August 2006
DPX2213™ VoIP Cable Modem
User's Guide
In This Document
What's In the Carton? ................................................................................................ 4
Front Panel Description............................................................................................. 5
Back Panel Description .............................................................................................. 7
Where Is the Best Location for My Cable Modem? ............................................... 8
What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service? ................................... 9
How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account? ............................ 10
How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet?........................................... 11
How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? ................................................................ 13
How Do I Install USB Drivers?............................................................................... 16
What Are the Requirements for Ethernet Network Devices? ............................ 18
How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices?..................................... 19
How Do I Connect Ethernet Network Devices? .................................................. 20
What Are the Requirements for USB Network Devices? ................................... 22
How Do I Select and Place USB Network Devices? ............................................ 23
How Do I Connect USB Network Devices?.......................................................... 24
How Do I Troubleshoot My Internet Service Installation?................................. 26
How Do I Use My Modem for Telephone Service?............................................. 29
Where Do I Place My Modem for Telephone Service? ....................................... 30
What Are the Requirements for Telephone Service? .......................................... 31
How Do I Install the Modem for Telephone Service? ......................................... 32
Telephone Service Frequently Asked Questions ................................................. 35
How Do I Maintain the Battery (Optional Model Only)..................................... 37
Having Difficulty?.................................................................................................... 39
Tips for Improved Performance............................................................................. 41
How Do I Mount the Modem on a Wall? (Optional) .......................................... 42
Front Panel LED Status Indicator Functions ........................................................ 45
Notices ....................................................................................................................... 47
FCC Compliance....................................................................................................... 49