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 contact your service provider 
for assistance. 
Notes:  
   You will need an optional 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 residential gateway. 
   Cables and other equipment needed for  telephone service must be purchased 
separately. Contact your service provid er to inquire about the equipment and 
cables you need for telephone service. 
  
						

							
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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 residential gateway  is receiving data from the cable 
network  
3   US —On, the wireless residential gatewa y is sending data to the cable 
network  
4   ONLINE —ON, the wireless residential ga teway is registered on the 
network and fully operational   
5   ETHERNET 1 - 4 —ON, a device is connected to one of the Ethernet ports. 
BLINKING indicates that data is be ing transferred over the Ethernet 
connection  
6   WIRELESS LINK —ON, the Wireless Access Point is operational. 
BLINKING indicates that data is be ing transferred over the wireless 
connection. OFF indicates that the wireless access point has been disabled 
by the user 
7   WIRELESS SETUP —OFF (normal condition) wireless setup is not active. 
BLINKING indicates the user has activated wireless setup to add new 
wireless clients on the wireless network  
8   TEL1 —ON indicates telephony service is e nabled. Blinks when line 1 is in 
use. OFF indicates that phone service for TEL 1 is not enabled  
9   TEL2 —ON indicates telephony service is e nabled. Blinks when line 2 is in 
use. OFF indicates that phone service for TEL 2 is not enabled  
   
  
						

							
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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 1 and 2 —RJ-11 telephone ports connect to home telephone 
wiring to conventional telephones or fax machines  
3   ETHERNET —Four RJ-45 Ethernet ports connect to the Ethernet port on 
your PC or your home network  
4   REBOOT EMTA —A momentary pressing (1-2 seconds) of this switch 
reboots the EMTA. Pressing the switch for more than ten seconds first 
causes a reset-to-factory-default of  all settings and then reboots the 
gateway  
 CAUTION:  
The Reset button is for maintenance purposes only. Do not use 
unless instructed to do so by  your cable or telephone service 
provider. Doing so may cause you to lose any cable modem 
settings you have selected. 
5  WIRELESS SETUP —Pressing this switch init iates wireless setup, this 
feature allows the user to add new Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) 
compliant wireless clients to the home network  
6   CABLE —F-connector connects to an active  cable signal from your service 
provider  
7   ANTENNA— Connection for external 802.11 antenna  
  
						

							
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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 these recommendations: 
   Choose a location close to your computer  if you will also use the residential 
gateway 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. 
   Choose a location for the residential gatewa y that is adjacent to your telephone 
equipment if you are using only one or  two pieces of telephone equipment. 
   Note: If you are using the residential  gateway to provide service to several 
telephones, a professional installer can  connect the residential gateway to your 
existing home telephone wiring. To mi nimize changes to the home telephone 
wiring, you may want to locate the residential gateway near an existing 
telephone outlet.  
   Choose a location that is relatively pr otected from accidental disturbance or 
harm, such as a closet, basement, or other protected area. 
   Choose a location so that there is plenty  of room to guide the cables away from 
the modem without straining or crimping them. 
   Airflow around the residential gateway should not be restricted. 
   Read this user guide thoroughly befo re installing the residential gateway. 
 
  
						

							
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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 the cables should be able  to easily reach the residential gateway 
without strain. Leave sufficient clearanc e between the bottom of the residential 
gateway and any flooring or shelving unde rneath to allow access to cabling. In 
addition, leave enough slack in all cables  so that the residential gateway can be 
removed for any required maintenance wi thout disconnecting the cables. Also, 
verify that you have the following items: 
   Two wall anchors for #8 x 1-inch screws 
   Two #8 x 1-inch pan head sheet metal screws 
   Drill with a 3/16-in. wood or masonr y bit, as appropriate for the wall 
composition 
   A copy of the wall-mounting illustra tions shown on the following pages  
						

							
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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 illustrates the lo cation of the mounting holes on the 
back of the residential gateway. 
2   Are you mounting the residential gatewa y into a drywall or concrete surface 
where a wooden stud is available? 
„   If  yes , go to step 3. 
„   If  no , drive the anchor bolts into the wall,  and install the mounting screws 
into the anchor bolts; leave a gap of about 1/4-inch between the screw head 
and the wall. Then, go to step 4. 
3   Install the mounting screws into the wall; leave a gap of about 1/4-inch between 
the screw head and the wall. Then, go to step 4. 
4   Verify that no cables or wires are connected to the residential gateway.  
						

							
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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 MMX 133 processor or greater 
   32 MB of RAM 
   Web browsing software 
   CD-ROM drive 
Minimum System Require ments for Macintosh 
  MAC OS 7.5 or later 
   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 Macint osh computer with TCP/IP protocol 
installed 
   An active 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network interface card (NIC) installed