Basic Installation, Wall Mounting | Cisco Systems DPQ2160DOCSIS20

Basic Installation
1	RF coaxial cable is not included	Splitter is not included	2
		Cable In

	To	To
Verify that you have an	Set-top	Modem	Connect the RF coaxial cable to the
Verify that you have an	Optional: Use a two-way splitter and RF		Connect the RF coaxial cable to the
active cable connection.	Optional: Use a two-way splitter and RF		Cable port on the modem and connect

Wall Mounting

Follow these guidelines for mounting the modem on the wall:

•Select a location within 5 feet (1.6 m) of an electrical outlet.

•Check that the selected electrical outlet cannot be interrupted by a wall switch.

•Use the supplied cables to connect the modem to your PC.

•Leave sufficient clearance between the bottom of the modem and the floor or shelving.

Note: Mounting hardware and tools are not included.

Required for mounting on drywall (sheetrock):

•Two #6 screws

•Two 1/4-inch (6 mm) drywall anchors

•Drill with 1/4-inch (6 mm) bit

Required for mounting to plywood or studs:

•Two 1-inch (25 mm) wood screws with head diameter between 3/16-inch and 1/4-inch (4.5 mm and 6 mm)

•Drill with 1/8-inch (3 mm) bit

coaxial cable to connect your active cable	the other end to the cable outlet in your
to both a set-top and the modem.	home.

1 2 3

USB

Ethernet

Use the template to position the modem	Use the appropriate screws for your wall	Carefully position the modem onto the
and to drill holes for mounting it to the wall.	material and remove the template.	screws.

Insert the AC power cord into the	Plug the AC power	Select either Ethernet or USB to connect to your PC.
Power input on the modem.	cord into the wall.	Notes:
		Notes:
		• An Ethernet cable is included with the cable modem.
		• You will need an optional USB cable (not included) if you
		want to connect your cable modem to a USB port on
		your PC.

6	Ethernet	USB cable is not included 6	USB
	Ethernet		USB

For Ethernet, insert the Ethernet cable	For USB, insert a USB cable (not included) into
into an Ethernet port on your PC and	a USB port on your PC and then into the USB
then into the Ethernet port on the	port on the modem.
modem.	Note: IfyourPCdoes nothavethenecessary
	Note: IfyourPCdoes nothavethenecessary
	USB driver, contact your service provider for
	assistance.

Cut along the dotted		Top
Cut along the dotted		4 inches (102 mm)
line or make		4 inches (102 mm)
line or make	Left	Right
a		Cable Modem
photocopyof		Cable Modem
		DPQ2160 DOCSIS 2.0
this		Wall Mounting Template
template and tape		Bottom
to wall.

4027669, DPQ2160, DPQ2160DOCSIS20, 4031762, EPC3925 specifications

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