Network Device User's Guide DPC2505TM, EPC2505TM

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Introduction
Introduction
Welcome to the exciting world of high-speed Internet access. You have acquired one
of the fastest cable modems available on the market today. Your new Model
DPC2505 or Model EPC2505 Wideband Cable Modem offers high-end performance
and unsurpassed reliability at data rates up to three times that of conventional
DOCSIS 2.0 (DPC2505) and EuroDOCSIS (EPC2505) cable modems. With your new
DPC2505 or EPC2505, your Internet enjoyment and business productivity will surely
soar.
This guide provides procedures and recommendations for placing, installing,
configuring, operating, and troubleshooting your DPC2505 or EPC2505.
Benefits and Features
Your new DPC2505 or EPC2505 offers the following additional outstanding benefits
and features:
 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
 Features Plug and Play operation for easy set up and installation
 Offers a Gigabit Ethernet port supporting both Gigabit and 10/100BaseT speeds
 Includes both a USB 2.0 data port that is backwards compatible with USB 1.1
 Supports up to 64 users (1 USB port and up to 63 users on user-supplied Ethernet
hubs)
 Utilizes vertical or horizontal placement
 Allows automatic software upgrades by your service provider
 Ensures interoperability with most service providers by complying with the
following specifications:
- DPC2505—DOCSIS 2.0 and backward compatibility for operation in DOCSIS
1.1 and DOCSIS 1.0 networks
- EPC2505—EuroDOCSIS 2.0 and backward compatibility for operation in
EuroDOCSIS 1.1 and EuroDOCSIS 1.0 networks