RCA DCW725 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Wireless Cable Gateway
User’s Guide
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CAUTION
Disconnect power before
servicing.
CAUTION
To ensure reliable operation and to prevent overheating, provide
adequate ventilation for this modem and keep it away from
heat sources. Do not locate near heat registers or other heat-
producing equipment. Provide for free air flow around the cable
modem and its power supply.
CABLE INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code
(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
DOCSIS compliant
This product was designed according to Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications.
It will operate on any DOCSIS-compliant Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) cable system and offers DOCSIS
Baseline Privacy to promote secure Internet transactions.
Power cord Requirement
This product must be operated with the supplied line cord or with a line cord meeting
IEC227 H03 VV-F or IEC227 H03 VVH2-F having conductors with a cross-sectional area
not less than .75mm
2
.
Operating Information
Operating Temperature:0˚ - 40˚ C (32˚ - 104˚ F)
Storage Temperature:-30˚ to 65˚ C
If you purchased this product at a retail outlet, please read the following:
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card that came with this product and return it immediately.
Returning the card
allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the
serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product.
Model No.
____________________________________
Serial No _____________________________________________
Purchase Date:
_________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone:
_______________________________
Safety Information
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Table of Contents
1
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Introduction
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4
Wireless Cable Gateway Features
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4
What’s on the CD-ROM
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5
Computer Requirements
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6
Wireless Cable Gateway Overview
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6
Important Information
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7
System Overview
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8
Understanding the Wireless Cable Gateway
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8
Your PC: Installing a PC Network Card
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9
Your PC: Installing a TCP/IP Stack
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10
Your PC: Configuring DHCP on a TCP/IP Stack on a PC
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12
Configuring Windows Me PCs
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13
Configuring Windows 2000 PCs
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14
Configuring Windows XP PCs
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14
Connecting Your Devices
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15
Activating the Wireless Cable Gateway
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15
Initialization
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15
Mandatory User Configuration
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16
Chapter 2: Networking
Communications
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19
USB MAC Address
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27
MAC and IP Addresses Summary
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28
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Table of Contents
2
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration
Advanced User Configuration
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29
Status Web Page Group
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30
Software Web Page
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30
Connection Web Page
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31
Password Web Page
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32
Event Log Web Page
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33
Diagnostics Web Page
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33
Network Basic Web Page Group
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34
WAN Web Page
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34
LAN and Computers Web Pages
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35
Advanced Web Page Group
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36
Options Web Page
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36
IP Filtering Web Page
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37
MAC Filtering Web Page
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37
Port Filtering Web Page
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38
Forwarding Web Page
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39
Port Triggers Web Page
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40
DMZ Host Web Page
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41
Routing Information Protocol Setup Web Page
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42
Firewall Web Pages Group
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43
Web Content Filter and Parental Control Web Pages
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43
Time of Day Access Filter Web Page
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44
Local Log and Remote Log Web Pages
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Wireless Web Pages Group
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46
Performance
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46
Authentication
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46
Privacy
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47
802.11b/g Basic Web Page
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47
802.11b/g Privacy Web Page
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49
802.11b/g Advanced Web Page
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53
802.11b/g Access Control Web Page
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55
Determining WiFi MAC Address
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56
Bridging Web Page
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58
Chapter 4: Additional Information
Troubleshooting
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59
Front of the Unit
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60
Back of the Unit
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61
Description of Jacks
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Detailed Explanation of Jacks
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62
Care and Cleaning
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63
Service Information
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63
FCC Declaration of Conformity and Industry
Canada Information
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64
Product Specifications
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65

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