Control Access to the Gateway

Access Restrictions User Setup Page Description

Use the descriptions and instructions in the following table to configure the user setup for your residential gateway. After you make your selections, click Save Settings to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel.

 

Section

Field Description

 

User

Add User

 

Configure

Allows you to add a new user profile. Enter the name of the user and click the Add User

 

 

button to add the user to the list.

 

 

User Settings

 

 

Allows you to edit a user profile by using the drop-down menu to edit a user profile. The

 

 

drop-down menu allows you to recall the profile to be edited. User names and passwords

 

 

are case-sensitive.

 

 

Make sure to check the Enable box to activate the user profile. If a profile is not active, that

 

 

user will not have any access to the Internet.

 

 

To remove a user profile, use the drop-down menu to select the user to be removed and

 

 

click the Remove User button.

 

 

Password

 

 

Enter the selected user's password in this field. Each user must enter their User Name and

 

 

Password each time they use the Internet. User names and passwords are case-sensitive.

 

 

Note: The residential gateway will allow each user access to the Internet, subject to the

 

 

rules selected on this page for that user.

 

 

Re-Enter Password

 

 

Re-enter the same password for confirmation of the password in the previous field.

 

 

Trusted User

 

 

Check this box if the currently selected user is to be designated a trusted user. Trusted

 

 

users are not subject to Internet access rules.

 

 

Content Rule

 

 

Select the Content Rule for the current user profile. Content Rules must first be defined by

 

 

going to the Rules Configuration page. You can access the Rule Configuration page by

 

 

clicking on the ―Basic Rules‖ tab on this page.

 

 

Time Access Rule

 

 

Select the Time Access Rule for the current user profile. Time Access Rules must first be

 

 

defined by going to the Time of Day Rules page. You can access the Time of Day Rules

 

 

page by clicking on the ―Time of Day Rules‖ tab on this page.

 

 

Session Duration

 

 

1440 minutes [Factory default when a user is created. Otherwise, it is 0 (zero)].

 

 

Enter the amount of time in minutes that the user will be granted Internet access beginning

 

 

at the time they sign on using their User Name and Password.

 

 

Note: Set the Session Duration to 0 (zero) to prevent session timeout.

 

 

 

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Gateway DPC3925, EPC3925 important safety instructions Access Restrictions User Setup Page Description

DPC3925, EPC3925 specifications

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In summary, the Gateway EPC3925 and DPC3925 provide a robust solution for those looking for high-speed internet access combined with advanced networking features. With their DOCSIS 3.0 support, Wireless-N capabilities, and comprehensive security measures, these gateways are designed to meet the demands of modern internet usage, making them ideal for both home and small office environments.