10 Part Number 4021203 Rev A
Introduction
Welcome to the exciting world of high-speed Internet and high-quality digital
telephone service. Your new DPC3212 or EPC3212 Voice-over-Internet Protocol
(VoIP) Cable Modem is a modem that meets industry standards for high-speed data
connectivity along with reliable digital telephone service. With this cable modem,
your Internet enjoyment, home and business communications, and personal
productivity will surely soar.
This guide provides procedures and recommendations for placing, installing,
configuring, operating, and troubleshooting your DPC3212 or EPC3212 cable
modem for high-speed Internet or digital telephone service 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 cable modem offers the following outstanding benefits and features:
Includes an embedded media terminal adapter (EMTA) supporting two-line
voice services
Provides a high-speed broadband Internet connection that energizes your online
experience, which makes downloading and sharing files and photos with your
family and friends hassle free
Includes 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet and USB ports to provide connectivity for
high-speed data services or to other Internet devices
Assures a broad range of interoperability with most service providers to deliver
high-end performance and reliability. The DPC3212 complies with Data Over
Cable System Interface Specifications (DOCSIS®) 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, and 3.0 standards
along with PacketCable™ 1.5 specifications. The EPC3212 complies with
EuroDOCSIS™ 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, and 3.0 standards along with EuroPacketCable™ 1.5
specifications.
Includes two RJ-11 telephony ports for connecting conventional telephones or
fax machines
Allows you to attach multiple devices in your home or office to the cable modem
for high-speed networking and sharing of files and folders without first copying
them onto a CD or diskette