User manual SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA DPC2203

[. . . ] 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Back Panel Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Where Is the Best Location for My Cable Modem?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 How Do I Install USB Drivers?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 What Are the Requirements for Ethernet Network Devices?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices? [. . . ] Ethernet wiring and connections must be properly insulated to prevent electrical shock. Disconnect power from the cable modem before attempting to connect to any device. To avoid personal injury, follow the connection steps in the exact order shown. CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the equipment, disconnect any other service before connecting your cable modem to other devices. Read the warnings and caution on this page. Then, follow the installation procedures later in this guide to ensure proper cable modem operation when connecting Ethernet network devices. 28 4012160 Rev B How Do I Connect Ethernet Network Devices? 1 2 3 4 Select locations for Ethernet network devices. For more information, see How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices?Connect additional Ethernet network devices by connecting an Ethernet hub or router to the cable modem. Connect the active RF coaxial cable to the CABLE connector on the back of the cable modem. Use an optional cable signal splitter to add a TV, a DHCT or settop converter, or a VCR. After all connections are complete, insert the AC power cord into the POWER connector on the back of the cable modem, and then plug the cord into an AC power source. The cable modem begins an automatic search to locate and sign on to the network. The cable modem is ready for use when the ONLINE LED status indicator on the front panel stops blinking and illuminates continuously. Note: You will not be able to check the front panel LED status indicator on the cable modem until after one or more Ethernet network devices are connected to the cable modem. 5 6 7 4012160 Rev B 29 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. (on page 24), for information on installing USB drivers. 30 4012160 Rev B 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. Where Is the Best Location for My USB Network Devices? You should work with your service provider to choose the best location for your USB network devices. Consider these recommendations: Location of two-way coaxial cable outlets Distance of the USB network devices from the cable modem Location of computers and other equipment from AC power outlets Ease of running USB cable to the USB network devices Now that you have selected a location for your USB network devices, the next step is to place and connect your USB network devices. (on page 32). 4012160 Rev B 31 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. 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. USB wiring and connections must be properly insulated to prevent electrical shock. Disconnect power from the cable modem before attempting to connect to any device. To avoid personal injury, follow these steps in the exact order shown. [. . . ] (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. 52 4012160 Rev B 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. Note: After the cable modem completes Step 7 (Registration Completed), the modem proceeds immediately to Normal Operations. [. . . ]