Cisco 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

Cisco DPC2203 Specifications

General

Type	Cable Modem
DOCSIS Version	DOCSIS 2.0
Dimensions	5.5 x 2.5 x 7.5 inches
Weight	0.7 lbs
Interface	Ethernet
Downstream Frequency Range	88 MHz to 860 MHz
Upstream Frequency Range	5 to 42 MHz