Introduction - Cisco EPC2434 User Manual

Introduction

Welcome to the exciting world of high-speed Internet and high-quality digital
telephone service. Your new Model 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 EPC2434
wireless home 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 VoIP services, all in one device. With a 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 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 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 10/100BaseT 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) 1.0,
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
Features Plug and Play operation for easy set up and installation
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Provides parental control and advanced firewall technology
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