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 ...........
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Notice to Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified to do so. 20060608SICM-EN Heed All Warnings Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Power Warnings Providing a Power Source A label on this product indicates the correct power source for this product. Operate this product only from an electrical outlet with the voltage and frequency indicated on the product label. If you are uncertain of the type of power supply to your home or business, consult your service provider or your local power company. Grounding This Product (U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Preventing Power Cord Damage Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Arrange all power cords so that pets cannot walk on or disturb the cords. Do not place objects on or lean objects against the cords, which can damage the cords. Handling Replaceable Battery Pack This product contains replaceable battery pack.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Cleaning This Product WARNING: Avoid electric shock! Unplug this product before cleaning. Clean only with a dry cloth. Before cleaning this product, unplug it from the electrical outlet. Clean this product only with a dry cloth. Do not use a liquid cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do not use a magnetic/static cleaning device (dust remover) to clean this product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Obtaining Service for Product Damage For damage that requires service, unplug this product from the AC outlet. Refer all servicing to your service provider or qualified service personnel.
FCC Compliance FCC Compliance United States FCC Compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
FCC Compliance Introduction Welcome to the exciting world of high-speed Internet and high-quality digital telephone service. Your new DPC2203™ or EPC2203™ Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) Cable Modem is a modem that meets industry standards for high-speed data connectivity along with reliable digital telephone service. With cable modem, your Internet enjoyment, home and business communications, and personal productivity will surely soar.
FCC Compliance Uses an attractive compact design that allows for vertical, horizontal, or wallmount placement Allows automatic software upgrades by your service provider Includes one or two optional internal Lithium-Ion cartridge-style batteries for convenient and long-lasting backup power 4012160 Rev B 9
What's In the Carton? What's In the Carton? When you receive your cable modem, you should check the equipment and accessories to verify that each item is in the carton and that each item is undamaged.
What's In the Carton? Notes: You need a cable signal splitter and additional standard RF coaxial cables if you want to connect a VCR, a Digital Home Communications Terminal (DHCT) or a set-top converter, or a TV to the same cable connection as your wireless home gateway. Cables and other equipment needed for telephone service must be purchased separately. Contact your service provider to inquire about the equipment and cables you need for telephone service.
Front Panel Description Front Panel Description The front panel of your cable modem provides status LEDs that indicate how well and at what state your cable modem is operating. See Front Panel LED Status Indicator Functions (on page 53) for more information on front-panel LED status indicator functions. Standard model Battery backup model 1 POWER – Illuminates solid green to indicate that AC power is being applied to the cable modem. AC power must be available to recharge the optional battery.
Front Panel Description Notes: After the cable modem is successfully registered on the network, the POWER (LED 1), DS (LED 2), US (LED 3), and ONLINE (LED 4) LEDs illuminate continuously to indicate that the cable mode is active and fully operational LEDs may behave differently when the cable modem is running on battery power (without AC power-optional model only). Most LEDs are disabled if the unit is operating on battery power.
Back Panel Description Back Panel Description The following illustration shows the description and function of the back panel components on the DPC2203 and EPC2203. Standard model Battery backup model Important! Do not connect your PC to both the Ethernet and USB ports at the same time. Your modem will not function properly if both the Ethernet and USB ports are connected to your PC at the same time.
Back Panel Description 5 REBOOT EMTA – Pressing this switch reboots the EMTA. Pressing this switch for more than three seconds resets the device to factory default values and reboots the EMTA CAUTION: The Reboot EMTA button is for maintenance purposes only. Do not use unless instructed to do so by your service provider. Doing so may cause you to lose any cable modem settings you have selected.
Where Is the Best Location for My Cable Modem? 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.
What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service? 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.
How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account? How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account? Before you can use your cable modem, you need to have a high-speed Internet access account. If you do not have a high-speed Internet access account, you need to set up an account with your local service provider. Choose one of the two options in this section.
How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet? How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet? You can use your cable modem to access the Internet, and you can share that Internet connection with other Internet devices in your home or office. Sharing one connection among many devices is called networking. Connecting and Installing Internet Devices You must connect and install your cable modem to access the Internet. Professional installation may be available.
How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet? Connecting the Modem for High-Speed Data Service WARNING: To avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment, follow these steps in the exact order shown. 1 Power off your PC and unplug it from the power source. 2 Connect your PC to either the ETHERNET port or the USB port using the appropriate data cable. Do not connect your PC to both the Ethernet and USB ports at the same time.
How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? To configure TCP/IP protocol, you need to have an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) with TCP/IP communications protocol installed on your system. TCP/IP is a communications protocol used to access the Internet. This section contains instructions for configuring TCP/IP on your Internet devices to operate with the cable modem in Microsoft Windows or Macintosh environments.
How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 2000 Systems 1 Click Start, select Settings, and choose Network and Dial-up Connections. 2 Double-click the Local Area Connection icon in the Network and Dial-up Connections window. 3 Click Properties in the Local Area Connection Status window. 4 Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Local Area Connection Properties window, and then click Properties.
How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh Systems 1 Click the Apple icon in the upper-left corner of the Finder. Scroll down to Control Panels, and then click TCP/IP. 2 Click Edit on the Finder at the top of the screen. Scroll down to the bottom of the menu, and then click User Mode. 3 Click Advanced in the User Mode window, and then click OK.
How Do I Install USB Drivers? How Do I Install USB Drivers? To install USB drivers, your PC must be equipped with a USB network interface and a Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP operating system. This section contains instructions for installing the USB drivers for the cable modem. Note: If you are not using the USB interface, skip this section. Installing USB Drivers The USB driver installation procedures are different for each operating system.
How Do I Install USB Drivers? Installing USB Drivers on Windows 2000 Systems 1 Insert the USB Cable Modem Driver Installation Disk into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. 2 Wait until the POWER and ONLINE LED status indicators on the front panel of the cable modem illuminate solid green. 3 Click Next in the Found New Hardware Wizard window. 4 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) in the Found New Hardware Wizard window, and then click Next.
What Are the Requirements for Ethernet Network Devices? What Are the Requirements for Ethernet Network Devices? How Many Ethernet Network Devices Can I Connect? The Scientific Atlanta cable modem can support several Ethernet network devices using external Ethernet hubs that must be purchased separately. The theoretical maximum number of Ethernet network devices supported by the cable modem is 63. However, under normal circumstances, the number of devices connected should be a much lower number.
How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices? How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices? You can use a large variety of Ethernet network devices with your cable modem. These include NIC cards, hubs, bridges, etc. Contact your service provider or consult the documentation for your Ethernet network devices for more information on configuring Ethernet network devices.
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.
How Do I Connect Ethernet Network Devices? 1 Select locations for Ethernet network devices. For more information, see How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices? (on page 27). 2 Connect the Ethernet port on the cable modem to your PC. 3 Connect additional Ethernet network devices by connecting an Ethernet hub or router to the cable modem. 4 Connect the active RF coaxial cable to the CABLE connector on the back of the cable modem.
What Are the Requirements for USB Network Devices? What Are the Requirements for USB Network Devices? How Many USB Devices Can I Connect? You can connect one PC or other USB device to the USB port on the EMTA. What Are the Wiring Requirements? Scientific Atlanta recommends that you use the USB 1.1 cable provided with your modem. Do I Need to Install USB Drivers on My Computer? To use USB network devices, you must have the correct USB drivers installed on your PC.
How Do I Select and Place USB Network Devices? How Do I Select and Place USB Network Devices? You can use a large variety of USB network devices with your cable modem. These include desktop computers, laptop computers, devices with USB ports, and USB adapters. Contact your service provider or consult the documentation for your USB network devices for more information on selecting USB network devices.
How Do I Connect USB Network Devices? How Do I Connect USB Network Devices? Connecting USB Devices You must connect your USB devices for use with your cable modem. Professional installation may be available. Contact your local service provider for further assistance. The following diagram illustrates one of the various USB network connection options that are available to you. WARNING: Hazardous electrical voltages can be present on any connected wiring.
How Do I Connect USB Network Devices? Note: Verify that you have installed the USB drivers on your PC before continuing with these instructions. See How Do I Install USB Drivers? (on page 24), for more information on installing the USB drivers. 1 Select locations for USB network devices. For more information, see How Do I Select and Place USB Network Devices? (on page 31). 2 Connect the USB port on the cable modem to your computer. 3 Connect one or more USB network device to the cable modem.
How Do I Troubleshoot My Internet Service Installation? How Do I Troubleshoot My Internet Service Installation? How Do I Renew the IP Address on My PC? If your PC cannot access the Internet after the cable modem is online, it is possible that your PC did not renew its IP address. Follow the appropriate instructions in this section for your operating system to renew the IP address on your PC.
How Do I Troubleshoot My Internet Service Installation? Renewing the IP Address on Macintosh Systems 1 Close all open programs. 2 Open your Preferences folder. 3 Drag the tcp/ip preferences file to the Trash. 4 Close all open windows and empty the Trash. 5 Restart your computer. 6 As your computer starts, simultaneously press and hold down the Command (Apple), Option, P, and R keys on your keyboard.
How Do I Use My Modem for Telephone Service? How Do I Use My Modem for Telephone Service? Contacting Your Local Service Provider You need to set up a telephone account with your local service provider to use your cable modem for telephone service.
Where Do I Place My Modem for Telephone Service? Where Do I Place My Modem for Telephone Service? 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.
What Are the Requirements for Telephone Service? What Are the Requirements for Telephone Service? This section provides hardware and software requirements for using your cable modem for telephone service. Number of Telephone Devices The RJ-11 telephone-style connectors on the cable modem can each provide telephone service to multiple telephones, fax machines, and analog modems.
How Do I Install the Modem for Telephone Service? How Do I Install the Modem for Telephone Service? The cable modem can be used to provide telephone service for one or two telephone lines. This section describes how to connect a single telephone, fax machine, analog telephone modem, or other telephone device to each telephone port on the cable modem. Important! Connecting the cable modem permanently to the installed home telephone wiring is not covered by this document.
How Do I Install the Modem for Telephone Service? Installation Diagram The following diagram illustrates one of the various connection options that are available to you. To install the cable modem for telephone service 1 Connect a telephone, fax machine, or analog modem to each of the appropriate RJ-11 ports on the cable modem. Notes: The cable modem provides one line of telephone service on each of the RJ-11 connectors. Service must be set up and enabled by the telephone service provider.
How Do I Install the Modem for Telephone Service? Note: Use an optional cable signal splitter to add a TV, a DHCT or set-top converter, or a VCR. 4 Test your telephone service by lifting the receiver of each attached telephone to verify that the dial tone can be heard and that you can make and receive telephone calls. This process may take several minutes. Notes: The TEL 1 and TEL 2 LED status indicators on the front panel of the cable modem illuminate when telephony service is enabled.
Telephone Service Frequently Asked Questions Telephone Service Frequently Asked Questions This section provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding cable modem telephone service. For issues regarding cable modem Internet service, see How Do I Troubleshoot My Internet Service Installation? (on page 34) Frequently Asked Questions Q. What if I don't subscribe to telephone service from my cable operator, can I still use the cable modem to make and receive phone calls? A. No.
Telephone Service Frequently Asked Questions Q. Can I surf the Internet and make telephone calls at the same time? A. Absolutely! Telephone service is provided separately from Internet data services. Internet surfing and other data services do not affect the quality of your telephone calls. If these services are enabled by your cable service provider, you can make telephone calls and surf the net at the same time.
Having Difficulty? Having Difficulty? Frequently Asked Questions Q. What if I don't subscribe to cable TV? A. If cable TV is available in your area, data service may be made available with or without subscribing to cable TV service. Contact your local cable service provider for complete information on cable services, including high-speed Internet access. Q. How do I arrange for installation? A. Call your service provider to inquire about professional installation.
Having Difficulty? Common Troubleshooting Issues I don't understand the front panel status indicators See Front Panel LED Status Indicator Functions, for more detailed information on front panel LED status indicator operation and function. The cable modem does not register an Ethernet connection Verify that your computer has an Ethernet card and that the Ethernet driver software is properly installed. If you purchase and install an Ethernet card, follow the installation instructions very carefully.
Tips for Improved Performance Tips for Improved Performance Check and Correct If your cable modem does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further assistance, contact your service provider. Verify that the plug to your cable modem AC power is properly inserted into an electrical outlet. Verify that your cable modem AC power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
How Do I Maintain the Battery (Optional Model Only) How Do I Maintain the Battery (Optional Model Only) Your modem includes up to two rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries to provide stand-by operation in the event of an AC power failure. You can replace one or both of the batteries without the use of any tools. WARNING: There is danger of explosion if the battery is mishandled or incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same type of battery.
How Do I Maintain the Battery (Optional Model Only) Location of Batteries (Single Battery Model) The following illustration shows the location of the batteries on the DPC2203/EPC2203 or DPC2100 with one battery. Removing and Replacing the Battery You can remove and replace the battery without disconnecting the AC power source. 1 Carefully turn the modem over. 2 Gently release the latch to open the battery cover and gain access to the battery compartment.
How Do I Maintain the Battery (Optional Model Only) Location of Batteries (Double Battery Model) The following illustration shows the location of the batteries on the DPC2203/EPC2203 with two batteries. Removing and Replacing the Batteries You can remove and replace the batteries without disconnecting the AC power source. 1 Gently press the battery cover on the front of the modem to open the battery cover and gain access to the battery compartment.
How Do I Mount the Modem on a Wall? (Optional) How Do I Mount the Modem on a Wall? (Optional) You can mount the cable modem on a wall using two wall anchors, two screws, and the mounting slots located on the unit. The modem can be mounted vertically or horizontally. Before You Begin Before you begin, choose an appropriate mounting place. The wall can be made of cement, wood, or drywall.
How Do I Mount the Modem on a Wall? (Optional) Mount the modem as shown in the following illustration.
How Do I Mount the Modem on a Wall? (Optional) Location and Dimensions of the Wall-Mounting Slots The following illustration shows the location and dimensions of the wall-mounting slots on the bottom of the modem. Use the information on this page as a guide for mounting your modem to the wall.
Front Panel LED Status Indicator Functions Front Panel LED Status Indicator Functions Initial Power Up, Calibration, and Registration (AC Power applied) The following chart illustrates the sequence of steps and the corresponding appearance of the cable modem front panel LED status indicators during power up, calibration, and registration on the network when AC power is applied to the cable modem. Use this chart to troubleshoot the power up, calibration, and registration process of your cable modem.
Front Panel LED Status Indicator Functions Normal Operations (AC Power applied) The following chart illustrates the appearance of the LED status indicators on the front panel of the cable modem during normal operations when AC power is applied to the modem.
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Notices FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of at least 7.8 in. (20cm) from all persons.
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