The Cisco® Residential Wireless Gateway Model DPC3828 is a high-performance home gateway that combines a cable modem, router, and wireless access point(s) in a single device, providing a cost-effective networking solution for both the home and small office. The Cisco DPC3828 provides a faster connection to the Internet by incorporating eight bonded downstream channels along with four bonded upstream channels. These bonded channels can deliver downstream data rates in excess of 400 Mbps and upstream data rates in excess of 120 Mbps. That's up to eight times faster downloads than conventional single-channel DOCSIS® 2.0 cable modems.
The Cisco DPC3828 (Figure 1) is designed to meet DOCSIS 3.0 specifications, as well as offering backward compatibility for operation in DOCSIS 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 networks.
Figure 1. Example of Cisco Residential Wireless Gateway Model DPC3828
The Cisco DPC3828 integrated router features a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, Network Address Translation (NAT) and Network Address and Port Translation (NAPT), and a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall. These features allow the user to share a single high-speed public Internet connection as well as share files and folders between devices in the home network by attaching multiple wired and wireless devices in the active home or office to the wireless residential gateway.
Consumer-friendly features like Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) and user-configured Parental Control can protect the home network from unwelcome intruders and family members from access to undesirable websites.
Features
DOCSIS
• Compliant with DOCSIS 3.0, 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 standards to deliver high-end performance and reliability
Connections
• Four 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports to provide wired connectivity
• High-performance broadband Internet connectivity to energize your online experience
• Optional: two USB 2.0 Type 2 connections
• Dual-band concurrent 802.11n Wireless Access Point (WAP) with eight Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs) compatible with 802.11b/g
• WPS, including a pushbutton switch to activate WPS for simplified and secure wireless setup
Design and Function
• Attractive, compact design and versatile orientation to stand vertically, lie flat on the desktop or shelf, 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
• TR-068 compliant color-coded interface ports and corresponding cables simplify installation and setup
Management
• User-configurable Parental Control blocks access to undesirable Internet sites
• Advanced firewall technology deters hackers and protects the home network from unauthorized access
• Residential gateway allows automatic software upgrades by your service provider
Documentation
• User guide can be downloaded from Cisco.com.
Front Panel Features
Table 1 lists front panel features for the Cisco DPC3828.
