Cable Modems?
- Having Difficulty?
- Tips for Improved Performance
- How Do I Renew the IP Address on My PC?
- Front Panel Status Indicator Functions
- Notices
- FCC Compliance
- For Information
Where is the Best Location for My Gateway Cable Modem?
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Where is the Best Location for My Gateway Cable Modem?
The ideal location for your gateway 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 cable service provider to select the best location for your
gateway cable modem.
Consider these recommendations:
• Position your PC and gateway cable modem so that they are located near an
AC power outlet.
• Position your PC and gateway 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 gateway cable modem should not be restricted.
• Choose a location that protects the gateway cable modem from accidental
disturbance or harm.
• Read this user’s guide thoroughly before you decide where to place your
gateway cable modem.
What are the System Requirements for Internet Service?
To ensure that your gateway 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.
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