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Cisco Model DPC3928/EPC3928
DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 3.0 8x4
Wireless Residential Gateway with
Embedded Digital Voice Adapter
Us er Guide
Please R ead
Important
Please read this entire guide. If this guide provides installation or operation
instructions, give particular attention to all safety statements included in this guide.
Notices
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Television Laboratories, Inc. EuroDOCSIS, EuroPacketCable, and PacketCable are
trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup mark is
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Disclaimer
The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11
specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network
ca pacity, data t hroughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on ma ny
factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access point, volume of
network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of
wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions.
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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS vii
United States FCC Compli ance xi
CE Compliance xiii
Chapter 1 Intro duc in g th e DOC SIS W irel ess Resid en ti al V oic e
Gateway 1
Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 2
What's In th e Carto n? .......................................................................................................... 3
Fro nt Panel Descr iption ...................................................................................................... 5
Back Panel Desc ription ....................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Ins tallin g the DOCS IS W ireles s Residen t ial Voic e
Gateway 9
Installation P reparations ................................................................................................... 10
Install the Wireless Residential Voice Gateway .............................................................. 18
Chapter 3 Operation of Front Panel Indicators 21
Initial Power Up, Calibration, and Registration (AC Power Appli ed).......................... 22
Normal Op era tio ns (AC Pow er Applied) ....................................................................... 24
Special Co nditio ns ............................................................................................................. 26
Chap ter 4 M aintaining the Battery 27
Location of the Battery ...................................................................................................... 28
Battery Mai nte nanc e ......................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 5 Tr oub leshoo tin g the DOCS IS Wire les s R esi de nt ial
Voice Gateway 31
Fre que nt ly Ask ed Questions ............................................................................................ 32
Common Troubleshooting Issues .................................................................................... 37
Tips for Improv ed Performa nce ....................................................................................... 39
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Chap ter 6 Customer Information 41
Index 43
Notice to Installer s
The servici ng instructions in this noti ce a re for use by quali fi ed ser vice personnel only. To reduce the
ri sk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than tha t contained in the operating
instructions, unless you are qualified to do so.
Notice à l’attention des installateurs de réseaux câblés
Les instructions r elatives a ux inter ventions d ’ entretien, fournies d ans la présente noti ce, s’adr essent
exclusivement au personnel techni que qualifié. Pour r éd uire les ri sques d e chocs électriques, n’ effectuer
aucune interventi on autr e que cell es d écrites dans le mode d'emploi et les instructions relatives au
foncti onnement, à moins que vous ne soyez quali fi é pour ce fai re.
Mitteilung für CA TV -Techniker
Die in dieser Mitteilung aufgeführten Wartungsanweisungen sind ausschließlich für qualifiziertes
Fachper sonal bestimmt. Um d ie Gefahr eines el ektrischen Schlags zu reduzier en, sollten Si e keine
Wartungsarbeiten durchführen, die nicht ausdr ückl ich in d er B edienungsanleitung aufgeführt si nd,
außer Sie sind zur Durchführung solcher Arbeiten qualifiziert.
Aviso a los instaladores de sistem as CA TV
Las instr ucciones d e repara ción contenida s en el presente aviso s on pa ra uso exclusivo por par te d e
pers ona l de ma nteni miento cua lificado. Con el fin de red uci r el r iesgo de d esca rga el éctrica, no reali ce
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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1)
Read these instructions.
4)
Follow all instructions.
5)
Do not use this apparatus near water.
acturer's
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,
13) Unplug this a ppar atus d uring l ightning storms or w hen unused for long period s of
14) Refer a ll servicing to qual ified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
2) Keep these i nstructi ons.
3) Heed all warnings.
6) Clean only with dr y cloth.
7) Do not block a ny ventilation openings. Install in a ccorda nce with the ma nuf
instructions.
8)
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not d efeat the safety pur pose of the pol ariz ed or ground ing-type plug. A
pol a riz ed plug has two blades with one wi der than the other. A grounding-type
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 electricia n for repla cement of the obsolete outlet.
convenience recepta cl es, and the point w her e they exi t from the a pparatus.
11) Only use a ttachments/a ccessories specified by t he manufa cturer.
12
)
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
time.
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a power-suppl y cord o r plug is
damaged, liquid ha s been spilled or objects ha ve fal len into the appar atus, the
been d ropped.
P ower Source W arni ng
A label on thi s prod uct indi ca tes the cor rect power s our ce for this product. Operate this product only
from an electri ca l outl et w ith the vol tage and frequency i ndicated on the product l abel. If you are
uncertain of the type of power supply to your home or business, consult your service provider or your
local power compa ny.
The AC inlet on the unit must remain accessible and operable at all times.
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WARNING: Avoid e lectric shock a nd fire hazard! If this pr oduct connects to coa x ia l
WARNING: Avoid e lec tr i c shoc k and fir e haz a r d! Do not overload AC p ower/ma ins,
outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles. For products that require
WARNI NG: There is danger of explosion if the battery is mishandled or incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same type of battery. Do not disassemble it or attempt
Ground the Product
cable wiring, be sure the ca b l e system is grounde d (earthe d). Grounding p r ovides
some protection against voltage surge s and b uilt-up static charges.
P rotect the P roduct from Lightni ng
In add ition to di sconnecti ng the AC power from the wa ll outlet, di sconnect the signal inputs.
Verify the Power Source from the On/Off Power Light
When the on/off power light is not illumina ted , the a ppar atus may still be connected to the power
source. The li ght may go out when the a pparatus is turned off, r ega r dles s of w hether i t i s still plugged
into an AC power source.
Eli mi nate AC Power/Mains Overloads
battery power or other power sources to operate them, refer to the operating
instr uctions f or those p roducts.
Handling Disposable Batteries
This product may contain a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery to provide stand-by opera tion i n the
event of a n AC pow er fa ilure.
Heed the following warning, follow the Battery Safety and Battery Disposal instructions below, and see
the instructions later in this guide for handling, replacing, and disposing of the battery.
to recha r ge it outside the system. Do not crus h, p unctur e , dispose of in fire, short the
external contacts, or expose to water or other liquids. Dispose of the battery in
accordance with local regulations and instr uctions from your se rvice provider.
Batter y Safety
Insert ba tteri es cor rectly. There may be a risk of explosion if the ba tteries are incorrectly inser ted .
Do not attempt to recharge ‘disposable’ or ‘non-reusable’ batteri es.
Please follow instructions provided for charging ‘rechargeable’ batteries.
Replace ba tteries w ith the sa me or equiva lent type tha t we r ecommend.
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Do not ex pose ba tteries to excessive hea t (such a s sunlight or fir e).
WARNING: Avoid e lectric shock a nd fire hazard! Do not ex pose this product to
WARNING: Avoid ele ctr ic shock a nd f ire ha z a r d! U np lug thi s pr oduct befor e cl e a ning .
Do not use a liquid cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do not use a magnetic/static cleaning
WARNING: Avoid e lectric shock a nd fire hazard! Neve r p ush ob jects through the
Do not expose batteries to temperatures above 100°C (212°F).
Batter y D i sp o sal
The batteries may conta in substances tha t could be harmful to the environment.
Recycle or dispose of batteries in accordance with the battery manufacturer’s instructions and
local/national disposal and recycling regulations.
The batteries may contain perchlorate, a known hazardous substance, so special handling and
disposal of this product might be necessary. For mor e infor mation about perchlorate and best
ma nagement practices for perchlor ate-containi ng substa nce, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Provide V entilation and Select a Location
Remove all pa ckaging ma ter ial befor e a pplying pow er 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 insta ll this a ppar atus in an enclosure, such as a bookcase or r ack, 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.
Opera ting E nvi ronm ent
This product is designed for operation indoors with a temperature range from 32° to 104° F (0° to 40°C).
Each product should have adequate spacing on all sides so that the cool ing air vents on the cha ssis ar e
not blocked.
P rotect from E xpos ure to Moisture and Fore ign O bject s
dripping or splashing liq uids, rain, or moisture. Objects filled with liq uids, s uch a s
vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.
device (dust remover) to clean this product.
openings in this p roduct. Foreign objects can cause electrical shorts that can result in
electric shock or fire.
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Service Warnin gs
WARNING: Avoi d e le c tr i c shock! Do not open the cover of this product. Op e ning or
CAUTI ON: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or large r
removing the cover may e xp ose you to dangerous voltage s. If you ope n the cover, your
warranty will be void. This product contains no user-serviceable parts.
Check Product Safety
Upon completion of a ny service or r epair s to this product, the ser vice technician must perfor m safety
checks to d etermine that this product is in proper operating cond ition.
P rotect the P roduct W hen Movi ng It
Alwa ys d isconnect the power source w hen moving the appar atus or connecting or d isconnecting
cabl es.
T el ephone E quipm e nt Not ice
When usi ng your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should al w ays be fol low ed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric stock and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or la undry
tub, i n a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2. Avoi d using a tel ephone (other than a cordless type) during an electri ca l storm. T here ma y be a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to repor t a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
telecommunica tion line cord.
SAVE THESE I NSTRU CTI ONS
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United Sta te s FCC Complianc e
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United S tates 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 followin g 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.
An y 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 you r
service provider for any questions you may have regarding the operation or installation of this device.
De cla ration of Conform it y
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two condition s: 1) the dev ice may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) the device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Canada EMI R egulation
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.
RF E x posur e 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.
DOCSIS Wireless Residential Voice
Gateway
Model(s): DPC3928 EPC3928
Manufactured by:
Cisco Systems, Inc.
5030 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044 USA
Telephone: 770 236-1077
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US
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 in accordance with
FCC OET Bulletin 65C rev 01.01 in compliance with Part 2.1091 and Part 15.27. 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 Canada Health
Code 6 (2009) limits. The evaluation was based on evaluation per RSS-102 Rev 4. The
minimum separation distance from the antenna to general bystander is 7.9 inches (20 cm) to
maintain compliance.
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CE Compliance
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CE Compliance
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)
This declaration is only valid for configurations (combinations of software, firmware and
hardware) supported or provided by Cisco Systems for use within the EU. The use of
software or firmware not supported or provided by Cisco Systems may result in the
equipment no longer being compliant with the regulatory requirements.
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Note: The full declaration of conformity for this product can be found at
http: //www.cisco.com/ we b/co nsumer/ sup port/comp lia nce_info. htm l.
The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the
requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC:
Radio: EN 300 328
EMC: EN 301 489-1 and EN 301 489-17
Safety: EN 60950 and EN 50385
The CE mark and class-2 identifier are affixed to the product and its packaging. This product
conforms to the following European directives:
National Restrictions
This product is for in door use only.
France
For 2.4 GHz, the output power is restricted to 10 mW EIRP when the product is used
outdoors in the band 2454 - 2483.5 MHz. There are no restrictions when used in other parts of
the 2.4 GHz band. Check http://www.arcep.fr/ for more details.
-1999/5/EC
Pour la bande 2,4 GHz, la puissance est limitée à 10 mW en p.i.r.e. pour les équipements
utilisés en extérieur dans la bande 2454 - 2483,5 MHz. Il n'y a pas de restrictions pour des
utilisations dans d'autres parties de la bande 2,4 GHz. Consultez http://www.arcep.fr/ pour
de plus amples détails.
Italy
This product meets the National Radio Interface and the requirements specified in the
National Frequency Allocation Table for Italy. Unless this wireless LAN product is operating
within the boundaries of the owner's property, its use requires a “general authorization.”
Please che ck http://www.comuni cazi oni. it/i t/ for m ore details.
Questo prodotto è conforme alla specifiche di Interfaccia Radio Nazionali e rispetta il Piano
Nazionale di ripartizione delle frequenze in Italia. Se non viene installato all 'interno del
proprio fondo, l'utilizzo di prodotti Wireless LAN richiede una “Autorizzazione Generale”.
Consultare http://www.comunicazi oni.it/i t/ per maggiori dettagli.
Latvia
The outdoor usage of the 2.4 GHz band requires an authorization from the Electronic
Communications Office. Please check http://www.esd.lv for more details.
2,4 GHz frekvenču joslas izmantošanai ārpus telpām nepieciešama atļauja no Elek tronisk o
sakaru direkcijas. Vairāk informācijas: http://www.esd. lv.
Note: The regulatory limits for maximum output power are specified in EIRP. The EIRP level
of a dev ice can b e calculated by adding the gain of the antenna used (specified in dBi) to the
output power available at the connector (specified in dBm).
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Antennas
Use only the antenna supplied with the product.
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1 Chapter 1
Introducing the DOCSIS
Gateway
Wireless Resid ential Vo ice
Purpose
This guide covers the following product models:
DPC39 28 DOCSIS Wireless Residential Voice Gateway
EPC3928 DOCSIS Wireless Residential Voice Gateway
All features described in this guide are standard to these models of
residential ga teways unless otherwise noted. For the purpose of this
guide, whenever a feature or option applies to only a specific model,
the model number is specified. If a model number is not specified,
then the feature or option applies to both of the models.
This guide is written for the home subscriber.
This is the first formal release of this document.
In Thi s Cha pte r
Introduction ..........................................................................................2
What 's In the Ca rt o n?...........................................................................3
Fro nt Panel Description .......................................................................5
Back Panel Desc ription ........................................................................7
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Introduction
Your new Cisco® Model DPC3928 DOCSIS® 3.0 or EPC3928 EuroDOCSIS™ Wireless
Residential Gateway with Embedded Digital Voice Adapter meets industry
standards for high-speed data connectivity along with reliable digital telephone
service. The residential gateway delivers data, voice and wired (Ethernet) or wireless
gateway capabilities to connect a variety of devices in the home or small office and
support high-speed data access and cost-effective voice services, all in one device.
This guide provides procedures and recommendations for installing, operating, and
troubleshooting your residential gateway for high-speed Internet and digital
telephone service for your home or office. Contact your service provider for more
information about subscribing to these services.
Your new residential gateway offers the following outstanding benefits and features:
Compliant with DOCSIS and EuroDOCSIS 3.0, 2.0, and 1.x standards along with
PacketCable™ and EuroPacketCable™ specifications to deliver high-end
performance and reliability
High performa nce broadband Internet connectivity to energize your online
experience
Two-line embedded digital voice adapter for wired telephony service
Four 1000/100/10BASE-T Ethernet ports to provide wired connectivity
802.11n Wireless Access Point
User configurable Parenta l Control blocks access to undesirable Internet sites
Advanced firewall technology deters hackers and protects the home network
from una uthorized a ccess
Attractive compact design that allows for vertical, horizontal, or wall-mounted
operation
Color-coded interface ports and corresponding cables simplify installation and
setup
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
What's In the Carton?
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What' s In the Carton?
When you receive your residential gateway, you should check the equipment and
accessories to verify tha t each item is in the carton and that each item is undamaged.
The carton contains the following items:
One DPC3928 or EPC3928 DOCSIS
Wireless Residential Voice Gateway
One Ethernet cable (May not be
provided with all products.)
One power ada pter (models requiring
external power supply)
One USB cable (Image may vary from
actual product. May not be provided
with all products.)
One Lithium Ion cartridge battery
(Image may vary from product. May
not be provided with all products.)
If any of these items are missing or dama ged, please contact your service provider
for assistance.
Notes:
You 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
residential ga teway.
If your product supports telephone service, cables, and other equipment needed
for telephone service must be purchased separately. Contact your service
provider to inquire about the equipment and cables you need for telephone
service.
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Front Panel Description
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Front Panel Descriptio n
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
Operation of Front Panel Indicators (on page 21), for more information on front
panel LED stat us indicator functions.
EPC3928 (model shown without battery backup capability)
1 POWER—ON, power is applied to the residential gateway.
2 DS—ON, the residential gateway is receiving data from the cable network.
3 US—ON, the residential gateway is sending data to the cable network.
4 ONLINE—ON, the 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 USB—ON, a device is connected to the USB port. BLINKING indicates that data
is being transferred over the USB connection.
7 WIRELESS ON/OFF (Optional)—Press this button to activate and turn on the
Wireless feature. This feature allows users to transfer data over the wireless
connect ion. When the WIRELESS indicator is ON, it indicates that the Wireless
Access Point is operational. BLINKING indicates that data is being transferred
over the wireless connection. OFF indica tes that the Wireless feature has been
disabled.
8 WIRELESS SETUP—Press this button to activate the Wireless Setup feature.
This fea ture allows users to add new Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) compliant
wireless clients to the home network. When the SETU P indicator is OFF (normal
condition), it indicates that the wireless setup is not active. BLINKING indicates
the user has activated wireless setup to a dd new wireless clients on the wireless
network.
9 TEL1—ON indicates telephony service is enabled. Blinks when line 1 is in use.
OFF indicates t hat phone service for TEL 1 is not enabled.
10 TEL2—ON indicates telephony service is enabled. Blinks when line 2 is in use.
OFF indicates t hat phone service for TEL 2 is not enabled.
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11 BATTERY (optional model only)—ON indicates that the battery is charged.
Blinking indica tes that t he batt ery cha rge is low. Off indicates that the unit is
operating from battery power, that the battery charge is depleted, or the battery
is defective or missing.
Notes:
After the residential gateway is successfully registered on the network, the
POWER, DS, US, and ONLINE LEDs illuminate continuously to indicate that the
residential gateway is active and fully operational.
The high-speed data operation is disabled when operating on battery power;
only the telephone service (if available on this model) is active when operating
on battery power.
LEDs may behave differently when the resident ia l gateway is running on bat tery
power (without AC power). Most LEDs are disabled if the unit is operating on
battery power. In this mode, the POWER LED blinks to indicate that the unit is
operating under ba ttery power.
The residential gateway shou ld only run on battery power when AC power has
failed. If the POWER LED indicates that the unit is running on battery power,
but the AC power has not failed, verify that the power cord is plugged into a
working AC outlet.
Back Panel Descript ion
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Back Panel D escriptio n
The following illustration identifies the back panel components on the DPC3 928 a nd
EPC3928 residential gateways. Descriptions for each component follow the
illustration.
Important: Do not connect your PC to both the Ethernet and USB ports at the same
time. Your residential gateway will not function properly if both the Ethernet and
USB ports are connected to your PC at the same time.
1 ON/OFF SWITCH (Provided only on products that carry the CE mark)—
Allows you to turn off the residential gateway without removing the power cord.
Tu rning the residential gateway off using this switch ensures that t he u nit is
consu ming no energy.
2 POWER—Connects the residential gateway to the AC power adapter that is
provided with your residential gateway.
Important: Use only the power supply provided with your residential gateway.
3 TELEPHONE 1 and 2—RJ-11 telephone ports connect to home telephone wiring
to conventional telephones or fax machines. (Produ cts shipping in North
America support lines 1 and 2 on port 1 when used with a two-line phone.)
4 USB (Optional for some models)—Connects to selected devices. For models that
support USB, the default is one USB port.
5 ETHERNET—Four RJ-45 Ethernet ports connect to the Ethernet port on your PC
or your home network.
6 RESET—A momentary pressing (1-2 seconds) of this switch restarts (power
cycles ) the device. P ressing a nd holding the swit ch for more than ten seconds
first causes a reset-to-factory-default of all settings and then restarts (power
cycles) the device.
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CAUTION:
instructed to do so by your service provider. Doing so may cause you to lose
The RESET button is for maintenance purposes only. Do not use unless
any settings you have selected.
7 MAC ADDRESS LABEL—Displays the CM, EMTA , and WAN MAC addresses
for the residential gateway.
8 CABLE—F-connector connects to an active cable signal from your service
provider.
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Installin g the DOCSIS Wireless
Residential Voice Gateway
Install the Wireless Reside ntial Voice Gateway ...............................18
Introduction
This chapter des cribes how to properly install the residential gateway
and to connect the residential gateway to a computer and other
devices.
In Thi s Cha pte r
Installation Preparatio ns ....................................................................10
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Installati on P reparatio ns
Before installing the residential gateway, make sure that your system meets or
exceeds the requirements listed in this section. Also, make sure that you have
prepared your home and home devices as described in this section.
What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service?
To ensure that your residential gateway operates efficiently for high-speed Internet
service, you must have a n Internet-capable PC, Mac, or Internet appliance equipped
with an Ethernet port.
Note: You will also need an active cable inpu t line and an Internet connection.
What Are the Requirements for T elephone S ervice?
If you intend to use the residential gateway for digital telephone service, verify that
your home meets or exceeds a ll of the following requirements.
Max imum Number of Tele phone s
The RJ-11 telephone-style connectors on the residential gateway can each provide
telephone service to multiple telephones, fax ma chines, and analog modems.
The maximum number of telephone devices connected to each RJ-11 port is limited
by t he tota l Ringing Load of the telephone devices tha t are connected. Many
telephone devices a re marked with a Ringer Equivalent Number (REN). Each
telephone port on the residential gateway ca n support up to a 5 REN load.
The sum of the REN load on all of the telephone devices attached to each port must
not exceed 5 REN.
Telephone Device Types
You can use telephone devices that are not labeled with a REN number, but the
maximum number of attached telephone devices cannot be accurately calculated.
With telephone devices that are not la beled, each device should be connected and
the ring signal should be tested before adding more devices. If too many telep hone
devices are attached and the ring signal can no longer be heard, telephone devices
should be removed until the ring signal works properly.
Telephones, fax machines, and other telephone devices use the center 2 pins of the
RJ-11 connectors to connect to your prima ry service. The outer 2 pins of the
connector may be provisioned to provide a second telephone line. Contact your
service provider for more information.
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Dialing Re quire ment s
All your telephones should be set to use Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF)
dialing. Pulse dialing may not be supported by your local service provider.
T e le phone Wiring Requirement s
The residential gateway supports connecting to the interior telephone wiring as well
as connecting direct ly to a telephone or fax machine. The maximum distance from
the unit to the most distant telephone device must not exceed 1000 feet (300 meters).
Use 26-gauge twisted-pa ir, or la rger, telephone wiring.
Important: Connection to an existing or a new permanently insta lled home
telephone wiring network should be completed by a qualified installer or at the
direction of your telephone service provider.
What T ypes of Service Accounts Do I Need?
Depending upon the features your service provider offers, you may need to establish
one or both of the following accounts:
A high-speed Internet access account, if your residential gatewa y supports an
Internet connection
An account for telephone service, if your residential gateway supports digital
telephone service
Refer to one of the following topics to learn more about the types of service accounts
that you may need to establish.
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 information about the residential
gatewa y in order to use the high-speed internet feature that this product offers. Refer
to Information Your Service Provider Needs (on page 12) to learn how to locate the
information your service provider needs to establish a high-speed Internet access
account for the residential gateway
If you ha ve an existing high-speed Internet access account, you will need to give
your service provider the serial number and MAC address of the residential gateway
in order to use the high-speed internet feature that this product offers. Refer to
Information Your Service Provider Needs (on page 12) to learn how to locate this
information.
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Inform ation Your Serv ic e Prov ider N eeds
You will need to give your service provider the following information, which is
printed on the bar code label attached to the device:
The Serial Number (S/N) of the residential gateway. The serial number consists
of a series of nine digits.
The Media Access Control (CM MAC) address of the residential gateway. The
CM MAC address consists of a series of 12 alphanumeric characters.
The Media Access Control (MAC) a ddress of the residential ga teway media
terminal adapter (MTA MAC). The MTA MAC address consists of a series of 12
alphanumeric chara cters.
The following illustration shows a typical bar coded label; the image may vary from
the label on the actual product.
Write down these numbers in the spaces provided:
Serial Number _______________________
CM MAC MAC Address ________________________
MTA MAC Address ________________________
I Already Have a High-Speed Int ernet Access Account
Teleph o n e Ser vi ce
You will need to establish a telephone account with your local service provider to
use your residential gateway for telephone service.
When you contact your service provider, you may be able to transfer your existing
telephone numbers. If not, then your cable telephony service provider will assign a
new telephone number to enable your voice service(s). Discuss these options with
your telephony service provider.
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Where Is the Best Location for My W ireless Residential Voice Gateway?
The ideal location for your residential gateway is where it has access to outlets and
other devices. Think about the layout of your home or office, and consult with your
service provider to select the best location for your residential gateway. Read this
user guide thoroughly before you decide where to place your residential gateway.
Consider these recommendations:
Choose a location close to your computer if you will also use the residential
gateway for high-speed Internet service.
Choose a location that is near an existing RF coaxial connection to eliminate the
need for an additional RF coaxial outlet.
Choose a location that is relatively protected from accidental disturbance or
harm, such as a closet, basement, or other protected a rea.
Choose a location so that there is plenty of room to guide the cables away from
the residential gateway without stra ining or crimping them.
Choose a location that allows adequate ventilation around the residential
gateway.
Choose a location for the residential gateway that is adjacent to your telephone
equipment if you pla n on connecting your phone directly to the residential
gateway.
Note: If you are using the residential gateway to provide service to several
telephones, a professional installer can connect the residential gateway to your
existing home telep hone wiring.
Install the Battery
Your residential gateway may include one rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery to
provide stand-by operation in the event of an AC power failure. We recommend that
you install the battery before mounting the residential gateway to a wall (if you
decide to do so) and before installing the residential gateway in your home.
It is possible to use the residential gateway without the battery. However, if you
choose to operate the residential gateway without a battery, you will not have
telephone service during a power outage.
For information on batt ery ma intenance, refer to Maintaining the Battery (on pa ge
27).
Inst a lling t he Ba t t e ry
Installing the battery requires no tools. Follow these instructions to install the
battery.
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WARNING:
Fully charged high-capacity rechargeable batteries should be handled with
care. Replace only with the battery recommended by the manufacturer. Do not
disassemble it or attempt to recharge the battery outside the system. Do not
crush, puncture, dispose of in a fire, short the external contacts, or expose to
high temperature or immerse in water or other liquids. Dispo se of the battery
in accordance with local regulatio ns and instructions from your service
provider.
1 Tu rn the residential gateway so that you are facing the side with the battery
compartment.
2 Gently release the latch to open the battery cover and gain access to the battery
compartment.
3 Insert the battery into the battery compartment. Do not force the battery into the
compartment, but be sure to press the battery all the way in until it seats fully.
4 Close the battery compartment door.
Important: After you install the residential gateway and plug it into an AC
electrical outlet as described in Install the Wireless Residential Voice Gateway
(on page 18), it can take as long as 24 hours for the battery to charge fully.
However, you can begin using your high-speed Internet a nd telephone service
immediately after installation. See Normal Operations (AC Power Applied) (on
pa ge 24) for inf orma tion on how the LEDs on t he front of the residential gateway
indicate the state of the battery charge.
How Do I Mount t he Wireless Residential Vo ice Gateway on a Wall? (Optional)
Your residential gateway may include mounting holes so that, if you wish, you can
mount the residential gateway to a wall. This section describes how to mount the
residential gateway to a wall, and includes a list of equipment you will need along
with suggestions for choosing an a ppropria te place to mount the residential
gateway.
Important: If you have not already done so, insert the battery in the residentia l
gatewa y before you mount the residential gateway on a wall (if desired) or before
you install the residential gateway in your home. For assistance inserting the battery
in the residential gatewa y, go to Install the Battery (on page 13).
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Se le c t an Appropriat e P la c e t o Mount t he Wirele s s Re s ide nt ia l V oic e G a t e w a y
You may mount the residential gateway to a wall that is made of cement, wood, or
drywall. When choosing an a ppropria te mounting p la ce, refer to the following
recommendations:
Ens ure that t he mou nting location is 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.
Allow enough slack in all cables so that the residential gateway can be removed
for any required maintenance without disconnecting the ca bles.
Choose a location that allows adequate ventilation around the residential
gateway.
Equipment Ne e de d
Verify that you have the following items that you will need to mount the residential
gateway:
Two wall anchors for #8 x 1-inch screws
Two #8 x 1-inch pan hea d sheet meta l screws
Drill with a 3/16-in. wood or masonry bit, as appropriate for the wall
composition
A copy of the wall-mounting illu strations shown on the following pages
Position the Wireless Residential Voice Gateway
Use the following illustrations to guide you in positioning the residential gateway on
the wall.
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Locat ion a nd Dimens ions of t he Wa ll-M ount ing S lot s
The following illustration shows the location and dimensions of the wall-mounting
slots on the bottom of the residential gateway. Use this illustration as a guide for
mounting the residential gateway to the wall.
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Note: Image not to scale.
Mounting the Wire le s s Re s ide nt ia l V oic e Gate w a y on a Wall
1 Using a drill with a 3/16-inch bit, drill two holes at the same height and 4 inches
apa rt.
Note: The p receding gra phic illu strates t he locat ion 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 bolt s into the wa ll, 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 t he wall. Then, go to step 4.
4 Verify t hat no cables or wires a re 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 residentia l gateway) over the mounting screws,
and then slide the residential gateway down u ntil t he narrow end of the keyhole
slot contacts the screw shaft.
Important: Verify that the mounting screws securely support the residential
gatewa y before you release the unit.
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Install the Wireless R esidenti al V oice Gatew ay
This section describes how to connect your residential gateway to support the
services that the residential gateway offers.
Important: If you have not already done so, insert the battery in the residentia l
gatewa y before you mount the residential gateway on a wall (if desired) or before
you install the residential gateway in your home. For assistance inserting the battery
in the residential gatewa y, go to Install the Battery (on page 13).
Connect Devices to the Wireless Residential Voice Gateway
The following illustration shows all of the possible connections that can be made to
your residential gateway for various services. Although your model may not
support all of the services pictured, you can determine which services your model
supports by referring to the Benefits and Features list in Introduction (on page 2).
Note: Professional installation may be available. Contact your local service provider
for further assistance.
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Connect the Wi reless Residential Voice Gateway
WARNING:
The following ins talla tion procedure ensures proper setup and configuration for the
residential ga teway.
1 Choose an appropriate and safe location to install the residential gateway (close
to a power source, an active cable connection, and your PC-if using high-speed
Internet). For assistance, go to Where Is the Best Location for My Wireless
Residential Voice Gateway? (on page 13).
To avoid personal injury, follow the installation instructions in the exact
order shown.
Wiring and connections must be properly insulated to prevent electrical
shock.
Disconnect power from the residential gateway befo re attempting to
connect to any device.
2 Power off your P C a nd other net working device; then, unplug them from the
power source.
3 Connect the active RF coaxia l cable from your service provider to the coa x
connector la beled CABLE on the back of the residential gateway.
Note: To connect a TV, DHCT, set-top, or VCR from the same cable connection,
you will need to install a cable signal splitter (not included). Always check with
your service provider before using a splitter as a splitter may degrade the signal.
4 Connect your PC to t he residential gateway using either of the following
connect ions:
Ethernet Connection: Locate the yellow Ethernet cable, connect one end of
the Et hernet cable to the Et hernet port on your PC, a nd connect the other end
to the yellow ETHERNET port on the back of the residential gateway.
Note: To install more Ethernet devices than ports provided on the residential
gatewa y, use an external mulit-port Ethernet switch(s).
Wireless: Make sure that your wireless device is powered up. You will need
to associate your wireless device with the wireless residential ga teway once
the residential gateway is operational. Follow the directions provided for
your wireless device for associating with a wireless access point. If the
residential gateway has a WIRELESS ON/OFF button, make sure that
WIRELESS is enabled by confirming that the ON/OFF indicator is ON. If t he
indicator is OFF, press the ON/OFF button to enable the WIRELESS feature.
More information about the factory default configuration of your wireless
residential ga teway can be found later in this guide in Configure Wireless
Settings.
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5 Locate the AC power cord provided with your residentia l ga teway. Insert one
end of t he p ower cord into the AC connector on the back of the residential
gatewa y. Then, plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet to power-up the
residential gateway. The residential gateway will perform an automatic search to
locate a nd sign on to the broadband data network. This p rocess may take up to 25 minutes. The residential gateway will be ready for use when the POWER, DS,
US, and ONLINE LEDs on the front panel of the residential gatewa y stop
blinking and rema in on continuously.
6 Plug in and power on your PC and ot her home network devices. The LINK LED
on the residential gat eway corresponding to the connect ed devices should be on
or blinking.
7 Once your residential gateway is online, most Internet devices will have
immediate Internet access.
Note: If your PC does not have Internet access, refer to How Can I Make Sure
TCP/IP Is Configured Correctly on my PC? (see "How Do I Configure TCP/IP
Protocol?" on pa ge 32) for information on how to configure your PC for TCP/IP.
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.
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Oper ation of Front Panel
Indicators
Special Conditions ..............................................................................26
Introduction
This section describes the behavior of the front panel indicators when
the residential gateway is first powered up, during normal operations,
and in special conditions.
In Thi s Cha pte r
Initial Power Up, Calibration, and Registration (AC Power
Applied) ..............................................................................................22
Normal Op erations (AC Pow er Appli ed) ........................................24
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Initial Power Up, Calibration, and Registrat ion (AC
Registration
Front Panel
Self
Downstream
Downstream
Ranging
Requesting IP
Request High Speed
1
POWER
On
On
On
On
On
On 2 DS
On
Blin king
On
On
On
On
3
US
On
Off
Off
Blin king
On
On
4
ONLINE
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
Blin king
5
ETHERNET
On
Off, On or
Off, On or
Off, On or
Off, On or
Off, On or Blinking
6
USB
On
On or Blinking
On or Blinking
On or
On or Blinking
On or Blinking
7
WIRELESS
Off
On or Blinking
On or Blinking
On or
On or Blinking
On or Blinking
8
WIRELESS
Off
On or Blinking
On or Blinking
On or
On or Blinking
On or Blinking
9
TEL 1
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
10
TEL 2
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
11
BATTERY
Registration
Part 2, Telephone Registration
Power Applied)
The following chart illustrates the sequence of st ep s and the corresp onding
appearance of the residential gateway front panel LED status indicators during
power up, calibration, and registration on the network when AC power is applied to
the residential gateway. Use this chart to troubleshoot the power up, calibration, and
registration process of your residential gateway.
Note: After the residential gateway completes Step 7 (Data Network Registration
Complete), the residential gateway proceeds immediately to Normal Operations. See
Normal Operations (AC Power Applied) (on page 24).
Front Panel LED Sta tus Indic ators Duri ng I nitia l P ow er Up, Ca libra tion, a nd
Part 1, High Speed Data Registration
Step: 1 2 3 4 5 6
Indicator
1-4
ON/ OFF
SETUP
(Optional
for some
models)
Tes t
Scan
Blin king
Signal Lock
Blin king
Blin king
Blin king
Blin king
Blin king
On – When battery is charged
Blinks – When battery charge is low
Address
Blin king
Off – When there is no battery in the unit
Data Provisioning
File
Front Pa nel LED Sta tus Indic ators Duri ng I nitia l P ow er Up, Ca libra tion, a nd
Step: 7 8 9 10 11
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Front Panel
Indicator
Data Network
Requesting
Request
Restarting Voice
Telephone
1
POWER
On
On
On
On
On 2
DS
On
On
On
On
On 3
US
On
On
On
On
On 4
ONLINE
On
On
On
On
On 5
ETHERNET
On
On
On
On
On or Blinking
6
USB
On or Blinking
On or Blinking
On or Blinking
On or Blinking
On or Blinking
7
WIRELESS
On or Blinking
On or Blinking
On or Blinking
On or Blinking
On or Blinking
8
WIRELESS
Off
Off
Off
On or Blinking
On or Blinking
9
TEL 1
Off
Blin king
Off
Blin king
On
10
TEL 2
Off
Off
Blin king
Blin king
On
11
BATTERY
Registration
Complete
Telephone IP
Address
Telephone
Provis ioning Fi le
Se rvi c e
Registration
Complete
1-4
ON/ OFF
SETUP
(Optional
for some
models)
On – When battery is charged
Blinks – When battery charge is low
Off – When there is no battery in the unit
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Norm al Operations (A C P ow er Applied)
When wireless setup is active to add new wireless
The following chart illustrates the appearance of the residential gatewa y front panel
LED status indicators during normal operations when AC power is applied to the
gateway.
Front Panel LED Status Indicators During Normal Conditions
Fr ont Pa ne l Indicator Normal Operations
1
POWER On
2
DS On
3
US On
4
ONLINE On
5
ETHERNET 14
6
USB
On - When a single device is connected to the Ethernet
port and no data is being sent to or from the residential
gateway
Blinks - When only one Ethernet device is connected and
data is being transferred between the consumer premise
equipment (CPE) and the wireless home gateway
Off - When no devices are connected to the Ethernet ports
On - When a single device is connected to the USB port
and no data is being sent to or from the modem
7
8
9
10
WIRELESS
ON/OFF
WIRELESS
SETUP
TEL 1
TEl 2
Blinks - When only one USB device is connected and data
is being transferred between the consumer premise
equipment (CPE) and the wireless home gateway
Off - When no devices are connected to the USB ports
On - When the wireless access point is enabled and
operational
Blinks - When data is being transferred between the CPE
and the wireless home gateway
Off - When the wireless access point is disabled by the
user
Off - When wireless setup is not active
Blinks -
clients on the wireless network
On - When telephony service is enabled
Blinks - When line 1 is in use
On - When telephony service is enabled
Blinks - When line 2 is in use
Nor mal Oper a tions (AC Power Applied)
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BATTERY
11
(Optional for
some models)
On – When battery is charged
Blinks – When battery charge is low
Off – When there is no battery in the unit
Note: In a ddition to the status shown in the previous table, some service providers
use color-coded LEDs to indicate detailed channel bonding and data link status. For
additional information about color-coded LEDs, check with your service provider.
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Special C ondition s
The following chart describes the appearance of the residential gateway front panel
LED sta tus indicators during special conditions to show when you have been denied
network access.
Front Panel LED Status Indicators During Special Conditions
Fr ont Pa ne l Indicator Network Access Denied
1
POWER Slow Blinking
2
DS Slow Blinking
3
US Slow Blinking
4
ONLINE Slow Blinking
5
ETHERNET 1-4 Slow Blinking
(once per second)
(once per second)
(once per second)
(once per second)
(once per second)
6
USB Slow Blinking
(once per second)
7
WIRELESS
ON/OFF
8
WIRELESS
SETUP
9
TEL 1 Off
10
TEL 2 Off
11
BATTERY
(Optional for
some models)
Slow Blinking
(once per second)
Slow Blinking
(once per second)
On
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Introduction
4 Chapter 4
Maintaining the Battery
Battery Maintenanc e ..........................................................................29
This chapter des cribes how to maintain and repla ce the battery that is
included with the residential gateway.
In Thi s Cha pte r
Location of the Battery .......................................................................28
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Location of the Battery
The following illustration shows the location of the battery.
Batt ery Maintenan ce
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Battery Maintenanc e
If your residential gateway contains a battery backup feature, a high-capacity
rechargeable battery provides sta nd-by operation in the event of an AC power
failure. You can replace the ba ttery without the use of any tools.
WARNING:
Fully charged high-capacity rechargeable batteries should be handled with
care. Replace only with the battery recommended by the manufacturer. Do not
disassemble it or attempt to recharge the battery outside the system. Do not
crush, puncture, dispose of in a fire, short the external contacts, or expose to
high temperature or immerse in water or other liquids. Dispo se of the battery
in accordance with local regulatio ns and instructions from your service
provider.
Charging the Ba t t e ry
The battery begins to charge automatically as soon as you attach the residential
gatewa y to the AC electrica l outlet. When you first plug in the residential gateway,
the POWER LED status indicator illuminates.
Important: It may take as long as 24 hours for the battery to charge fully.
Removing and Re pla c ing t he Batte ry
Under normal circumsta nces, the battery should last for several years. The
BATTERY LED status indicator turns off to indicate that the battery should be
replaced soon. Contact your service provider to obtain replacement batteries and for
disposal instructions.
Follow these steps to remove and replace the battery. You can remove and replace
the battery without disconnecting the AC power source.
1 Turn the residential gatewa y so that you are facing the side with the battery
compartment.
2 Gently release the latch to open the battery cover and gain access to the battery
compartment.
3 Grasp the plastic strip on the front of the battery and gently slide the battery
forward to remove it from the battery compartment.
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4 Insert a new battery into the battery compartment. Do not force the battery into
the compartment, but be sure to press the battery all the way in until it seats
fully.
5 Close the battery compartment door. The battery lock will automatically re-
engage.
Important: It can take as long as 24 hours for the battery to charge fully.
Note: Dispose of the battery in accordance with local regulations and
instruct ions from your service provider.
Using the Wireless Residential Voice Gateway Without a Battery
If you want, you can use the residential gateway without a battery. If you need to
remove the battery, follow the procedures found in Removing and Replacing the
Battery (on page 29).
Important: If you choose to operate your residential gateway without a battery, you
risk losing your telephone service during a power outage.
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This chapter describes the most common issues that may occur after
5 Chapter 5
Troubleshooting t he D OCSIS
Gateway
Tips for Improved Pe rforma nce ........................................................39
Wireless Resid ential Vo ice
Introduction
the residential gateway is installed and provides possible solutions
and tips for improved performance of the residential gateway.
In Thi s Cha pte r
Frequently Asked Questio ns .............................................................32
Common Troubleshooting Issues .....................................................37
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Frequently Asked Q uestions
This section provides answers to common questions about the residential gateway.
How Do I Conf igure TC P /I P Protoc ol?
To configure TCP/IP protocol, you need to have an Ethernet Network Interface Card
(NIC) with TCP/IP communications protocol installed on your system. TCP/IP is a
communications protocol used to access the Internet. This sect ion cont a ins
instructions for configu ring TCP/IP on you r Internet devices to operate with the
residential gatewa y in Microsoft Windows or Macintosh environment s.
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 Window s 7 Sy s tems
1 Open Network Connections by clicking the Start button, a nd then clicking
Control Panel.
2 In the Search box, t ype adapter, and then, under Network and Sharing Center,
click View network connections.
3 Right-click the connection that you wa nt to change, and then click Properties. If
you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the
password or provide confirmation. The Local Area Connection Properties
window opens.
4 Click the Networking tab.
5 Under This connection uses the following items, click either Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), and then click
Properties.
6 To specify IPv4 IP address settings, do one of the following:
To get IP settings automatically using DHCP, click Obtain an IP address
automatically, a nd then click OK.
To specify an IP address, click Use the following IP address, a nd then, in the
IP address, Subnet mask, a nd Default gateway boxes, type the IP address
settings.
7 To specify IPv6 IP address settings, do one of the following:
To get IP settings automatically using DHCP, click Obtain an IPv6 address
automatically, a nd then click OK.
To specify an IP address, click Use the following IPv6 address, and then, in
the IPv6 address, Subnet prefix length, and the Default gateway boxes, type
the IP address settings.
8 To specify DNS server address settings, do one of the following:
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To get a DNS server address automatically using DHCP, click Obtain DNS
server address automatically, and then click OK.
To specify a DNS server address, click Use the following DNS server
addresses, and then, in the Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server
boxes, type the addresses of the primary and secondary D NS servers.
9 To cha nge advanced D NS, WINS, and IP set tings, click Advanced.
10 When you are finis hed, click OK.
11 Try to access the Int ernet. If you cannot access the Internet, contact your service
provider for further assistance.
Configuring TCP/ IP on Window s XP Sy s tems
1 Click Start, and depending on your Start menu set up, 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, click Local Area Connection, and then go t o step 3.
2 Double-click the Local Area Connection icon in t he LAN or High-Speed Internet
section of t he Network Connections window.
3 Click Properties in the Local Area Connection Status window.
4 Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties in the Local Area
Connect ion Properties window.
5 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.
6 Click Yes to restart your computer when the Local Network window opens. The
computer restarts. The TCP/IP protocol is now configured on your PC, and your
Ethernet devices are ready for use.
7 Try to access the Internet. If you cannot access the Internet, conta ct your service
provider for further assistance.
Configuring TCP/ IP on Mac intosh Systems
1 Click the Apple icon in the upp er-left corner of the Finder. Scroll down to
Control Panels, a nd then click TCP/IP.
2 Click Edit on the Finder at the top of t he screen. Scroll down to the bottom of the
menu, and then click User Mode.
3 Click Advanced in the User Mode window, and then click OK.
4 Click the Up/Down selector arrows located to the right of the Connect Via
section of the TCP/I P window, and then click Using DHCP Server.
5 Click Options in the TCP/IP window, and then click Active in the TCP/IP
Options window.
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Note: Make sure that the Load only when needed option is unchecked.
6 Verify that the Use 802.3 option located in t he upper-right corner of the TCP/IP
window is unchecked. If t here is a check ma rk in the option, uncheck the option,
and t hen click Info in the lower-left corner.
7 Is there a Hardware Address listed in this window?
If yes, click OK. To close the TCP/IP Control Panel window, click File, a nd
then scroll down to click Close. You have completed this procedure.
If no, you must power off your Macintosh.
8 Wit h the power off, simultaneously press a nd hold down t he Command
(Apple), Option, P, a nd R keys on your keyboard. Keeping those keys pressed
down, power on your Macintosh but do not release these keys until you hear the
Apple chime at least three times, then release the keys a nd let the computer
restart.
9 When your computer fully reboots, repeat steps 1 through 7 to verify that all
TCP/IP settings are correct. If your computer still does not have a Ha rdware
Address, contact your authorized Apple dealer or Apple technical support center
for further assistance.
How Do I Rene w the I P Addres s on My P C ?
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 syst em to renew the IP addres s on
your PC.
Renewing the IP Addres s on Windows 7 Sys tems
1 Click the Windows Start button.
2 Type cmd in the Search box. The cmd window opens.
3 Type ipconfig /renew and press Enter to renew t he IP address of the computer.
Renewing the IP Addres s on Windows XP Sys tems
1 Click Start, a nd 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 t o close the Command
Prompt window. You have completed this procedure.
Note: If you cannot access the Internet, contact your service provider for further
assistance.
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Renewing the IP Addres s on M ac intosh Systems
1 Close all open programs.
2 Open your Preferences folder.
3 Drag the tcp/ip preferences file to the Tras h.
4 Close all open windows and emp ty the Trash.
5 Restart your computer.
6 As your computer starts, simultaneously press and hold down the Command
(Apple), Option, P, a nd R keys on your keyboard. Keeping those keys pressed
down, power on you r Macintosh but do not release these keys until you hea r the
Apple chime at least three times; then, release the keys and let the computer
restart.
7 When your computer fully reboots, click the Apple icon in t he u pper-left corner
of the Finder. Scroll down to Control Panels, and t hen click TCP/IP.
8 Click Edit on the Finder at the top of the screen. Scroll down to the bottom of the
menu, and then click User Mode.
9 Click Advanced in the User Mode window, and then click OK.
10 Click the Up/Down selector arrows located to the right of the Connect Via
section of the TCP/I P window, and then click Using DHCP Server.
11 Click Options in t he TCP/IP window, and then click Active in the TCP/IP
Options window.
Note: In some cases, the Load only when needed option does not appear. If it
appears, select the option. A check mark appears in the option.
12 Verify that the Use 802.3 option located in t he upper-right corner of t he TCP/ IP
window is not selected. If there is a check mark in the option, select the option to
clear the check mark, and then click Info in the lower-left corner.
13 Is there a Ha rdware Address listed in this window?
If yes, click OK. To close the TCP/IP Control Panel window, click File, a nd
then scroll down to click Close.
If no, repeat these instructions from step 6.
14 Reboot your computer.
What if I Don't Subscribe to Cable TV?
If cable TV is available in your area, data service may be made available with or
without subscribing to cable TV service. Contact your local service provider for
complete information on cable services, including high-speed Internet access.
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How Do I A rrange f or Installation?
Call your service provider to inquire about professional installation. A professional
installation ensures proper cable connect ion to the residential gateway and to your
PC, and it ensures the proper configuration of all hardware and software settings.
Contact your service provider for more information about installation.
How Does the Wireless Residential V oice Gateway Connect to My C omputer?
The residential gateway connects to the 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port on your
PC. To use the Ethernet interface, Ethernet cards available from your local PC or
office supply retailer, or from you r service provider. For best performance over an
Et hernet connection, your PC should be equipp ed with a Giga bit Ethernet card.
Af ter My Wireless Residential Voice Gateway Is Connected , How Do I Access the Internet?
Your local service provider becomes your Internet Service Provider (ISP). They offer
a wide range of services including e-mail, cha t, news, and information services. Your
service provider will provide the software you will need.
Can I W atch TV and Surf the Internet at the Sam e Tim e?
Absolutely! If you subscribe to cable television service, you can watch TV and use
your residentia l ga teway at the same time by connecting your TV and your
residential gateway to the cable network using an optional cable signal splitter.
Can I Use my Existing Phone Number with th e Wireless Residential Voice Gateway?
How Many T e lephone s Ca n I Connect?
Telephone numbers are portable in some areas. Contact your telephone service
provider for more information about using an existing telephone number.
The RJ-11 telephone-style connectors on the residential gateway can each provide
telephone service to multiple telephones, fax machines, and a nalog modems. The
maximum number of telephone devices connected to each RJ-11 port is limited by
the total Ringing Loa d of the telep hone devices that are connected. Many telephone
devices are marked with a Ringer Equivalent Number (REN). Each telephone port
on the residential gat eway ca n support up to a 5 REN load. The sum of the REN load
on all of the telephone devices attached to each port must not exceed 5 REN.
Common Troubleshooting Issue s
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Common Trouble shooting Issues
This section describes common problems and offers solutions.
I don't understand the front panel status indicators
See Operation of Front Panel Indicators (on pa ge 21), for more detailed information
on front panel LED status indicator operation and function.
The Wi reless Residential Voice Gateway does not register an E thernet connection
Try one of the following solutions:
Verify that you r comput er has an Ethernet card and t ha t the Ethernet driver
software is properly installed. If you purchase and install a n Ethernet card,
follow the installation instructions very carefully.
Verify the status of the front panel status indicator lights.
The Wireless Residential Voice Gateway does not register an Ethernet connection after connecting to a hub
If you are connecting multiple PCs to the residential gateway, you should first
connect the residential gat eway to the uplink port of the hu b using the correct
crossover cable. The LINK LED of the hub will illuminate continuously.
The Wireless Residential Voice Gateway does not register a cable connection
The residential gateway works wit h a sta ndard, 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 whether you are using the correct cable.
There i s no dia l tone w hen I lift the handse t
Try the following solutions if you cannot hear a dial tone:
Your telep hone wiring ma y be connected to t he wrong RJ -11 p ort on the
residential ga teway. The residential ga teway has two telephone ports. Verify that
you a re connected to the correct telephone port.
There may be a problem with your telephone set. Use a different telephone set
and listen t o hear dia l t one.
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There may be a problem with your home telephone wiring. Use a telephone a nd
connect directly to the same RJ-11 port on the back of the unit. If the dial tone is
working here but does not work at other locations in the home, a professional
may need to diagnose and repair a problem with your telephone wiring.
Verify that the telephone company has removed the previous telephone service
from your home telephone wiring.
Your telephone service may not be enabled from your cable telephony service
provider. Contact your cable telephony service provider for more information.
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Tips for Improved Performance
If your residential gateway does not perform as expected, the following tips may
help. If you need further assistance, contact your service provider.
Verify that the plug to your residential gateway AC p ower 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 swit ch is in the ON position.
Verify that the ONLINE LED statu s indicator on the front panel of your
residential gateway is illuminated.
Verify that your cable service is active and that it supports two-way service.
Verify that all ca bles are properly connected, and that you a re u sing t he correct
cables.
If you are using the Et hernet connection, verify that your TCP/IP is properly
installed and configured.
Verify that you have called your service provider and given them the seria l
number and MAC address of your residential gateway.
If you are using a cable signal splitter so that you can connect the residential
gatewa y to other devices, remove the splitter and reconnect the ca bles so that the
residential ga teway is connected directly to the cable input. If the residential
gatewa y now functions properly, the cable signal splitter may be defective and
ma y need to be replaced.
If you are connect ed to your P C with an Ethernet connection, your PC should be
equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet card for best performance.
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Index
A
access ing the Internet • 36
accessories • 3
B
battery
charging • 29
disposal • viii
loc ation of • 28
maintaining • 27, 29
opera tion without • 30
removal and replacement • 29
safe han dling o f • viii
C
cable service • 35
connections
description of • 6
how to connect • 18
to compu ter • 36
E
ho w to access • 36
surfing while wa tch ing T V • 3 6
unable to access • 34
IP add res s, renew ing • 35
L
LED s • 4, 22, 24, 26
location
selecting • ix, 13
O
overview
power swit c h • 6
pr oduct • 2
P
performance, tips to impr ove • 39
product
accessories • 3
features • 2
ov er v iew • 2
S
Ethernet • 37
exposure to moisture • ix
F
features, pr o duct • 3
I
indicators
b eha vi or • 22, 24, 26
des cribed • 4
opera tion of • 21
installation
professional • 36
installation requirements
for telephone service • 10, 12
minimum system requirements • 10, 11
ventilation • ix
Internet
s afe ty ins tru c tions • vi i
b attery handli ng • vii i
gr ound product • vii
telephone equ ipment • x
system requirement s • 10
T
TCP/IP
configuring for Macintosh systems • 33
configuring for Windows XP • 33
telephone
equipment • x
requirements • 10
service • 36 , 37
troubleshooting • 31
U
u npac ki ng • 3
USB • 3, 36
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V
ventilation requ irements • ix
Vo ice set tings
LED s • 4, 22, 24, 26
W
wall mounting
ins tru c tions • 17
slots • 16
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