Introduction - Cisco DPC2434 User Manual

Introduction

Introduction
Welcome to the exciting world of high-speed Internet and high-quality digital
telephone service. Your new Model DPC2434 or EPC2434 Voice-over-Internet
Protocol (VoIP) Wireless Home Gateway is a cable modem that meets industry
standards for high-speed data connectivity along with reliable digital telephone
service. The DPC2434 and EPC2434 wireless home gateways deliver data, voice and
wired (Ethernet) or wireless gateway capabilities to connect a variety of devices in
the home or small office and support high-speed data access and VoIP services, all in
one device. With a DPC2434 or EPC2434 wireless home gateway, your Internet
enjoyment, home and business communications, and personal productivity will
surely soar.
This guide provides procedures and recommendations for placing, installing,
configuring, operating, and troubleshooting your DPC2434 or EPC2434 wireless
home gateway for high-speed Internet and digital telephone service for your home
or office. Refer to the appropriate section in this guide for the specific information
you need for your situation. Contact your service provider for more information
about subscribing to these services.
Benefits and Features
Your new DPC2434 or EPC2434 wireless home gateway offers the following
outstanding benefits and features:
Features an embedded media terminal adapter (EMTA) supporting two-line
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voice services
Provides a high-speed broadband Internet connection that energizes your online
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experience, such as providing hassle-free downloading and sharing files and
photos with your family and friends
Includes four 10/100BASE-T Ethernet ports and a USB port to provide
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connectivity for high-speed data services or to other Internet devices
Assures a broad range of interoperability with most service providers by
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complying with Data Over Cable System Interface Specifications (DOCSIS
1.1, and 2.0 standards along with PacketCable™ 1.0 specifications to deliver
high-end performance and reliability
Includes two RJ-11 telephony ports for connecting conventional telephones or
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fax machines
Allows you to attach multiple devices in your home or office to the wireless
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home gateway for high-speed wired and wireless networking and sharing of
files and folders without first copying them onto a CD or diskette
Optional model includes up to two internal Lithium-Ion cartridge-style batteries
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for convenient and long-lasting backup power
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