Scientific Atlanta DPC2203 User Manual

October 2006
DPC2203 and EPC2203 VOIP Cable Modem
User's Guide
In This Document
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................2
FCC Compliance .........................................................................................................7
What's In the Carton? ...............................................................................................10
Front Panel Description ...........................................................................................12
Back Panel Description.............................................................................................14
Where Is the Best Location for My Cable Modem?..............................................16
What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service?..................................17
How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account?.............................18
How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet? ...........................................19
How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol?.................................................................21
How Do I Install USB Drivers? ...............................................................................24
What Are the Requirements for Ethernet Network Devices?.............................26
How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices? .....................................27
How Do I Connect Ethernet Network Devices?...................................................28
What Are the Requirements for USB Network Devices? ....................................30
How Do I Select and Place USB Network Devices?.............................................31
How Do I Connect USB Network Devices? ..........................................................32
How Do I Troubleshoot My Internet Service Installation? .................................34
How Do I Use My Modem for Telephone Service? .............................................36
Where Do I Place My Modem for Telephone Service? ........................................37
What Are the Requirements for Telephone Service? ...........................................38
How Do I Install the Modem for Telephone Service?..........................................39
Telephone Service Frequently Asked Questions..................................................42
Having Difficulty? ....................................................................................................44
Tips for Improved Performance .............................................................................46
How Do I Maintain the Battery (Optional Model Only) .....................................47
How Do I Mount the Modem on a Wall? (Optional)...........................................50
Front Panel LED Status Indicator Functions.........................................................53
Notices ........................................................................................................................55