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Introduction
Introduction
Welcome to the exciting world of high-speed Internet and high-quality digital
telephone service. Your new DPX2213 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 DPX2213, 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 DPX2213 cable modem for high-
speed Internet and digital telephone service 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 DPX2213 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, which makes downloading and sharing files and photos with your
friends and family hassle free
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 up to two internal Lithium-Ion cartridge-style batteries for convenient
and long-lasting backup power
Features Plug and Play operation for easy set up and installation
