Internet Service System Requirements | Scientific Atlanta EPX2203

Internet Service: System Requirements

Introduction

This section provides hardware and software requirements for connecting your cable modem to a PC for high-speed Internet service.

Minimum System Requirements for PCs

•A PC with a Pentium MMX 133 processor or greater

•32 MB of RAM

•Web browsing software (Netscape or Internet Explorer)

•CD-ROM drive

Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh

•MAC OS 7.5

•32 MB of RAM

System Requirements for an Ethernet Connection

•A PC with Microsoft Windows 95 operating system (or later) with TCP/IP protocol installed, or an Apple Macintosh computer with TCP/IP protocol installed

•An active 10/100BaseT Ethernet network interface card (NIC) installed in your PC

System Requirements for a USB Connection

•A PC with a Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP operating system

•A master USB port installed on your PC

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Contents

WebSTAR DPX2203 EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide This Guide OverviewIntroduction This Section Important Rules for Safe Operation Read and Retain These Instructions Cleaning the EquipmentPlacement Important Rules for Safe Operation Power Sources Power Cord ProtectionDamage that Requires Service Grounding Section B Before You Begin Check Your Equipment Equipment Checklist Section C Front and Back Panel Components Front Panel Components WebSTAR Cable Modem Front Panel Back Panel Components WebSTAR Cable Modem Back Panel Functions of the Front Panel Lights Initial Power Up, Calibration, and Registration Front Panel Lights During Normal Operations Normal Operations Front Panel Lights During Special Conditions Special Conditions Internet Service Overview Section D Internet Service Installation Selecting a Location for Your Modem Internet Service Before You BeginContacting Your Local Cable Service Provider Minimum System Requirements for PCs Internet Service System Requirements Installation Diagram Internet Service Install the Cable Modem Installing the Modem for High-Speed Data Service Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 98SE, and ME Internet Service Configure TCP/IP Results Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Macintosh Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE, or ME Internet Service Install USB Drivers Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows XP Frequently Asked Questions Internet Service Frequently Asked Questions Common Troubleshooting Suggestions Internet Service Troubleshooting Check and Correct Telephone Service Overview Section E Telephone Service Installation Telephone Service Before You Begin Selecting a Location for Your Modem Telephone Wiring Requirements Telephone Service Telephone RequirementsNumber of Telephone Devices Telephone Device Types Installing the Cable Modem to Provide Telephone Service Telephone Service Install the Cable Modem Installation Diagram Installing the Cable Modem Can I use my existing phone number with the cable modem? Telephone Service Frequently Asked Questions There is no dial tone when I lift the telephone handset Telephone Service Troubleshooting Disclaimer TrademarksDocumentation Copyright Notice Software Use Notice FCC Declaration of Conformity FCC ComplianceUnited States FCC Compliance FCC Part Canada EMI Regulation IC Industry Canada Notice If You Need Technical Assistance For Information