Scientific Atlanta EPR2320, DPR2320 manual What are the Requirements for Wireless Network Devices?

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WebSTAR DPR2320 and EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modems User’s Guide

What are the Requirements for Wireless Network Devices?

How Many Wireless Devices Can I Connect?

The gateway cable modem serves as a wireless access point (WAP). The WAP on the gateway cable modem provides wireless network service to multiple wireless network devices. Contact your cable service provider for more information on the maximum number of wireless network devices to connect to the gateway cable modem in order to maintain optimal network performance.

What are the Requirements for Wireless Networking?

It is important to view the characteristics of the entire network and not just each individual node. The theoretical distance between wireless network devices is 100 feet inside of a building, and 300 feet outdoors.

A number of factors can impact the practical limit of the network. Contact your cable service provider or consult the documentation for your wireless network devices for more information.

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Contents WebSTAR DPR2320 EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modems User’s Guide Introduction Benefits and FeaturesThis Guide Read and Retain These Instructions Cleaning the EquipmentPlacement Lightning and Power Surges AccessoriesVentilation OverloadingPower Sources Power Cord ProtectionDamage that Requires Service GroundingWhat’s In the Carton? Front Panel Description Back Panel Description What are the System Requirements for Internet Service? Where is the Best Location for My Gateway Cable Modem?Already Have an Existing High-Speed Internet Access Account How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account?Do Not Have a High-Speed Internet Access Account How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet? To connect devicesTo install the gateway cable modem To configure Windows 95, 98, 98SE, or ME systems How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol?Configuring TCP/IP on Your Internet Devices To configure Windows XP systems To configure Windows 2000 systemsTo configure Macintosh systems To install Windows 98SE and Windows ME USB drivers How Do I Install USB Drivers?Installing USB Drivers To install Windows XP drivers To install Windows 2000 driversMy gateway cable modem does not register a cable connection How Do I Troubleshoot My Internet Service Installation?Cannot connect to the Internet To renew the IP Address for Windows 2000, NT, or XP systems Need to renew the IP address on my PCDo I Need to Configure the TCP/IP Protocol on My Computer? What are the Wiring Requirements for Ethernet Networking?What are the Requirements for Ethernet Network Devices? How Many Ethernet Network Devices Can I Connect?How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices? Where is the Best Location for My Ethernet Network Devices?How Do I Connect Ethernet Network Devices? Connecting Ethernet DevicesTo connect Ethernet devices Do I Need to Install USB Drivers on My Computer? What are the Wiring Requirements?What are the Requirements for USB Network Devices? How Many USB Devices Can I Connect? How Do I Select and Place USB Network Devices? Where is the Best Location for My USB Network Devices?How Do I Connect USB Network Devices? To connect USB devices What are the Requirements for Wireless Networking? What are the Requirements for Wireless Network Devices?How Many Wireless Devices Can I Connect? Where is the Best Location for My Wireless Network Devices? How Do I Select and Place Wireless Network Devices?Installing Wireless Network Devices How Do I Install Wireless Network Devices?To install wireless network devices About Your Modem Page Example How Do I Configure the Gateway Cable Modems?Configuring the Gateway Cable Modem Field Name About Your Modem Page DescriptionSetup Page Example Setting Configuration OptionsAdvanced Settings Setup Page Section HeadingsBasic Settings Field Name Description FirewallWireless Configuring Your Password SettingsSetting Up Your Password Setup Basic Settings Password Settings Page ExampleSetup Basic Settings Network Configuration Page Example Configuring the Default SettingsLAN IP Setup Basic Settings Network Configuration Page DescriptionFunction Keys Configuring and Managing IP AddressesSetup Basic Settings IP Management Page Example Setup Basic Settings IP Management Page Description Reserving IP Addresses Setup Basic Settings Fixed CPE IP Assignment Page ExampleRestarting the Gateway Modem Setup Basic Settings Fixed CPE IP Assignment DescriptionSetup Basic Settings Restart Cable Modem Page Example Setup Advanced Settings Options Page Example Enabling and Disabling Advanced FeaturesFormat http//xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx8080 where Setup Advanced Settings Options Page DescriptionSetup Advanced Settings IP Filtering Page Description Configuring IP Address FiltersSetup Advanced Settings IP Filtering Page Example Setup Advanced Settings MAC Filtering Page Example Configuring MAC Address FiltersSetting Up MAC Address Filters Setup Advanced Settings MAC Filtering Page DescriptionSetup Advanced Settings Port Filtering Page Description Configuring and Enabling TCP and UDP Port FiltersSetup Advanced Settings Port Filtering Page Example Setup Advanced Settings Port Forwarding Page Example Configuring Port Forwarding for Local IP AddressesSetup Advanced Settings Port Forwarding Page Description Setup Advanced Settings Port Triggers Page Example Configuring TCP/UDP Port TriggersSetup Advanced Settings Port Triggers Page Description Setup Advanced Settings DMZ Host Page Description Configuring the DMZ HostSetup Advanced Settings DMZ Host Page Example Setup Firewall Web Filters Page Example Content Filtering Setup Firewall Web Filters Page DescriptionWeb Features Section HeadingsTrusted Computers Keyword and Domain BlockingSetup Firewall Time of Day Access Filter Page Example Configuring Firewall Time of Day Access FiltersSetup Firewall Event Logging Page Example Configuring Firewall Event Logging and E-mail AlertsSetup Firewall Event Logging Page Description Setup Wireless Basic Page Example Configuring Your Wireless Access Point ParametersSsid Setup Wireless Basic Page DescriptionSetup Wireless Privacy Page Example Setup Wireless Privacy Page Description Page Setup Wireless Access Control Page Example Configuring Wireless Access Point Access ControlSetup Wireless Access Control Page Description Configuring Wireless Data Rates and WiFi Thresholds Setup Wireless Advanced Page Example Setup Wireless Advanced Page Description Having Difficulty? Frequently Asked QuestionsDon’t understand the front panel status indicators Common Troubleshooting IssuesModem does not register an Ethernet connection Modem does not register a cable connectionCheck and Correct Tips for Improved PerformanceRenewing the IP Address on Your PC How Do I Renew the IP Address on My PC?Normal Operations Front Panel Status Indicator FunctionsInitial Power Up, Calibration, and Registration Special Conditions Disclaimer TrademarksDocumentation Copyright Notice Software Use NoticeUnited States FCC Compliance FCC ComplianceFCC Declaration of Conformity Canada EMI RegulationIf You Have Questions For Information