Cisco EPC3825 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Back Panel Description

The following illustrations show the description and function of the back panel

components on the Cisco DPC3825 residential gateway.

1

POWER

—Connects the residential gateway to the AC power adapter that is

provided with your residential gateway

CAUTION:

Avoid damage to your equipment. Only use the power supply

that is provided with your residential gateway.

2

ON/OFF SWITCH (European models only)

—Allows you to power of the

residential gateway without removing the power cord

3

MAC ADDRESS LABEL

—Displays the MAC address of the residential gateway

4

USB

—Connects to selected client devices

5

ETHERNET

—Four RJ-45 Ethernet ports connect to the Ethernet port on your PC

or your home network

6

CABLE

—F-connector connects to an active cable signal from your service

provider

7

WIRELESS SETUP

—Pressing this switch initiates wireless setup, this feature

allows the user to add new Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) compliant wireless

clients to the home network

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RESET

—A momentary pressing (1-2 seconds) of this switch reboots the EMTA.

Pressing the switch for more than ten seconds first causes a reset-to-factory-

default of all settings and then reboots the gateway

CAUTION:

The Reset button is for maintenance purposes only. Do not use

unless instructed to do so by your cable service provider. Doing

so may cause you to lose any cable modem settings you have

selected.

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What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service?

To ensure that your residential gateway operates efficiently for high-speed Internet

service, verify that all of the Internet devices on your system meet or exceed the

following minimum hardware and software requirements.

Note:

You will also need an active cable input line and an Internet connection.

Minimum System Requirements for a PC



A PC with a Pentium MMX 133 processor or greater



32 MB of RAM



Web browsing software



CD-ROM drive

Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh



MAC OS 7.5 or later



32 MB of RAM

System Requirements for an Ethernet Connection



A PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system (or later) with TCP/IP

protocol installed, or an Apple Macintosh computer with TCP/IP protocol

installed



An active 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interface card (NIC) installed

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How Do I Subscribe to High-Speed Internet Service?

Before you can use your residential gateway, you need to have a high-speed Internet

access account. If you do not have a high-speed Internet access account, you need to

set up an account with your local service provider. Choose one of the options in this

section.

I Do Not Have a High-Speed Internet Access Account

If you do

not

have a high-speed Internet access account, your service provider will

set up your account and become your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Internet access

enables you to send and receive e-mail, access the World Wide Web, and receive

other Internet services.

You will need to give your service provider the following information:



The serial number of the modem



The Media Access Control (MAC) address of the modem (CM MAC)



Other MAC address numbers as needed

These numbers appear on a bar code label located on the residential gateway. The

serial number consists of a series of alphanumeric characters preceded by

S/N

. The

MAC address consists of a series of alphanumeric characters preceded by

CM MAC

.

The following illustration shows a sample bar code label.

Write down these numbers in the space provided here.

Serial Number

_______________________

MAC Address

________________________

I Already Have an Existing High-Speed Internet Access Account

If you have an existing high-speed Internet access account, you must give your

service provider the serial number and the MAC address of the residential gateway.

Refer to the serial number and MAC address information listed previously in this

section.

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Where Is the Best Location for My DOCSIS Residential Gateway?

Where Is the Best Location for My DOCSIS Residential

Gateway?

The ideal location for your residential gateway is where it has access to outlets and

other devices. Think about the layout of your home or office, and consult with your

service provider to select the best location for your residential gateway. Read this

user guide thoroughly before you decide where to place your residential gateway.

Consider these recommendations:



Choose a location close to your computer if you will also use the residential

gateway for high-speed Internet service.



Choose a location that is near an existing RF coaxial connection to eliminate the

need for an additional RF coaxial outlet.



Choose a location that is relatively protected from accidental disturbance or

harm, such as a closet, basement, or other protected area.



Choose a location so that there is plenty of room to guide the cables away from

the modem without straining or crimping them.



Airflow around the residential gateway should not be restricted.



Read this user guide thoroughly before installing the residential gateway.

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