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What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service?

What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service?

To ensure that your residential gateway operates efficiently for high-speed Internet service, verify that all of the Internet devices on your system meet or exceed the following minimum hardware and software requirements.

Note: You will also need an active cable input line and an Internet connection.

Minimum System Requirements for a PC

A PC with a Pentium MMX 133 processor or greater

32 MB of RAM

Web browsing software

CD-ROM drive

Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh

MAC OS 7.5 or later

32 MB of RAM

System Requirements for an Ethernet Connection

A PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system (or later) with TCP/IP protocol installed, or an Apple Macintosh computer with TCP/IP protocol installed

An active 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interface card (NIC) installed

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Important Safety Instructions This Document Important Safety Instructions Mitteilung für CATV-Techniker Aviso a los instaladores de sistemas Catv Power Source Warning Verify the Power Source from the On/Off Power LightGround the Product Protect the Product from Lightning Operating Environment Protect the Product When Moving It Declaration of Conformity Canada EMI RegulationRF Exposure Statements Canada CE Compliance National Restrictions France ItalyLatvia Antennas Benefits and Features Introduction Software and Documentation Whats In the Carton? Front Panel Description Model DPC3827 shown here Back Panel Description Back Panel Description Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service?Minimum System Requirements for a PC System Requirements for an Ethernet Connection How Do I Subscribe to High-Speed Internet Service? Do Not Have a High-Speed Internet Access AccountAlready Have an Existing High-Speed Internet Access Account Rev a How Do I Mount the Modem on a Wall? Optional Before You Begin Location and Dimensions of the Wall-Mounting Slots Mounting the Residential Gateway on a Wall Connecting the Media Gateway for High-Speed Data Service How Do I Connect My Gateway for Internet Service?Connecting and Installing Internet Devices To connect devices How Do I Connect My Gateway for Internet Service? How Do I Configure My Docsis Residential Gateway? Logging in to the Gateway for the First Time How Do I Configure My Docsis Residential Gateway? Setup Lan Setup Configuring Your Network Settings LAN Dhcp Connected Devices SummaryPre-assigned Dhcp IP Address Setup Ddns Disabling Ddns Factory Default Settings Enabling Ddns Setup Wireless QoS Setup Advanced Routing Configure the Routing Table MTU Security Firewall Display Routing Table Block Pop-Up Windows Disable Filters Filter ProxySection Field Description Firewall SPI Firewall Protection Block Web Page Cookies Block Port Scan Detection Section Field Description Block Java and ActiveX ScriptsBlock fragmented IP packets Block IP Flood Detection Security VPN Passthrough Disable Pptp PassthroughDisable Section Field Description VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough Security VPN Security VPN Tunnel Page Description Delete Button Section Field Description VPN Tunnel Select Tunnel EntryCreate Button Summary Button Fqdn Section Field Description Remote SecureGateway Key Management Key Exchange Method Section Field Description  Auto IKE Section Field Description  Manual StatusState is either Connected or Disconnected View Log How Do I Configure My Docsis Residential Gateway? Control Access to the Gateway Access Restrictions Basic Rules Remove Rule Parental Control check box and click ApplyAdd Rule Keyword List Block Services To use keyword and domain blocking Access Restrictions Time of Day Rules Block Access to Websites Access Restrictions User Setup Access Restrictions Time of Day Rules Page Description User Settings Access Restrictions User Setup Page DescriptionSection Field Description User Add User Configure Password Access Restrictions IP Address Filtering Access Restrictions MAC Address Filtering Function Keys Access Restrictions Local LogField Name Description MAC Filtering Block Listed Default Pass Listed Control Access to the Gateway Manage the Gateway Administration ManagementAdministration Management Page Description WAN Internet IP Address Change Password to Default GatewayGateway Access Current User Name Local Access Re-Enter New Password Administration Reporting Igmp Smtp Mail Server View LogSection Field Description Reporting Mail Alerts Mail Address for Alert Logs Administration Diagnostics Administration Backup & Restore Administration Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults MAC Address CM MAC Address Monitor Gateway StatusStatus Gateway Current Time DNS1-3 Status Local NetworkSection Field Description Internet Connection IP Address Wins Section Field Description Local Network MAC Address End IP AddressDhcp Client Table Status Wireless Status Wireless Page DescriptionSection Field Description ARP/RARP Table Status Docsis WAN Docsis WAN Page Description Status Docsis Signal Downstream Channels Section Example Rev a Status Docsis Status Docsis Status Page Description Cable Modem IP Address Time Since Last ResetSection Field Description Docsis Status Cable Modem Status Cable Modem Mask PHS Sfid Status Channels Selection Docsis Log Page Description Upstream Channel SettingStatus Docsis Log Section Field Description Upstream channel ID Monitor Gateway Status Configure Wireless Settings Wireless Basic SettingsWireless Configuration Manual Page Example Wireless Configuration Wireless Basic Settings Page DescriptionSection Field Description Basic Settings Wireless Network Network Mode Wireless Network Name Ssid Wireless Wireless SecurityWireless Security Page Description Bssid WEP Field Descriptions WPA Security for Personal Networks WPA or WPA2 Personal Modes Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Page Description Wireless Advanced Settings Section Field Description Access RestrictionMAC Address FilterList MAC Address Filter List Wireless Advanced Settings Page Description CTS Protection Mode Dtim Interval Wireless WDS SettingsBeacon Interval Fragmentation Threshold Remote Access Points MAC Address MAC 1 through Wireless WDS Settings Page DescriptionAllow Wireless Signal To Be Repeated by a Repeater WDS Applications & Gaming Port Filtering Configure Applications and GamingOverview Applications and Gaming Port Filtering Page Description Section Field Description Port Filtering Start Port  UDP  Both EnableApplications & Gaming Port Range Forwarding End Port Applications and Gaming Port Range Forward Page Description Section Field Description Port Range Forwarding StartEnd Applications & Gaming Port Range Triggering Applications & Gaming DMZ Section Field Description Forwarded Range Start Port DMZ Hosting Applications and Gaming DMZ Page DescriptionDMZ Select the desired option Wireless Applications & Gaming QoSNo ACK How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? Having Difficulty? How Do I Renew the IP Address on My PC? What if I dont subscribe to cable TV? How do I arrange for installation?Renewing the IP Address on Windows NT, 2000, or XP Systems How does the residential gateway connect to my computer? Dont understand the front panel status indicators Troubleshooting MoCA IssuesCommon Troubleshooting Issues Can I watch TV and surf the Internet at the same time? Residential gateway does not register a cable connection Tips for Improved Performance Check and Correct Front Panel LED Status Indicator Functions Step Normal Operations AC Power applied Front Panel LED Status Indicators During Normal Conditions Front Panel LED Status Indicators During Special Conditions Special Conditions Documentation Copyright Notice TrademarksDisclaimer Software and Firmware Use For Information If You Have Questions