Motorola SB5100 Series, 505788-006-00 manual Installation and Configuration Overview

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Introduction Before You Begin

Installation & Configuration

Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License

To connect a single PC running Microsoft Windows to a SURFboard cable modem, we recommend using the Installation Assistant application.

You can start the Installation Assistant from the Main Menu on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM. In most cases, the Installation Assistant automatically configures your cable modem.

Installation and Configuration Overview

To install and configure your cable modem for a single PC running Microsoft Windows, you can use the Installation Assistant.

Otherwise, to install and configure your cable modem:

1Install the cables as described in one of:

“Cabling and Startup for a Single User” on page 9

“Cabling for Multiple Users” on page 40

2If you are using the USB port only, go to “Setting Up a USB Driver” on page 11. Ethernet users can skip this step.

3Configure TCP/IP and verify the IP address for your computer following one of:

“Configuring TCP/IP” on page 22

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Contents SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Home Print Exit Iii Home Print Exit Contents Home Print Exit Introduction EasierTop and Front Panel Key Light FlashingRear Panel Introduction Before You BeginBefore You Begin Precautions AbleSigning Up for Service Computer System Requirements Ethernet CardInstallation and Configuration Overview Cabling and Startup for a Single User Thernet USBSURFboard 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 Cabling for Multiple Users Ethernet and USBEthernet Troubleshooting Problem Possible SolutionsProblem Front-Panel Lights and Error Conditions Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 or Windows Me Click the Motorola SURFboard USB Cable ModemDisconnect the USB cable from your PC or cable modem FAQ Glossary License FAQ Glossary License Click Settings Removing the USB Driver from WindowsRemoving 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 Frequently Asked Questions What is high-speed cable Internet access?Do I need to change my Internet service provider ISP? Glossary Coaxial cableTCP/IP Software License SURFboard Cable ModemsGovernment Restricted Rights Visit our website at