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Apple DPR2320TM, EPR2320TM 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 and EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modems User’s Guide WebSTAR DPR2320 and EPR2320 Gateway Cable Modems User’s Guide Benefits and FeaturesIntroduction In This Guide For Information……………………………………………………………………………………………..………...Back CoverCleaning the Equipment Note to InstallerPlacement IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONLightning 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?Minimum System Requirements for a PC Minimum System Requirements for MacintoshI Already Have an Existing High-Speed Internet Access Account How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account?I Do Not Have a High-Speed Internet Access Account Power S upply To connect devicesPOWER RESETTo 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 driversI cannot connect to the Internet How Do I Troubleshoot My Internet Service Installation?My gateway cable modem does not register an Ethernet connection My gateway cable modem does not register a cable connectionTo renew the IP Address for Windows 2000, NT, or XP systems I need to renew the IP address on my PCTo renew the IP Address for Windows 95, 98, 98SE, and ME systems Do 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?T10951 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 Configuring the Gateway Cable Modem How Do I Configure the Gateway Cable Modems?About Your Modem Page Example http//192.168.0.1Description About Your Modem Page DescriptionField Name Setup Page Example Setting Configuration OptionsAdvanced Settings Setup Page Section HeadingsBasic Settings Firewall Wireless Configuring Your Password SettingsLeave this blank Enter your password here Setup Basic Settings - Password Settings Page ExampleSetting Up Your Password Setup Basic Settings - Network Configuration Page Example Configuring the Default SettingsSpoofed MAC Address later in this table Setup Basic Settings - Network Configuration Page DescriptionFunction Keys Configuring and Managing IP AddressesSetup Basic Settings - IP Management Page Example Function Keys Setup Basic Settings - IP Management Page DescriptionReserving IP Addresses Setup Basic Settings - Fixed CPE IP Assignment Page ExampleSetup Basic Settings - Restart Cable Modem Page Example Setup Basic Settings - Fixed CPE IP Assignment Page DescriptionRestarting the Gateway Modem Function KeysSetup 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 Firewall Protection Configuring Web Page Filtering, Parental Control, andSetup 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 AlertsFunction Keys Setup Firewall - Event Logging Page DescriptionSetup Wireless - Basic Page Example Configuring Your Wireless Access Point ParametersSetup Wireless - Basic Page Description Setup Wireless - Privacy Page Example Configuring Your Wireless Network Privacy and Encryption ParametersDescription Setup Wireless - Privacy Page DescriptionField Name 64 Bit Keys Setup Wireless Access Control Page Example Configuring Wireless Access Point Access ControlSetup Wireless - Access Control Page Description Function Keys Configuring Wireless Data Rates and WiFi ThresholdsSetup Wireless - Advanced Page Example Setup Wireless - Advanced Page Description Q. How do I arrange for installation? Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. After my cable modem is connected, how do I access the Internet? Having Difficulty?I don’t understand the front panel status indicators Common Troubleshooting IssuesThe modem does not register an Ethernet connection The 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?To renew the IP address for Windows 95, 98, 98SE, or ME systems To renew the IP address for Windows 2000, NT, or XP systemsNormal Operations Front Panel Status Indicator FunctionsInitial Power Up, Calibration, and Registration Special Conditions Trademarks NoticesDisclaimer Documentation Copyright NoticeUnited States FCC Compliance FCC ComplianceFCC Declaration of Conformity Canada EMI RegulationIf You Have Questions For InformationProduct and service availability subject to change without notice Scientific-Atlanta, Inc