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
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WebSTAR™ DPR2320/2325™ and EPR2320/2325™ Gateway
Cable Modems User’s Guide
Introduction
Welcome to the exciting world of home and office networking. Your new WebSTAR™ DPR2320™ or EPR2320™
Gateway Cable Modem allows several users to share one high-speed broadband connection across multiple PCs,
laptops, digital cameras, personal data assistants (PDAs), and Internet devices. The WebSTAR DPR2320 and
EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modems make sharing files and photos with your family and friends hassle free. With a
WebSTAR Gateway Cable Modem, your Internet enjoyment and business productivity will surely soar.
This guide provides procedures and recommendations for placing, installing, configuring, operating, and
troubleshooting your gateway cable modem for Internet access and for high-speed wired or wireless broadband
networking for your home or office. Refer to the appropriate section in this guide for the specific information you
need for your situation. Contact your cable service provider for more information about subscribing to these
services.
Benefits and Features
Your new gateway cable modem offers the following outstanding benefits and
features:
• Provides a high-speed broadband Internet connection that energizes your
online experience, and makes downloading and sharing files and photos with
your family and friends hassle free
• Allows you to attach multiple devices in your home or office to the gateway
cable modem for high-speed networking and sharing of files and folders
without first copying them onto a CD or diskette
• Facilitates high-speed wireless networking of PCs, laptops, and PDAs
• Offers an integrated router (gateway) to simplify setting up a home or office
network
• Features Plug and Play operation for easy set up and installation
• Provides parental control and advanced firewall technology
• Includes both USB and Ethernet connections
• Allows vertical, horizontal, or wall-mount placement
• Allows automatic software upgrades by your cable service provider
• Assures a broad range of interoperability with most cable service providers
by complying with Data Over Cable System Interface Specifications
(DOCSIS) 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 standards along with CableHome 1.0
specifications