Scientific Atlanta DPC2505TM Operation & User’s Manual

Cable Modem User's Guide In This Document ƒ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 2 ƒ FCC Compliance......................................................................................................... 8 ƒ Introduction ................................................................................................................ 9 ƒ What's in the C ...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Notice to Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified to do so. 20060608SICM-EN Notice à l’attention des installateurs de réseaux câblés Les instructions relatives aux int ...

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Mitteilung für CATV-Techniker Die in dieser Mitteilung aufgeführten Wartungsanweisungen sind ausschließlich für qualifiziertes Fachpersonal bestimmt. Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags zu reduzieren, sollten Sie keine Wartungsarbeiten durchführen, die nicht ausdrücklich in der Bedienungsanleitung aufgeführt sind, außer Sie sind zur Durchführung solcher Arbeiten qualifiziert. 20060810SICM-GR Aviso ...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Heed All Warnings Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. Read, Retain, and Follow These Instructions Carefully read all safety and operating instructions before operating this product. Follow all operating instructions that accompany this product. Retain the instructions for future use. Give particular attention to all safety precautions. Comply with Warnings Avoid electric sho ...

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Overloading WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! Do not overload mains AC outlets and extension cords. For products that require battery power or other power sources to operate them, refer to the operating instructions for those products. Do not overload electrical outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. For products that re ...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning This Product WARNING: Avoid electric shock! Unplug this product before cleaning. Clean only with a dry cloth. Before cleaning this product, unplug it from the electrical outlet. Clean this product only with a dry cloth. Do not use a liquid cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do not use a magnetic/static cleaning device (dust remover) to clean this product. Protecting This Product from Foreign Objects and Wa ...

7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Obtaining Service for Product Damage For damage that requires service, unplug this product from the AC outlet. Refer all servicing to your service provider or qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when: ƒ The apparatus has been damaged in any way ƒ A power-supply cord or plug is damaged ƒ Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus ƒ The apparatus has been exposed to rain ...

FCC Compliance FCC Compliance United States FCC Compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it ...

9 Introduction Introduction Welcome to the exciting world of high-speed Internet access. You have acquired one of the fastest cable modems available on the market today. Your new Model DPC2505 or Model EPC2505 Wideband Cable Modem offers high-end performance and unsurpassed reliability at data rates up to three times that of conventional DOCSIS 2.0 (DPC2505) and EuroDOCSIS (EPC2505) cable modems. With your new DPC2505 or EPC2505, your Interne ...

What's in the Carton? What's in the Carton? When you receive your cable modem, 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 Model DPC2505 or EPC2505 Cable Modem One Ethernet cable (CAT5/RJ-45) One power adapter with power cord One USB cable (not included with all models) One CD-ROM containing the user's guide and the US ...

11 Front Panel Description Front Panel Description The front panel of your cable modem provides LED status indicators that indicate how well and at what state your cable modem is operating. After the cable modem is successfully registered on the network, the POWER and ONLINE LED status indicators illuminate continuously to show that the cable modem is active and fully operational. See Front Panel LED Status Indicator Functions (on page 29) fo ...

Back Panel Description Back Panel Description The following illustration describes the back panel components of the DPC2505 and EPC2505 wideband cable modems. 1 POWER 12VDC—Connects the cable modem to the DC output of the AC power adapter that is provided with your cable modem. Only use the AC power adapter and power cord that is provided with your cable modem CAUTION: Avoid damage to your equipment. Only use the AC power adapter and po ...

13 Where Is the Best Location for My Cable Modem? Where Is the Best Location for My Cable Modem? The ideal location for your cable modem 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 cable modem. Read this user's guide thoroughly before you decide where to place your cable modem. Consider these recommendations:   ...

What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service? What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service? To ensure that your cable modem 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   ...

15 How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account? How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account? Before you can use your cable modem, 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 two options in this section. I Do Not Have a High-Speed Internet Access Account If you do not have a h ...

How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet? How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet? You can use your cable modem to access the Internet, and you can share that Internet connection with other Internet devices in your home or office. Sharing one connection among many devices is called networking. Connecting and Installing Internet Devices You must connect and install your cable modem to access the Internet. Professional install ...

17 How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet? Connecting the Modem for High-Speed Data Service WARNING: To avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment, follow these steps in the exact order shown. 1 Power off your PC and unplug it from the power source. 2 Connect your PC to either the ETHERNET port or the USB port using the appropriate data cable. Do not connect your PC to both the Ethernet and USB ports at the same time. You can ...

How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? To configure TCP/IP protocol, you need to have an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) with TCP/IP communications protocol installed on your system. TCP/IP is a communications protocol used to access the Internet. This section contains instructions for configuring TCP/IP on your Internet devices to operate with the cable modem in Microsoft Windows or Macintosh environ ...

19 How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 2000 Systems 1 Click Start, select Settings, and choose Network and Dial-up Connections. 2 Double-click the Local Area Connection icon in the Network and Dial-up Connections window. 3 Click Properties in the Local Area Connection Status window. 4 Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Local Area Connection Properties window, and then click Properties. 5 Select both Obtain a ...

How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh Systems 1 Click the Apple icon in the upper-left corner of the Finder. Scroll down to Control Panels, and then click TCP/IP. 2 Click Edit on the Finder at the top of the screen. Scroll down to the bottom of the menu, and then click User Mode. 3 Click Advanced in the User Mode window, and then click OK. 4 Click the Up/Down selector arrows located to the right of the Connect ...