Chapter 1 Introducing the Cable Mo dem
Introduction
Your new cable modem meets industry standards for high-speed data connectivity
along with reliable digital telephone service. The cable modem delivers data, voice
and wired (Ethernet) capabilities to connect a variety of devices in the home or small
office and support high-speed data access and cost-effective voice services, all in one
device.
Your new cable modem offers the following outstanding benefits and features:
High-Speed Data
Sixteen (16) bonded downstream channels with data rates eight times
traditional EMTAs
Four (4) bonded upstream channels with data rates four times traditional
EMTAs
Designed to meet DOCSIS 3.0 specifications as well as backward
compatibility with existing DOCSIS 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 networks
DOCSIS-compliant support for IPv6/IPv4
Expanded tuning range, up to 1002 MHz
Digital Voice
Two-line embedded digital voice adapter for wired telephony service
Toll-quality, high-compression, and high-fidelity (exceeding toll quality)
CODEC options
Connections
Color-coded connectors and cables for easy installation and setup
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port with Auto-negotiate and Auto-MDIX
Support for up to 64 users
Design and Function
Attractive compact design and versatile orientation to stand vertically, or
mount easily on a wall
Dual color LED status indicators on the front panel provide an informative
and easy-to-understand display that indicates the cable modem operational
status
Rugged electronic components for long-term reliability
