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... Up for cabling and configuring your SURFboard cable modem and the controls on the Top and Front Panel and Rear Panel. 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. Troubleshooting Provides suggestions to common...
... Up for cabling and configuring your SURFboard cable modem and the controls on the Top and Front Panel and Rear Panel. 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. Troubleshooting Provides suggestions to common...
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...Caution: Changes Or Modifications Not Expressly Approved By The Party Responsible For Compliance Could Void The User's Authority To Operate The Equipment. Wipe the cable modem with regulations, the user must be in accordance with all applicable product safety requirements of the country of cord sets...To prevent overheating, do not block the ventilation holes on the unit or use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide ii CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT. CAUTION: TO ENSURE REGULATORY AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE, USE ONLY THE PROVIDED POWER AND INTERFACE CABLES...
...Caution: Changes Or Modifications Not Expressly Approved By The Party Responsible For Compliance Could Void The User's Authority To Operate The Equipment. Wipe the cable modem with regulations, the user must be in accordance with all applicable product safety requirements of the country of cord sets...To prevent overheating, do not block the ventilation holes on the unit or use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide ii CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT. CAUTION: TO ENSURE REGULATORY AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE, USE ONLY THE PROVIDED POWER AND INTERFACE CABLES...
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...has been tested and found to comply with your region. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide iii If collection systems are designed to radio communications. These limits are not available, call Motorola Customer Service for your residential or commercial waste. This equipment generates, uses and... can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to the following measures: • Reorient...
...has been tested and found to comply with your region. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide iii If collection systems are designed to radio communications. These limits are not available, call Motorola Customer Service for your residential or commercial waste. This equipment generates, uses and... can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to the following measures: • Reorient...
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...Linux is provided with this publication and to make changes in content from Motorola, Inc. This Class B digital device complies with the product. Motorola provides this guide without obligation on the part of Motorola to make improvements or changes in the product(s) described in this publication...OR MORE OF THE STANDARDS LISTED ON THE REGULATORY, SAFETY, SOFTWARE LICENSE, AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CARD. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide iv MOTOROLA'S WARRANTIES DO NOT APPLY TO PRODUCT THAT HAS BEEN REFURBISHED OR REISSUED BY YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER. All rights reserved. All ...
...Linux is provided with this publication and to make changes in content from Motorola, Inc. This Class B digital device complies with the product. Motorola provides this guide without obligation on the part of Motorola to make improvements or changes in the product(s) described in this publication...OR MORE OF THE STANDARDS LISTED ON THE REGULATORY, SAFETY, SOFTWARE LICENSE, AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CARD. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide iv MOTOROLA'S WARRANTIES DO NOT APPLY TO PRODUCT THAT HAS BEEN REFURBISHED OR REISSUED BY YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER. All rights reserved. All ...
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... Panel ...3 Before You Begin ...4 Precautions ...5 Signing Up for Service ...6 Computer System Requirements ...7 Ethernet Card ...7 USB Connection ...7 Installation and 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... ...22 Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98 SE, or Windows Me 23 Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000 26 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide v
... Panel ...3 Before You Begin ...4 Precautions ...5 Signing Up for Service ...6 Computer System Requirements ...7 Ethernet Card ...7 USB Connection ...7 Installation and 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... ...22 Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98 SE, or Windows Me 23 Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000 26 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide v
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...98 SE, or Windows Me 37 Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP 38 Renewing Your IP Address ...39 Cabling for Multiple Users ...40 Ethernet and USB ...40 Ethernet ...41 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 Software License ...64 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide vi
...98 SE, or Windows Me 37 Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP 38 Renewing Your IP Address ...39 Cabling for Multiple Users ...40 Ethernet and USB ...40 Ethernet ...41 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 Software License ...64 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide vi
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... on the SURFboard cable modem • A single computer equipped with over 50 years of cable TV expertise. Faster! It lets you have a new Motorola® SURFboard® cable modem. It provides high-speed access to the Internet. You can connect: • A single computer equipped with a Universal... to connect one to the Ethernet port • Up to 63 computers to the Ethernet port on page 40 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 1 Introduction Congratulations, you enjoy surfing the Web without the long wait. You can affect performance, the actual speed will vary. Introduction ...
... on the SURFboard cable modem • A single computer equipped with over 50 years of cable TV expertise. Faster! It lets you have a new Motorola® SURFboard® cable modem. It provides high-speed access to the Internet. You can connect: • A single computer equipped with a Universal... to connect one to the Ethernet port • Up to 63 computers to the Ethernet port on page 40 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 1 Introduction Congratulations, you enjoy surfing the Web without the long wait. You can affect performance, the actual speed will vary. Introduction ...
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... ECEIV SEND ONLINE /ACTIVI TANDB SB 5100 SURF b oard® Ca b le Mo de m Y TY E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Top and Front Panel For added security, you press the Standby button again. All other lights are on and the PC/Activity light flashes when ...the cable modem is on the back panel. If this guide. The lights provide information about power, communications, and errors: Key Light 2 Power 3 Receive 4 Send 5 Online 6 PC/Activity 7 Standby Flashing Startup diagnostics ...
... ECEIV SEND ONLINE /ACTIVI TANDB SB 5100 SURF b oard® Ca b le Mo de m Y TY E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Top and Front Panel For added security, you press the Standby button again. All other lights are on and the PC/Activity light flashes when ...the cable modem is on the back panel. If this guide. The lights provide information about power, communications, and errors: Key Light 2 Power 3 Receive 4 Send 5 Online 6 PC/Activity 7 Standby Flashing Startup diagnostics ...
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CUSTOMER S/N:BCDFGHJKLMNP S/ N: PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC HFC MAC ID: ABCDEF012345 USB CPE MAC ID: ABDCEF0123 45 4 +12VDC SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 3 The CABLE port provides a connection to the coaxial cable (coax) outlet. 4 +12VDC This connector provides power to USB equipped computers. C AB LE ETHERNE T USB Introduction ...
CUSTOMER S/N:BCDFGHJKLMNP S/ N: PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC HFC MAC ID: ABCDEF012345 USB CPE MAC ID: ABDCEF0123 45 4 +12VDC SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 3 The CABLE port provides a connection to the coaxial cable (coax) outlet. 4 +12VDC This connector provides power to USB equipped computers. C AB LE ETHERNE T USB Introduction ...
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... 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. ...SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 4 Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Before You Begin Before you begin the installation, check that you may need...
... 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. ...SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 4 Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Before You Begin Before you begin the installation, check that you may need...
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... connection first. +12VDC Precautions Postpone cable modem installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 5
... connection first. +12VDC Precautions Postpone cable modem installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 5
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To activate your service, call your cable service provider the following questions: • Do you need a user name or password to access the Internet or use my cable modem? • Are there any special system requirements? • When can I...receive data service, you have any files I need to download after I am connected? • Do I begin to use e-mail? SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 6 You can record it here: 00 You should ask your local cable service provider. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Signing...
To activate your service, call your cable service provider the following questions: • Do you need a user name or password to access the Internet or use my cable modem? • Are there any special system requirements? • When can I...receive data service, you have any files I need to download after I am connected? • Do I begin to use e-mail? SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 6 You can record it here: 00 You should ask your local cable service provider. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Signing...
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... UNIX computer equipped with a 10Base-T or 10/100Base-T Ethernet card. You can start the Installation Assistant from our Downloads page http://broadband.motorola.com/noflash/usb_drivers.asp. Ethernet Card You can use the USB connection with any PC running Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows®... in your USB drivers from the Main Menu on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 7 USB Connection You can use the Ethernet connection. Computer System Requirements Your SURFboard cable modem is compatible with your system configuration.
... UNIX computer equipped with a 10Base-T or 10/100Base-T Ethernet card. You can start the Installation Assistant from our Downloads page http://broadband.motorola.com/noflash/usb_drivers.asp. Ethernet Card You can use the USB connection with any PC running Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows®... in your USB drivers from the Main Menu on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 7 USB Connection You can use the Ethernet connection. Computer System Requirements Your SURFboard cable modem is compatible with your system configuration.
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... page 9 • "Cabling for your computer following one of: • "Configuring TCP/IP" on page 22 • Your Macintosh or UNIX user manual SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 8 Otherwise, to "Setting Up a USB Driver" on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License To...
... page 9 • "Cabling for your computer following one of: • "Configuring TCP/IP" on page 22 • Your Macintosh or UNIX user manual SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 8 Otherwise, to "Setting Up a USB Driver" on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM. Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License To...
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.... Hand-tighten the connectors to power up the first time because the SURFboard cable modem must find and lock on the appropriate channels for a Single User Allow 5 to 30 minutes to avoid damaging them. 3 Insert the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM into your computer is on the cable modem. Connect the...
.... Hand-tighten the connectors to power up the first time because the SURFboard cable modem must find and lock on the appropriate channels for a Single User Allow 5 to 30 minutes to avoid damaging them. 3 Insert the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM into your computer is on the cable modem. Connect the...
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Computer SURFboard cable modem SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 10 Then perform "Setting Up a USB Driver" on your computer. Ethernet users do not need to the USB port on the cable modem. Connect the USB cable to set up USB. 7 Perform the procedures for a Single User, continued License Caution Do not connect both the...
Computer SURFboard cable modem SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 10 Then perform "Setting Up a USB Driver" on your computer. Ethernet users do not need to the USB port on the cable modem. Connect the USB cable to set up USB. 7 Perform the procedures for a Single User, continued License Caution Do not connect both the...
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... USB driver, you can continue with "Configuring TCP/IP" on page 20 • "Setting Up a USB Driver in the USB cable. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 11 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...
... USB driver, you can continue with "Configuring TCP/IP" on page 20 • "Setting Up a USB Driver in the USB cable. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 11 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...
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... sure "Search for the best driver for your CD-ROM drive before you plug in your device" is selected. 3 Click Next. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 12 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...
... sure "Search for the best driver for your CD-ROM drive before you plug in your device" is selected. 3 Click Next. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 12 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...
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... file. 7 Click Next. If your CD-ROM drive. To load the driver successfully, you may need to click Browse to step 8. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 13 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...
... file. 7 Click Next. If your CD-ROM drive. To load the driver successfully, you may need to click Browse to step 8. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 13 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...
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If you still cannot find the correct driver file, click Cancel to complete the installation. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Although your Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and click OK. Then repeat this window is not displayed, verify that ... below is displayed, click Next. To install the files, insert your SURFboard cable modem model number may be different than in the images in this guide, the procedure is properly inserted in Windows 98 Second Edition, continued 8 Select The updated driver... and click Next. If a window with the message Copying Files...
If you still cannot find the correct driver file, click Cancel to complete the installation. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Although your Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and click OK. Then repeat this window is not displayed, verify that ... below is displayed, click Next. To install the files, insert your SURFboard cable modem model number may be different than in the images in this guide, the procedure is properly inserted in Windows 98 Second Edition, continued 8 Select The updated driver... and click Next. If a window with the message Copying Files...