Scientific Atlanta DPX2203CTM User Manual

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WebSTAR™ DPX2203C™ and EPX2203C™ VoIP 
Cable Modem User’s Guide 
 
Introduction 
Welcome to the exciting world of high-speed Internet and high quality digital telephone service. Your new 
WebSTAR™ DPX2203C™ or EPX2203C™ Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) Cable Modem is a modem that 
meets industry standards for high-speed data connectivity along with reliable digital telephone service. With a 
DPX2203C or EPX2203C, your Internet enjoyment, home and business communications, and personal 
productivity will surely soar. 
This guide provides procedures and recommendations for placing, installing, configuring, operating, and 
troubleshooting your DPX2203C or EPX2203C cable modem for high-speed Internet or digital telephone service, 
or both simultaneously, for your home or office. Refer to the appropriate section in this guide for the specific 
information you need for your situation. Contact your service provider for more information about subscribing to 
these services. 
Benefits and Features 
Your new DPX2203C or EPX2203C offers the following outstanding benefits and 
features: 
•  Features an embedded media terminal adapter (EMTA) supporting two-line 
voice services 
•  Provides a high-speed broadband Internet connection that energizes your 
online experience, such as providing hassle-free downloading and sharing 
files and photos with your family and friends 
•  Includes 10/100BaseT Ethernet and USB ports to provide connectivity for 
high-speed data services or to other Internet devices 
•  Assures a broad range of interoperability with most service providers by 
complying with Data Over Cable System Interface Specifications (DOCSIS
®
1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 standards along with PacketCable™ 1.0 specifications to 
deliver high-end performance and reliability 
•  Includes two RJ-11 telephony ports for connecting conventional telephones 
or fax machines 
•  Allows you to attach multiple devices in your home or office to the cable 
modem for high-speed networking and sharing of files and folders without 
first copying them onto a CD or diskette 
•  Includes an internal Lithium-Ion cartridge-style battery for convenient backup 
power 
•  Features Plug and Play operation for easy set up and installation 
•  Utilizes an attractive compact design that allows for vertical, horizontal, or 
wall-mount placement 
•  Allows automatic software upgrades by your service provider