Motorola 505788-006-00, SB5100 Series manual Computer System Requirements, Ethernet Card

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Introduction

Before You Begin

Installation & Configuration

Troubleshooting

FAQ

Glossary

License

You can use any web browser such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator® with your SURFboard cable modem.

For Microsoft Windows computers, the Installation Assistant application automatically checks your system configuration. You can start the Installation Assistant from the Main Menu on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM.

Computer System Requirements

Your SURFboard cable modem is compatible with Microsoft Windows®, Macintosh®, and UNIX® computers.

Ethernet Card

You can use the Ethernet connection with any Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX computer equipped with a 10Base-T or 10/100Base-T Ethernet card.

Windows® 95, UNIX, or Macintosh computers must use the Ethernet connection.

If you use an Ethernet card, it must be installed in your computer before you install the cable modem. If it is not installed, follow the installation instructions provided with your Ethernet card.

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USB Connection

You can use the USB connection with any PC running Windows® 98, Windows® 2000, Windows Me®, or Windows XP™ that has a USB interface. The USB connection requires special USB driver software that is supplied on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM.

You can upgrade your USB drivers from our Downloads page

http://broadband.motorola.com/noflash/usb_drivers.asp.

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Contents SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Home Print Exit Iii Home Print Exit Contents Home Print Exit Easier IntroductionKey Light Flashing Top and Front PanelIntroduction Before You Begin Rear PanelBefore You Begin Able PrecautionsSigning Up for Service Ethernet Card Computer System RequirementsInstallation and Configuration Overview Thernet USB Cabling and Startup for a Single UserSURFboard cable modem Setting Up a USB Driver Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Select The updated driver... and click Next Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Me Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows XP Configuring TCP/IP Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, 98, or Windows Me Glossary License Click Obtain an IP address automatically Configuring TCP/IP in Windows Configuring TCP/IP in Windows Glossary License Glossary License Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP Glossary License Glossary License Glossary License Glossary License Verifying the IP Address Glossary License Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP Renewing Your IP Address Ethernet and USB Cabling for Multiple UsersEthernet Problem Possible Solutions TroubleshootingProblem Front-Panel Lights and Error Conditions Click the Motorola SURFboard USB Cable Modem Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 or Windows MeDisconnect the USB cable from your PC or cable modem FAQ Glossary License FAQ Glossary License Removing the USB Driver from Windows Click SettingsRemoving the USB Driver from Windows FAQ Glossary License FAQ Glossary License Click Remove Driver Removing the USB Driver from Windows XP Removing the USB Driver from Windows XP FAQ Glossary License FAQ Glossary License FAQ Glossary License FAQ Glossary License Click Remove Driver Contact Us What is high-speed cable Internet access? Frequently Asked QuestionsDo I need to change my Internet service provider ISP? Coaxial cable GlossaryTCP/IP SURFboard Cable Modems Software LicenseGovernment Restricted Rights Visit our website at