Page 2 - Notices; Contents
i Contents Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008 i Notices About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Where to find more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Software and firmware use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Important Safety Instruct...
Page 3 - About this guide; Software and firmware use; Important Safety Instructions; Notice to installers
1 Notices Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008 1 Notices About this guide This guide provides instructions and recommendations for installing, configuring, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the DPC3008 and EPC3008 DOCSIS 3 .0 cable modems . All features described in this guide are standard to these mod...
Page 4 - Mitteilung für CATV-Techniker
2 Important Safety Instructions Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008 Notice à l’attention des installateurs de réseaux câblés Les instructions relatives aux interventions d’entretien, fournies dans la présente notice, s’adressent exclusivement au personnel technique qualifié . Pour réduire les risques de chocs é...
Page 5 - Important safety instructions; Power source warning; Outdoor grounding system
3 Important Safety Instructions Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008 Important safety instructions 1. Read these instructions . 2. Keep these instructions . 3. Heed all warnings . 4. Follow all instructions . 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth . 7. Do not block any ventilation...
Page 6 - Protect the product from lightning; Provide ventilation and select a location
4 Important Safety Instructions Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008 WARNING Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! Do not locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or power circuits . Touching power lines or circuits might be fatal . Protect the product from lightning In addition t...
Page 7 - Service warnings; Check product safety; Regulatory compliance statements; United States FCC compliance
5 Important Safety Instructions Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008 Protect from exposure to moisture and foreign objects WARNINGS • Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing liquids, rain, or moisture . Objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be pl...
Page 8 - FCC Declaration of Conformity; RF exposure statements; CE compliance
6 Important Safety Instructions Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008 FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) the device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) the device must accept any interference received, incl...
Page 10 - Product Overview; Introduction; Features; DOCSIS
8 Product Overview Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008 Product Overview Introduction Welcome to the exciting world of high-speed Internet . Your new cable modem meets industry standards for high-speed data connectivity . The modem delivers data and wired (Ethernet) capabilities to connect a variety of devices i...
Page 11 - Management; Back panel
9 Product Overview Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008 Management • Software upgradeable by network download • Remote manageability using SNMP V1/V2 and V3 Front panel The front panel of your modem provides LED status indicators that indicate how well and at what state your modem is operating . See “Understandi...
Page 12 - Installing Your Modem; Requirements; System requirements for Internet service; Getting a high-speed Internet account; Positioning your modem
10 Installing Your Modem Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008 Installing Your Modem Requirements Before installing the modem, make sure that your system meets the requirements listed below . System requirements for Internet service To make sure that your modem operates efficiently for high-speed Internet service...
Page 14 - Installing the modem; Connect devices to the modem
12 Installing Your Modem Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008 Dimensions Use this illustration as a guide for mounting the modem to the wall . (Image not to scale) Mounting the modem to the wall 1. Using a drill with a 3/16-inch bit, drill two holes at the same height and 4 inches apart . 2. Are you mounting the...
Page 15 - Connect the modem
13 Installing Your Modem Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008 NOTe Professional installation may be available . Contact your local service provider for help . Connect the modem To connect the modem to home devices: 1. Choose an appropriate and safe location to install the modem (close to a power source, an activ...
Page 16 - Understanding the Front Panel Indicators; Indicator charts; Special conditions
14 Understanding the Front Panel Indicators Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008 Understanding the Front Panel Indicators Indicator charts Normal operations (power up) The following chart illustrates the sequence of steps and the corresponding appearance of the modem front panel LED status indicators during powe...
Page 17 - FAQs and Troubleshooting; Frequently asked questions
15 FAQs and Troubleshooting Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008 FAQs and Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions Q. How do I configure TCP/IP protocol? To configure TCP/IP protocol, you need to have an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) with TCP/IP communications protocol installed on your system . TCP/IP...
Page 19 - Common troubleshooting issues
17 FAQs and Troubleshooting Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008 Renewing the IP address on Macintosh systems 1. Close all open programs . 2. Open your Preferences folder . 3. Drag the tcp/ip preferences file to the Trash . 4. Close all open windows and empty the Trash . 5. Restart your computer . 6. As your com...
Page 20 - Tips for improved performance
18 FAQs and Troubleshooting Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008 The modem does not register an ethernet connection • Verify that your computer has an Ethernet card and that the Ethernet driver software is properly installed . If you purchase and install an Ethernet card, follow the installation instructions . •...