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... the Modem Connecting the SB6121...6 Using the Energy Conservation Switch 7 Wall Mounting the Modem ...7 Wall Mounting Template...8 Connecting to the Internet Checking for an Internet Connection 10 Configuring TCP/IP for Windows 7 10 Configuring TCP/IP for Windows Vista 11 Configuring TCP/IP for Windows XP... for Windows XP 12 Renewing the IP Address for Windows 7, Vista, or XP 13 Monitoring Your Modem Starting the Modem Configuration Manager 14 Restoring Your Modem Settings 15 Troubleshooting Solutions ...16 Front Panel Icons and Error Conditions 17 Software License & Warranty ...
... the Modem Connecting the SB6121...6 Using the Energy Conservation Switch 7 Wall Mounting the Modem ...7 Wall Mounting Template...8 Connecting to the Internet Checking for an Internet Connection 10 Configuring TCP/IP for Windows 7 10 Configuring TCP/IP for Windows Vista 11 Configuring TCP/IP for Windows XP... for Windows XP 12 Renewing the IP Address for Windows 7, Vista, or XP 13 Monitoring Your Modem Starting the Modem Configuration Manager 14 Restoring Your Modem Settings 15 Troubleshooting Solutions ...16 Front Panel Icons and Error Conditions 17 Software License & Warranty ...
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...or higher, cable for connecting to the network Contains software license, warranty, and safety information for the SB6121 Provides basic information for installing the cable modem and configuring the Ethernet, router, DHCP, and security settings. You can use your high-speed cable modem to ..., some of the included items may be different. This guide provides product overview and setup information for the SB6121. B 1 Introduction The Motorola® SURFboard® SB6121 DOCSIS® 3.0 Cable Modem provides high-speed Internet access to the Internet. If you obtained the modem ...
...or higher, cable for connecting to the network Contains software license, warranty, and safety information for the SB6121 Provides basic information for installing the cable modem and configuring the Ethernet, router, DHCP, and security settings. You can use your high-speed cable modem to ..., some of the included items may be different. This guide provides product overview and setup information for the SB6121. B 1 Introduction The Motorola® SURFboard® SB6121 DOCSIS® 3.0 Cable Modem provides high-speed Internet access to the Internet. If you obtained the modem ...
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...Sharing Center window. 4. Close the remaining windows and exit the Control Panel. Type www.motorola.com in the Address bar. For more information, see the Motorola website, you are now ready to connect your computer and other network devices to the ...Local Area Connection Properties window. 7. Select Properties to the Internet • Checking for an Internet Connection SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0® Cable Modem • Installation Guide 10 Uncontrolled Document Configuring TCP/IP for Windows 7 1. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically....
...Sharing Center window. 4. Close the remaining windows and exit the Control Panel. Type www.motorola.com in the Address bar. For more information, see the Motorola website, you are now ready to connect your computer and other network devices to the ...Local Area Connection Properties window. 7. Select Properties to the Internet • Checking for an Internet Connection SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0® Cable Modem • Installation Guide 10 Uncontrolled Document Configuring TCP/IP for Windows 7 1. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically....
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... Properties to display the Network and Sharing Center window. 5. Double-click Network Connections to display the Local Area Connection Properties window. B Configuring TCP/IP for Windows XP 1. Click Start and then click Settings. 2. Open the Control Panel. 3. Select Properties from the drop-.... Connecting to close the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window. 11. Right-click the network connection for Windows Vista SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0® Cable Modem • Installation Guide 11 Uncontrolled Document Vista may prompt you see the prompt, User Account Control -- ...
... Properties to display the Network and Sharing Center window. 5. Double-click Network Connections to display the Local Area Connection Properties window. B Configuring TCP/IP for Windows XP 1. Click Start and then click Settings. 2. Open the Control Panel. 3. Select Properties from the drop-.... Connecting to close the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window. 11. Right-click the network connection for Windows Vista SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0® Cable Modem • Installation Guide 11 Uncontrolled Document Vista may prompt you see the prompt, User Account Control -- ...
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...Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA). On the Windows taskbar, click Start. 2. If an Auto-configuration IP address is not valid, you can occur if the modem is reserved for Windows 7 SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0® Cable Modem • Installation Guide 12 Uncontrolled Document On the Windows taskbar, click... cable Modem is reserved for Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA). If an Auto-configuration IP address is reserved for Windows 7 1. This can see cable-TV channels on your computer and the SB6121. On the Windows taskbar, click Start. 2. Click All Programs. 3. Type ...
...Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA). On the Windows taskbar, click Start. 2. If an Auto-configuration IP address is not valid, you can occur if the modem is reserved for Windows 7 SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0® Cable Modem • Installation Guide 12 Uncontrolled Document On the Windows taskbar, click... cable Modem is reserved for Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA). If an Auto-configuration IP address is reserved for Windows 7 1. This can see cable-TV channels on your computer and the SB6121. On the Windows taskbar, click Start. 2. Click All Programs. 3. Type ...
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... a computer connected to the original factory settings. Monitoring Your Modem • Starting the Modem Configuration Manager SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0® Cable Modem • Installation Guide 14 Uncontrolled Document You can also reset the modem configuration back to your cable modem. 2. Starting the Modem Configuration Manager 1. Open any web browser on . Press Enter. The following Modem...
... a computer connected to the original factory settings. Monitoring Your Modem • Starting the Modem Configuration Manager SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0® Cable Modem • Installation Guide 14 Uncontrolled Document You can also reset the modem configuration back to your cable modem. 2. Starting the Modem Configuration Manager 1. Open any web browser on . Press Enter. The following Modem...
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Select Configuration from the menu bar. 2. WARNING: This will delete your SB6121 modem configuration to the factory default settings. 1. B Restoring Your Modem Settings You can reset your existing modem configuration settings. Click Reset All Defaults. Monitoring Your Modem • Restoring Your Modem Settings SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0® Cable Modem • Installation Guide 15 Uncontrolled Document
Select Configuration from the menu bar. 2. WARNING: This will delete your SB6121 modem configuration to the factory default settings. 1. B Restoring Your Modem Settings You can reset your existing modem configuration settings. Click Reset All Defaults. Monitoring Your Modem • Restoring Your Modem Settings SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0® Cable Modem • Installation Guide 15 Uncontrolled Document
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... cable wall outlet. Your service provider may have cable television, check your television to ensure your service provider if you have to reset the SB6121 modem configuration to the SB6121 and the computer. • If a device is connected via the Ethernet port, check that the Energy Conservation switch is not functioning properly. Troubleshooting...
... cable wall outlet. Your service provider may have cable television, check your television to ensure your service provider if you have to reset the SB6121 modem configuration to the SB6121 and the computer. • If a device is connected via the Ethernet port, check that the Energy Conservation switch is not functioning properly. Troubleshooting...
Quick Reference Guide
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... speeds up to 1 Gbps, and upstream throughput up to a minimum rate of 5 Quick Reference Guide - Motorola SB6121 Version Date: v1.0 September 2011 Field Operations Table of Contents Quick Reference Guide Table of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting the Motorola SB6121 modem. This document was developed to be used by a single subscriber. DOCSIS 3.0 provides a number of enhancements...
... speeds up to 1 Gbps, and upstream throughput up to a minimum rate of 5 Quick Reference Guide - Motorola SB6121 Version Date: v1.0 September 2011 Field Operations Table of Contents Quick Reference Guide Table of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting the Motorola SB6121 modem. This document was developed to be used by a single subscriber. DOCSIS 3.0 provides a number of enhancements...
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... the cable modem During normal operation, the POWER, RECEIVE, SEND, and ONLINE lights are ON. Technical Operations Academy Page 3 of 5 Quick Reference Guide: Motorola SB6121 Front Panel Display The front panel LEDs should not flash disconnected 2 RECEIVE Receive channel not Scanning for a receive found (downstream) channel On Green: Power is... for how and what the modem is transferring data. Key Light Off Flashing 1 POWER Power is This light should be used during installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. The LINK light flashes when the cable modem is performing.
... the cable modem During normal operation, the POWER, RECEIVE, SEND, and ONLINE lights are ON. Technical Operations Academy Page 3 of 5 Quick Reference Guide: Motorola SB6121 Front Panel Display The front panel LEDs should not flash disconnected 2 RECEIVE Receive channel not Scanning for a receive found (downstream) channel On Green: Power is... for how and what the modem is transferring data. Key Light Off Flashing 1 POWER Power is This light should be used during installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. The LINK light flashes when the cable modem is performing.
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... corrected by restarting the cable modem. PC/Activity is solid when a CPE is disabled via DOCSIS® configuration file. IP registration was unsuccessful. If the RF levels are : A. Restart the computer. Quick Reference Guide: Motorola SB6121 Start-Up Sequence The SB6121 goes through a series of 5 Power On Self Test (POST). C. Downstream and upstream acquired.
... corrected by restarting the cable modem. PC/Activity is solid when a CPE is disabled via DOCSIS® configuration file. IP registration was unsuccessful. If the RF levels are : A. Restart the computer. Quick Reference Guide: Motorola SB6121 Start-Up Sequence The SB6121 goes through a series of 5 Power On Self Test (POST). C. Downstream and upstream acquired.