Introduction - Cisco DPC2425 DOCSIS User Manual

Introduction

Welcome to the exciting world of high-speed Internet and high-quality digital
telephone service. Your new Cisco® Model DPC/EPC2425 EuroDOCSIS 2.0 Wireless
Residential Gateway with Embedded Digital Voice Adapter is a cable modem that
meets industry standards for high-speed data connectivity along with reliable digital
telephone service. The DPC/EPC2425 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. With a DPC/EPC2425 residential 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 DPC/EPC2425 residential 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 DPC/EPC2425 residential gateway offers the following outstanding
benefits and features:
Compliant with DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 standards along with
PacketCable/EuroPacketCable specifications to deliver high-end performance
and reliability
High performance broadband Internet connectivity to energize your online
experience
Two-line embedded digital voice adapter for wired telephony service
Four 10/100BASE-T Ethernet ports to provide wired connectivity
802.11g Wireless Access Point with 4 service set identifiers (SSIDs)
Wireless Protected Setup (WPS), including a push button switch to activate WPS
for simplified and secure wireless setup
Two RJ-11 telephony ports for connecting to in-home wiring or directly to
conventional telephones or fax machines
User configurable Parental Control blocks access to undesirable Internet sites
Advanced firewall technology deters hackers and protects the home network
from unauthorized access
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