Before You Begin Section C Front and Back Panel Components Section D Internet Service Installation Section E Telephone Service Installation Notices FCC Compliance For Information 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Topic See Page...
This section provides important safety instructions that you must read and follow. In this Section This section contains the following topic. IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Section A Topic See Page...
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Note: The power cord is the mains power supply disconnect device. WARNING: Avoid personal injury and damage to this equipment. An unstable surface may cause this equipment to fall. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...
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Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Do not place objects filled with liquid (such as vases) on this equipment. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued Continued on next page...
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If you are unable to insert this plug fully into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued Continued on next page...
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Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment (cable modem), ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the equipment is in proper operating condition. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued 4004041 Rev B...
This section provides an equipment checklist. In this Section This section contains the following topics. Check Your Equipment 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Section B Before You Begin Topic See Page...
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• Cables and other equipment needed for telephone service must be purchased separately. Contact your cable service provider to inquire about the equipment and cables you need for telephone service. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide 4004041 Rev B...
In this Section This section contains the following topics. WebSTAR Cable Modem Front Panel WebSTAR Cable Modem Back Panel Functions of the Front Panel Lights 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Section C Topic See Page...
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Lost registration on the network and will continue blinking until it registers again • Blinks very slowly (once every 5 seconds) to indicate that Cable Modem Access Protection is enabled WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued on next page 4004041 Rev B...
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• Operation without AC power: Most LEDs are disabled if the unit is operating on battery power. In this mode the POWER light (Light 10) blinks to indicate that the unit is operating under battery power but AC power has failed. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued...
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Doing so may cause you to lose any cable modem settings you have selected LINE 1/LINE 2 – RJ-11 telephone ports connect to home telephone wiring to conventional telephones or fax machines WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued on next page 4004041 Rev B...
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USB - 12 Mbps USB port connects to the USB port on your PC CABLE IN - F-Connector connects to an active cable signal from your cable service provider 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued...
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The PC light is on whenever a PC is connected to the modem, and it blinks to indicate that data is being transferred. If the modem is used to provide telephone service only and is not connected to a PC, the PC light is off. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Downstream...
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Lights number 1, 2, and 3 (Replace Battery, Battery Low, and AC Power) are part of the optional battery pack and are not affected by the operations of the modem. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued Normal Operations...
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Lights number 1, 2, and 3 (Replace Battery, Battery Low, and AC Power) are part of the optional battery pack and are not affected when network access is denied. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued Network access Denied...
Internet Service: Install the Cable Modem Internet Service: Configure TCP/IP Internet Service: Install USB Drivers Internet Service: Frequently Asked Questions Internet Service: Troubleshooting 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Section D Topic See Page...
• Airflow around the cable modem should not be restricted. • Read this user’s guide thoroughly before installing the cable modem. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Serial Number T10710 4004041 Rev B...
System Requirements for a USB Connection • A PC with a Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP operating system • A master USB port installed on your PC 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide...
MENU GUIDE INFO POWER CHñ BYPASS Note: Professional installation may be available. Contact your local cable service provider for further assistance. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Power Supply Cable Splitter Power Supply Cables Home Telephone Wiring...
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• To configure the TCP/IP protocol for Ethernet, go to Configure TCP/IP, next in this guide. • To install the USB Drivers for USB, go to Install USB Drivers, later in this guide. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued...
Click the Gateway tab and verify that these fields are empty. If they are not empty, highlight and delete all information from the fields. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued on next page 4004041 Rev B...
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IP address on your PC. • If you cannot access the Internet, contact your cable service provider for further assistance. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued Continued on next page...
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Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window opens. Follow steps 3 through 6 of the previous procedure, Microsoft Windows 2000, in this section. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued Continued on next page 4004041 Rev B...
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TCP/IP settings are correct. If your computer still does not have a Hardware Address, contact your authorized Apple dealer or Apple technical support center for further assistance. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued...
The USB drivers are now installed on your PC and your cable modem is ready for use. Note: If you cannot access the Internet, contact your cable service provider for further assistance. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued on next page 4004041 Rev B...
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Result: The USB drivers are installed on your PC and your cable modem is ready for use. Note: If you cannot access the Internet, contact your cable service provider for further assistance. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued Continued on next page...
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Result: The USB drivers are installed on your PC and your cable modem is ready for use. Note: If you cannot access the Internet, contact your cable service provider for further assistance. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued 4004041 Rev B...
Ethernet hub that you can purchase at your local PC or office supply retailer. Another user at your location can simultaneously connect to the USB port on the cable modem. Contact your cable service provider for further assistance. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide...
IP address on your PC. • Your USB interface may be malfunctioning. Refer to the troubleshooting information in your USB documentation. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued on next page 4004041 Rev B...
If the cable modem now functions properly, the cable signal splitter may be defective and may need to be replaced. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued...
Telephone Service: Mount the Battery Pack on a Wall Telephone Service: Install the Cable Modem Telephone Service: Frequently Asked Questions Telephone Service: Troubleshooting WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Section E Topic See Page 4004041 Rev B...
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MAC. The following illustration shows a sample bar code label. MAC Address 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Serial Number T10710 Continued on next page...
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• Airflow around the cable modem should not be restricted. • Read this user’s guide thoroughly before installing the cable modem. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued 4004041 Rev B...
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(300 meters). Use 26-gauge twisted-pair, or larger, telephone wiring. Important: Connection to an existing or a new permanently installed home telephone wiring network must be done by a qualified installer. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide...
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Remove and discard the packing material between the modem and the battery pack. Carefully but firmly slide the modem to the left, into battery pack. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued on next page 4004041 Rev B...
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REPLACE BATTERY indicator illuminates to indicate that the battery should be replaced soon. Contact your cable system operator to obtain a replacement battery and for disposal instructions. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued Continued on next page...
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You can now use the foot to support the modem vertically, or you can install the modem horizontally. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued Continued on next page...
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Otherwise, you may break the prong on the modem foot. Attach the modem to the battery pack using the procedures described in Installing the Battery Pack, earlier in this section. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued T11068...
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Wood, or Drywall 1/4 in. (0.65 cm) Screw Concrete, Wood, or Drywall 1/4 in. (0.65 cm) Screw WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Mounting Holes T11114 Horizontal Mounting Mounting Mounting Screws Holes T11115 Continued on next page...
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Important: Use the mounting slots labeled “A” on the template for vertical mounting, or use the mounting slots labeled “B” on the template for horizontal mounting. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued Continued on next page...
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Telephone Service: Mount the Battery Pack on a Wall, .25" 6.35 mm 12.7 mm Mounting Slot .25" 6.35 mm 12.7 mm WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Battery Backup Wall Mount Illustration 4" 101.6 mm 1.25" 31.75 mm Mounting Slot .50" .50"...
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Important: Verify that the mounting screws securely support the battery pack and modem before you release the unit. Go to Telephone Service: Install the Cable Modem, next in this chapter. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued...
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To avoid personal injury, follow the steps on page 46 in the exact order shown. CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to equipment, disconnect any other telephone service before connecting your cable modem to the same wires. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued on next page 4004041 Rev B...
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GUIDE INFO POWER CHñ BYPASS Note: Professional installation may be available. Contact your local cable service provider for further assistance. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued Power Supply Cable Splitter Power Supply Cables...
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Note: This process may take several minutes. The Line 1 or the Line 2 front panel light illuminates when the attached device is “off the hook.” WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued 4004041 Rev B...
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Internet surfing and other data services do not affect the quality of your telephone calls. If these services are enabled by your cable service provider, you can make telephone calls and surf the net at the same time. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide...
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If the cable modem now functions properly, the cable signal splitter may be defective and may need to be replaced. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide 4004041 Rev B...
The firmware in this equipment is copyrighted. You may only use the firmware in the equipment in which it is provided. Any reproduction or distribution of this firmware or any portion of it, without express written consent is prohibited. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide...
1) the device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) the device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide WebSTAR Cable Modem Models DPX2203 and EPX2203 Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
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FCC information is printed on a label on the bottom of the modem. 4004041 Rev B WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide Continued on next page...
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CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. WebSTAR DPX2203 or EPX2203 VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide 4004041 Rev B...
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