Back Panel Components

Back Panel Components

The following illustration shows the description and function of the back panel components on the DPX2203 and EPX2203.

Note: The model shown here is the DPX2203. The EPX2203 does not attach to a battery pack.

Important! Do not connect your PC to both the Ethernet and USB ports at the same time. Your modem will not function if both the Ethernet and USB ports are connected to your PC at the same time.

Note: You can connect two separate PCs to the cable modem at the same time by connecting one to the Ethernet port and one to the USB port. This dual-connection requires that you purchase two IP addresses from your ISP.

1POWER—Connects the cable modem to the DC output of the AC power adapter that is provided with your cable modem

CAUTION:

Only use the power cord and the AC power adapter that are provided with your cable modem.

2RESET—Reset-to-Default button (Factory Reset)

CAUTION:

This button is for maintenance purposes only. Do not use unless instructed to do so by your cable or telephone service provider! Doing so may cause you to lose any cable modem settings you have selected.

3LINE 1/LINE 2—RJ-11 telephone ports connect to home telephone wiring to conventional telephones or fax machines. Port 1 can connect both Line 1 and Line 2. Port 2 connects only Line 2.

4ETHERNET—RJ-45 Ethernet port connects to the Ethernet port on your PC

5USB—12 Mbps USB port connects to the USB port on your PC

6CABLE IN—F-Connector connects to an active cable signal from your cable service provider

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