Introduction - Cisco DPC3216 User Manual

Chapter 1 Introducing the Cable Modem

Introduction

Your new cable modem meets industry standards for high-speed data connectivity
along with reliable digital telephone service. The cable modem delivers data, voice
and wired (Ethernet) 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.
Your new cable modem offers the following outstanding benefits and features:
High-Speed Data
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Sixteen (16) bonded downstream channels with data rates eight times
traditional EMTAs
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Four (4) bonded upstream channels with data rates four times traditional
EMTAs
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Designed to meet DOCSIS 3.0 specifications as well as backward
compatibility with existing DOCSIS 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 networks
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DOCSIS-compliant support for IPv6/IPv4
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Expanded tuning range, up to 1002 MHz
Digital Voice
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Two-line embedded digital voice adapter for wired telephony service
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Toll-quality, high-compression, and high-fidelity (exceeding toll quality)
CODEC options
Connections
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Color-coded connectors and cables for easy installation and setup
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10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port with Auto-negotiate and Auto-MDIX
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Support for up to 64 users
Design and Function
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Attractive compact design and versatile orientation to stand vertically, or
mount easily on a wall
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Dual color LED status indicators on the front panel provide an informative
and easy-to-understand display that indicates the ca ble modem operational
status
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Rugged electronic components for long-term reliability
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