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.... SB510T0itlSe eries Cable Modem User Guide Click your selection (there is a complete Contents 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.
.... SB510T0itlSe eries Cable Modem User Guide Click your selection (there is a complete Contents 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.
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... Configuration Overview 8 Cabling and Startup for a Single User 9 Setting Up a USB Driver ...11 Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 Second Edition 12 Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 2000 16 Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Me 20 Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows XP 21 Configuring TCP/IP ...22 Configuring TCP/IP in...
... Configuration Overview 8 Cabling and Startup for a Single User 9 Setting Up a USB Driver ...11 Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 Second Edition 12 Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 2000 16 Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Me 20 Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows XP 21 Configuring TCP/IP ...22 Configuring TCP/IP in...
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... Troubleshooting ...42 Front-Panel Lights and Error Conditions 44 Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Me 45 Removing the USB Driver from Windows 2000 47 Removing the USB Driver from Windows XP 50 Running the Motorola USB Driver Removal Utility 55 Contact Us ...59 Frequently Asked Questions ...60 Glossary ...62...
... Troubleshooting ...42 Front-Panel Lights and Error Conditions 44 Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Me 45 Removing the USB Driver from Windows 2000 47 Removing the USB Driver from Windows XP 50 Running the Motorola USB Driver Removal Utility 55 Contact Us ...59 Frequently Asked Questions ...60 Glossary ...62...
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... 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. If a TV is connected to the cable...
... 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. If a TV is connected to the cable...
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You can start the Installation Assistant from our Downloads page http://broadband.motorola.com/noflash/usb_drivers.asp. The USB connection requires special USB driver software that has a USB interface. You can use the USB connection with any PC running Windows® 98 Second ... For Microsoft Windows computers, the Installation Assistant application automatically checks your SURFboard cable modem. USB Connection You can upgrade your USB drivers from the Main Menu on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM. Computer System Requirements Your SURFboard cable modem is not installed, ...
You can start the Installation Assistant from our Downloads page http://broadband.motorola.com/noflash/usb_drivers.asp. The USB connection requires special USB driver software that has a USB interface. You can use the USB connection with any PC running Windows® 98 Second ... For Microsoft Windows computers, the Installation Assistant application automatically checks your SURFboard cable modem. USB Connection You can upgrade your USB drivers from the Main Menu on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM. Computer System Requirements Your SURFboard cable modem is not installed, ...
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... your cable modem for a single PC running Microsoft Windows to a SURFboard cable modem, we recommend using the USB port only, go to "Setting Up a USB Driver" on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM. Ethernet users can skip this step. 3 Configure TCP/IP and verify the IP address for Multiple Users" on...
... your cable modem for a single PC running Microsoft Windows to a SURFboard cable modem, we recommend using the USB port only, go to "Setting Up a USB Driver" on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM. Ethernet users can skip this step. 3 Configure TCP/IP and verify the IP address for Multiple Users" on...
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... Guide 10 Connect to either Ethernet or USB 6 Connect your computer to the Ethernet connector on your CD-ROM drive. Then perform "Setting Up a USB Driver" on page 22. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary Cabling and Startup for a Single User, continued License Caution Do not connect both...
... Guide 10 Connect to either Ethernet or USB 6 Connect your computer to the Ethernet connector on your CD-ROM drive. Then perform "Setting Up a USB Driver" on page 22. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary Cabling and Startup for a Single User, continued License Caution Do not connect both...
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... Windows version: • "Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 Second Edition" on page 12 • "Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 2000" on page 16 • "Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Me" on page 20 • "Setting Up a USB Driver in the USB cable. Perform the appropriate procedure for... your CD-ROM drive before you can continue with "Configuring TCP/IP" on page 22. The SURFboard cable modem USB driver does not support Macintosh or UNIX computers. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 11 For those systems, you plug in Windows XP" on page ...
... Windows version: • "Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 Second Edition" on page 12 • "Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 2000" on page 16 • "Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Me" on page 20 • "Setting Up a USB Driver in the USB cable. Perform the appropriate procedure for... your CD-ROM drive before you can continue with "Configuring TCP/IP" on page 22. The SURFboard cable modem USB driver does not support Macintosh or UNIX computers. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 11 For those systems, you plug in Windows XP" on page ...
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...few seconds after you complete the USB connection, the Add New Hardware Wizard window is selected. 3 Click Next. This CD contains the USB drivers and must be inserted and read by the PC before you plug in the USB cable. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ... Glossary License Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 Second Edition Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is inserted in your device" is displayed. 1 Click Next. 2 Be...
...few seconds after you complete the USB connection, the Add New Hardware Wizard window is selected. 3 Click Next. This CD contains the USB drivers and must be inserted and read by the PC before you plug in the USB cable. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ... Glossary License Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 Second Edition Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is inserted in your device" is displayed. 1 Click Next. 2 Be...
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... Cable Modem User Guide 13 The message "Please wait while Windows searches for a new driver for this device" is displayed. 6 If your computer successfully locates the driver, skip to manually select the driver file from the CD-ROM. If your CD-ROM drive. Or For the SB5120, ...select the SB5120.inf file. 7 Click Next. To load the driver successfully, you may need to click Browse to step 8. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 Second Edition, continued 4 Be sure "CD-ROM drive" is...
... Cable Modem User Guide 13 The message "Please wait while Windows searches for a new driver for this device" is displayed. 6 If your computer successfully locates the driver, skip to manually select the driver file from the CD-ROM. If your CD-ROM drive. Or For the SB5120, ...select the SB5120.inf file. 7 Click Next. To load the driver successfully, you may need to click Browse to step 8. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 Second Edition, continued 4 Be sure "CD-ROM drive" is...
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.... If a window with the message Copying Files... SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Although your CD-ROM drive letter (for "Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Me" on page 45. If an Insert Disk window similar to the one below is the same. 14... install the files, insert your Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM in Windows 98 Second Edition, continued 8 Select The updated driver... If you still cannot find the correct driver file, click Cancel to complete the installation. Then repeat this window is not displayed, verify that the SURFboard Cable Modem CD...
.... If a window with the message Copying Files... SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Although your CD-ROM drive letter (for "Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Me" on page 45. If an Insert Disk window similar to the one below is the same. 14... install the files, insert your Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM in Windows 98 Second Edition, continued 8 Select The updated driver... If you still cannot find the correct driver file, click Cancel to complete the installation. Then repeat this window is not displayed, verify that the SURFboard Cable Modem CD...
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...obtaining warranty service. When you can continue with your computer. If you have difficulties setting up the USB driver, you finish setting up the USB driver, perform "Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Me" on page 23. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & ...Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 95, Windows 98 SE, or Windows Me" on page 45 and repeat this procedure. The window at upper left is ...
...obtaining warranty service. When you can continue with your computer. If you have difficulties setting up the USB driver, you finish setting up the USB driver, perform "Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Me" on page 23. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & ...Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 95, Windows 98 SE, or Windows Me" on page 45 and repeat this procedure. The window at upper left is ...
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... in the images in this guide, the procedure is selected. 3 Click Next. 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 inserted into the CD-ROM drive before you complete the USB connection, the... Found New Hardware window is displayed. 1 Click Next. 2 Be sure "Search for a suitable driver for my device" is the same. A few seconds after you plug in the USB cable.
... in the images in this guide, the procedure is selected. 3 Click Next. 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 inserted into the CD-ROM drive before you complete the USB connection, the... Found New Hardware window is displayed. 1 Click Next. 2 Be sure "Search for a suitable driver for my device" is the same. A few seconds after you plug in the USB cable.
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SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 17 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.
SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 17 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.
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..., if necessary, select your CD-ROM drive in the CD-ROM root directory. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary Setting Up a USB Driver in the CD-ROM drive. 9 For the SB5100 or SB5101, Click Browse. The Files Needed window is in Windows 2000, continued License 7 On the Insert...
..., if necessary, select your CD-ROM drive in the CD-ROM root directory. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary Setting Up a USB Driver in the CD-ROM drive. 9 For the SB5100 or SB5101, Click Browse. The Files Needed window is in Windows 2000, continued License 7 On the Insert...
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When you finish setting up the USB driver, you have any difficulties setting up the USB driver, perform "Removing the USB Driver from Windows 2000" on page 26. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 19 If you can continue with "Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000, continued License 12 Click Finish to complete the installation. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 2000" on page 47 and repeat this procedure.
When you finish setting up the USB driver, you have any difficulties setting up the USB driver, perform "Removing the USB Driver from Windows 2000" on page 26. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 19 If you can continue with "Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000, continued License 12 Click Finish to complete the installation. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 2000" on page 47 and repeat this procedure.
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Windows automatically searches for the correct USB drivers and installs them. If the installation is successful, the window at bottom left is displayed. 2 Click Finish...SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 20 Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Me Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is inserted into the CD-ROM drive before you complete the... 95, Windows 98 SE, or Windows Me" on page 23. When you finish setting up the USB driver, you can continue with "Configuring TCP/IP in the USB cable.
Windows automatically searches for the correct USB drivers and installs them. If the installation is successful, the window at bottom left is displayed. 2 Click Finish...SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 20 Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Me Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is inserted into the CD-ROM drive before you complete the... 95, Windows 98 SE, or Windows Me" on page 23. When you finish setting up the USB driver, you can continue with "Configuring TCP/IP in the USB cable.
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...you can continue with "Configuring TCP/IP in the USB cable. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 21 When you finish setting up the USB driver, you complete the USB connection, the Found New Hardware Wizard window is displayed. 1 Be sure "Install the software automatically" is displayed. .... 2 Click Next. Otherwise, be different than in the images in your CD-ROM drive. Windows automatically searches for the correct USB drivers and installs them. Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is correctly inserted in this...
...you can continue with "Configuring TCP/IP in the USB cable. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 21 When you finish setting up the USB driver, you complete the USB connection, the Found New Hardware Wizard window is displayed. 1 Be sure "Install the software automatically" is displayed. .... 2 Click Next. Otherwise, be different than in the images in your CD-ROM drive. Windows automatically searches for the correct USB drivers and installs them. Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is correctly inserted in this...
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... "Verifying the IP Address in one of: • "Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Me" on page 45 • "Removing the USB Driver from Windows 2000" on page 47 • "Removing the USB Driver from top to bottom that is in "Front-Panel Lights and Error Conditions...described in Standby mode. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 43 Note the first light from Windows XP" on page 50 Then perform "Running the Motorola USB Driver Removal Utility" on page 38. If you have cable TV, check that the USB or Ethernet cable is clear. Check the IP address. ...
... "Verifying the IP Address in one of: • "Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Me" on page 45 • "Removing the USB Driver from Windows 2000" on page 47 • "Removing the USB Driver from top to bottom that is in "Front-Panel Lights and Error Conditions...described in Standby mode. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 43 Note the first light from Windows XP" on page 50 Then perform "Running the Motorola USB Driver Removal Utility" on page 38. If you have cable TV, check that the USB or Ethernet cable is clear. Check the IP address. ...
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Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Me 1 On your SURFboard cable modem model number may be different than in the images in this guide, the procedure is displayed. 2 Click the Motorola SURFboard USB Cable Modem. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 45 The Network window is the same. Although your Windows Desktop, right-click the Network Neighborhood icon for Windows 98 Second Edition or My Network Places for Windows Me and then select Properties.
Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Me 1 On your SURFboard cable modem model number may be different than in the images in this guide, the procedure is displayed. 2 Click the Motorola SURFboard USB Cable Modem. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 45 The Network window is the same. Although your Windows Desktop, right-click the Network Neighborhood icon for Windows 98 Second Edition or My Network Places for Windows Me and then select Properties.