Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to the exciting world of home and office networking. Your new DPR2325, EPR2325, DPR2320, or EPR2320 Cable Modem Gateway allows several users to share one high-speed broadband connection across multiple PCs, laptops, digital cameras, personal data assistants (PDAs), and Internet devices. The cable modem gateway makes sharing files and photos with your family and friends hassle free. With a cable modem gateway, your Internet enjoyment and business productivity will surely soar.

This guide provides procedures and recommendations for placing, installing, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting your cable modem gateway for Internet access and for high-speed wired or wireless broadband networking for your home or office. Refer to the appropriate section in this guide for the specific information you need for your situation. Contact your service provider for more information about subscribing to these services.

Benefits and Features

Your new DPR2325, EPR2325, DPR2320, or EPR2320 offers the following outstanding benefits and features:

Provides a high-speed broadband Internet connection that energizes your online experience, such as providing hassle-free downloading and sharing files and photos with your family and friends

Features newly-designed WebWizard configuration pages that provide a contemporary look and feel for setting up your cable modem gateway

Allows you to attach multiple devices in your home or office to the cable modem gateway for high-speed networking and sharing of files and folders without first copying them onto a CD or diskette

Facilitates high-speed wireless networking of PCs, laptops, and PDAs using the built-in 802.11g wireless access point

Offers an integrated router to simplify setting up a home or office network

Includes dual antennas (one internal and one external) to provide more uniform wireless coverage in the service area

Features Plug and Play operation for easy set up and installation

Provides parental control and advanced firewall technology

Includes four Ethernet connections (one connection on the DPR2320 and EPR2320) and a USB connection for enhanced versatility and flexibility

Utilizes an attractive compact design that allows for vertical, horizontal, or wall- mount placement

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