Data Sheet

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Figure 3. Cisco Model DPC2100 Back Panel (image may vary from actual product and specification)

Table 2. Back Panel Features

Feature
Description
POWER
Color: Black
Connects modem to the DC output of the AC power adapter
POWER SWITCH
(not shown)
Color: Black
Turn on and off device (power switch provided on all products carrying the CE mark)
MAC ADDRESS LABEL
Displays the MAC address of the cable modem
RESET
Resets the cable modem
ETHERNET
Connector Color: Yellow
(1) RJ-45 Ethernet port connects to the Ethernet port on your PC or your home network
USB
Connector Color: Blue
(1) Type B USB 1.1 client port connects to a USB port on your PC
(optional on some part numbers)
CABLE
Connector Color: White
F-connector connects to an active cable signal from your service provider
Product Specifications

Table 3. Product Specifications

Specification
Value
RF Downstream
Operating Frequency
Range
88 to 930 MHz (H/W Revision 3.0)
88 to 860 MHz (H/W Revision 2.1 and earlier)
Tuner Frequency Range
88 to 930 MHz (H/W Revision 3.0)
88 to 860 MHz (H/W Revision 2.1 and earlier)
Demodulation
64 QAM or 256 QAM
Maximum Data Rate
42.88 Mbps for 256 QAM and 30.34 Mbps for 64 QAM
Bandwidth
6 MHz
Operating Level Range
-15 to +15 dBmV
Input Impedance
75 ohms
RF Upstream
Operating Frequency
Range
5 to 42 MHz or 5 to 55 MHz
Transmitter Frequency
Range
5 to 42 MHz or 5 to 55 MHz
Modulation
QPSK, 8 QAM, 16 QAM, 32 QAM, 64 QAM / ATDMA, 128 QAM / SCDMA