Network Device User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- DPR300 Series Cable Modem Gateway Front Cover
- WebSTAR DPR300 Series Cable Modem Gateway User’s Guide
- Introduction
- In This Guide
- IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
- What’s In the Carton?
- Front Panel Description
- Back Panel Description
- Where is the Best Location for My Cable Modem Gateway?
- What are the System Requirements for Internet Service?
- How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account?
- How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet?
- How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol?
- How Do I Install USB Drivers?
- How Do I Troubleshoot My Internet Service Installation?
- What are the Requirements for Ethernet Network Devices?
- How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices?
- How Do I Connect Ethernet Network Devices?
- What are the Requirements for USB Network Devices?
- How Do I Select and Place USB Network Devices?
- How Do I Connect USB Network Devices?
- What are the Requirements for Wireless Network Devices?
- How Do I Select and Place Wireless Network Devices?
- How Do I Install Wireless Network Devices?
- What are the Requirements for Home Phoneline Networking Devices?
- How Do I Select and Place Home Phoneline Networking Devices?
- How Do I Connect Home Phoneline Networking Devices?
- How Do I Configure the Cable Modem Gateway?
- How Do I Monitor the Cable Modem Gateway?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Having Difficulty?
- Notices
- FCC Compliance
- For Information
What are the Requirements for Ethernet Network Devices?
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What are the Requirements for Ethernet Network Devices?
How Many Ethernet Network Devices Can I Connect?
The cable modem gateway can support several Ethernet network devices using
either the 4 Ethernet ports on the back panel of the unit, or external Ethernet
hubs that must be purchased separately. The theoretical maximum number of
Ethernet network devices supported is by the cable modem gateway 253.
However, under normal circumstances, the number of devices connected should
be a much lower number. Contact your cable service provider for more
information on the maximum number of Ethernet network devices to connect to
the cable modem gateway in order to maintain optimal network performance.
What are the Wiring Requirements for Ethernet Networking?
Although the cable modem gateway is designed to support several Ethernet
network devices, it is important to view the characteristics of the entire network
and not just each individual node. The theoretical distance between two 10/100
BaseT CAT-5 Ethernet hubs is 382 feet (100 meters). Scientific-Atlanta
recommends that you use CAT-5 Ethernet cables.
A number of factors can impact the practical limit of the network. Contact your
cable service provider or consult the documentation for your Ethernet network
devices for more information.
Do I Need to Configure the TCP/IP Protocol on My Computer?
In order for you to use Ethernet network devices on your network, you must have
the TCP/IP protocol properly configured on your PC. Refer to How Do I
Configure TCP/IP Protocol?, earlier in this guide, for detailed information on
configuring the TCP/IP protocol.