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

 

 

 

Network

System

Computer with

Telephone

Computer

Printer

 

 

 

 

Ethernet NIC

 

with Internal

 

 

 

 

HPNA NIC

 

Ethernet or USB

 

 

 

 

Telephone

 

 

 

 

Generic Telephone Splitter

 

 

 

 

(if necessary)

 

 

 

DPR300 Series

Telephone

 

 

 

Cable Modem/Router

 

 

Telephone

 

Residential Gateway

HPNA

HPNA

 

and Wireless

Signal

Signal

 

 

Access Point

 

 

 

 

 

Computer Telephone

NIC =

Network Interface Card

 

 

To

 

=

Telephone Outlet with

Telephone

 

 

 

Standard RJ-11 Jack

Company

 

 

 

=

Existing Telephone Wiring

 

HPNA to

 

 

 

 

Ethernet Adapter

 

 

 

or

 

 

 

HPNA to USB Adapter

 

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