Cisco Systems DPC3848 Network Router User Manual


 
Installation Preparations
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Information Your Serv ice Provider Needs
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 Wide-Area Network (WAN) Media Access Control (MAC) address of the
residential gateway. The WAN MAC address consists of a series of 12
alphanumeric characters.
The Cable Modem (CM) MAC address of the residential gateway media terminal
adapter (CM MAC). The CM MAC address consists of a series of 12
alphanumeric characters.
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 _______________________
WAN MAC Address ________________________
CM MAC Address ________________________
Where Is the Best Location for My Wireless 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.