Scientific Atlanta WebSTAR DPC2223 Manuals

Preliminary Draft 02 – 1/26/06 1 WebSTAR™ DPC2223™ and EPC2223™ VoIP Cable Modem with DECT Base Station User’s Guide Introduction Welcome to the exciting world of high-speed Internet and high-quality digital telephone service. Your new WebSTAR™ DPC2223™ or EPC2223™ Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) Cable Modem with Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telephone (DECT) Base Station is a modem that meets industry standards for high-speed data connectivity along with reliable digital telephone service. With a DPC2223 or EPC2223, 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 DPC2223 or EPC2223 cable modem for high-speed Internet or digital telephone service 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 DPC2223 or EPC2223 offers the following outstanding benefits and features: • Features an embedded media terminal adapter (EMTA) supporting two-line voice services along with a DECT base station. The DECT base station gives the user the option to support up to four DECT cordless handsets • Provides a high-speed broadband Internet connection that energizes your online experience, such as providing hassle-free downloading and sharing files and photos with your family and friends • Includes 10/100BaseT Ethernet and USB ports to provide connectivity for high-speed data services or to other Internet devices • Assures a broad range of interoperability with most service providers by complying with Data Over Cable System Interface Specifications (DOCSIS®) 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 standards along with PacketCable™ 1.5 specifications to deliver high-end performance and reliability • Includes two RJ-11 telephony ports for connecting conventional telephones or fax machines • Allows you to attach multiple devices in your home or office to the cable modem for high-speed networking and sharing of files and folders without first copying them onto a CD or diskette • Features Plug and Play operation for easy set up and installation • Provides parental control and advanced firewall technology • Utilizes an attractive compact design that allows for vertical, horizontal, or wall-mount placement • Allows automatic software upgrades by your service provider • Optional model includes an internal Lithium-Ion cartridge-style battery for convenient and long-lasting backup power