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L - 3 0 5 4 4 - 0 1 Cisco Model DPC3848, DPC3848V, and DPC3848VM DOCSIS 3.0 24x8 Wireless Residential Gateway User Guide...
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Please Read Important Read this entire guide. If this guide provides installation or operation instructions, give particular attention to all safety statements included in this guide.
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Notice to Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified to do so. Notice à...
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Mitteilung für CATV-Techniker Die in dieser Mitteilung aufgeführten Wartungsanweisungen sind ausschließlich für qualifiziertes Fachpersonal bestimmt. Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags zu reduzieren, sollten Sie keine Wartungsarbeiten durchführen, die nicht ausdrücklich in der Bedienungsanleitung aufgeführt sind, außer Sie sind zur Durchführung solcher Arbeiten qualifiziert. Aviso a los instaladores de sistemas CATV Las instrucciones de reparación contenidas en el presente aviso son para uso exclusivo por parte de personal de mantenimiento cualificado.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS United States FCC Compliance viii About This Guide Introducing the DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless Residential Gateway Introduction ......................... 2 What's In the Carton? ......................3 Front Panel Description ...................... 4 Back Panel Desc ription ....................... 6 Top Panel Desc ription......................8 Installing the DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless Residential Gateway Installation P reparations ....................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protect the Product from Lightning In addition to disconnecting the AC power from the wall outlet, disconnect the signal inputs. Verify the Power Source from the On/Off Power Light When the on/off power light is not illuminated, the apparatus may still be connected to the power source.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Service Warnings WARNING: Avoid electric shock! Do not open the cover of this product. Opening or removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltages. If you open the cover, your warranty will be void. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Check Product Safety Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, the service technician must perform safety checks to determine that this product is in proper operating condition.
Consult the service provider or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Any 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.
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United States FCC Compliance 2.4 G and 5 G Wi-Fi The equipment operates in the 2400-to-2483.5 MHz, the 5150-to-5350 MHz, and the 5470-to- 5725 MHz frequency range. RF Exposure Statements Note: This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
About This Guide About This Guide Introduction Welcome. This guide provides instructions and recommendations for placing, installing, configuring, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the DPC3848, DPC3848V, and DPC3848VM DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless Residential Gateways. Purpose This guide covers the following product models: DPC3848 DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless Residential Gateway...
Chapter 1 Introducing the DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless Residential Gateway Introduction This chapter provides an overview of residential gateway features, indicators, and connectors to help you become familiar with the residential gateway and the benefits it offers. This chapter also lists the accessories and equipment that are provided with the residential gateway so that you can verify that you received all of these items.
Chapter 1 Introducing the DOC SIS 3 .0 Wireless Residential Gateway Introduction Your new Cisco Model DPC3848, DPC3848V, or DPC3848VM DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless ® Residential Gateway is a high-performance home gateway that combines a cable modem, router, and wireless access point(s) in a single device, providing a cost- effective networking solution for both the home and small office.
The carton contains the following items: One AC power cord (Image may vary from product. Item varies based on the region where the item is used.) One DPC3848, DPC3848V, or DPC3848VM DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless Residential Gateway One Ethernet cable (May not be provided with all products.)
Chapter 1 Introducing the DOC SIS 3 .0 Wireless Residential Gateway Front Panel Description 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 status indicator functions.
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Front Panel Description WPS—OFF (normal condition), indicates that the wireless setup is not active. Blinking indicates the user has activated wireless setup to add new WPS clients on the wireless network MoCA (Optional)—ON, indicates an active MoCA device is connected. Blinking indicates that data is being transferred over the MoCA network.
Chapter 1 Introducing the DOC SIS 3 .0 Wireless Residential Gateway Back Panel Description The following illustration identifies the back panel components on the residential gateway. Descriptions for each component follow the illustration. Important: Do not connect your PC to both the Ethernet and USB ports at the same time.
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Back Panel Description RESET—A momentary pressing (1-2 seconds) of this button performs a software reset the device. Pressing and holding the button for more than ten seconds first causes a reset-to-factory-default of all settings and then performs a software reset of the device CAUTION: The RESET button is for maintenance purposes only.
Chapter 1 Introducing the DOC SIS 3 .0 Wireless Residential Gateway Top Panel Description The WPS button on the top panel of the residential gateway shows the status of the Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) and Page features. WIRELESS SETUP Button—Press this button to activate the Wireless Setup feature.
Chapter 2 Installing the DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless Residential Gateway Introduction This chapter describes how to properly install the residential gateway and connect the residential gateway to a computer and other devices. In This Chapter Installation P reparations ..............10 Install the Wireless Res idential Gateway .........15 ...
Chapter 2 Installing the D OC SIS 3.0 W ireless Residential Gateway Installation Preparations 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 an Internet-capable PC, Mac, or Internet appliance equipped...
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Installation Preparations Information Your Serv ice Prov ider 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 ...
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Chapter 2 Installing the D OC SIS 3.0 W ireless 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 ...
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Installation Preparations Drill with a 3/16-in. wood or masonry bit, as appropriate for the wall composition A copy of the wall-mounting illustrations shown on the following pages Location and Dimensions of the Wall-Mounting Slots The following illustration shows the location and dimensions of the wall-mounting slots on the side of the residential gateway.
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Chapter 2 Installing the D OC SIS 3.0 W ireless Residential Gateway Mounting the Wireless Residential Gateway on a Wall Using a drill with a 3/16-inch bit, drill two holes at the same height and 4 inches apart. Note: The preceding graphic illustrates the location of the mounting holes on the back of the residential gateway.
Install the Wireless Residential Gateway Install the Wireless Residential Gateway This section describes how to connect your residential gateway to support the services that the residential gateway offers. Connect Devices to the Wireless Residential Gateway The following illustration shows all of the possible connections that can be made to your residential gateway for various services.
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Chapter 2 Installing the D OC SIS 3.0 W ireless Residential Gateway Connect the Wireless Residential Gateway The following installation procedure ensures proper setup and configuration for the residential gateway. Choose an appropriate and safe location to install the residential gateway (close to a power source, an active cable connection, your PC-if using high-speed Internet, and your telephone lines-if using VoIP).
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Install the Wireless Residential Gateway Locate the AC power cord provided with your residential gateway. Connect the barrel connector end of the power cord into the power input on the back of the residential gateway. Then, plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
Chapter 2 Installing the D OC SIS 3.0 W ireless Residential Gateway MoCA Installation Guidelines MoCA is an in-home distribution technology that leverages the coax cable networks that exist in more than 90% of US households. MoCA is an attractive option because it provides a relatively low-cost method of getting DVR and other multimedia sharing video services to multiple TVs within the home without additional cable installation.
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MoCA Installation Guidelines Identify sources of noise and interference on the MoCA spectrum. Re-qualify additional coax outlets to support MoCA-enabled devices and services. Pre-Installation Instructions Prior to installing MoCA, complete the following tasks: Contact your service provider and ensure that the residential gateway is enabled for MoCA services.
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Chapter 2 Installing the D OC SIS 3.0 W ireless Residential Gateway Wait a few seconds for the device to be discovered. When discovered, an LED labeled MoCA should turn on. At this point, a MoCA node should be active in the network.
Chapter 3 Operation of Front Panel Indicators Introduction This chapter describes the behavior of the front panel indicators when the residential gateway is first powered up, during normal operations, and in special conditions. In This Chapter Initial Power On, Calibration, and Registration (AC Power applied) ....................22 ...
Chapter 3 Operation of Front Panel Indicators Initial Power On, Calibration, and Registration (AC Power applied) Writers: Duplicate this object and remove the original object from your book object. Rename the topic description with the part number of your user guide. The following chart illustrates the sequence of steps and the corresponding 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...
Normal Operations (AC Power Applied) Normal Operations (AC Power Applied) The following chart illustrates the appearance of the residential gateway front panel LED status indicators during normal operations when AC power is applied to the gateway. Front Panel LED Status Indicators During Normal Conditions Front Panel Indicator Normal Operations POWER...
Chapter 3 Operation of Front Panel Indicators Special Conditions The following chart describes the appearance of the residential gateway front panel LED status indicators during special conditions to show when you have been denied network access. Front Panel LED Status Indicators During Special Conditions Front Panel Indicator Network Access Denied POWER...
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting the DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless Residential Gateway Introduction This chapter describes the most common issues that may occur after the residential gateway is installed and provides possible solutions and tips for improved performance of the residential gateway. In This Chapter ...
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting the D OCSIS 3.0 W ireless Residential Gateway Frequently Asked Questions This section provides answers to common questions about the residential gateway. How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol? To configure TCP/IP protocol, you need to have an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) with TCP/IP communications protocol installed on your system.
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Frequently Asked Questions To specify DNS server address settings, do one of the following: 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 fields, type the addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers.
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting the D OCSIS 3.0 W ireless Residential Gateway Click Options in the TCP/IP window, and then click Active in the TCP/IP Options window. Note: Make sure that the Load only when needed option is unchecked. Verify that the Use 802.3 option located in the upper-right corner of the TCP/IP window is unchecked.
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Frequently Asked Questions Click the X in the upper-right corner of the window to close the Command Prompt window. You have completed this procedure. Note: If you cannot access the Internet, contact your service provider for further assistance. Renew ing the IP Address on Macintosh Sy stems Close all open programs.
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting the D OCSIS 3.0 W ireless Residential Gateway What if I Do Not 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.
Common Troubleshooting Issues Common Troubleshooting 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 page 21), for more detailed information on front panel LED status indicator operation and function. The Wireless Residential Gateway does not register an Ethernet connection Try one of the following solutions: Verify that your computer has an Ethernet card and that the Ethernet driver...
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting the D OCSIS 3.0 W ireless Residential Gateway 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 power is properly inserted ...
Chapter 5 Customer Information Introduction If you have technical questions, call Cisco Services for assistance. Follow the menu options to speak with a service engineer. Access your company's extranet site to view or order additional technical publications. For accessing instructions, contact the representative who handles your account.
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