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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?.................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Notice to Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified to do so. Notice à l’attention des installateurs de réseaux câblés Les instructions relatives aux interventions d’entretien, fournies dans la présente notice, s’adress
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Mitteilung für CATV-Techniker Die in dieser Mitteilung aufgeführten Wartungsanweisungen sind ausschließlich für qualifiziertes Fachpersonal bestimmt. Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags zu reduzieren, sollten Sie keine Wartungsarbeiten durchführen, die nicht ausdrücklich in der Bedienungsanleitung aufgeführt sind, außer Sie sind zur Durchführung solcher Arbeiten qualifiziert. Aviso a los instaladores de sistemas CATV Las instrucciones de reparación co
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that pro
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protect the Product from Lightning In addition to disconnecting the AC power from the wall outlet, disconnect the signal inputs. Verify the Power Source from the On/Off Power Light When the on/off power light is not illuminated, the apparatus may still be connected to the power source. The light may go out when the apparatus is turned off, regardless of whether it is still plugged into an AC power source. Eliminate AC Mains Overloads WARNING: Avoid elec
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Service Warnings WARNING: Avoid electric shock! Do not open the cover of this product. Opening or removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltages. If you open the cover, your warranty will be void. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Check Product Safety Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, the service technician must perform safety checks to determine that this product is in proper operating condition. Protect t
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FCC Compliance FCC Compliance United States FCC Compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communi
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Intro duction Introduction Welcome to the exciting world of high-speed Internet access. Your new Model DPQ2160 or EPQ2160 DOCSIS® 2.0 Cable Modem offers high-end performance and unsurpassed reliability. With your new DPQ2160 or EPQ2160, your Internet enjoyment and business productivity will surely soar. This guide provides procedures and recommendations for placing, installing, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting your DPQ2160 or EPQ2160. Benefits and Features Your new DPQ2160 or
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What's In the Carton? What's In the Carton? When you receive your cable modem, you should check the equipment and accessories to verify that each item is in the carton and that each item is undamaged. The carton contains the following items: One Ethernet cable One Model DPQ2160/EPQ2160 Cable Modem (CAT5/RJ-45) One USB cable (not included One power cord with all models) One CD-ROM containing the user guide and the USB drivers If any of these items are missing or da
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Front Panel Description Front Panel Description The front panel of your cable modem provides LED status lights that indicate how well and at what state your cable modem is operating. After the cable modem is successfully registered on the network, the POWER and CABLE status indicators illuminate continuously to show that the cable modem is active and fully operational. See Functions of Front Panel LED Status Indicators for more information on front panel LED status indicator functions.
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Back Panel Description Back Panel Description The following illustration describes the back panel components of the DPQ2160/EPQ2160 cable modem. 1 100-240 VAC—Connects the cable modem to the DC output of the AC power cord that is provided with your cable modem. Only use the AC power cord that is provided with your cable modem CAUTION: Avoid damage to your equipment. Only use the AC power cord that is provided with your cable modem. 2 RESET—Reset-to-Default button (Factory Reset)
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Where Is the Best Location for My Cable Modem? Where Is the Best Location for My Cable Modem? The ideal location for your cable modem is where it has access to outlets and other devices. Think about the layout of your home or office, and consult with your service provider to select the best location for your cable modem. Read this user guide thoroughly before you decide where to place your cable modem. Consider these recommendations: Position your PC and cable modem so that they are loc
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What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service? What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service? To ensure that your cable modem operates efficiently for high-speed Internet service, verify that all of the Internet devices on your system meet or exceed the following minimum hardware and software requirements. Note: You will also need an active cable input line and an Internet connection. Minimum System Requirements for a PC A PC with a Pentium MMX 133 processor or greater
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How Do I Se t Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account? How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account? Before you can use your cable modem, you need to have a high-speed Internet access account. If you do not have a high-speed Internet access account, you need to set up an account with your local service provider. Choose one of the two options in this section. I Do Not Have a High-Speed Internet Access Account If you do not have a high-speed Internet access account, your service p
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How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet? How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet? You can use your cable modem to access the Internet, and you can share that Internet connection with other Internet devices in your home or office. Sharing one connection among many devices is called networking. Connecting and Installing Internet Devices You must connect and install your cable modem to access the Internet. Professional installation may be available. Contact your local servic
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How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet? Connecting the Modem for High-Speed Data Service WARNING: To avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment, follow these steps in the exact order shown. 1 Power off your PC and unplug it from the power source. 2 Connect your PC to either the ETHERNET port or the USB port using the appropriate data cable. Do not connect your PC to both the Ethernet and USB ports at the same time. You can connect two separate PCs to the cable modem
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How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? To configure TCP/IP protocol, you need to have an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) with TCP/IP communications protocol installed on your system. TCP/IP is a communications protocol used to access the Internet. This section contains instructions for configuring TCP/IP on your Internet devices to operate with the cable modem in Microsoft Windows or Macintosh environments. Configuring TCP/IP on Your Internet Devi
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How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 2000 Systems 1 Click Start, select Settings, and choose Network and Dial-up Connections. 2 Double-click the Local Area Connection icon in the Network and Dial-up Connections window. 3 Click Properties in the Local Area Connection Status window. 4 Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Local Area Connection Properties window, and then click Properties. 5 Select both Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server
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How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh Systems 1 Click the Apple icon in the upper-left corner of the Finder. Scroll down to Control Panels, and then click TCP/IP. 2 Click Edit on the Finder at the top of the screen. Scroll down to the bottom of the menu, and then click User Mode. 3 Click Advanced in the User Mode window, and then click OK. 4 Click the Up/Down selector arrows located to the right of the Connect Via section of the TCP/IP window, and then clic
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How Do I Install USB Drivers? How Do I Install USB Drivers? To install USB drivers, your PC must be equipped with a USB network interface and a Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, or Vista operating system. This section contains instructions for installing the USB drivers for the cable modem. Note: If you are not using the USB interface, skip this section. Installing USB Drivers The USB driver installation procedures are different for each operating system. Follow the appropriate in
