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WebSTAR™ DPR2320™ and
EPR2320™ Gateway Cable
Modems User’s Guide
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WebSTAR™ DPR2320™ and EPR2320™ Gateway Cable Modems User’s Guide Introduction Welcome to the exciting world of home and office networking. Your new WebSTAR™ DPR2320™ or EPR2320™ Gateway Cable Modem allows several users to share one high-speed broadband connection across multiple PCs, laptops, digital cameras, personal data assistants (PDAs), and Internet devices. The WebSTAR DPR2320 and EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modems make sharing files and photos with your family and friends hassle free.
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WebSTAR DPR2320 and EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modems User’s Guide In This Guide IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ..........................................................................................................3 What’s In the Carton?...................................................................................................................................................6 Front Panel Description .................................................................................
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Important Rules for Safe Operation IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Note to Installer Note to CATV System Installer CAUTION This reminder is provided to call the CATV RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (Section 54, Part I of the Canadian AVIS Electrical Code), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the CATV cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of CAUTION: To reduce the ri
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WebSTAR DPR2320 and EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modems User’s Guide Accessories Do not use accessories with this equipment unless recommended by your cable service provider. Ventilation This equipment has openings for ventilation that protect it from overheating. To ensure the reliability of this equipment, do not obstruct the openings. • Do not place other equipment, lamps, books, or any other object on the top of or beside this equipment. • Do not place this equipment in any of the location
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Important Rules for Safe Operation Power Cord Protection Arrange all power cords so that people cannot walk on the cords, place objects on the cords, or place objects against the cords, which can damage the cords. Pay particular attention to cords that are at plugs, at electrical outlets, and at the places where the cords exit the equipment. Power Sources A label on the AC power adapter that is supplied with this equipment indicates the correct power source for this equipment. Operate th
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WebSTAR DPR2320 and EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modems User’s Guide What’s In the Carton? When you receive your gateway 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 (CAT5/RJ-45) One Model DPR2320 or EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modem with detachable antenna One USB cable One power adapter with power cord One CD-ROM containing the
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Front Panel Description Front Panel Description The front panel of your cable modem provides 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 Front Panel Status Indicator Functions, later in this guide, for more information on front panel status indicator function
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POWER ANTENNA RESET 12 VDC ETHERNET USB CABLE WebSTAR DPR2320 and EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modems User’s Guide Back Panel Description The following illustration describes the back panel components of the DPR2320 and the EPR2320. 1 ANTENNA— Provides a communication connection for the built-in wireless access point (WAP) to allow wireless devices to communicate with the cable modem 2 POWER—Connects the cable modem to the DC output of the 1 AC power adapter that is provided with your cable m
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Where is the Best Location for My Gateway Cable Modem? Where is the Best Location for My Gateway Cable Modem? The ideal location for your gateway 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 cable service provider to select the best location for your gateway cable modem. Consider these recommendations: • Position your PC and gateway cable modem so that they are located near an AC power outlet. • Pos
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WebSTAR DPR2320 and EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modems User’s Guide How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account? Before you can use your gateway 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 cable service provider. Choose one of the following two options. I Do Not Have a High-Speed Internet Access Account If you do not have a high-speed Internet access account, y
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POWER ANTENNA RESET 12 VDC ETHERNET USB CABLE How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet? How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet? You can use your gateway 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 gateway cable modem to access the Internet. Professi
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WebSTAR DPR2320 and EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modems User’s Guide To install the gateway cable modem 1. Power down your PC and unplug it from the power source. WARNING: 2. Connect your PC to either the ETHERNET port or the USB port using the To avoid personal appropriate data cable. Do not connect your PC to both the Ethernet and injury or damage to USB ports at the same time. You can connect two separate PCs to the your equipment, gateway cable modem at the same time by connecting one
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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 gateway cable modem in Microsoft Windows or Macintosh environments. Configuring TCP/IP on Your Internet
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WebSTAR DPR2320 and EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modems User’s Guide To configure 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 automat
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How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? To configure 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 (gray bar) 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 th
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WebSTAR DPR2320 and EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modems User’s Guide 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, or XP operating system. This section contains instructions for installing the gateway cable modem USB drivers. 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 t
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How Do I Install USB Drivers? To install Windows 2000 drivers 1. Insert the USB Cable Modem Driver Installation Disk into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. 2. Wait until the Power and Cable indicators on the cable modem illuminate solid green. 3. Click Next in the Found New Hardware Wizard window. 4. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) in the Found New Hardware Wizard window, and then click Next. 5. Select CD-ROM drives in the Found New Hardware Wizard window,
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WebSTAR DPR2320 and EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modems User’s Guide How Do I Troubleshoot My Internet Service Installation? I cannot connect to the Internet • Verify that the plug to your gateway cable modem AC adapter is properly inserted into an electrical outlet. • Verify that your gateway cable modem AC adapter is not plugged into an electrical outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. If a wall switch controls the electrical outlet, make sure the switch is in the ON position. • Verify t
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How Do I Troubleshoot My Internet Service Installation? I need to renew the IP address on my PC If your PC cannot access the Internet after the cable modem is online, it is possible that your PC did not renew its IP address. Follow the appropriate instructions in this section for your operating system to renew the IP address on your PC. To renew the IP Address for Windows 95, 98, 98SE, and ME systems 1. Click Start, and then click Run to open the Run window. 2. Type winipcfg in the Ope
