Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to the exciting world of high-speed Internet and high-quality digital telephone service. Your new DPC2202 or EPC2202 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 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 DPC2202 or EPC2202 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 10/100BASE-T Ethernet and USB ports to provide connectivity for high- speed data services or to other Internet devices

Ensures interoperability with most service providers by complying with the following specifications:

-DPC2202—DOCSIS 2.0 and backward compatibility for operation in DOCSIS 1.1 and DOCSIS 1.0 networks

-EPC2202—EuroDOCSIS 2.0 and backward compatibility for operation in EuroDOCSIS 1.1 and EuroDOCSIS 1.0 networks

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

Features Plug and Play operation for easy set up and installation

Provides parental control and advanced firewall technology

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