Introduction - Cisco DPC3940 User Manual

Chapter 1 Introducing the DOC SIS Wireless Residential Voice Gateway

Introduction

Your new Cisco
Embedded Digital Voice Adapter meets industry standards for high-speed data
connectivity along with reliable digital telephone service. The residential gateway
delivers 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 cost-effective voice services, all in one device.
This guide provides procedures and recommendations for installing, operating, and
troubleshooting your residential gateway for high-speed Internet and digital
telephone service for your home or office. Contact your service provider for more
information about subscribing to these services.
Your new residential gateway offers the following outstanding benefits and features:
Compliant with DOCSIS 3.0, 2.0, and 1.x standards along with PacketCable™
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and EuroPacketCable™ specifications to deliver high-end performance and
reliability
High performance broadband Internet connectivity to energize your online
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experience
Two-line embedded digital voice adapter for wired telephony service
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Four 1000/100/10BASE-T Ethernet ports to provide wired connectivity
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802.11n Wireless Access Point
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User configurable Parental Control blocks access to undesirable Internet sites
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Advanced firewall technology deters hackers and protects the home network
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from unauthorized access
Attractive compact design that allows for vertical, horizontal, or wall-mounted
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operation
Color-coded interface ports and corresponding cables simplify installation and
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setup
DOCSIS-5 compliant LED labeling and behavior provides a user and technician
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friendly method to check operational status and act as a troubleshooting tool
Allows automatic software upgrades by your service provider
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Model DPC3940 DOCSIS
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3.0 Wireless Residential Gateway with
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OL-30505-01