Introduction Before You Begin
Installation & Configuration
Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License
Cable outlet Coaxial cable
SURFboard
cable modem
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SURFboard
cable modem
Cabling for Multiple Users
The SURFboard cable modem supports several multiple user configurations. Along with an optional hub or router, it can serve as an Internet gateway for up to 63 computers.
Not all service providers support multiple user service. For information about multiple user service, contact your cable service provider.
Ethernet and USB
You can connect the USB port on one computer and the Ethernet port on another computer directly to the cable modem, as shown at top left.
Caution
Do not connect both the Ethernet and USB cables to the same computer.
USB cable
Computer
Ethernet cable
Ethernet crossover cable
Ethernet hub
or switch
You can connect a single computer to the USB port and from one to 31 remaining users to an Ethernet hub, as shown at bottom left. You cannot connect more than
one computer to the cable modem through the USB port.
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