Cisco Systems DPC-EPC2325 User Manual

Cisco Model DPC/EPC2325 DOCSIS Residential Gateway with Wireless Access Point User Guide

In This Document

 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................2

 Introduction.................................................................................................................9

 What's In the Carton?...............................................................................................11

 Front Panel Description ...........................................................................................12

 Back Panel Description ............................................................................................13

 Where Is the Best Location for My DOCSIS Residential Gateway? ..................14

 How Do I Mount the Modem on a Wall? (Optional)...........................................15

 What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service?..................................18

 How Do I Subscribe to High-Speed Internet Service?.........................................19

 How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet?...........................................20

 How Do I Configure My DOCSIS Residential Gateway?...................................22

 How Do I Troubleshoot My Internet Service Installation?.................................96

 Frequently Asked Questions...................................................................................97

 Having Difficulty? ..................................................................................................104

 Tips for Improved Performance ...........................................................................105

 Front Panel LED Status Indicator Functions.......................................................106

 For Information.......................................................................................................109

 Notices......................................................................................................................110

 Third Party Software License Notices For Cisco Model DPC/EPC2325

DOCSIS Residential Gateway with Wireless Access.........................................

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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.

Notice à l’attention des installateurs de réseaux câblés

Les instructions relatives aux interventions d’entretien, fournies dans la présente notice, s’adressent exclusivement au personnel technique qualifié. Pour réduire les risques de chocs électriques, n’effectuer aucune intervention autre que celles décrites dans le mode d'emploi et les instructions relatives au fonctionnement, à moins que vous ne soyez qualifié pour ce faire.

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Mitteilung für CA TV-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.

Aviso a los instaladores de sistemas CATV

Las instrucciones de reparación contenidas en el presente aviso son para uso exclusivo por parte de personal de mantenimiento cualificado. Con el fin de reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, no realice ninguna otra operación de reparación distinta a las contenidas en las instrucciones de funcionamiento, a menos que posea la cualificación necesaria para hacerlo.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Power Source Warning

A label on this product indicates the correct power source for this product. Operate this product only from an electrical outlet with the voltage and frequency indicated on the product label. If you are uncertain of the type of power supply to your home or business, consult your service provider or your local power company.

The AC inlet on the unit must remain accessible and operable at all times.

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Ground the Product

WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! If this product connects to coaxial cable wiring, be sure the cable system is grounded (earthed). Grounding provides some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Protect the Product from Lightning

In addition to disconnecting the AC power from the wall outlet, disconnect the signal inputs.

V erify the Power Source from the On/Off Power Light

When the on/off power light is not illuminated, the apparatus may still be connected to the power source. The light may go out when the apparatus is turned off, regardless of whether it is still plugged into an AC power source.

Eliminate AC Mains Overloads

WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! Do not overload AC mains, outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles. For products that require battery power or other power sources to operate them, refer to the operating instructions for those products.

Provide V entilation and Select a Location

 Remove all packaging material before applying power to the product.  Do not place this apparatus on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface.  Do not place this apparatus on an unstable surface.  Do not install this apparatus in an enclosure, such as a bookcase or rack, unless the installation

provides proper ventilation.

 Do not place entertainment devices (such as VCRs or DVDs), lamps, books, vases with liquids, or

other objects on top of this product.

 Do not block ventilation openings.

Protect from Exposure to Moisture and Foreign Objects

WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! Do not expose this product to liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing liquids, rain, or moisture. Objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! Unplug this product before cleaning. Do not use a liquid cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do not use a magnetic/static cleaning device (dust remover) to clean this product.

WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! Never push objects through the openings in this product. Foreign objects can cause electrical shorts that can result in electric shock or fire.

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Service Warnings

WARNING: Avoid electric shock! Do not open the cover of this product. Opening or removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltages. If you open the cover, your warranty will be void. This product contains no user-serviceable parts.

Check Product Safety

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, the service technician must perform safety checks to determine that this product is in proper operating condition.

Protect the Product When Moving It

Always disconnect the power source when moving the apparatus or connecting or disconnecting cables.

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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 may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

 Consult the service provider or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cisco Systems, Inc., could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

The information shown in the FCC Declaration of Conformity paragraph below is a requirement of the FCC and is intended to supply you with information regarding the FCC approval of this device. The phone numbers listed are for FCC-related questions only and not

intended for questions regarding the connection or operation for this device. Please contact your service provider for any questions you may have regarding the operation or installation of this device.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) the device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) the device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

DOCSIS Residential Gateway

Model: DPC/EPC2325

Manufactured by:

Cisco Systems, Inc.

5030 Sugarloaf Parkway

Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044 USA

Telephone: 770-236-1077

Canada EMI Regulation

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Radiation Exposure Statements

Note: This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 7.9 inches (20 cm) between the radiator and your body.

This system has been evaluated for RF exposure for humans in reference to ANSI C 95.1 (American National Standards Institute) limits. The evaluation was based on evaluation per ANI C 95.1 and FCC OET Bulletin 65C rev 01.01. The minimum separation distance from the antenna to general bystander is 7.9 inches (20 cm) to maintain compliance.

Canada

This system has been evaluated for RF exposure for humans in reference to ANSI C 95.1 limits. The evaluation was based on evaluation per RSS-102 Rev 2. The minimum separation distance from the antenna to general bystander is 7.9 inches (20 cm) to maintain compliance.

This system has been evaluated for RF exposure for humans in reference to the ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) limits. The evaluation was based on the EN 50385 Product Standard to Demonstrate Compliance of Radio Base Stations and Fixed Terminals for Wireless Telecommunications Systems with basic restrictions or reference levels related to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields from 300 MHz to 40 GHz. The minimum separation distance from the antenna to general bystander is 20 cm (7.9 inches).

Australia

This system has been evaluated for RF exposure for humans as referenced in the Australian Radiation Protection standard and has been evaluated to the ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) limits. The minimum separation distance from the antenna to general bystander is 20 cm (7.9 inches).

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Introduction

Welcome to the exciting world of high-speed Internet! Your new Cisco® Model DPC/EPC2325 DOCSIS® Residential Gateway is a cable modem that meets industry standards for high-speed data connectivity. The DPC/EPC2325 residential gateway delivers data via 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 DPC/EPC2325 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 DPC/EPC2325 residential gateway for high-speed Internet 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 Internet services.

Benefits and Features

Your new DPC/EPC2325 residential gateway offers the following outstanding benefits and features:

 Compliant with DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS™ 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 standards along with

PacketCable™/EuroPacketCable™ specifications to deliver high-end performance and reliability

 High performance broadband Internet connectivity to energize your online

experience

 Four 10/100BASE-T Ethernet ports to provide wired connectivity  802.11g Wireless Access Point with 4 service set identifiers (SSIDs)  Wi-Fi 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

 TR-068 compliant color-coded interface ports and corresponding cables simplify

installation and setup

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 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?

When you receive your wireless home 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 DPC/EPC2325 DOCSIS Residential Gateway versions

One Ethernet cable (CAT5/RJ-45)

One power adapter (models requiring external power supply)

One CD-ROM containing the user guide

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 home gateway.

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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 panel LED status indicator functions.

106), for more information on front

Model DPC2325

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 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

7 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

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Back Panel Description

The following illustrations show the description and function of the back panel components on the DPC/EPC2325.

External Power Supply Model

Model DPC/EPC2325

1 POWER—Connects the residential gateway to the 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 WIRELESS SETUP—Pressing this switch initiates wireless setup, this feature allows the

user to add new Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) compliant wireless clients to the home network

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

home network

4 REBOOT—A momentary pressing (1-2 seconds) of this switch reboots the residential

gateway. Pressing the switch for more than ten seconds causes a reset-to-factory-default of all settings and then reboots the gateway

CAUTION: The Reboot button is for maintenance purposes only. Do not use

unless instructed to do so by your service provider. Doing so may cause you to lose any cable modem settings you have selected.

5 CABLE—F-connector connects to an active cable signal from your service provider 6 ANTENNA—Connection for external 802.11 antenna

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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:

 Position your PC and residential gateway so that they are located near an AC

power outlet.

 Position your PC and residential gateway so that they are located near an

existing cable input connection to eliminate the need for an additional cable outlet. There should be plenty of room to guide the cables away from the modem and the PC without straining or crimping them.

 Airflow around the residential gateway should not be restricted.  Choose a location that protects the residential gateway from accidental

disturbance or harm.

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How Do I Mount the Modem on a Wall? (Optional)

You can mount the residential gateway on a wall using two wall anchors, two screws, and the mounting slots located on the unit. The modem can be mounted vertically or horizontally.

Before Y ou Begin

Before you begin, choose an appropriate mounting place. The wall can be made of cement, wood, or drywall. The mounting location should be free of obstructions on all sides, and the cables should be able to easily reach the residential gateway without strain. Leave sufficient clearance between the bottom of the residential gateway and any flooring or shelving underneath to allow access to cabling. In addition, leave enough slack in all cables so that the residential gateway can be removed for any required maintenance without disconnecting the cables. Also, verify that you have the following items:

 Two wall anchors for #8 x 1-inch screws  Two #8 x 1-inch pan head sheet metal screws  Drill with a 3/16-in. wood or masonry bit, as appropriate for the wall

composition

 A copy of the wall-mounting illustrations shown on the following pages

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How Do I Mount the Modem on a Wall? (Optional)

Mount the modem as shown in one of the following illustrations.

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Location and Dimensions of the Wall-Mounting Slots

The following illustration shows the location and dimensions of the wall-mounting slots on the bottom of the modem. Use the information on this page as a guide for mounting your modem to the wall.

Mounting the Residential Gateway on a Wall

1 Using a drill with a 3/16-inch bit, drill two holes at the same height and 4 inches

apart.

Note: The preceding graphic illustrates the location of the mounting holes on the back of the residential gateway.

2 Are you mounting the residential gateway into a drywall or concrete surface

where a wooden stud is available?

 If yes, go to step 3.  If no, drive the anchor bolts into the wall, and install the mounting screws

into the anchor bolts; leave a gap of about 1/4-inch between the screw head and the wall. Then, go to step 4.

3 Install the mounting screws into the wall; leave a gap of about 1/4-inch between

the screw head and the wall. Then, go to step 4.

4 Verify that no cables or wires are connected to the residential gateway. 5 Lift the residential gateway into position. Slip the large end of both mounting

slots (located in the back of the residential gateway) over the mounting screws, and then slide the residential gateway down until the narrow end of the keyhole slot contacts the screw shaft.

Important: Verify that the mounting screws securely support the residential gateway before you release the unit.

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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 10/100BASE-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 two 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

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.

Note: You may not be able to continue to use your existing e-mail account with your residential gateway. Contact your service provider for more information.

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How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet?

You can use your residential gateway 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 residential gateway to access the Internet. Professional installation may be available. Contact your local service provider for further assistance.

To connect devices

The following diagram illustrates one of the various networking options that are available to you.

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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.

 Wiring and connections must be properly insulated to prevent electrical

shock.

 Disconnect power from the residential gateway before attempting to

connect to any device.

6 Power off your PC and other networking device; then, unplug them from the

power source.

7 Connect the active RF coaxial cable from your service provider to the coax

connector labeled CABLE on the back of the gateway.

Note: To connect a TV, DHCT, set-top box, or VCR from the same cable connection, you will need to install a cable signal splitter (not included).

8 Locate the yellow Ethernet cable. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the

Ethernet port on your PC and then connect the other end to one of the ETHERNET ports on the gateway (any Ethernet port can be used). The Ethernet ports are yellow connectors on the back panel of the gateway.

9 Connect additional Ethernet network devices in a similar fashion to any unused

Ethernet ports on the back of the gateway.

Note: To install more Ethernet devices than ports provided, use an external multi-port Ethernet switch(s).

10 Locate the AC power adapter provided with your gateway. Insert the barrel

shaped DC power connector (attached by a thin pair of wires to the AC power adapter) into the black POWER connector on the back of the residential gateway. Then, plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet to power-up the gateway. The residential gateway will perform an automatic search to locate and sign on to the broadband data network. This process may take up 2-5 minutes. The modem will be ready for use when the POWER, DS, US and ONLINE LEDs on the front panel of the gateway stop blinking and remain ON continuously.

11 Plug in and power on your PC and other home network devices. The

ETHERNET LEDs on the gateway corresponding to the connected devices should be ON or BLINKING.

12 Once the gateway is online, most Internet devices will have immediate Internet

access.

Note: If your PC does not have Internet access, refer to How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? (on page

Internet access. For Internet devices other than PCs, refer to the DHCP or IP Address configuration section of the User Guide or Operations Manual for those devices.

100) for information on how to configure your PC for

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How Do I Configure My DOCSIS Residential Gateway?

To configure your residential gateway, you must first access the WebWizard configuration pages. This section provides detailed instructions and procedures for accessing the WebWizard pages and for configuring your residential gateway to operate correctly. This section also presents examples and descriptions of each WebWizard configuration page. Use the WebWizard pages to customize your residential gateway to your needs rather than using the default settings. The WebWizard pages in this section are organized in the order shown on the Setup page.

Important: The WebWizard pages and the examples shown in this section are for illustration purposes only. Your pages may differ from the pages shown in this guide.

Note: If you are not familiar with the network configuration procedures detailed in this section, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential gateway default settings.

About Your Modem Page Example

The following illustration is an example of the About Your Modem page.

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Accessing the Residential Gateway

You must access the WebWizard in order to configure the residential gateway. To gain access to the WebWizard, use the web browser on the PC attached to the gateway and complete the following steps.

1 Open the web browser on your PC. 2 Type the following IP address and then select Go:

http://192.168.0.1.

3 The web browser accesses the WebWizard and displays the default About Your

Modem page. This page displays information about your cable modem along

with a series of tabs for accessing other WebWizard configuration and operation features.

About Y our Modem Page Description

The following table provides a description of each field within the About Your Modem page.

Field Name Description

Name The name of the residential gateway Modem Serial Number A unique sequential series of alphanumeric

characters provided to every modem during manufacturing

Cable Modem MAC Address

Hardware Version Identifies the revision of the circuit board design Receive Power Level The input level of the downstream CMTS carrier Transmit Power Level Indicates the upstream power level

A unique alphanumeric address for the cable modem coaxial interface, which is used to connect to the cable modem termination system (CMTS) at the headend. A media access control (MAC) address is a hardware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network

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Field Name Description

Cable Modem Status Lists one of the following possible current states of

the modem:

 other  notReady  notSynchronized  phySynchronized  usParametersAcquired  rangingComplete  ipComplete  todEstablished  securityEstablished  psrsmTransferComplete  registrationComplete  operational  accessDenied

Vendor The name of the manufacturer Boot Revision Identifies the boot revision code version

Software File Name and Revisions Section

Field Name Description

Firmware Name Identifies the name of the firmware Software Revision Identifies the revision version of the firmware

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Setting Configuration Options

Use the Setup page to access the various configuration options for the residential gateway. Detailed descriptions of each configuration option follow later in this guide.

Important: After you access the WebWizard by typing the 192.168.0.1 IP address into your web browser while the gateway is online, an authentication window similar to the following window opens:

Enter your password; then, click OK to continue to the Setup page.

First Time Users

The gateway ships from the factory without a factory-assigned or default password.

Leave the user name and the password fields blank. Then click OK to be directed to the Password Settings page.

Note: You will be prompted to set up a password. We highly recommend that you set up a password to prevent unauthorized access to the settings of the gateway. If you choose not to enter a password, this page will appear each time you access the setup pages. See Configuring Your Password Settings (on page

30) for assistance in setting up your password. If you choose not to use password security, click the Setup tab at the top of the Password Settings page to continue.

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Setup Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup page.

Setup Page Section Headings

The Setup page is divided into the following section headings:

 Basic Settings  Advanced Settings  Firewall  Parental Control  Wireless

In the Setup page, click the selections listed within these sections to access the WebWizard page for that selection. A description of the selections available in each section follows next.

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Basic Settings

The following table provides a description of the pages available from within the Basic Settings section of the Setup page.

Field Name Description

Password Settings Use this link to set or modify your password settings Set Time Use this link to enable or disable time synchronization

by Network Time protocol

Network Configuration Use this link to enter or modify the basic settings for

your network

LAN IP Address Management

Fixed CPE IP Assignment Use this link to reserve IP addresses in the DHCP pool

Restart Modem Use this link to restart your residential gateway Save Configuration to

your PC

Use this link to configure how Internet protocol (IP) addresses are assigned and managed in your network

that will be used as static IP addresses in your local network.

Use this link to save your cable modem RG configuration to your local PC and to restore the RG configuration to your residential gateway, if necessary

Advanced Settings

The following table provides a description of the pages available from within the Advanced Settings section of the Setup page.

Field Name Description

Options Use this link to enable or disable advanced features

on your network

IP Address Filtering Use this link to configure IP address filters. These

filters prevent designated IP addresses from accessing the Internet

MAC Address Filtering Use this link to configure MAC address filters.

These filters prevent designated MAC addresses from accessing the Internet

Port Filtering Use this link to configure transmission control

protocol (TCP) and user datagram protocol (UDP) port filters. These filters prevent a range of TCP/UDP ports from accessing the Internet

Port Forwarding Use this link to configure port forwarding for local

IP addresses. Port forwarding allows you to run a server on the local area network (LAN) by specifying the mapping of TCP/UDP ports to local PCs or to the IP address of other devices. This is a static setting that holds the ports open at all times

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Field Name Description

Port Triggers Use this link to configure TCP/UDP port triggers.

Port triggering is similar to port forwarding, but is a dynamic function. In other words, the ports are not held open, and the ports close if no outgoing data is detected on the selected ports for a period of 10 minutes

DMZ Host (Demilitarized Zone)

VPN Termination Use this link to create, configure, and control

Use this link to configure an IP address that is visible to the wide area network (WAN). DMZ hosting is commonly referred to as “exposed host,” and allows you to specify the “default” recipient of WAN traffic that Network Address Translation (NAT) is unable to translate to a known local PC

A DMZ is used by a company that wants to host its own Internet services without sacrificing unauthorized access to its private network. DMZ allows one IP address to be unprotected while others remain protected. The DMZ is located between the Internet and an internal network's line of defense that is a combination of firewalls and bastion hosts

Typically, the DMZ contains devices accessible to Internet traffic, such as web (HTTP) servers, FTP servers, SMTP (e-mail) servers, and domain name system (DNS) servers

Virtual Private Network (VPN) protocols and manage Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) VPN tunnels.

Firewall

The following table provides a description of the pages available from within the Firewall section of the Setup page.

Field Name Description

Options Use this link to configure webpage filtering and

firewall protection

Event Logging Use this link to access the firewall event log and to

enter your e-mail address in order to receive e-mail alerts related to firewall attacks by hackers

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Parental Control

The following table provides a description of the pages available from within the Parental Control section of the Setup page.

Field Name Description

User Setup Use this link to add or delete user profiles and to apply

access rules to those users

Basic Rules Use this link to setup access rules that block certain

Internet content and certain websites

Time of Day Rules Use this link to configure web access filters to block all

Internet traffic to and from specific network devices based on time of day settings that you select

Local Log Use this link to view events captured by Parental

Control event log feature

Wireless

The following table provides a description of the pages available from within the Wireless section of the Setup page.

Field Name Description

Basic Use this link to configure your wireless access point

(WAP) parameters, including service set identifier (SSID) and channel number

Security Use this link to configure your WAP authentication

and data encryption. Using encryption and authentication prevents unauthorized access to your wireless devices

Advanced Use this link to configure your WAP data rates and

wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) thresholds

Access Control Use this link to configure the WAP to restrict access

to only selected wireless client devices. Authorized clients are selected by MAC address. Use this link to select Open System or Share Key authentication and to enable and disable broadcast of the WAP SSID

Bridging Use this link to configure a Wireless Distribution

System (WDS) in our network

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Configuring Your Password Settings

Use the Basic Settings - Password Settings page to set up or modify a password to restrict unauthorized persons from accessing to your residential gateway settings. Click Password Settings in the Basic Settings section of the Setup page to access the Password Settings page.

Notes:

 Your gateway modem comes from the factory with no password enabled. We

highly recommend that you set up a user password to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the settings of your network.

 If you do choose to set up a password, use a password that you can easily

remember. Do not forget your password.

Setup Basic Settings - Password Settings

The following illustration is an example of the Basic Settings - Password Settings page.

To set up your password

1 To set up your password, type your current password in the Current Password

field.

2 Type your new password in the New Password field, and then re-enter your

new password in the Re-Enter New Password field.

3 Click Apply to save your password. A webpage appears to indicate that you

have successfully set your password.

4 Click on the Setup tab to proceed with setting up your gateway. The User Name

and Password dialogue box appears as shown below.

5 Enter your password; then, click LOGIN to continue to the main Setup page.

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Note: If you set a password, on subsequent access to the Setup pages, a screen similar to the following appears. Do not forget your password. Write your password and store it in a secure location known only to you.

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Configuring Network Time Synchronization

Use the Basic Settings Enable/Disable time synchronization by Network Time protocol page to enable or disable time synchronization by Network Time protocol.

Note: If you are not familiar with the time configuration procedures detailed in this section, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential gateway default time synchronization configuration settings.

Click Set Time in the Basic Settings section of the Setup page to access the Basic Settings Enable/Disable time synchronization by Network Time protocol page.

Setup Basic Settings - Enable/Disable Time Synchronization by Network Time Protocol

The following illustration is the initial view of the Basic Settings Enable/Disable time synchronization by Network Time protocol page.

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Setup Basic Settings - Enable/Disable Time Synchronization by Network Time Protocol Page Description

The following table provides a description of the fields within the Basic Settings Enable/Disable time synchronization by Network Time protocol page.

Field Name Description

Current System Time Displays the current system time and date Network Time Protocol Allows you to enable or disable network time

protocol Note: The residential gateway will automatically

use the time server in your broadband network. Should there be no current time displayed or if the network time is incorrect, enable Network Time Protocol to use a public Internet time server to set the clock in the gateway.

Latest Update Success Displays the time and date of the last successful

time update

Time Zone Displays the current time zone. The drop-down list

allows you to select your local time zone.

Daylight Saving Time Allows you to adjust the time during periods when

Daylight Saving Time is in effect. Check the Enable box to enable or disable this setting.

Note: If the offset for Daylight Savings Time is other than 60 minutes, enter the offset in the minutes field.

Time Server Add and delete time server URLs or IP addresses to

and from the list, as required. When using Network Time Protocol, multiple time servers can be specified for the gateway to query for time of day. The gateway will sequentially step through the listed time servers until it acquires the current time. There are three well known public time servers entered as default servers.

Function Keys

Key Description

Apply Saves all additions, edits, and changes Add Server Allows you to add a network time server Remove Server Allows you to remove a network time server

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Under normal conditions, you should use the default network settings. In the event that the network time does not match your local time, or, if your system requires different settings to operate correctly, you can change the default network settings using the Setup Basic Settings - Network Configuration page.

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Configuring the Network Settings

Note: If you are not familiar with the network configuration procedures detailed in the following sections, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential gateway default network configuration settings.

Click Network Configuration in the Basic Settings section of the Setup page to access the Setup Basic Settings - Network Configuration page.

Setup Basic Settings - Network Configuration

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Basic Settings - Network Configuration page.

Setup Basic Settings - Network Configuration Page Description

The following table provides a description of the fields within the Setup Basic Settings - Network Configuration page.

Field Name Description

LAN IP Address

IP Network Displays the address of the private LAN IP network

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Decimal

Displays the netmask of the private LAN IP network

Netmask Broadcast Displays the broadcast IP address MAC Address Displays the MAC address for the WAN. The factory assigned

MAC address for the WAN is also referred to as the WAN MGT MAC

WAN IP Address

Displays the public IP address assigned to your gateway by your ISP. The WAN port will be assigned a public IP address automatically by your ISP except when a static IP address is set up as described below. The WAN IP address will be shared by all the PCs in your private local area network to access the Internet

Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask for your WAN port. This address is

automatically assigned to your WAN port by your ISP except when a static IP address is set up as described later in this table

Gateway IP Displays a Gateway IP address for your WAN port. This

address is automatically assigned to your WAN port by your ISP except when a static IP address is set up as described later in

this table Duration Displays the length of time your WAN IP address is valid Expires Displays the date and time your WAN IP address expires Host Name Displays the host name that is usually downloaded to your

gateway by your ISP. However, some ISPs require this

information to be entered manually. If manual entry is required,

your ISP will provide the information for you to enter into this

field. Domain Name Displays the domain name that is usually downloaded to your

gateway by your ISP. However, some ISPs require this

information to be entered manually. If manual entry is required,

your ISP will provide the information for you to enter into this

field. Static IP

Address

Manual entry is required. Your ISP will provide the information

for you to enter into this field.

Note: When setting a static IP address, you must enter the IP

address, subnet mask, and default gateway before the static IP

address will become operational. Static IP Mask Manual entry is required. Your ISP will provide the information

for you to enter into this field. Default

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Field Name Description

Primary DNS (static IP only)

Manual entry is required. Your ISP will provide the information

for you to enter into this field. Secondary

DNS

Manual entry is required. Your ISP will provide the information

for you to enter into this field. (static IP only)

MTU Size Sets the size of the maximum transmission unit (MTU) for the

network interface. The default value is 0 (zero)

Important: Do not change this value unless you are an

experienced user.

Function Keys

The following function keys appear on the Setup Basic Settings - Network Configuration page.

Key Description

Renew WAN IP Address Lease

Apply Saves the values you enter into the fields without closing the

Forces a release and renewal of your WAN IP address

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Configuring and Managing IP Addresses

Use the Setup Basic Settings - IP Management page to configure how your system manages and assigns IP addresses in your network.

Note: If you are not familiar with the IP management procedures detailed in this section, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential gateway default IP management settings.

Click LAN IP Address Management in the Basic Settings section of the Setup page to access the Setup Basic Settings - IP Management page.

Setup Basic Settings - IP Management Page Example

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Basic Settings - IP Management page.

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Setup Basic Settings - IP Management Page Description

The following tables provide a description of the fields within the Setup Basic Settings - IP Management page.

Field Name Description

DHCP Server Allows you to enable or disable the DHCP server

in the residential gateway

Starting Local Address Displays the starting address used by the built-in

DHCP server to distribute Private LAN IP addresses. In the example shown, addresses between 2 and 9 can be used for devices on your Private LAN that require fixed IP addresses such as printers or a device assigned as a DMZ host

Note: The LAN IP address ending in 1 is reserved for the internal gateway server. The LAN IP address ending in 255 is also reserved and should not be used for CPE devices

Number of CPEs Enter the maximum number of devices allowed to

connect to the Private LAN. Note: The Factory Default is 245. The maximum

number of devices is 253. This is the combined total of addresses reserved for static IP addresses, for example, the sum of the IP addresses between 2 and the value entered in the Starting Local Address field and the value entered in the Number of CPEs field.

Note: The sum of the value entered in the Starting Local Address field and the value entered in the Number of CPEs field must always be 255 or less.

DHCP Client Lease Info Displays the MAC address, IP Address, Subnet

Mask, Duration and Expiration date of all devices issued an IP address by the built-in DHCP server. This field also displays the current system time and date

WINS Addresses Allows you to manually enter Windows Internet

Name Server (WINS) server addresses

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Function Keys

The following function keys appear on the Basic Settings - IP Management page.

Key Description

Apply Saves the values you enter into the fields without

closing the screen

Force Available Forces the release of an IP address for you to

re-use Add Primary Saves the WINS address for one server Add Secondary Saves the WINS address for a second server Add Tertiary Saves the WINS address for a third server Remove WINS Address Removes the WINS address selected Clear All Removes all defined WINS addresses

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Reserving IP Addresses

Use the Setup Basic Settings - Fixed CPE IP Assignment page to reserve IP addresses. This feature allows you to assign a fixed IP address to any device in your network by setting static IP addresses in your PC or other network device.

These addresses will be removed from the pool of the IP addresses to be used by your gateway's DHCP server when issuing IP addresses to devices that are connected to your local network.

Reserving IP addresses is useful in making sure that there are no IP address conflicts on the network, for example, two devices using the same IP address. Another example: when using DMZ Host, the IP address for the DMZ Host should always have the same IP address.

Note: If you are not familiar with the Fixed CPE IP Assignment procedures detailed in this section, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential gateway default Fixed CPE IP Assignment settings.

Click Fixed CPE IP Assignment in the Basic Settings section of the Setup page to access the Setup Basic Settings - Fixed CPE IP Assignment page.

Setup Basic Settings - Fixed CPE IP Assignment Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Basic Settings - Fixed CPE IP Assignment page.

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Setup Basic Settings - Fixed CPE IP Assignment Page Description

The following tables provide a description of the fields within the Setup Basic Settings - Fixed CPE IP Assignment page.

Field Name Description

MAC Address The MAC address of the PC or device (for example, a

printer) for which you want to reserve a specific IP address on the network

Assign to IP The IP address you assign to the PC or device for which

you want to reserve a specific IP address on the network. Only MAC addresses within the range of the gateway's DHCP address pool can be reserved with this feature.

Note: The factory configuration of your gateway sets aside IP addresses 192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.9 for static IP addresses.

Function Keys

Key Description

Add Static IP Adds the Static IP address to the list of assigned IP

addresses

Remove Static IP Removes the Static IP address from the list of assigned IP

addresses

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Restarting the Gateway Modem

Use the Setup Basic Settings - Restart Cable Modem page to restart your cable modem.

1 Click Restart Modem in the Basic Settings section of the Setup page to access the

Basic Settings - Restart Cable Modem page.

2 Click Reboot Cable Modem to restart the gateway modem.

Note: Restarting your gateway modem does not reset any of the settings.

Setup Basic Settings - Restart Cable Modem Page

The following illustration is an example of the Restart Cable Modem page.

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Saving Y our Configuration

Use the Setup Basic Settings - Save RG Configuration to Local PC page to save your current cable modem RG configuration to the hard drive on your PC or to a floppy disk. You will then be able to restore the RG configuration, if necessary.

Note: If you are not familiar with the procedures detailed in this section, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential gateway default settings.

Click Save Configuration to your PC in the Basic Settings section of the Setup page to access the Setup Basic Settings - Save RG Configuration to Local PC page.

Setup Basic Settings - Save RG Configuration to Local PC Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Basic Settings - Save RG Configuration to Local PC page.

To Save your current setting to your computer, click the floppy disk icon in the lower portion of the screen. You will be prompted to provide a file name and location for the backup configuration file.

To Restore your setting, click Browse and select the backup configuration file name that you saved on your PC. The path and filename of the backup configuration appears in the File Name field. Then, click Download to restore your configuration file. A Download Success message appears when the restore is complete.

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Enabling and Disabling Advanced Features

Use the Setup Advanced Settings - Options page to enable or disable advanced features on your network. When the wireless interface is disabled, the transmitter is turned off.

Note: If you are not familiar with the advanced settings detailed in this section, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential gateway default advanced options settings.

Click Options in the Advanced Settings section of the Setup page to access the Setup Advanced Settings - Options page.

Setup Advanced Settings - Options Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Advanced Settings - Options page.

Setup Advanced Settings - Options Page Description

The following table provides a description of the fields within the Setup Advanced Settings - Options page.

Note: If you make changes in the Setup Advanced Settings - Options page, click Apply to apply and save your new IP address filter settings.

Field Name Description

WAN Blocking Checking this box prevents the residential gateway from

being visible to the WAN. For example, pings to the WAN IP address are not returned.

IPsec PassThrough Checking this box allows applications that use IPsec (IP

Security) to pass through the firewall

PPTP PassThrough Checking this box allows applications that use Point to

Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) to pass through the firewall

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Field Name Description

Remote Config Management

Checking this box enables Remote Configuration Management that allows the user or network operator to view and/or modify the gateway set-up parameters from a location on the WAN, as opposed to the LAN side of the gateway. Access to the set-up parameters is obtained by using the password to access the WebWizard.

Enable this feature by checking the Remote Config Management box on the Setup Advanced Settings Options page. To access your gateway from a remote location, you must also know the WAN IP address of the gateway. To find the WAN IP address, go to the Network Configuration page under Basic Settings. You will find the gateway's WAN IP address list on this page.

Enter the WAN IP address of your gateway into the address field of any web browser using the following format: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:8080 where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx represents the WAN IP address of your gateway.

Be sure to follow the syntax exactly, and then click Go or press Enter. Your gateway webpages will appear on the remote computer. You will still need to enter your password to access the Setup pages of your gateway

Note: If you choose to enable (check) this feature, be sure to set up a user password to prevent unauthorized access to your gateway settings.

Multicast Enable Checking this box allows multicasts to pass from the

WAN side through to the private network

UPnP Enable Checking this box enables Universal Plug and Play

features

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Configuring IP Address Filters

Use the Setup Advanced Settings - IP Filtering page to configure IP address filters. These filters block a range of IP addresses from accessing the Internet.

Click IP Address Filtering in the Advanced Settings section of the Setup page to access the Setup Advanced Settings - IP Filtering page.

Setup Advanced Settings - IP Filtering Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Advanced Settings - IP Filtering page.

Setup Advanced Settings - IP Filtering Page Description

Use this link to specify and enable a range of IP addresses that cannot have access to the Internet. Click Apply to apply and save your new IP address filter settings.

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Configuring MAC Address Filters

Use the Setup Advanced Settings - MAC Filtering page to configure MAC address filters. These filters allow you to deny or block access to the Internet by the individual MAC addresses listed in the table. You can also prevent individual PCs from sending outgoing TCP/UDP traffic to the WAN using their MAC address.

Click MAC Address Filtering in the Advanced Settings section of the Setup page to access the Setup Advanced Settings - MAC Filtering page.

Setup Advanced Settings - MAC Filtering Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Advanced Settings - MAC Filtering page.

Setup Advanced Settings - MAC Filtering Page Description

Use this link to enter the MAC address or MAC addresses of devices whose Internet access you want to control. Click Apply to apply and save your new MAC address filter settings.

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Setting Up MAC Address Filters

The Block/Pass drop down menu allows you to block or pass Internet access to the MAC addresses of the devices you list in the MAC Address Filters table. The following table describes the function of the Block/Pass drop down menu.

Field Name Description

Block Listed (Default) Select Block to deny Internet access to the MAC

addresses of the devices you list in the table. All other MAC addresses will be allowed Internet access.

Pass Select Pass to allow Internet access only to the MAC

addresses of the devices you list in the table. Any MAC addresses not listed in the table will be denied Internet access.

Function Keys

The following function keys appear on the Advanced Settings - MAC Filtering page.

Key Description

Apply Saves the values you enter into the fields without

closing the screen Add MAC Address Saves the MAC Address entered in the associated

text field Remove MAC Address Removes the selected MAC address Clear All Removes all defined MAC addresses

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Configuring and Enabling TCP and UDP Port Filters

Use the Setup Advanced Settings - Port Filtering page to configure and enable TCP and UDP port filters. These filters prevent a range of TCP/UDP ports from accessing the Internet. You can also prevent PCs from sending outgoing TCP/UDP traffic to the WAN on specific IP port numbers. This filter is not IP address- or MAC addressspecific. The system blocks the specified port ranges for all PCs.

Click Port Filtering in the Advanced Settings section of the Setup page to access the Setup Advanced Settings - Port Filtering page.

Setup Advanced Settings - Port Filtering Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Advanced Settings - Port Filtering page.

Setup Advanced Settings - Port Filtering Page Description

Use this link to enter and enable the desired port filtering ranges and protocols in the appropriate fields and then click Apply to apply and save your new port filtering settings.

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Configuring Port Forwarding for Local IP Addresses

Use the Setup Advanced Settings - Port Forwarding page to configure port forwarding for local IP addresses. Port forwarding allows you to run a server on the LAN by specifying the mapping of TCP/UDP ports to a local PC. You must also set up a fixed private LAN IP address for the destination device.

Click Port Forwarding in the Advanced Settings section of the Setup page to access the Setup Advanced Settings - Port Forwarding page.

Setup Advanced Settings - Port Forwarding Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Advanced Settings - Port Forwarding page.

Setup Advanced Settings - Port Forwarding Page Description

The following example illustrates how to use the port forwarding feature to configure the Microsoft X-Box Online Live for Internet gaming.

Note: For most widely used applications (including Microsoft X-Box Online Live), the built-in firewall automatically maps and opens ports required for that application while the application is in use.

1 Set the device to be used for port forward to a fixed IP address, for example,

192.168.0.5.

2 In the first entry of the Port Forwarding area of the page, enter the same IP

address (192.168.0.5) in the Local IP Address field.

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3 In the same row, enter the appropriate port numbers in the Start Port and End

Port fields.

4 In the same row, select the appropriate protocol from the drop-down list in the

Protocol field, and then select the box in the Enable field.

5 To add additional ports, repeat steps 1 through 4, and then go to step 6. 6 Click Apply to apply and save your new port forwarding settings.

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Configuring TCP/UDP Port T riggers

Use the Setup Advanced Settings - Port Triggers page to configure TCP/UDP port triggers. Port triggering is similar to port forwarding but is dynamic. In other words, the system does not hold the ports open indefinitely. For example, when the residential gateway detects outgoing data on a specific IP port number set in the “Trigger Range,” the resulting ports set in the “Target Range” will open for incoming data. If the system detects no outgoing traffic on the “Trigger Range” ports for a period of 10 minutes, the “Target Range” ports close. This is a safer method for opening specific ports for special applications, such as, video conferencing programs, interactive gaming, and file transfer in chat programs. This is safe because the ports are dynamically triggered and not held open continuously or left open erroneously by the router administrator. Therefore, these ports are not exposed and vulnerable for potential hackers to discover.

Click Port Triggers in the Advanced Settings section of the Setup page to access the Setup Advanced Settings - Port Triggers page.

Setup Advanced Settings - Port T riggers Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Advanced Settings - Port Triggers page.

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Setup Advanced Settings - Port T riggers Page Description

Use this link to enter and enable the port forwarding trigger and target range start and end ports along with protocol information in the appropriate fields. The following example illustrates how to use the port triggering feature to configure the Microsoft X-Box Online Live for Internet gaming.

1 In the first row, enter 88 in both Start Port and End Port fields. 2 In the same row, select UDP from the drop-down list in the Protocol field, and

then select the box in the Enable field.

3 In the second row, enter 3074 in both Start Port and End Port fields. 4 In the same row as the second entry, select Both, and then select the box in the

Enable field.

5 Click Apply to apply and save your new port forwarding settings.

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Configuring the DMZ Host

Use the Setup Advanced Settings - DMZ Host page to configure an IP address that is visible to the WAN. DMZ hosting is commonly referred to as “exposed host,” and allows you to specify the “default” recipient of WAN traffic that Network Address Translation (NAT) is unable to translate to a known local PC. DMZ allows one IP address to be unprotected while others remain protected.

Click DMZ Host in the Advanced Settings section of the Setup page to access the Setup Advanced Settings - DMZ Host page.

Setup Advanced Settings - DMZ Host Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Advanced Settings - DMZ Host page.

Setup Advanced Settings - DMZ Host Page Description

Use this link to place a Private LAN IP device, for example, an FTP, Mail, or webserver directly on the Internet (bypassing the firewall). You set the server with a fixed IP address as a DMZ Host by entering its IP address in the DMZ Address field. Make sure the IP address used is not in the range of addresses delivered by the builtin DHCP server. After setting up a DMZ Host, all ports on this device are open to the Internet. You may configure only one PC to be the DMZ host. DMZ is generally used for PCs running “problem” applications that use random port numbers and do not function correctly with the specific port triggers or port forwarding setups described earlier in this guide. After entering a DMZ Address, click Apply to apply and save your new DMZ Host setting.

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Configuring VPN T ermination

Use the Setup Advanced Settings - VPN Termination page to configure VPN protocols and manage VPN tunnels. A VPN is a connection between two endpoints in different networks that allows private data to be sent securely and transparently over public networks or other private networks. With a VPN, you can send data securely between these two locations or networks. This is accomplished by creating a "VPN tunnel." A VPN tunnel connects the two PCs or networks and allows data to be transmitted over the Internet as if it were still within those networks. The VPN tunnel uses IPsec (Internet Protocol security) to encrypt the data sent between the two networks and encapsulate the data within a normal Ethernet/IP frame so as to transport the private network securely and seamlessly through other public or private networks.

A VPN provides a cost-effective and more secure alternative to using a private, dedicated, leased line for a private network. Using industry standard encryption and authentication techniques, an Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) VPN creates a secure connection that operates as if you were directly connected to your local network.

For example, a VPN allows users to sit at home and connect to his/her employer's corporate network and receive an IP address in their private network just as though they were sitting in their office connected to their corporate LAN.

Another advantage of a VPN network is that it all proprietary Microsoft Windowsbased networking protocols can pass through the router using the VPN tunnel to access corporate shared network drives.

Note: If you are not familiar with the advanced settings detailed in this section, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the wireless home gateway defaults advanced VPN Termination settings.

Click VPN Termination in the Advanced Settings section of the Setup page to access the Setup Advanced Settings - VPN Termination - Status page. The VPN Termination - Status page allows you to create, configure, and control IPsec VPN tunnels.

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Setup Advanced Settings - VPN Termination - Status Page

The following illustration is an example of a blank Setup Advanced Settings - VPN Termination - Status page. No VPN tunnels are configured.

Setup Advanced Settings - VPN Termination - Status Page Description

This section describes the section headings and field descriptions of the Setup Advanced Settings - VPN Termination - Status page. This page allows you to create, configure, and control IPsec VPN tunnels.

Note: You can set up and mange up to 50 different VPN tunnels.

Field Name Description

IPsec Endpoint Enables/disables the IPsec endpoint mode Name Displays the user-defined tunnel name entered from the VPN Setup

page Status Displays the current connection state (Connected/NOT Connected) Control Displays one of the following three keys based on the current tunnel

enable and connection state:

 Enable

 Connect

 Endpoint disabled

Configure Displays Edit or Delete keys used for settings management Add New Tunnel Allows you to create a new tunnel configuration. When you click Add

New Tunnel, the VPN Setup page opens Event Log Allows you to access the Event Log page. The Event Log page shows a

history of VPN connections and activity in chronological order and also

displays the IP address of both endpoints on the tunnel (local and

remote)

Note: On the Event Log page, pressing the Refresh key updates the

Event Log table to show any changes since the page was loaded.

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Creating and Configuring IPsec VPN T unnels

To create and configure IPsec VPN tunnels, click Add New Tunnel on the VPN Termination - Status page. The VPN Setup page opens. The following illustration is an example of the VPN Setup page.

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Setup Advanced Settings - VPN Setup Page Description

This section describes the section headings and field descriptions of the Setup Advanced Settings - VPN Setup page. This page allows you create, configure, and control IPsec VPN tunnels.

Tunnel Section

Field Name Description

Tunnel Displays existing tunnels and allows each tunnel to be individually

configured

Name Displays the name of a group of settings for a single tunnel. If no name

is entered, the tunnels are named sequentially 1, 2, 3, and so on

Enable/Disable Enables/disables a VPN tunnel after the tunnel is named and

configured. Click Apply to activate the selected setting (Enabled or Disabled)

Function Keys

The following table describes the function keys associated with the Tunnel section of the VPN Setup page.

Key Description

Delete Tunnel Allows you to delete a tunnel Add New Tunnel Allows you to create a heading for the tunnel settings that you can select

using the Tunnel drop-down menu

Apply Activates the selected setting (Enabled or Disabled)

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Local Endpoint Settings

The following table describes the fields in the Local endpoint settings section of the VPN Setup page.

Field Name Description

Address group type Allows you to select the address group type for the local VPN access

group. The following types are available:

 IP subnet  Single IP address  IP address range

Subnet Allows you to enter Subnet information based on the selected Address

group type as follows:

 For IP subnet, enter the subnet  For single IP address, enter only the specific IP address  For IP address range, enter the starting and ending IP addresses

Mask Allows you to enter Mask information based on the selected Address

group type as follows:

 For IP subnet, enter the subnet mask  For single IP address, enter only the specific IP address in the

Subnet field. Leave this field blank.

 For IP address range, enter the starting IP and ending IP addresses

Identity type Allows you to select the local Identity type from one of the following

options:

 WAN IP address of the router (default)  User-specified IP address  Fully qualified domain name (FQDN)  Email address

This is the identity that the far endpoint will use for identification of the VPN termination point. The remote VPN endpoint on the other end of the tunnel should match these settings for its remote endpoint settings

Identity Allows you to enter the identity string after you have selected the

identity type using one of the following formats:

 For IP address mode use the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx  For FQDN use the format "yourdomain.com"  For email address use the format "yourname@yourdomain.com"

The remote VPN endpoint on the other end of the tunnel should match these settings for its remote endpoint settings

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Remote Endpoint Settings

These settings control how the local endpoint (router) connects to the far VPN termination point (the other end of the VPN tunnel).

Field Name Description

Address group type Allows you to select the address group type for the remote VPN access

group. The following types are available:

 IP subnet  Single IP address  IP address range

The remote VPN endpoint on the other end of the tunnel should match these settings for its remote endpoint settings

Subnet Allows you to enter Subnet information based on the selected Address

group type as follows:

 For IP subnet, enter the subnet  For single IP address, enter only the specific IP address  For IP address range, enter the starting and ending IP addresses

Mask Allows you to enter Mask information based on the selected Address

group type as follows:

 For IP subnet, enter the subnet mask  For single IP address, enter only the specific IP address in the

Subnet field. Leave this field blank.

 For IP address range, enter the starting IP and ending IP addresses

Identity type Allows you to select the remote Identity type from one of the following

options:

 WAN IP address of the router (default)  User-specified IP address  Fully qualified domain name (FQDN)  Email address

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Field Name Description

Identity Allows you to enter the identity string after you have selected the

identity type using one of the following formats:

 For IP address mode use the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx  For FQDN use the format "yourdomain.com"  For email address u se the format "yourname@yourdomain.com"

The remote VPN endpoint on the other end of the tunnel should match these settings for its remote endpoint settings

Network address type

Allows you to enter the address type for the endpoint WAN. Choose one of the following options:

 IP address  FQDN

Remote address Allows you to enter either the IP address or the FQDN of the remote

endpoint depending on what Network Address type you selected

IPsec Settings

With VPN tunnels there are two phases of Security Association (SA).

 Phase 1 creates an Internet Key Exchange (IKE) SA  When Phase 1 is complete, Phase 2 creates one or more IPsec SAs that are then

used to key IPsec sessions

Field Description

Pre-shared key Allows you to enter the Pre-shared key of the firewall identifier if one

side of the VPN tunnel is using a unique firewall

Phase 1 DH group Allows you to select one of following three Diffie-Hellman (DH)

encryption/decryption groups:

 768 bits  1024 bits  1536 bits

Diffie-Hellman is a cryptographic technique that uses public and private keys for encryption and decryption. The higher number of bits selected, the more secure the connection

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Field Description

Phase 1 encryption Allows you to select the form of encryption to secure the VPN

connection between endpoints. Select from the following five encryption types:

 DES  3DES  AES-128  AES-192  AES-256

You may choose any encryption type as long as the other end of the VPN tunnel uses the same method

Phase 1 authentication Allows you to select an authentication type for another level of

security. Select one of the following authentication types:

 MD5  SHA

You may choose either authentication type as long as the other end of the VPN tunnel uses the same method

Note: SHA is recommended because it is more secure.

Phase 1 SA lifetime Allows you to enter the number of seconds for an individual rotating

key to last until a re-key negotiation between each endpoint occurs. Smaller lifetimes are generally more secure since it would give a hacker a smaller amount of time to try to crack the key. However, key negotiation does take up bandwidth, so network throughput is sacrificed with small lifetimes. The default setting is 28,800 seconds.

Phase 2 encryption Allows you to select the form of encryption to secure the VPN

connection between endpoints. Select from the following five encryption types:

 DES  3DES  AES-128  AES-192  AES-256

You may select any form of encryption as long as long as the other end of the VPN tunnel uses the same method

Note: 3DES encryption is commonly used, but AES is recommended because it is very difficult to crack

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Field Description

Phase 2 authentication Allows you to select an authentication type for another level of

security. Select one of the following three authentication types:

 MD5  SHA  Null (none)

You may choose any authentication type as long as the other end of the VPN tunnel uses the same method

Note: SHA is recommended because it is more secure.

Phase 2 SA lifetime Allows you to enter the number of seconds for an individual rotating

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Configuring Firewall Protection

Use the Setup Firewall - Options page to configure webpage filtering and firewall protection. This page allows you to enable various firewall protection filters.

Click Options in the Firewall section of the Setup page to access the Setup Firewall Options page.

Setup Firewall - Options Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Firewall - Options page.

Setup Firewall - Options Page Description

This section describes the section headings and fields descriptions of the Setup Firewall - Options page.

Note: If you make changes in any of the fields in the Setup Firewall - Options page, click Apply to apply and save your Firewall settings.

The following table provides a description of each field name within the Setup Firewall - Options page.

Field Name Description

Filter Proxy Enables/disables proxy Filter Cookies Enables/disables cookie blocking. This feature filters

the unsolicited delivery of cookies to devices from the Internet to devices in your private local network. Cookies are computer files that contain personal information or web surfing behavior data.

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Field Name Description

Filter Java Applets Enables/disables java applets. This feature helps to

protect the devices in your private network from irritating or malicious Java applets that are sent, unsolicited, to devices in your private network from the Internet. These applets run automatically when they are received by a PC.

Filter ActiveX Enables/disables ActiveX controls. This feature helps

to protect the devices in your private network from irritating or malicious ActiveX controls that are sent, unsolicited, to devices in your private network from the Internet. These ActiveX controls run automatically when they are received by a PC.

Filter Popup Windows Enables/disables popup windows. Some commonly

used applications employ popup windows as part of the application. If you disable popup windows, it may interfere with some of these applications.

Block Fragmented IP Packets

Enables/disables filtering of fragmented IP packets. This feature helps protect your private local network from Internet based denial of service attacks.

Port Scan Detection Enables/disables the gateway from responding to

Internet based port scans. This feature is designed to protect your private local network from Internet based hackers who attempt to gain unsolicited access your network by detecting open IP ports on your gateway.

IP Flood Detection Blocks malicious devices that are attempting to flood

devices or networks with illegal broadcast packets. Also referred to as “broadcast storm.”

Firewall Protection Enables/disables the firewall. When the firewall is

enabled, the firewall will allow most commonly used applications to automatically open IP ports and pass data without any special setup or manual port configuration.

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Configuring Firewall Event Logging and E-mail Alerts

Use the Setup Firewall - Event Logging page to access the firewall event log and allows you to enter your e-mail address in order for you to receive e-mail alerts related to firewall attacks by hackers.

Note: If you are not familiar with the settings detailed in this section, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential gateway default firewall event logging settings.

Click Event Logging in the Firewall section of the Setup page to access the Setup Firewall - Event Logging page.

Setup Firewall - Event Logging Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Firewall - Event Logging page.

Setup Firewall - Event Logging Page Description

The Setup Firewall - Event Logging page shows events captured by the firewall. The log displays the following items:

 Description of the event  Number of events that have occurred  Last occurrence of an event  Target and source addresses

You can configure the system to send e-mails regarding log events to the administrator in order for the administrator to monitor the firewall.

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This section describes the section headings and fields descriptions of the Setup Firewall - Event Logging page.

Field Name Description

Enable E-mail Address Allows you to enter the e-mail address of the person

who monitors the firewall. When an event occurs, it will be logged and an e-mail will be sent to this address automatically reporting the event.

SMTP Server Name Allows you to enter the mail server name of your

outgoing mail server, or the mail server of your

Internet service provider (ISP) E-mail Alerts Allows you to enable or disable sending e-mail alerts Description Describes what event was detected by the gateway's

firewall Count Displays the number of times the event has been

detected Last Occurrence Displays the time the last occurrence of this event was

detected Target Displays the IP address of the device in your private

local network to which the event was directed along

with the IP port number targeted by the event Source Displays the IP address of the Internet based source of

the event along with the IP port number used by that

device

Function Keys

The following function keys appear on the Setup Firewall - Event Logging page.

Key

Apply Saves the values you enter into the fields without

E-mail Log Allows you to force the system to send an e-mail alert

Clear Log Allows you to clear all entries in the log

Description

closing the screen

even if the E-mail Alerts box is left unchecked

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Configuring Parental Control

Use the Setup Parental Control - User Setup page to configure parental controls on the residential gateway, and to add or delete the individuals who are authorized to set parental controls.

Note: If you are not familiar with the settings detailed in this section, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential gateway default parental control settings.

Click User Setup in the Parental Control section of the Setup page to access the Setup Parental Control - User Setup page.

Setup Parental Control - User Setup Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Parental Control - User Setup page.

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Setup Parental Control - User Setup Page Description

This section describes the section headings and fields descriptions of the Setup Parental Control - User Setup page. This page allows you to set up user profiles. Each profile can be assigned customized levels of Internet access as defined by the access rules assigned to that user's profile.

Note: Once you define and enable user profiles, each user must sign-on each time they wish to access the Internet. The user can sign-on when the pop-up sign-on screen appears in their web browser. The user must enter their correct user name and password in order to gain Internet access.

Important:

 Make sure to disable pop-up blockers on your web browser when using user

profiles.

 User names and passwords are case-sensitive.

Field Name Description

Add User Allows you to add a new user profile. Enter the name of

the user and click the Add User button to add the user to the list.

User Settings Allows you to edit a user profile by using the drop-down

menu to edit a user profile. The drop-down menu allows you to recall the profile to be edited. User names and passwords are case-sensitive.

Make sure to check the Enable box to activate the user profile. If a profile is not active, that user will not have any access to the Internet.

To remove a user profile, use the drop-down menu to select the user to be removed and click the Remove User button.

Password Enter the selected user's password in this field. Each user

must enter their user name and password each time they use the Internet. User names and passwords are casesensitive.

Note: The gateway will allow each user access to the Internet, subject to the rules selected on this page for that user.

Re-Enter Password Re-enter the same password for confirmation of the

password in the previous field.

Trusted User Check this box if the currently selected user is to be

designated a trusted user. Trusted users are not subject to Internet access rules.

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Field Name Description

Content Rule Select the Content Rule for the current user profile.

Content Rules must first be defined by going to the Rules Configuration page. You can access the Rule Configuration page by clicking the Basic Rules link under the Parental Control section of the Setup page.

Time Access Rule Select the Time Access Rule for the current user profile.

Time Access Rules must first be defined by going to the Time of Day Filter page. You can access the Time of Day Filter page by clicking the Time of Day Rules link under the Parental Control section of the Setup page.

Session Duration 1440 minutes (factory default).

Enter the amount of time in minutes that the user will be granted Internet access beginning at the time they sign on using their user name and password.

Note: Set the Session Duration to 0 (zero) to prevent session timeout.

Inactivity time 60 minutes (factory default).

Enter the amount of time during a user session where there is no Internet access activity, indicating that the user is no longer online. If the inactivity timer is triggered, the user session will be closed automatically. In order to regain Internet access, the user must log in again with their user name and password.

Note: Set the Inactivity time value to 0 (zero) to prevent timeout due to inactivity.

Available Rules Lists available rules. Apply a rule by selecting it from the

list and adding it to the current user profile. Note: This field appears only if rules have been created.

Create rules using the Parental Control Setup pages that follow next.

Current Used Rules Lists rules in use for the current user profile. You can

apply a maximum of four rules to each user profile. Note: This field appears only when a rule is associated

with a user profile.

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Function Keys

The following function keys appear on the Setup Parental Control - User Setup page.

Key Description

Add User Adds and saves a new user to the list of user profiles Remove User Removes the selected user from the list of user profiles Apply Saves all additions, edits, and changes

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Configuring Parental Control Basic Rules

Use the Setup Parental Control - Basic Setup page to select the rules that block certain Internet content and certain websites.

Note: If you are not familiar with the settings detailed in this section, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential gateway default parental control settings.

Click Basic Rules in the Parental Control section of the Setup page to access the Setup Parental Control - Basic Setup page.

Setup Parental Control - Basic Setup Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Parental Control - Basic Setup page.

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Setup Parental Control - Basic Setup Page Description

This section describes the section headings and fields descriptions of the Setup Parental Control - Basic Setup page. This page allows you to create Internet access rules based on the content found in the URLs of Internet sites.

Field Name Description

Parental Control Activation

Rule Configuration Allows you to add a new content rule. Enter the name

Allows you to enable or disable parental controls. To

enable parental controls, select the Enable Parental

Control check box and click Apply. To disable parental

controls, clear the Enable Parental Control check box

and click Apply.

of the rule and click the Add Rule button to add the

content rule to the list. Content rules are used to restrict

Internet access based on IP addresses, domains, and

keywords found in the URLs of Internet sites

Note: It may be useful to set up your first rule as “No

Rule,” without any restrictions or settings. This setting

will allow you to assign “No Rule” status to users who

are not subject to “content-related” access restrictions. Rule Settings Allows you to edit a content rule by using the

drop-down menu to recall the rule to be edited

To remove a user profile, use the drop-down menu to

select the rule to be removed and click on the Remove

Rule button. Keyword List Allows you to create a list of keywords. Any attempt to

access a URL that contains any of the keywords in this

list will be blocked by the gateway Blocked Domain List Allows you to create a list of domains that the gateway

should block access to. Any attempt to access any of

the domains in this list will be blocked by the gateway Allowed Domain List Allows you to create a list of domains to which the

gateway allows access Override Password Allows you to create a password to temporarily

override user access restrictions to a blocked Internet

site Re-enter Password Re-enter the same password for confirmation of the

override password in the previous field Duration Allows you to designate an amount of time in minutes

that the Override password will allow temporary

access to a restricted Internet site

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Function Keys

The following function keys appear on the Setup Parental Control - Basic Setup page.

Key Description

Add Rule Adds and saves a new Rule to the list of content Rules Remove Rule Removes the selected rule from the content rule list Add/Remove

Keyword Add/Remove Domain Allows you to add new domains to the list or to delete

Add/Remove Allowed Domain

Apply Saves all additions, edits, and changes

Allows you to add new keywords to the list or to delete

selected keywords from the list

selected domains from the list

Allows you to add new domains to the list or to delete

selected domains from the list

To use Keyword and Domain Blocking

Keyword and Domain blocking allows you to restrict access to Internet sites by blocking access to those sites based on a word or a text string contained in the URLs used to access those Internet sites.

Domain blocking allows you to restrict access to websites based on the site's domain name. The domain name is the portion of the URL that precedes the familiar .COM, .ORG, or .GOV extension.

Keyword blocking allows you to block access to Internet sites based on a Keyword or text string being present anywhere in the URL, not just in the domain name.

Note: The Domain blocking feature blocks access to any domain in the Domain List. It will also block domains, any portion of which contains an exact match to entries in the list.

For example, if you enter example.com as a domain, any site that contains “example.com” will be blocked. Generally, you do not want to include “www.” in a domain dame since doing so limits the blocking to only the site that matches that domain name exactly. For instance, if you enter www.example.com into the list, only the one site that matches that name exactly will be blocked. Consequently, if you do not include the “www.,” then all sites within and associated with “example.com” will be blocked.

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Configuring Parental Control Time of Day Access Filters

Use the Setup Parental Control - Time of Day Access Filter page to configure web access filters to block all Internet traffic to and from specific network devices based on day of week and time of day settings that you select.

Note: If you are not familiar with the settings detailed in this section, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential gateway default parental control settings.

Click Time of Day Rules in the Parental Control section of the Setup page to access the Parental Control - Time of Day Access Filter page.

Setup Parental Control - Time of Day Access Filter Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Parental Control - Time of Day Access Filter page.

Note: The residential gateway uses the network time of day clock that is managed by your data service provider. The time of day clock must be accurate and represent the time of day in your time zone for this feature to operate properly. Verify that the Status and Set Time pages reflect the correct time of day. If they do not reflect the correct time of day, contact your data service provider. You can also adjust your settings to account for the difference.

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Function Keys

The following function keys appear on the Setup Parental Control - Time of Day Access Filter page.

Key Description

Add Allows you to add a new Time of Day access filter or

rule. Enter the name of the filter and click the Add key

to add the filter to the list. Time of Day rules are used

to restrict Internet access based on the day and time. Remove Removes the selected filter from the Time of Day filter

list. Apply Saves all additions, edits, and changes.

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Configure Parental Control Event Reporting

Use the Setup Parental Control - Event Log page to view events captured by the parental control event-reporting feature.

Note: If you are not familiar with the settings detailed in this section, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential gateway default parental control settings.

Click Local Log in the Parental Control section of the Setup page to access the Setup Parental Control - Event Log page.

Setup Parental Control - Event Log Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Parental Control - Event Log page.

Setup Parental Control - Event Log Page Description

This section describes the section headings and fields descriptions of the Setup Parental Control - Event Log page. This page allows you to track, by user, any attempts made by that user to access Internet sites that are restricted.

Field Name Description

Last Occurrence Displays the time of the most recent attempt to access a

restricted Internet site Target Displays the URL of the restricted site User Displays the user who attempted a restricted site Source Displays the IP address of the PC which was used

when attempting to access a restricted website

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Configuring Y our Wireless Access Point Parameters

Use the Setup Wireless - Basic page to configure your wireless access point (WAP) parameters, including SSID and channel number.

Click Basic in the Wireless section of the Setup page to access the Setup Wireless Basic page.

Setup Wireless - Basic Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Wireless - Basic page showing the factory default settings.

Setup Wireless - Basic Page Description

This section describes the section headings and fields descriptions of the Setup Wireless - Basic page.

Note: If you make changes in the Setup Wireless - Basic page, click Apply to apply and save your wireless basic settings.

Field Name Description

Access Point Allows you to turn the access point on the gateway on or

off

Service Set Identifier (SSID)

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The name assigned to this access point Note: The factory default for the SSID field should contain

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Field Name Description

Basic Service Set

The MAC address of the access point

Identifier (BSSID) Network Type Allows you to select Open or Closed for your network

type

Country Allows you to select the country in which you are using

your access point

New Channel (1-11) Allows setting a communications channel for your access

point Note: Wireless networking channels overlap. Channels 1,

6, and 11 do not overlap with each other. For best performance, select one of these channels. If there are other access points in use in the area, select one of these channels that is farthest away from the other access points.

Example: If channel 8 is in use by another access point, use channel 1 for your wireless network.

Note: If your wireless network is not operating correctly, or if external devices are interfering with your signal, select a different channel. Use your PC wireless utility

software to scan for other access points in your area. Current Channel Present channel the WAP is using Encryption Mode Shows current encryption mode

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Configuring Y our Wireless Network Security and Encryption Parameters

Use the Setup Wireless - Security page to configure your WAP wireless equivalent privacy (WEP) encryption keys and authentication.

Click Security in the Wireless section of the Setup page to access the Setup Wireless Security page.

Important: Your residential gateway ships from the factory with WPA security enabled to provide you with a basic level of wireless network security. To gain initial access to your wireless network, select WPA security on your computer's wireless adapter and enter the WPA key to match the key setup in your gateway. The factory default WPA key in the gateway is the serial number of the device. You can continue to use this factory default key. However, to maximize your wireless security, it is highly recommended that you use something other than the factory default key.

Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows you to easily attach wireless devices that also support WPS. When WPS is enabled and activated, you can attach other wireless clients with the press of a button or by entering the station PIN.

After enabling WPS, you can activate the automatic registration by clicking the Start WPS button in the WPS section of the Setup Wireless - Security page.

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Setup Wireless - Security Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Wireless - Security page.

Setup Wireless - Security Page Description

This section describes the section headings and fields descriptions of the Setup Wireless - Security page.

Note: If you are not familiar with the settings detailed in this section, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential gateway default wireless security settings. If you make changes in the Setup Wireless - Security page, click Apply to save your wireless security settings.

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Field Name Description

Network Authentication

Network Authentication allows only authorized users to gain access to your wireless network. Only users with an authorized user name, password, or pre-shared key are allowed access to the wireless network.

Select from the following Network Authentication protocols:

 Primary Network  WPA  WPA-PSK  WPA2  WPA2-PSK

Note: Network Authentication restricts access to your wireless network to only authorized computers or users. Authentication does not protect the data you send over the wireless network connection. You must enable encryption to protect data that is transmitted over your wireless network.

WPA/WPA2 Encryption

Allows you to select a WPA/WPA2 security method. The factory default security is WPA-PSK.

 TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) data

encryption is automatically enabled when WPA and WPA-PSK network authentication is enabled. (factory default)

 AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)  TKIP-AES

Note: Select TKIP-AES only if your client adapter supports this mode. Contact your service provider for assistance.

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Field Name Description

WPA Pre-Shared Key Allows you to set a WPA Pre-Shared key. Enter a text

string in this field. The text string or phrase is used to generate a unique set of encryption keys for your network. Use this string to set up wireless devices in your network.

The factory default security key is the 9-digit serial number of the gateway. For example: 20167792. See How Do I Subscribe to High-Speed Internet Service? (on page the location of the serial number on the label.

 The PSK can be either a text string or a 64 character

hexadecimal number.

 The text string must be an ASCII character string with

a minimum of 8 characters but no more than 63.

Note: Not all wireless adapter devices support PSK. For these devices, you must enter the encryption keys exactly as they appear in the in wireless gateway fields in the preceding illustration of the Setup Wireless Security page.

RADIUS Server Allows you to enter the IP address of the RADIUS server

used for authentication and encryption key derivation.

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 This field is used with 802.1x and WPA Network

Authentication.

 The factory default for this field is 0.0.0.0.

RADIUS Port Determines the port number of the RADIUS server. The

port number is usually 1812 (factory default) or 1645, depending on the server used.

This field is used with 802.1x and WPA Network Authentication.

RADIUS Key Allows you to set the Shared Secret key for your RADIUS

connection.

 The factory default for this field is empty.  This field is used with 802.1x and WPA Network

Authentication.

Group Key Rotation Interval

WPA/WPA2 Re-auth Interval

Allows you to set the WPA Group Key Rotation Interval in seconds. This only applies when WPA or WPA2 Network Authentication is enabled.

Set this value to 0 (factory default) to disable periodic rekeying. The valid range is 1 to 4,294,967,295 seconds.

Allows you to set the WPA/WPA2 Re-authorization Interval in seconds. This only applies when WPA/WPA2 Network Authentication is enabled.

Set this value to 0 (factory default) to disable periodic rekeying. The valid range is 1 to 4,294,967,295 seconds.

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Field Name Description

WEP Encryption Allows you to enable data encryption to help secure the

data that is sent over your wireless network. WEP 128-bit

 128-bit or-64 bit static key data encryption can be

selected when the network is configured to have no authentication.

 128-bit static key data encryption is automatically

selected when 802.1x network authentication is enabled.

Notes:

 Static key authentication uses one of the four

encryption keys, as defined below, to encrypt your data. You must manually change keys. The keys do not change or rotate automatically as they do with TKIP.

 64-bit and 40-bit encryption are two different names

for the same encryption

 128-bit and 104-bit encryption are two different names

for the same encryption

Shared Key Authentication

Allows you to determine is Shared Key Authentication is used in the network. Shared Key Authentication can be used when there is no other network authentication in the network.

 Optional - (factory default)

Wireless clients can associate with the wireless access point without authentication.

 Required - Only wireless clients with a valid network

key are allowed to associate with the access point.

802.1x Authentication Allows you to use 802.1x authentication with WEP

encryption (similar to when WPA or WPA2 is enabled)

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Field Name Description

Network Keys 1 through 4 64 bit keys

Select these keys for use with Encryption Mode set to 64bit encryption. Enter 5-byte values for a Key. You do not have to set all four Keys. Only one Key is used for a home network. Each value is represented in hexadecimal. Use only these numbers or letters: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, a, b, c, d, e, and f to set up your encryption keys.

or Network Keys

1 through 4 128 bit keys

Note: It is generally a good practice to use only lowercase letters when entering WEP encryption keys. Uppercase letters can sometimes be confused with numbers. For example, the uppercase letter “B” is often mistaken for the number “8.” Using lowercase characters minimizes the risk of confusing characters when copying keys from one device to another. Uppercase characters will automatically be converted to lowercase when the key or keys are applied and saved to memory.

Use two numbers or letters in each box. Record your Key values. You will need these Key values when you set up your client wireless adapter. The Key values in each wireless network device must match.

Select these keys for use with Encryption Mode set to 128bit encryption. Enter 13-byte values for a Key. You do not have to set all four Keys. Usually only one is needed for a home network. Each value is represented in hexadecimal. Use only these numbers or letters: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, a, b, c, d, e, and f to set up your encryption keys.

It is generally a good practice to use only lowercase letters when entering WEP encryption keys. Uppercase letters can sometimes be confused with numbers. For example, the uppercase letter “B” is often mistaken for the number “8.” Using lowercase characters minimizes the risk of confusing characters when copying keys from one device to another. Uppercase characters will automatically be converted to lowercase when the key or keys are applied and saved to memory.

Use two numbers or letters in each box. Record your Key values. You will need these Key values when you set up your client wireless adapter. The Key values in each wireless network device must match.

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Field Name Description

Current Network Key Allows you to select which of the four 64-bit or 128-bit

keys to use to encrypt your data when you are using encryption that requires the manual entry of an encryption key. Only one WEP key is in use at a time. You must manually change keys. They do not change automatically.

Notes:

 64-bit and 40-bit encryption are two different names

for the same encryption

 128-bit and 104-bit encryption are two different names

for the same encryption

PassPhrase Automatically generates WEP encryption keys required to

communicate with the network. Although not required for WEP operation, use of a

PassPhrase can simplify the configuration and setup of each of your client wireless adapters.

Using a PassPhrase eliminates the need to manual enter lengthy encryption keys and reduces the chance of error associated with entering entry of large numbers.

Important: Click Generate WEP Keys when complete.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Section

The selections available in this section allow you to configure WPS.

Field Name Description

WPS Config Allows you to enable or disable WPS Device Name Allows you to enter your device name

WPS Setup AP Section

The selections available in this section allow you to use PIN-protected security.

Field Name Description

PIN The personal identification number (PIN) of a device trying

to connect

Status Displays WPS status

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WPS Add Client Section

The selections available in this section allow you to add a WPS client.

Field Name Description

Add a Client Allows you to select your WPS method (push button or

PIN)

WPS Status Displays WPS status

Function Keys

Keys Description

Generate WEP Keys Automatically generates four WEP keys based on the

PassPhrase entry. Notes:

 For 64-bit WEP, four unique 64-bit WEP keys will be

generated

 For 128-bit WEP, only one 128-bit WEP key will be

generated. The same key will be entered into all four key locations.

Apply Saves all additions, edits, and changes for the associated

section Start WPS Starts WPS after you select your WPS Method Generate PIN Code Automatically generates a PIN code

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Configuring Wireless Data Rates and Wi-Fi Thresholds

Use the Setup Wireless - Advanced page to configure your WAP data rates and wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) thresholds.

Click Advanced in the Wireless section of the Setup page to access the Setup Wireless - Advanced page.

Setup Wireless - Advanced Page Example

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Wireless - Advanced page.

Note: We recommend that you do not change the default wireless settings that are shown in the preceding illustration unless you are instructed to do so by your service provider.

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Setup Wireless - Advanced Page Description

This section describes the section headings and fields descriptions of the Setup Wireless - Advanced page.

Note: If you make changes in the Setup Wireless - Advanced page, click Apply to apply and save your wireless advanced settings.

Field Name Description

54g Network Mode Allows you to optimize the performance of your

wireless network using one of the following options:

 Max compatibility (factory default)

Allows the access point to interoperate with both

802.11b and 802.11g wireless client devices and minimizes interference with nearby 802.11b wireless networks.

 54g Only

The wireless access point will only accept 802.11g wireless clients.

 54g LRS

Allows clients that are not fully compatible with

802.11g to operate with your wireless access point. Note: Switching to 54g-LRS mode can impact

wireless performance. It is not recommended that you use this mode unless necessary for the compatibility described above.

 Max Performance

Maximum throughput. In this mode, the wireless access point accepts only 802.11g wireless clients. Setting the device in this mode may degrade the operation of near by 802.11b wireless networks.

Basic Rate Set Allows you to select the Basic Rate Set 54g Protection Allows you to prioritize 802.11g communication when

there is a mix of 802.11b and 802.11g devices in the wireless network using one of the following options:

 Auto (factory default)

Maximize 802.11g performance in networks with a mix of 802.11b and 802.11g wireless client devices.

 Off

Maximum performance. Networks with

802.11g-only wireless client devices.

Xpress Technology Allows you to enable or disable Xpress Technology

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Field Name Description

Afterburner

Allows you to enable or disable Afterburner Technology

Technology Rate Allows you to fix the data rate for wireless connections.

The following data rates are available: Auto (factory default), 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps,

6 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 54 Mbps

Note: In the automatic mode, data rate is a function of signal strength and signal quality.

Output Power Allows you to adjust the relative output power of your

gateway wireless transmitter. The following settings are available:

100% (factory default), 75%, 50%, and 25%

Beacon Interval Displays the time interval that the WAP uses to

announce itself to remote devices. The Beacon Interval should be left at 100ms for compliance with most client cards. The Beacon Interval specifies how often packets are sent by the Access Point (AP) to synchronize a wireless network and its clients

DTIM Interval Displays the time interval between

Broadcasts/Multicast transmissions. The DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) Interval is a countdown informing the wireless clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the AP has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. AP clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The DTIM Interval should be left at 3 ms for compliance with most client cards

Fragmentation Threshold

Allows you to set the fragmentation threshold. This threshold should be set equivalent to the maximum Ethernet frame size allowable on the link including overhead (1536 bytes). Lesser settings can damage data throughput as large frames could be fragmented or collisions could occur. The factory default is 2346

RTS Threshold Determines at what packet size beyond which the ready

to send/clear to send (RTS/CTS) mechanism is invoked. The factory default is 2347

Short Retry Limit The number of times the gateway transmits an

unacknowledged unicast frame that is shorter than the RTS threshold before discarding the frame. The factory default is 7

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Field Name Description

Short Retry Limit The number of times the gateway transmits an

unacknowledged unicast frame that is longer than the RTS threshold before discarding the frame. The factory default is 4

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Configuring Wireless Access Point Access Control

Use the Setup Wireless - Access Control page to configure your configure your wireless access point access control.

Click Access Control in the Wireless section of the Setup page to access the Setup Wireless - Access Control page.

Setup Wireless Access Control Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Wireless - Access Control page.

Setup Wireless - Access Control Page Description

This section describes the section headings and field descriptions of the Setup Wireless - Access Control page.

Field Name Description

Access restriction When encryption is enabled, this selection allows you

to choose one of the following options from the dropdown list:

 Disable (factory default)–No access restrictions

based on MAC address of wireless access devices

 Allow–Allows wireless access to only the MAC

addresses listed in the Access List

 Deny–Denies wireless access to only the MAC

address listed in the Access List

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Field Name Description

Closed Network Allows you to disable or enable the network to access

by wireless clients. When ON is selected, the access point does not broadcast the SSID. The client device must be configured manually with the SSID and the MAC address of the access point in order to access with wireless network.

Access List Displays the MAC address of the clients that are

subject to wireless access control

Connected Clients Displays the Host Name, IP Address, and Client ID of

wireless clients that are connected to (associated with) the gateway modem

Function Keys

The following function keys appear on the Setup Wireless - Access Control page.

Key Description

Apply Applies and saves the values you enter into the fields

without closing the screen Clear All Clears the Access List Remove Removes entries from the Access List Add Adds a client to the Access List using the MAC

address of the client

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Configuring Remote Bridges

Use the Setup Wireless - Bridging page to configure your configure remote bridges.

Click Bridging in the Wireless section of the Setup page to access the Setup Wireless

- Bridging page.

Setup Wireless Access Control Page Example

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Wireless - Bridging page.

Setup Wireless - Bridging Page Description

The Setup Wireless - Bridging page allows you to Enable or Disable wireless bridging and to add remote bridges. Click Apply to apply and save your new settings.

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I cannot connect to the Internet

 Verify that the plug to your residential gateway AC power is properly inserted

into an electrical outlet.

 Verify that your residential gateway AC power cord is not plugged into an

electrical outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. If a wall switch controls the electrical outlet, make sure the switch is in the ON position.

 Verify that the POWER and CABLE indicator lights on the front panel of your

residential gateway are illuminated.

 Verify that the indicator lights on your router or other network connection

equipment are illuminated

 Verify that all cables are properly connected, and that you are using the correct

cables.

 Verify that your cable service is active and that it supports two-way service.  Verify that TCP/IP is properly installed and configured on all devices if you are

using the Ethernet connections.

 Verify that you have called your service provider and given them the serial

number and MAC address of your residential gateway.

 If you are using a cable signal splitter so that you can connect the cable signal to

other devices, remove the splitter and reconnect the cable so that the residential gateway is connected directly to the main cable input. If the residential gateway now functions properly, the cable signal splitter may be defective and may need to be replaced.

 For best performance over an Ethernet connect, your PC should be equipped

with a 10/100BASE-T network interface card.

My residential gateway does not recognize the cable network

 The residential gateway works with a standard, 75-ohm, RF coaxial cable. If you

are using a different cable, your residential gateway will not function properly. Contact your service provider to determine if you are using the correct cable.

 You may need to renew the IP address on your PC. Refer to How Do I Renew the

IP Address on My PC?, for instructions on how to renew the IP address for your particular operating system.

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Q. How many Ethernet network devices can I connect?

A. Your residential gateway uses has an integrated Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to automatically issue IP addresses to devices as they are connected to your home network.

The theoretical maximum number of devices supported by your residential gateway is 253. These addresses are assigned to all connected devices, wired (Ethernet) as well as wireless. Typically, the number of devices connected should be a much lower number.

The residential gateway can support several Ethernet devices by connecting them directly to the Ethernet ports on the back panel or using external multi-port Ethernet switches (purchased separately).

Contact your service provider for more information on the maximum number of Ethernet network devices to connect to your residential gateway to maintain optimal network performance.

Q. What are the wiring requirements for Ethernet networking?

A. A number of factors can impact the practical limit of the network. Although the residential gateway is designed to support several Ethernet network devices, it is important to view the characteristics of the entire network and not just each individual node.

The theoretical distance between two 10/100BASE-T CAT-5 Ethernet hubs is 382 feet (100 meters). Contact your service provider or consult the documentation for your Ethernet network devices for more information.

Note: We recommend that you use CAT-5 Ethernet cables.

Q. Where is the best location for my Ethernet network devices?

A. You should work with your service provider to choose the best location for your Ethernet network devices. Consider these recommendations:

 Location of two-way cable outlets  Distance of the Ethernet network devices from the residential gateway  Location of computers and other equipment from AC power outlets  Ease of running Ethernet cable to the Ethernet network devices

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Q. What are the requirements for wireless networking?

A. It is important to view the characteristics of the entire network and not just each individual node. The theoretical distance between wireless network devices is 100 feet inside of a building, and 300 feet outdoors.

A number of factors can impact the practical limit of the network. Contact your service provider or consult the documentation for your wireless network devices for more information.

Q. Where is the best location for my wireless network devices?

A. You can use a large variety of wireless network devices with your residential gateway. These include computers, PDAs, etc. On the wireless network, all devices impact the characteristics of the network, because each device transmits a wireless signal.

Contact your service provider or consult the documentation for your wireless network device for more information on selecting the appropriate wireless network devices for your home or office network.

You should work with your service provider to choose the best location for your wireless network devices. Consider these recommendations:

 Distance from the residential gateway to the wireless network devices.  Do not place the residential gateway near metallic surfaces that may block the

wireless communications path. Wireless communication is “line-of-sight” through non-metallic walls. However, the more structures (walls) the signal must pass through, the weaker the received signal.

 Do not place wireless network devices near a microwave oven. When operating,

microwave ovens can interfere with wireless transmissions.

 Do not place your wireless network devices near 2.4 GHz wireless telephones

because these telephones may also cause interference with your wireless network.

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Q. How do I renew the IP address on my PC?

A. If your PC cannot access the Internet after the residential gateway is online, it is possible that your PC did not renew its IP address. Follow the appropriate instructions in this section for your operating system to renew the IP address on your PC.

Renewing the IP Address on Windows NT, 2000, or XP Systems

1 Click Start, and then click Run. The Run window opens. 2 Type cmd in the Open field and click OK. A window with a command prompt

opens.

3 Type ipconfig/release at the C:/ prompt and press Enter. The system releases

the IP address.

4 Type ipconfig/renew at the C:/ prompt and press Enter. The system displays a

new IP address.

5 Click the X in the upper-right corner of the window to close the Command

Prompt window. You have completed this procedure.

Note: If you cannot access the Internet, contact your service provider for further assistance.

Renewing the IP address on Windows 95, 98, 98SE, and ME Systems

1 Click Start, and then click Run to open the Run window. 2 Type winipcfg in the Open field, and click OK to execute the winipcfg

command. The IP Configuration window opens.

3 Click the down arrow to the right of the top field, and select the Ethernet adapter

that is installed on your PC. The IP Configuration window displays the Ethernet adapter information.

4 Click Release, and then click Renew. The IP Configuration window displays a

new IP address.

5 Click OK to close the IP Configuration window, you have completed this

procedure.

Note: If you cannot access the Internet, contact your service provider for further assistance.

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Q. How do I configure TCP/IP protocol?

A. TCP/IP protocol in a Microsoft Windows environment is different for each operating system. Follow the appropriate instructions in this section for your operating system.

Configuring TCP/IP on Windows XP Systems

1 Click Start, and depending on your Start menu setup, choose one of the

following options:

 If you are using the Windows XP Default Start Menu, select Connect to,

choose Show all connections, and then go to step 2.

 If you are using the Windows XP Classic Start Menu, select Settings, choose

Network Connections. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon in the

LAN or High-Speed Internet section of the Network Connections window.

2 When the Network Connections window opens, right click on Local Area

Connection, left click on Properties from the menu to open the Properties

dialogue box.

3 Locate a white box titled "This connection uses the following items:". Use the

down arrow on the right side of the box to scroll down until you see Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click the Properties button below the white box on the right hand side.

4 Select both Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address

automatically in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and then click OK.

5 Click OK at the bottom of the properties box to close the box. At this point, your

PC will automatically request and receive an IP address from that gateway. Once the address is received your PC will have Internet access.

6 In the event your PC does not automatically request an IP address after

completing the above steps, it is recommended that you select Windows Start button, then shutdown and restart Windows.

7 If you cannot access the Internet, go to Having Difficulty? (on page

104). If you still cannot access the Internet, contact your service provider for further assistance.

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.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Cisco Model DPC/EPC2325 DOCSIS Residential Gateway with Wireless Access Point User Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Notice to Installers

Notice à l’attention des installateurs de réseaux câblés

Mitteilung für CA TV-Techniker

Aviso a los instaladores de sistemas CATV

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Power Source Warning

Ground the Product

Protect the Product from Lightning

V erify the Power Source from the On/Off Power Light

Eliminate AC Mains Overloads

Provide V entilation and Select a Location

Protect from Exposure to Moisture and Foreign Objects

Service Warnings

Check Product Safety

Protect the Product When Moving It

FCC Compliance

United States FCC Compliance

Declaration of Conformity

Canada EMI Regulation

Radiation Exposure Statements

Canada

Australia

Introduction

Introduction

Benefits and Features

What's In the Carton?

Front Panel Description

Back Panel Description

External Power Supply Model

Where Is the Best Location for My DOCSIS Residential Gateway?

How Do I Mount the Modem on a Wall? (Optional)

Before Y ou Begin

Location and Dimensions of the Wall-Mounting Slots

Mounting the Residential Gateway on a Wall

What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service?

Minimum System Requirements for a PC

Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh

System Requirements for an Ethernet Connection

How Do I Subscribe to High-Speed Internet Service?

I Do Not Have a High-Speed Internet Access Account

I Already Have an Existing High-Speed Internet Access Account

How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet?

Connecting and Installing Internet Devices

To connect devices

Connecting the Modem for High-Speed Data Service

How Do I Configure My DOCSIS Residential Gateway?

About Your Modem Page Example

Accessing the Residential Gateway

About Y our Modem Page Description

Software File Name and Revisions Section

Setting Configuration Options

First Time Users

Setup Page

Setup Page Section Headings

Basic Settings

Advanced Settings

Firewall

Parental Control

Wireless

Configuring Your Password Settings

Setup Basic Settings - Password Settings

To set up your password

Configuring Network Time Synchronization

Setup Basic Settings - Enable/Disable Time Synchronization by Network Time Protocol

Setup Basic Settings - Enable/Disable Time Synchronization by Network Time Protocol Page Description

Function Keys

Configuring the Network Settings

Setup Basic Settings - Network Configuration

Setup Basic Settings - Network Configuration Page Description

Function Keys

Configuring and Managing IP Addresses

Setup Basic Settings - IP Management Page Example

Setup Basic Settings - IP Management Page Description

Function Keys