Cisco Systems EPC3208 Installation Preparations, What Are the Requirements for Telephone Service?

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Chapter 2 Installing the DOCSIS Cable Modem

Installation Preparations

Before installing the cable modem make sure that your system meets or exceeds the requirements listed in this section. Also make sure that your have prepared your home and home devices as described in this section.

What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service?

To ensure that your cable modem operates efficiently for high-speed Internet service, you must have an Internet-capable PC, Mac, or Internet appliance equipped with an Ethernet port. To access the user guide for this product, you must have a CD-ROM drive.

Note: You will also need an active cable input line and an Internet connection.

Minimum Hardware Requirements for a PC

A PC with a Pentium MMX 133 or greater processor recommended

32 MB of RAM

CD-ROM drive

Ethernet port

Minimum Hardware Requirements for a Macintosh

32 MB of DRAM

CD-ROM drive

Ethernet port

Minimum Software Requirements for an Ethernet Connection

Operating system with web browser, TCP/IP protocol

What Are the Requirements for Telephone Service?

If you intend to use the cable modem for digital telephone service, verify that your home meets or exceeds all of the following requirements.

Maximum Number of Telephones

The RJ-11 telephone-style connectors on the cable modem can each provide telephone service to multiple telephones, fax machines, and analog modems.

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Contents Page Page Please Read Publication Disclaimer Trademark AcknowledgmentsSoftware and Firmware Use Copyright Page Mitteilung für CATV-Techniker Aviso a los instaladores de sistemas CatvPage Contents Customer Information Power Source Warning Ground the ProductBattery Disposal Verify the Power Source from the On/Off Power LightBattery Safety Protect the Product from LightningProvide Ventilation and Select a Location Protect the Product When Moving ItTelephone Equipment Notice Viii Rev a Important Safety Instructions Canada EMI Regulation United States FCC ComplianceDeclaration of Conformity RF Exposure StatementsCanada AustraliaPage Rev a Xiii CE Compliance CEModem/EMTA Page Xvii Purpose About This GuideIntroduction AudienceChapter This ChapterDigital Voice IntroductionHigh-Speed Data ConnectionsManagement Software and DocumentationWhats In the Carton? Front Panel Description Introducing the Docsis Cable Modem Back Panel Description Page Installing the Docsis Cable Modem What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service? Installation PreparationsWhat Are the Requirements for Telephone Service? Telephone Device Types What Types of Service Accounts Do I Need?Telephone Wiring Requirements Dialing RequirementsHigh-Speed Internet Access Account Install the Battery Optional Where Is the Best Location for My Cable Modem?Telephone Service Installing the Battery Close the battery compartment doorEquipment Needed How Do I Mount the Cable Modem on a Wall? OptionalSelect an Appropriate Place to Mount the Cable Modem Position the Cable ModemLocation and Dimensions of the Wall-Mounting Slots Mounting the Cable Modem on a Wall Connect Devices to the Cable Modem Install the Cable ModemConnect the Cable Modem Install the Cable Modem Installing the Docsis Cable Modem Operation of Front Panel Indicators Operation of Front Panel Indicators Rev a Normal Operations AC Power Applied Front Panel LED Status Indicators During Normal ConditionsSpecial Conditions Page Maintaining the Battery Location of the Battery Charging the Battery Battery MaintenanceRemoving and Replacing the Battery Using the Cable Modem Without a Battery Troubleshooting the Docsis Cable Modem Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol?Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh Systems How Do I Renew the IP Address on My PC? How Does the Cable Modem Connect to My Computer? How Do I Arrange for Installation?What if I Dont Subscribe to Cable TV? Can I Watch TV and Surf the Internet at the Same Time?Can I Use my Existing Phone Number with the Cable Modem? How Many Telephones Can I Connect?There is no dial tone when I lift the handset Common Troubleshooting IssuesDont understand the front panel status indicators Cable Modem does not register an Ethernet connectionTroubleshooting the Docsis Cable Modem Tips for Improved Performance Page Customer Information Customer Support If You Have QuestionsAustralia Page Index Index