IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Latvia

The outdoor usage of the 2.4 GHz band requires an authorization from the Electronic

Communications Office. Please check http://www.esd.lv for more details.

2,4 GHz frekvenču joslas izmantošanai ārpus telpām nepieciešama atļauja no Elektronisko

sakaru direkcijas. Vairāk informācijas: http://www.esd.lv.

Note:

The regulatory limits for maximum output power are specified in EIRP. The EIRP level

of a device can be calculated by adding the gain of the antenna used (specified in dBi) to the

output power available at the connector (specified in dBm).

Antennas

Use only the antenna supplied with the product.

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Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to the exciting world of high-speed Internet service. Your new Cisco

®

Model DPC3825 DOCSIS

®

3.0 or EPC3825 EuroDOCSIS™ Wireless Residential

Gateway is a cable modem that meets industry standards for high-speed data

connectivity. The DPC3825 and EPC3825 residential gateway delivers data and

wired (Ethernet) or wireless gateway capabilities to connect a variety of devices in

the home or small office and support high-speed data access, all in one device. With

a DPC3825 or EPC3825 residential gateway, your Internet enjoyment, home and

business communications, and personal productivity will surely soar.

This guide provides procedures and recommendations for placing, installing,

configuring, operating, and troubleshooting your DPC3825 and EPC3825 residential

gateway for high-speed Internet for your home or office. Refer to the appropriate

section in this guide for the specific information you need for your situation. Contact

your service provider for more information about subscribing to these services.

Benefits and Features

Your new DPC3825 and EPC3825 residential gateway offers the following

outstanding benefits and features:



Compliant with DOCSIS 3.0, 2.0, and 1.x standards along with PacketCable™

and EuroPacketCable™ specifications to deliver high-end performance and

reliability



High performance broadband Internet connectivity to energize your online

experience



Four 1000/100/10BASE-T Ethernet ports to provide wired connectivity



802.11n Wireless Access Point



Wireless Protected Setup (WPS), including a push button switch to activate WPS

for simplified and secure wireless setup



User configurable Parental Control blocks access to undesirable Internet sites



Advanced firewall technology deters hackers and protects the home network

from unauthorized access



Attractive compact design that allows for vertical, horizontal, or wall-mounted

operation

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Color-coded interface ports and corresponding cables simplify installation and

setup



DOCSIS-5 compliant LED labeling and behavior provides a user and technician

friendly method to check operational status and act as a troubleshooting tool



Allows automatic software upgrades by your service provider

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What's In the Carton?

What's In the Carton?

When you receive your wireless residential gateway, you should check the

equipment and accessories to verify that each item is in the carton and that each item

is undamaged. The carton contains the following items:

One of the DOCSIS Residential

Gateway models (DPC3825 or

EPC3825)

One wall-mount style power adapter

(models requiring external power

supply)

OR

One desktop-style power adapter

(models requiring external power

supply)

One Ethernet cable (CAT5/RJ-45)

One CD-ROM

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your service provider

for assistance.

Note:

You will need an optional cable signal splitter and additional standard RF

coaxial cables if you want to connect a VCR, a Digital Home Communications

Terminal (DHCT) or a set-top converter, or a TV to the same cable connection as

your wireless residential gateway.

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Front Panel Description

Front Panel Description

The front panel of your residential gateway provides LED status indicators that

indicate how well and at what state your residential gateway is operating. See

Front

Panel LED Status Indicator Functions

(on page 96), for more information on front

panel LED status indicator functions.

Model DPC3825 shown here

1

POWER

—ON, power is applied to the wireless residential gateway

2

DS

—ON, the wireless residential gateway is receiving data from the cable

network

3

US

—On, the wireless residential gateway is sending data to the cable

network

4

ONLINE

—ON, the wireless residential gateway is registered on the

network and fully operational

5

ETHERNET 1 - 4

—ON, a device is connected to one of the Ethernet ports.

BLINKING indicates that data is being transferred over the Ethernet

connection

6

USB

—ON, a device is connected to the USB port. BLINKING indicates that

data is being transferred over the USB connection

7

WIRELESS LINK

—ON, the Wireless Access Point is operational.

BLINKING indicates that data is being transferred over the wireless

connection. OFF indicates that the wireless access point has been disabled

by the user

8

WIRELESS SETUP

—OFF (normal condition) wireless setup is not active.

BLINKING indicates the user has activated wireless setup to add new

wireless clients on the wireless network