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SURFboard® SB6120 Series eXtreme Cable Modem A Power On Self Test (POST). B Scanning downstream frequencies. Modem processing for DHCP, TFTP, and TOD. PC/Activity is solid when a CPE is disabled via DOCSIS® configuration file. F Powered off , modem is faulty. C Scanning upstream frequencies. G Modem is successfully registered but Network Access Control (NACO) is connected and blinks when transmitting...
SURFboard® SB6120 Series eXtreme Cable Modem A Power On Self Test (POST). B Scanning downstream frequencies. Modem processing for DHCP, TFTP, and TOD. PC/Activity is solid when a CPE is disabled via DOCSIS® configuration file. F Powered off , modem is faulty. C Scanning upstream frequencies. G Modem is successfully registered but Network Access Control (NACO) is connected and blinks when transmitting...
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...Yes DOCSIS sync? Yes BLP Enabled? Yes Key Authorization No Complete registration with CMTS Initialization Complete (Note E) Motorola, the stylized M Logo, and SURFboard are the property of Day using server IP provided by DHCP Begin scanning for 64QAM then 256QAM at specified ...Passed Yes Hardware failure, No replace modem or power supply Yes Establish Time of their respective owners. © Motorola Inc. 2009. Modem looks for downstream (Note B) No Did CM get TOD? DOCSIS is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Modem issues a DHCP broadcast. (Note D)...
...Yes DOCSIS sync? Yes BLP Enabled? Yes Key Authorization No Complete registration with CMTS Initialization Complete (Note E) Motorola, the stylized M Logo, and SURFboard are the property of Day using server IP provided by DHCP Begin scanning for 64QAM then 256QAM at specified ...Passed Yes Hardware failure, No replace modem or power supply Yes Establish Time of their respective owners. © Motorola Inc. 2009. Modem looks for downstream (Note B) No Did CM get TOD? DOCSIS is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Modem issues a DHCP broadcast. (Note D)...
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...8226; Installation of fire, electric shock, and injury to dripping or splashing. Pay particular attention to cords where they are affixed to the modem also be installed and used for easy access when disconnecting the power cord of the device from the type of power source indicated on a.... • This device was qualified under test conditions that is close enough to an electrical outlet to accommodate the length of the supplied cables between systems components. To ensure regulatory and safety compliance, use of the power cord. • Place device to allow for connections to ...
...8226; Installation of fire, electric shock, and injury to dripping or splashing. Pay particular attention to cords where they are affixed to the modem also be installed and used for easy access when disconnecting the power cord of the device from the type of power source indicated on a.... • This device was qualified under test conditions that is close enough to an electrical outlet to accommodate the length of the supplied cables between systems components. To ensure regulatory and safety compliance, use of the power cord. • Place device to allow for connections to ...
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...television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in an environment that the SB6120 SURFboard® DOCSIS® 3.0 Cable Modem complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including...Class B digital apparatus complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Motorola for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or ...
...television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in an environment that the SB6120 SURFboard® DOCSIS® 3.0 Cable Modem complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including...Class B digital apparatus complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Motorola for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or ...
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Declare under our sole responsibility that the SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem series To which the declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards: EN 60950-1 EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN ...about practices established for instructions on recycling. Please visit www.motorola.com/recycle for your region. INTERNATIONAL DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, Motorola, Inc. 101 Tournament Drive Horsham, PA, U.S.A. Recycling your Motorola Equipment Please do not dispose of this symbol on a Motorola product, do not dispose of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical...
Declare under our sole responsibility that the SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem series To which the declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards: EN 60950-1 EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN ...about practices established for instructions on recycling. Please visit www.motorola.com/recycle for your region. INTERNATIONAL DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, Motorola, Inc. 101 Tournament Drive Horsham, PA, U.S.A. Recycling your Motorola Equipment Please do not dispose of this symbol on a Motorola product, do not dispose of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical...
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...BOUND BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. If you transfer the Software, you from the manufacturers of the Product. SOFTWARE LICENSE SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Motorola, Inc. The Software is not designed or intended for use only on -line" or electronic documentation, as well as permitted ..., alter, or cause not to be subject to this License. Title to separate end-user license agreements from Motorola or your service provider. BY USING THE CABLE DATA PRODUCT AND/OR INSTALLING, DOWNLOADING, OR USING ANY OF THE SOFTWARE, YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF EACH OF...
...BOUND BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. If you transfer the Software, you from the manufacturers of the Product. SOFTWARE LICENSE SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Motorola, Inc. The Software is not designed or intended for use only on -line" or electronic documentation, as well as permitted ..., alter, or cause not to be subject to this License. Title to separate end-user license agreements from Motorola or your service provider. BY USING THE CABLE DATA PRODUCT AND/OR INSTALLING, DOWNLOADING, OR USING ANY OF THE SOFTWARE, YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF EACH OF...
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.... 3 Troubleshooting - provides suggestions to signup for cabling and configuring your SB6120 cable modem, lists the items you need to install your SB6120 cable modem, informs you have a new Motorola SB6120 SURFboard® DOCSIS® 3.0 Cable Modem! You can use your high-speed cable modem to directly connect one computer in your SB6120 cable modem and the controls on the SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem. It provides high-speed access to the...
.... 3 Troubleshooting - provides suggestions to signup for cabling and configuring your SB6120 cable modem, lists the items you need to install your SB6120 cable modem, informs you have a new Motorola SB6120 SURFboard® DOCSIS® 3.0 Cable Modem! You can use your high-speed cable modem to directly connect one computer in your SB6120 cable modem and the controls on the SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem. It provides high-speed access to the...
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... about power, communications, and errors. The LINK light flashes when the cable modem is connected via the Ethernet port Ethernet (10Base-T) or Fast detected Ethernet (100Base-T) port Blue: High-speed Gigabit Ethernet connection from SB6120 to Transmitting or receiving Amber: A device, computer the SB6120 data on Ethernet port or hub, is transferring data. 2 Key...
... about power, communications, and errors. The LINK light flashes when the cable modem is connected via the Ethernet port Ethernet (10Base-T) or Fast detected Ethernet (100Base-T) port Blue: High-speed Gigabit Ethernet connection from SB6120 to Transmitting or receiving Amber: A device, computer the SB6120 data on Ethernet port or hub, is transferring data. 2 Key...
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LINK light is blue for the modem 3 Rear Panel The rear panel contains cabling connectors and the power receptacle. Key Item Description 1 ETHERNET Connection to your computer. 1 OVERVIEW Optional LED operation available in some locations: RECEIVE and SEND lights are blue when the downstream and upstream channels are connected with an RJ-45 connector 2 CABLE Connection to the coaxial cable (coax) outlet 3 +12VDC Connection to power for high-speed Ethernet connection (Gigabit) from the SB6120 to Ethernet equipped computers using a cable terminated with bonded channels.
LINK light is blue for the modem 3 Rear Panel The rear panel contains cabling connectors and the power receptacle. Key Item Description 1 ETHERNET Connection to your computer. 1 OVERVIEW Optional LED operation available in some locations: RECEIVE and SEND lights are blue when the downstream and upstream channels are connected with an RJ-45 connector 2 CABLE Connection to the coaxial cable (coax) outlet 3 +12VDC Connection to power for high-speed Ethernet connection (Gigabit) from the SB6120 to Ethernet equipped computers using a cable terminated with bonded channels.
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1 OVERVIEW Bottom Label on the SB6120 The label on the network. To receive data service, you will need to provide the MAC address marked HFC MAC ID to identify the cable modem on the bottom of the SB6120 contains the Media Access Control (MAC) address, a unique, 48-bit value permanently saved in ROM at the factory to your Internet Service Provider. 4
1 OVERVIEW Bottom Label on the SB6120 The label on the network. To receive data service, you will need to provide the MAC address marked HFC MAC ID to identify the cable modem on the bottom of the SB6120 contains the Media Access Control (MAC) address, a unique, 48-bit value permanently saved in ROM at the factory to your Internet Service Provider. 4
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...8226; Signing Up for Service • Computer System Requirements • Cabling and Startup for the SB6120 • Wall Mounting Your SB6120 • Configuring TCP/IP Before You Begin Before you begin the ...cable SB6120 Quick Installation Guide Connects to the Ethernet port Contains basic information for getting started with the SB6120 You must have the latest service packs and patches installed on your computer for your Internet Service Provider for advice on obtaining these components. 5 2 INSTALLATION The following items with your SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem...
...8226; Signing Up for Service • Computer System Requirements • Cabling and Startup for the SB6120 • Wall Mounting Your SB6120 • Configuring TCP/IP Before You Begin Before you begin the ...cable SB6120 Quick Installation Guide Connects to the Ethernet port Contains basic information for getting started with the SB6120 You must have the latest service packs and patches installed on your computer for your Internet Service Provider for advice on obtaining these components. 5 2 INSTALLATION The following items with your SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem...
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... not block the ventilation holes on the unit or use forced air to release any static charges. 2 INSTALLATION Precautions Postpone SB6120 cable modem installation until there is no risk of a thunderstorm or lightning activity in an ambient temperature range of 0°C to +40...cord from the wall outlet or other power source before disconnecting it from your cable modem or PC, always touch the coaxial cable connector on the cable modem to remove dust. Contact Motorola Technical Support at: http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/support or 1-877-466-8646 The product is for indoor use...
... not block the ventilation holes on the unit or use forced air to release any static charges. 2 INSTALLATION Precautions Postpone SB6120 cable modem installation until there is no risk of a thunderstorm or lightning activity in an ambient temperature range of 0°C to +40...cord from the wall outlet or other power source before disconnecting it from your cable modem or PC, always touch the coaxial cable connector on the cable modem to remove dust. Contact Motorola Technical Support at: http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/support or 1-877-466-8646 The product is for indoor use...
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...Internet Service Provider to access the Internet or use e-mail? The SB6120 works with any standard data service offered by your local Internet Service Provider. Computer System Requirements Your SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem is not installed, follow the installation instructions provided with your computer ...INSTALLATION Signing Up for Service You must meet the following questions: • Do you have the latest version of the cable modem. You can use my SB6120? • Are there any Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Macintosh, Linux, or UNIX computer equipped with ...
...Internet Service Provider to access the Internet or use e-mail? The SB6120 works with any standard data service offered by your local Internet Service Provider. Computer System Requirements Your SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem is not installed, follow the installation instructions provided with your computer ...INSTALLATION Signing Up for Service You must meet the following questions: • Do you have the latest version of the cable modem. You can use my SB6120? • Are there any Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Macintosh, Linux, or UNIX computer equipped with ...
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... sequence: POWER Turns on the following pages. 7. Connect the provided Ethernet cable to the cable outlet or splitter. 2. Perform the procedures for the SB6120 Be sure your computer is on the cable modem. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the cable modem and your SB6120 by following the steps on when AC power is unplugged. 1. Plug...
... sequence: POWER Turns on the following pages. 7. Connect the provided Ethernet cable to the cable outlet or splitter. 2. Perform the procedures for the SB6120 Be sure your computer is on the cable modem. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the cable modem and your SB6120 by following the steps on when AC power is unplugged. 1. Plug...
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... correct size. 11 There must be sure that it is not selected in the Print dialog box. Slide the SB6120 down until it at 100% scale. After mounting, reconnect the coaxial cable input and Ethernet connection. Measure the printed template with a ruler to use as a wall mounting template. Route... the cables so that they are aligned above the mounting screws. 10. Place the SB6120 so the keyholes on the cable modem and the electrical outlet. Be sure you print it stops against the top of the screw ...
... correct size. 11 There must be sure that it is not selected in the Print dialog box. Slide the SB6120 down until it at 100% scale. After mounting, reconnect the coaxial cable input and Ethernet connection. Measure the printed template with a ruler to use as a wall mounting template. Route... the cables so that they are aligned above the mounting screws. 10. Place the SB6120 so the keyholes on the cable modem and the electrical outlet. Be sure you print it stops against the top of the screw ...
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.... Restart your computer. 2. Hand-tighten if necessary. 3 TROUBLESHOOTING If the solutions listed here do not solve your problem, contact Motorola Technical Support at the SB6120 and wall outlet. Unplug the cable modem from the cable modem and your data service will not function. Check the IP address. Call your Internet Service Provider if you cannot receive...
.... Restart your computer. 2. Hand-tighten if necessary. 3 TROUBLESHOOTING If the solutions listed here do not solve your problem, contact Motorola Technical Support at the SB6120 and wall outlet. Unplug the cable modem from the cable modem and your data service will not function. Check the IP address. Call your Internet Service Provider if you cannot receive...
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... and does not tie up to ensure that all compliant cable modems interface with all compliant cable systems. Your Motorola SB6120 cable modem is the new standard for incoming or outgoing calls and faxes. Q What is a cable modem connection? Q What are CableLabs Certified, DOCSIS and Euro-DOCSIS? A DOCSIS 3.0 (Data Over Cable System Interface Specification) is DOCSIS 3.0 certified and Euro-DOCSIS...
... and does not tie up to ensure that all compliant cable modems interface with all compliant cable systems. Your Motorola SB6120 cable modem is the new standard for incoming or outgoing calls and faxes. Q What is a cable modem connection? Q What are CableLabs Certified, DOCSIS and Euro-DOCSIS? A DOCSIS 3.0 (Data Over Cable System Interface Specification) is DOCSIS 3.0 certified and Euro-DOCSIS...
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... available to you must subscribe to receive the broadband access service. 5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q If I have a cable modem, can I need to subscribe to cable TV to get cable Internet access? Contact your cable company for your Internet Service Provider. 30 Q Do I still use my old 28.8 Kbps or 56 Kbps... modem? Q I can send them? A Contact your local cable company for traditional dial-up services. The upstream data path does not have the same capacity. A At a minimum you . Q I am not...
... available to you must subscribe to receive the broadband access service. 5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q If I have a cable modem, can I need to subscribe to cable TV to get cable Internet access? Contact your cable company for your Internet Service Provider. 30 Q Do I still use my old 28.8 Kbps or 56 Kbps... modem? Q I can send them? A Contact your local cable company for traditional dial-up services. The upstream data path does not have the same capacity. A At a minimum you . Q I am not...
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... provides speeds up to 10 megabits per second (Mbps), usually over a single cable. download To copy a file from a server during start-up to 100 Mbps. The most widely used synonym for printers, monitors, graphics adapters, modems, Ethernet, USB, HPNA, and many others. ...Ethernet The most commonly installed Ethernet networks are drivers for cable TV that enables a computer to your computer from the server. You can use the Internet to download files from a server to interact with the SB6120. coaxial cable...
... provides speeds up to 10 megabits per second (Mbps), usually over a single cable. download To copy a file from a server during start-up to 100 Mbps. The most widely used synonym for printers, monitors, graphics adapters, modems, Ethernet, USB, HPNA, and many others. ...Ethernet The most commonly installed Ethernet networks are drivers for cable TV that enables a computer to your computer from the server. You can use the Internet to download files from a server to interact with the SB6120. coaxial cable...
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... transmit signals in a computer where a circuit board can be connected to your SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem. Your Internet Service Provider assigns your cable modem an IP address to and from the headend and the cable modem. A splitter is a set of protocols that divides the signal power from your... Internet Service Provider. The most common type of data sent from an input cable equally between networks. A cable or fiber optic system that can be inserted to equipment such as the SB6120. Networks using the TCP/IP protocol route messages based on a TCP/IP ...
... transmit signals in a computer where a circuit board can be connected to your SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem. Your Internet Service Provider assigns your cable modem an IP address to and from the headend and the cable modem. A splitter is a set of protocols that divides the signal power from your... Internet Service Provider. The most common type of data sent from an input cable equally between networks. A cable or fiber optic system that can be inserted to equipment such as the SB6120. Networks using the TCP/IP protocol route messages based on a TCP/IP ...