Scientific Atlanta DPX2203CTM User Manual

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WebSTAR DPX2203C and EPX2203C VoIP Cable Modem User’s Guide 
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How Do I Set Up My High-Speed Internet Access Account? 
Before you can use your cable modem, you need to have a high-speed Internet access account. If you do not 
have a high-speed Internet access account, you need to set up an account with your local cable service provider. 
Choose one of the following two options. 
I Do Not Have a High-Speed Internet Access Account 
If you do not have a high-speed Internet access account, your cable service 
provider will set up your account and become your Internet Service Provider 
(ISP). Internet access enables you to send and receive e-mail, access the World 
Wide Web, and receive other Internet services. When you contact your cable 
service provider, they will ask you for the serial number, the Media Access 
Control (MAC) address, and the WLAN data MAC address of the cable modem.  
These numbers appear on a label located on the side of the cable modem. The 
serial number consists of a series of alphanumeric characters preceded by S/N. 
The MAC address consists of a series of alphanumeric characters preceded by 
CM MAC
. See the following illustration of a sample label. 
T11699
MAC Address
Serial Number
 
Write down these numbers in the space provided here. 
Serial Number  _______________________  
MAC Address  ________________________ 
I Already Have an Existing High-Speed Internet Access Account 
If you have an existing high-speed Internet access account, you must give your 
cable service provider the serial number and the MAC address of the cable 
modem. Refer to the serial number and MAC address information listed 
previously in this section. 
Note: You may be able to continue to use your existing e-mail account with your 
cable modem. Contact your cable service provider for more information.