Cisco Router DPC/EPC2425 DOCSIS User Manual

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  Introduction 
 
  Attractive compact design that allows  for vertical, horizontal, or wall-mounted 
operation 
   TR-068 compliant color-coded interface ports and corresponding cables simplify 
installation and setup 
   DOCSIS-5 compliant LED labeling and be havior provides a user and technician 
friendly method to check operational st atus and act as a troubleshooting tool 
   Allows automatic software upgrad es by your service provider 
  

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Whats In the Carton?  
Whats In the Carton? 
When you receive your wireless reside
ntial gateway, you should check the 
equipment and accessories to verify that each  item is in the carton and that each item 
is undamaged. The carton contains the following items: 
One of the DOCSIS Residential 
Gateway models: 
 
 
One power adapter (models 
requiring external power supply) 
 
 
 
One Ethernet cable (CAT5/RJ-45) 
 
One CD-ROM  
If any of these items are missing or damage d, please...

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Front Panel Description 
The front panel of your residential gateway provides LED status indicators that 
indicate how well and at what state your residential gateway is operating. See  Front 
Panel LED Status Indicator Functions  (on page 
104), for more information on front 
panel LED status indicator functions. 
 
 
Model EPC2425   
1  POWER —ON, power is applied to the wireless residential gateway   
2   DS —ON, the wireless...

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Back Panel Description   
Back Panel Description 
The following illustrations show the descri ption and function of the back panel 
components on the EPC2425. 
External Power Supply Model 
 
Model EPC2425 (with external power supply) 
1   15VDC —Connects the residential gateway to the AC power adapter that 
is provided with your residential gateway  
 CAUTION: 
Avoid damage to your equipment. Only use the power supply 
that is provided with your residential gateway.  
2  TELEPHONE...

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  Where Is the Best Location fo r My DOCSIS Residential Gateway?
   
Where Is the Best Location for My DOCSIS Residential 
Gateway? 
The ideal location for your residential gate way is where it has access to outlets and 
other devices. Think about the layout of yo ur home or office, and consult with your 
service provider to select the best location  for your residential gateway. Read this 
user guide thoroughly before you decide  where to place your residential gateway. 
Consider...

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How Do I Mount the Modem  on a Wall? (Optional) 
 
How Do I Mount the Modem on a Wall? (Optional) 
You can mount the residential gateway 
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. The mounting loca tion should be free of obstructions on 
all sides, and...

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  How Do I Mount th e Modem on a Wall? (Optional) 
Mount the modem as shown in one of the following illustrations. 
 
 
   

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How Do I Mount the Modem  on a Wall? (Optional) 
 
Location and Dimensions of
 the Wall-Mounting Slots 
 
The following illustration shows the locati on 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. 
 
Mounting the Residential Gateway on a Wall 
1   Using a drill with a 3/16-inch bit, drill two holes at the same height and 4 inches 
apart. 
Note:  The preceding graphic...

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  How Do I Mount th e Modem on a Wall? (Optional) 
5  Lift the residential gateway into position . Slip the large end of both mounting 
slots (located in the back of the reside ntial gateway) over the mounting screws, 
and then slide the residential gateway do wn until the narrow end of the keyhole 
slot contacts the screw shaft. 
Important:  Verify that the mounting screws securely support the residential 
gateway before you release the unit. 
  

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What Are the System Requireme nts for Internet Service? 
 
What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service? 
To ensure that your residential gateway op
erates efficiently for high-speed Internet 
service, verify that all of the Internet de vices 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. 
Minimum System Requirements for a PC 
  A PC with a Pentium...