WebSTAR DPR300 Series Cable Modem Gateway User’s Guide
How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet?
You can use your cable modem gateway to access the Internet, and you can share that Internet connection with other Internet devices in your home or office. Sharing one connection among many devices is called networking.
Connecting and Installing Internet Devices
You must connect and install your cable modem gateway to access the Internet. Professional installation may be available. Contact your local cable service provider for further assistance.
To connect devices
The following diagram illustrates one of the various Internet connection options that are available to you
Laptop with
Wireless
Cable |
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| Network |
System | Computer with | Telephone | Computer | Printer |
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| Ethernet NIC |
| with Internal |
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| HPNA NIC |
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Ethernet or USB |
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| Telephone |
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| Generic Telephone Splitter |
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| (if necessary) |
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DPR300 Series | Telephone |
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Cable Modem/Router |
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| Telephone |
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Residential Gateway | HPNA | HPNA |
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and Wireless | Signal | Signal |
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Access Point |
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| Computer Telephone | NIC = | Network Interface Card |
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To |
| = | Telephone Outlet with |
Telephone |
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| Standard | |
Company |
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| = | Existing Telephone Wiring | |
| HPNA to | ||
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| Ethernet Adapter |
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| or |
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| HPNA to USB Adapter |
| T10398 |
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