Cisco DPQ2160 User Manual

Cisco Model DPQ2160 and
EPQ2160 DOCSIS 2.0 Cable Modem
User Guide
In This Document
 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................2
 FCC Compliance.........................................................................................................7
 Introduction.................................................................................................................8
 What's In the Carton?.................................................................................................9
 Front Panel Description ...........................................................................................10
 Back Panel Description ............................................................................................11
 Where Is the Best Location for My Cable Modem?..............................................12
 What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service?..................................13
 How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account? ............................14
 How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet?...........................................15
 How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? ................................................................17
 How Do I Install USB Drivers? ...............................................................................20
 How Do I Mount the Modem on a Wall? (Optional)...........................................22
 Having Difficulty? ....................................................................................................24
 Tips for Improved Performance .............................................................................26
 How Do I Renew the IP Address on My PC?.......................................................27
 Front Panel LED Status Indicator Functions.........................................................28
 Notices........................................................................................................................30

Cisco DPQ2160 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	DPQ2160
Category	Modem
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Installer and System Notices

Safety notices for installers and system technicians regarding electrical shock and proper installation procedures.

Power and Grounding Safety

Warnings and guidelines for safe power source usage and proper grounding of the cable modem.

General Product Protection

Precautions to protect the modem from lightning, power overloads, ensure ventilation, and prevent moisture exposure.

FCC Compliance

System Requirements for Internet Service

Setting Up Your Internet Access Account

New Account Setup Process

Instructions for users who do not have a high-speed internet access account.

Existing Account Setup Process

Connecting Devices to the Internet

Connecting and Installing Devices

Modem Setup for High-Speed Data

Step-by-step guide for connecting the modem to your network for high-speed data service.

Configuring TCP/IP Protocol

TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 95/98/ME

Detailed steps to configure TCP/IP protocol on Windows 95, 98, 98SE, and ME systems.

TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 2000/XP

Detailed steps to configure TCP/IP protocol on Windows 2000 and XP systems.

TCP/IP Configuration for Macintosh

Detailed steps to configure TCP/IP protocol on Macintosh systems.

Installing USB Drivers

USB Driver Installation for Windows 98SE/ME

USB Driver Installation for Windows XP

Having Difficulty?

Common Troubleshooting Issues

Renewing the IP Address on My PC

IP Address Renewal for Windows 95/98/ME

IP Address Renewal for Windows NT/2000/XP

Front Panel LED Status Indicator Functions