Cisco DPC3828 User Manual page 29

Information Your Serv ice Prov ider Needs
You will need to give your service provider the following information, which is
printed on the bar code label attached to the device:
The Serial Number (S/N) of the residential gateway. The serial number consists
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of a series of nine digits.
The Media Access Control (CM MAC) address of the residential gateway. The
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CM MAC address consists of a series of 12 alphanumeric characters.
The Media Access Control (MAC) address of the residential gateway media
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terminal adapter (MTA MAC). The MTA MAC address consists of a series of 12
alphanumeric characters.
The following illustration shows a typical bar coded label; the image may vary from
the label on the actual product.
Write down these numbers in the spaces provided:
Serial Number _______________________
CM MAC MAC Address ________________________
MTA MAC Address ________________________
I Already Hav e a High-Speed Internet Access Account
Where Is the Best Location for My Wireless Residential Gateway?
The ideal location for your residential gateway 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 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
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Installation Preparations
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