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.... Contact Us Provides contact information. SURFboard R 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. Before You Begin Lists the items needed to install your SURFboard cable modem and describes Precautions, Signing Up for cabling and configuring your SURFboard cable modem and the controls on the...
.... Contact Us Provides contact information. SURFboard R 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. Before You Begin Lists the items needed to install your SURFboard cable modem and describes Precautions, Signing Up for cabling and configuring your SURFboard cable modem and the controls on the...
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It lets you have a new Motorola® SURFboard® cable modem. Introduction Congratulations, you enjoy surfing the Web without the long wait. This cable modem transmits and receives data much faster than a dial-up modem, your home or business to the Ethernet port on the SURFboard cable modem • Two computers; Faster! Your cable modem is made by the company with an Ethernet...
It lets you have a new Motorola® SURFboard® cable modem. Introduction Congratulations, you enjoy surfing the Web without the long wait. This cable modem transmits and receives data much faster than a dial-up modem, your home or business to the Ethernet port on the SURFboard cable modem • Two computers; Faster! Your cable modem is made by the company with an Ethernet...
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... License Before You Begin Before you begin the installation, check that you may need 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors to connect your SURFboard cable modem: Item Power adapter 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable USB cable Description Connects the SURFboard cable modem to a power adapter to connect to the AC electrical outlet Connects to the Ethernet port Connects to...
... License Before You Begin Before you begin the installation, check that you may need 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors to connect your SURFboard cable modem: Item Power adapter 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable USB cable Description Connects the SURFboard cable modem to a power adapter to connect to the AC electrical outlet Connects to the Ethernet port Connects to...
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... Downloads page http://broadband.motorola.com/noflash/usb_drivers.asp. Ethernet Card You can use the Ethernet connection. For Microsoft Windows computers, the Installation Assistant application automatically checks your USB drivers from the Main Menu on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM. Windows®...an Ethernet card, it is not installed, follow the installation instructions provided with your Ethernet card. Computer System Requirements Your SURFboard cable modem is compatible with any Windows, Macintosh, Linux®, or UNIX computer equipped with a 10Base-T or 10/100Base-T Ethernet...
... Downloads page http://broadband.motorola.com/noflash/usb_drivers.asp. Ethernet Card You can use the Ethernet connection. For Microsoft Windows computers, the Installation Assistant application automatically checks your USB drivers from the Main Menu on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM. Windows®...an Ethernet card, it is not installed, follow the installation instructions provided with your Ethernet card. Computer System Requirements Your SURFboard cable modem is compatible with any Windows, Macintosh, Linux®, or UNIX computer equipped with a 10Base-T or 10/100Base-T Ethernet...
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...22 • Your Macintosh or UNIX user manual SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 8 In most cases, the Installation Assistant automatically configures your cable modem for a single PC running Microsoft Windows to a SURFboard cable modem, we recommend using the USB port only, go to ...configure your computer following one of: • "Cabling and Startup for a Single User" on page 9 • "Cabling for your cable modem: 1 Install the cables as described in one of: • "Configuring TCP/IP" on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & ...
...22 • Your Macintosh or UNIX user manual SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 8 In most cases, the Installation Assistant automatically configures your cable modem for a single PC running Microsoft Windows to a SURFboard cable modem, we recommend using the USB port only, go to ...configure your computer following one of: • "Cabling and Startup for a Single User" on page 9 • "Cabling for your cable modem: 1 Install the cables as described in one of: • "Configuring TCP/IP" on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & ...
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... CUSTOMER S/N:BCDFGHJKLMNP S/ N: PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC HFC MAC ID: ABCDEF012345 USB CPE MAC ID: ABDCEF0123 45 To cable outlet (step 2) To electrical outlet (step 4) +12VDC SURFboard cable modem Always connect coaxial cable to the CABLE connector on the cable modem. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to solid green when it is connected. • Send flashes while scanning for communications...
... CUSTOMER S/N:BCDFGHJKLMNP S/ N: PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC HFC MAC ID: ABCDEF012345 USB CPE MAC ID: ABDCEF0123 45 To cable outlet (step 2) To electrical outlet (step 4) +12VDC SURFboard cable modem Always connect coaxial cable to the CABLE connector on the cable modem. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to solid green when it is connected. • Send flashes while scanning for communications...
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... users do not need to the same computer. Ethernet: Connect the provided Ethernet cable to the cable modem using USB or Ethernet: USB: Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is inserted in your computer to the Ethernet connector on the cable modem. Computer SURFboard cable modem SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 10 Then perform "Setting Up a USB Driver" on the...
... users do not need to the same computer. Ethernet: Connect the provided Ethernet cable to the cable modem using USB or Ethernet: USB: Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is inserted in your computer to the Ethernet connector on the cable modem. Computer SURFboard cable modem SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 10 Then perform "Setting Up a USB Driver" on the...
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... Guide 11 Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is inserted in your Windows version: • "Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 Second Edition" on page 12 • "Setting Up a USB ... 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. For those systems, you can continue with "Configuring TCP/IP" on page 21 When you finish setting up a USB driver. Perform the appropriate procedure for...
... Guide 11 Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is inserted in your Windows version: • "Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 Second Edition" on page 12 • "Setting Up a USB ... 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. For those systems, you can continue with "Configuring TCP/IP" on page 21 When you finish setting up a USB driver. Perform the appropriate procedure for...
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SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 12 This CD contains the USB drivers and must be inserted and read by the PC before you complete the USB connection, the ...-ROM drive before you plug in your device" is inserted in the USB cable. A few seconds after you connect the cable modem to the PC. 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 selected. 3 Click Next.
SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 12 This CD contains the USB drivers and must be inserted and read by the PC before you complete the USB connection, the ...-ROM drive before you plug in your device" is inserted in the USB cable. A few seconds after you connect the cable modem to the PC. 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 selected. 3 Click Next.
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..., Windows system files are needed to complete the installation. Then repeat this window is not displayed, verify that the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is displayed, click Next. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be different than in the images in Windows 98 Second Edition, continued 8 Select The updated driver...
..., Windows system files are needed to complete the installation. Then repeat this window is not displayed, verify that the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is displayed, click Next. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be different than in the images in Windows 98 Second Edition, continued 8 Select The updated driver...
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..., continued 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. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 15 When you can continue with your computer. The window at upper left is displayed confirming a successful installation. 10...
..., continued 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. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 15 When you can continue with your computer. The window at upper left is displayed confirming a successful installation. 10...
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Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be different than in the images in the USB cable. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 16 A few seconds after you plug 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....
Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be different than in the images in the USB cable. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 16 A few seconds after you plug 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....
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Otherwise, you can skip to 11. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 17 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. 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. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 17 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. 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.
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...few seconds after you complete the USB connection, the Add New Hardware Wizard window is correctly inserted in your SURFboard cable modem model number may be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is displayed. 1 Click Next. Windows automatically searches for the correct USB drivers and installs them...SE, or Windows Me" on page 23. 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 displayed. 2 Click Finish to complete the...
...few seconds after you complete the USB connection, the Add New Hardware Wizard window is correctly inserted in your SURFboard cable modem model number may be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is displayed. 1 Click Next. Windows automatically searches for the correct USB drivers and installs them...SE, or Windows Me" on page 23. 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 displayed. 2 Click Finish to complete the...
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...is successful, the window at bottom left is selected. 2 Click Next. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 21 Otherwise, 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. .... 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 plug in Windows XP" on page 30. When you finish setting up...
...is successful, the window at bottom left is selected. 2 Click Next. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 21 Otherwise, 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. .... 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 plug in Windows XP" on page 30. When you finish setting up...
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... 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. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 22 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...
... 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. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 22 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...
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... Guide 23 If TCP/IP is installed, then skip to the SURFboard cable modem. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Configuring TCP/IP in this guide, the procedure is the same. If TCP/IP is ... Control Panel window. 4 Select the Configuration tab on the Network window. 5 Verify that TCP/IP is installed for the adapter, continue with step 6. Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be used to connect to step 10.
... Guide 23 If TCP/IP is installed, then skip to the SURFboard cable modem. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Configuring TCP/IP in this guide, the procedure is the same. If TCP/IP is ... Control Panel window. 4 Select the Configuration tab on the Network window. 5 Verify that TCP/IP is installed for the adapter, continue with step 6. Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be used to connect to step 10.
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SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 24 Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98 SE, 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.
SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 24 Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98 SE, 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.
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...cannot connect more than one to 31 remaining users to an Ethernet hub, as an Internet gateway for Multiple Users The SURFboard cable modem supports several multiple user configurations. You can serve as shown at top left . Along with an optional hub or ... to the same computer. 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 . Not all service providers support multiple user service.
...cannot connect more than one to 31 remaining users to an Ethernet hub, as an Internet gateway for Multiple Users The SURFboard cable modem supports several multiple user configurations. You can serve as shown at top left . Along with an optional hub or ... to the same computer. 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 . Not all service providers support multiple user service.
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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 63 computers to an Ethernet hub connected to a SURFboard cable modem, as shown at left. Ethernet hub or switch Ethernet cable Computer Computer Computer SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 41
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 63 computers to an Ethernet hub connected to a SURFboard cable modem, as shown at left. Ethernet hub or switch Ethernet cable Computer Computer Computer SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 41