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Introduction
Introduction
Welcome to the exciting world of high-speed Internet and high-quality digital
telephone service. Your new DPC2202 or EPC2202 Voice-over-Internet Protocol
(VoIP) Cable Modem is a modem that meets industry standards for high-speed data
connectivity along with reliable digital telephone service. With cable modem, 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 DPC2202 or EPC2202 cable
modem for high-speed Internet or digital telephone service for your home or office.
Refer to the appropriate section in this guide for the specific information you need
for your situation. Contact your service provider for more information about
subscribing to these services.
Benefits and Features
Your new cable modem offers the following outstanding benefits and features:
Includes an embedded media terminal adapter (EMTA) supporting two-line
voice services
Provides a high-speed broadband Internet connection that energizes your online
experience, which makes downloading and sharing files and photos with your
family and friends hassle free
Includes 10/100BASE-T Ethernet and USB ports to provide connectivity for high-
speed data services or to other Internet devices
Ensures interoperability with most service providers by complying with the
following specifications:
- DPC2202—DOCSIS 2.0 and backward compatibility for operation in DOCSIS
1.1 and DOCSIS 1.0 networks
- EPC2202—EuroDOCSIS 2.0 and backward compatibility for operation in
EuroDOCSIS 1.1 and EuroDOCSIS 1.0 networks
Includes two RJ-11 telephony ports for connecting conventional telephones or
fax machines
Allows you to attach multiple devices in your home or office to the cable modem
for high-speed networking and sharing of files and folders without first copying
them onto a CD or diskette
Features Plug and Play operation for easy set up and installation
Provides parental control and advanced firewall technology