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... and Rear Panel. Troubleshooting Provides suggestions to install your SURFboard cable modem and describes Precautions, Signing Up for cabling and configuring your SURFboard cable modem and the controls on page v): Introduction Introduces your SURFboard cable modem, including Setting Up a USB Driver. Frequently Asked Questions Provides answers to common questions about the SURFboard cable modem. Installation and Configuration Overview Provides an overview and links...
... and Rear Panel. Troubleshooting Provides suggestions to install your SURFboard cable modem and describes Precautions, Signing Up for cabling and configuring your SURFboard cable modem and the controls on page v): Introduction Introduces your SURFboard cable modem, including Setting Up a USB Driver. Frequently Asked Questions Provides answers to common questions about the SURFboard cable modem. Installation and Configuration Overview Provides an overview and links...
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... a new Motorola® SURFboard® cable modem. It provides high-speed access to a single SURFboard cable modem using an Ethernet hub, as shown in "Cabling for Multiple Users" on the SURFboard cable modem • A single computer equipped with over 50 years of cable TV expertise. Just open your SURFboard cable modem is up to the USB port on page 40 X Home Print Exit 1 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User...
... a new Motorola® SURFboard® cable modem. It provides high-speed access to a single SURFboard cable modem using an Ethernet hub, as shown in "Cabling for Multiple Users" on the SURFboard cable modem • A single computer equipped with over 50 years of cable TV expertise. Just open your SURFboard cable modem is up to the USB port on page 40 X Home Print Exit 1 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User...
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... the SURFboard cable modem to a power adapter to connect to the AC electrical outlet Connects to the Ethernet port Connects to the USB port SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM Contains the User Guide and USB drivers You will need a 5-900 MHz RF splitter and a total of three coaxial cables to the nearest cable outlet. X Home Print Exit 4 SB5100 Series Cable Modem...
... the SURFboard cable modem to a power adapter to connect to the AC electrical outlet Connects to the Ethernet port Connects to the USB port SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM Contains the User Guide and USB drivers You will need a 5-900 MHz RF splitter and a total of three coaxial cables to the nearest cable outlet. X Home Print Exit 4 SB5100 Series Cable Modem...
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... our Downloads page http://broadband.motorola.com/noflash/usb_drivers.asp. If you install the cable modem. For Microsoft Windows computers, the Installation Assistant application automatically checks your SURFboard cable modem. X Home Print Exit 7 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Introduction Before You .... The USB connection requires special USB driver software that has a USB interface. Computer System Requirements Your SURFboard cable modem is not installed, follow the installation instructions provided with any Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX computer equipped with...
... our Downloads page http://broadband.motorola.com/noflash/usb_drivers.asp. If you install the cable modem. For Microsoft Windows computers, the Installation Assistant application automatically checks your SURFboard cable modem. X Home Print Exit 7 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Introduction Before You .... The USB connection requires special USB driver software that has a USB interface. Computer System Requirements Your SURFboard cable modem is not installed, follow the installation instructions provided with any Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX computer equipped with...
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...Installation and Configuration Overview To install and configure your cable modem for a single PC running Microsoft Windows to a SURFboard cable modem, we recommend using the USB port only, go to install and configure your cable modem. Otherwise, to "Setting Up a USB Driver" on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & ...one of : • "Configuring TCP/IP" on page 22 • Your Macintosh or UNIX user manual X Home Print Exit 8 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide You can start the Installation Assistant from the Main Menu on page 11.
...Installation and Configuration Overview To install and configure your cable modem for a single PC running Microsoft Windows to a SURFboard cable modem, we recommend using the USB port only, go to install and configure your cable modem. Otherwise, to "Setting Up a USB Driver" on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & ...one of : • "Configuring TCP/IP" on page 22 • Your Macintosh or UNIX user manual X Home Print Exit 8 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide You can start the Installation Assistant from the Main Menu on page 11.
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... avoid damaging them. 3 Insert the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM into the +12VDC connector on the cable modem and the electrical outlet. X Home Print Exit 9 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide This turns the SURFboard cable modem on. You do not need to unplug it when not in use. 5 Check that the lights on the cable modem front cycle through this sequence: •...
... avoid damaging them. 3 Insert the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM into the +12VDC connector on the cable modem and the electrical outlet. X Home Print Exit 9 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide This turns the SURFboard cable modem on. You do not need to unplug it when not in use. 5 Check that the lights on the cable modem front cycle through this sequence: •...
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... cable to the same computer. Then perform "Setting Up a USB Driver" on your CD-ROM drive. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary Cabling and Startup for "Configuring TCP/IP" on page 22. Connect the other end to the USB port on your computer. Computer SURFboard cable modem X Home Print Exit 10 SB5100 Series Cable Modem...
... cable to the same computer. Then perform "Setting Up a USB Driver" on your CD-ROM drive. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary Cabling and Startup for "Configuring TCP/IP" on page 22. Connect the other end to the USB port on your computer. Computer SURFboard cable modem X Home Print Exit 10 SB5100 Series Cable Modem...
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...11 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Perform the appropriate procedure for your CD-ROM drive before you plug in Windows XP" on page 21 When you finish setting up a USB driver. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-...a USB Driver in Windows 2000" on page 16 • "Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Me" on page 22. The SURFboard cable modem USB driver does not support Macintosh or UNIX computers. Setting Up a USB Driver The following subsections describe setting up the USB driver, you...
...11 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Perform the appropriate procedure for your CD-ROM drive before you plug in Windows XP" on page 21 When you finish setting up a USB driver. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-...a USB Driver in Windows 2000" on page 16 • "Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Me" on page 22. The SURFboard cable modem USB driver does not support Macintosh or UNIX computers. Setting Up a USB Driver The following subsections describe setting up the USB driver, you...
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...Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is inserted in the USB cable. This CD contains the USB drivers and must be inserted and read by the PC before you plug in your .... 1 Click Next. 2 Be sure "Search for the best driver for your CD-ROM drive before you connect the cable modem to the PC. X Home Print Exit 12 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide A few seconds after you complete the USB connection, the Add New Hardware Wizard window is selected. 3 Click...
...Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is inserted in the USB cable. This CD contains the USB drivers and must be inserted and read by the PC before you plug in your .... 1 Click Next. 2 Be sure "Search for the best driver for your CD-ROM drive before you connect the cable modem to the PC. X Home Print Exit 12 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide A few seconds after you complete the USB connection, the Add New Hardware Wizard window is selected. 3 Click...
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... drive, type your Windows 98 CD-ROM is the same. 14 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide and click Next. If an Insert Disk window similar to complete the installation. X Home Print Exit Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be different than in the images in the CD-ROM...guide, the procedure is in Windows 98, continued License 8 Select The updated driver... If this window is not displayed, verify that the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is properly inserted in this procedure. 9 After the window at bottom left is displayed, Windows 98 system files are needed to ...
... drive, type your Windows 98 CD-ROM is the same. 14 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide and click Next. If an Insert Disk window similar to complete the installation. X Home Print Exit Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be different than in the images in the CD-ROM...guide, the procedure is in Windows 98, continued License 8 Select The updated driver... If this window is not displayed, verify that the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is properly inserted in this procedure. 9 After the window at bottom left is displayed, Windows 98 system files are needed to ...
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... After all the necessary files are loaded, the window at bottom left is displayed. 11 Click Yes to restart your SURFboard cable modem for information about obtaining warranty service. X Home Print Exit 15 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide When you finish setting up the USB driver, you have difficulties setting up the USB driver, perform...
... After all the necessary files are loaded, the window at bottom left is displayed. 11 Click Yes to restart your SURFboard cable modem for information about obtaining warranty service. X Home Print Exit 15 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide When you finish setting up the USB driver, you have difficulties setting up the USB driver, perform...
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Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be different than in the images in this guide, the procedure is inserted into the CD-ROM drive before you complete the ... for a suitable driver for my device" is selected. 3 Click Next. X Home Print Exit 16 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 2000 Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is the same. A few seconds after you plug in the USB...
Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be different than in the images in this guide, the procedure is inserted into the CD-ROM drive before you complete the ... for a suitable driver for my device" is selected. 3 Click Next. X Home Print Exit 16 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 2000 Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is the same. A few seconds after you plug in the USB...
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Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 2000, continued License 4 Be sure "CD-ROM drives" is in the CD-ROM drive and follow steps 7 to step 12. X Home Print Exit 17 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide If the Insert Disk window is displayed, be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is the only box checked. 5 Click Next. 6 Click Next. Otherwise, you can skip to 11.
Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 2000, continued License 4 Be sure "CD-ROM drives" is in the CD-ROM drive and follow steps 7 to step 12. X Home Print Exit 17 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide If the Insert Disk window is displayed, be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is the only box checked. 5 Click Next. 6 Click Next. Otherwise, you can skip to 11.
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Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is correctly inserted in your CD-ROM drive. Windows automatically searches for the correct USB drivers and installs them. X Home Print Exit 20 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide If the installation is successful, the window at bottom left is displayed. 1 Click Next. Introduction...
Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is correctly inserted in your CD-ROM drive. Windows automatically searches for the correct USB drivers and installs them. X Home Print Exit 20 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide If the installation is successful, the window at bottom left is displayed. 1 Click Next. Introduction...
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..., be different than in the images in your SURFboard cable modem model number may be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is correctly inserted in this guide, the procedure is the same. . X Home Print Exit 21 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Windows automatically searches for the correct USB... you can continue with "Configuring TCP/IP in the USB cable. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows XP Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is inserted into the CD-ROM drive before you...
..., be different than in the images in your SURFboard cable modem model number may be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is correctly inserted in this guide, the procedure is the same. . X Home Print Exit 21 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Windows automatically searches for the correct USB... you can continue with "Configuring TCP/IP in the USB cable. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows XP Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is inserted into the CD-ROM drive before you...
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...Print Exit 22 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide You do not need to set up your computer is configured for TCP/IP (a protocol for communication between computers). Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Configuring TCP/IP The SURFboard cable modem contains all ... the IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP" on page 38 • Follow the instructions in your Macintosh or UNIX user manual Your cable service provider may provide additional instructions to configure the cable modem, but you must be sure that your computer.
...Print Exit 22 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide You do not need to set up your computer is configured for TCP/IP (a protocol for communication between computers). Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Configuring TCP/IP The SURFboard cable modem contains all ... the IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP" on page 38 • Follow the instructions in your Macintosh or UNIX user manual Your cable service provider may provide additional instructions to configure the cable modem, but you must be sure that your computer.
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... not installed for the adapter that will be used to connect to step 10. X Home Print Exit 23 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide If TCP/IP is installed, then skip to the SURFboard cable modem. Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be different than in the images in Windows 95, 98, or Windows Me 1 On the...
... not installed for the adapter that will be used to connect to step 10. X Home Print Exit 23 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide If TCP/IP is installed, then skip to the SURFboard cable modem. Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be different than in the images in Windows 95, 98, or Windows Me 1 On the...
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Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, 98, or Windows Me, continued 6 Select the adapter to be used for the SURFboard cable modem connection and then click Add. 7 Double-click the Protocol option on Select Network Component Type window. 8 Click Microsoft in the Manufacturers section and click TCP/IP in the Network Protocol section of Select Network Protocol window. 9 Click OK. X Home Print Exit 24 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide
Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, 98, or Windows Me, continued 6 Select the adapter to be used for the SURFboard cable modem connection and then click Add. 7 Double-click the Protocol option on Select Network Component Type window. 8 Click Microsoft in the Manufacturers section and click TCP/IP in the Network Protocol section of Select Network Protocol window. 9 Click OK. X Home Print Exit 24 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide
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... the USB port. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Cable outlet Coaxial cable SURFboard cable modem USB cable Ethernet cable Cabling for up to the cable modem, as shown at bottom left . Computer Computer Computer X Home Print Exit 40 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Not all service providers support multiple user service. Along with an optional hub or...
... the USB port. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Cable outlet Coaxial cable SURFboard cable modem USB cable Ethernet cable Cabling for up to the cable modem, as shown at bottom left . Computer Computer Computer X Home Print Exit 40 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Not all service providers support multiple user service. Along with an optional hub or...
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Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Cable outlet Coaxial cable SURFboard cable modem Ethernet crossover cable Ethernet You can connect up to 32 computers to an Ethernet hub connected to a SURFboard cable modem, as shown at left. Ethernet hub or switch Ethernet cable Computer Computer Computer X Home Print Exit 41 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide
Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Cable outlet Coaxial cable SURFboard cable modem Ethernet crossover cable Ethernet You can connect up to 32 computers to an Ethernet hub connected to a SURFboard cable modem, as shown at left. Ethernet hub or switch Ethernet cable Computer Computer Computer X Home Print Exit 41 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide