Motorola SURFboard Cable Modem manual Tcp/Ip

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Introduction Before You Begin

Installation & Configuration

Troubleshooting

FAQ

Glossary

License

MAC address

The Media Access Control Address uniquely identifies each device that can be connected to an Ethernet network. It is permanently

 

written to read-only memory (ROM) at the factory and printed on the rear panel of your SURFboard cable modem. You need to

 

provide the MAC address to your cable service provider.

MHz

Mega Hertz. A measure of radio frequency - millions of cycles per second. One MHz means one million cycles per second.

splitter

A splitter is a device that divides the signal power from an input cable equally between two or more signals, each carrying a selected

 

frequency range.

TCP/IP

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is a set of protocols that provides standards and rules for communication between

 

networks.

upstream

In a cable data network, upstream describes the direction of data sent from your computer to the Internet.

USB

Universal Serial Bus is a computer interface for add-on devices such as printers, scanners, and cable modems. When you connect

 

your SURFboard cable modem to the USB port, Windows 98 and later versions automatically recognize the cable modem.

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Contents SURFboard Cable Modem User Guide Home Print Exit Iii Contents Home Print Exit Easier IntroductionKey Light Flashing Top and Front PanelKey Item Description Rear PanelDescription Before You BeginAlways make the wall connection first PrecautionsSigning Up for Service Ethernet Card Computer System RequirementsInstallation and Configuration Overview Cabling and Startup for a Single User Hand-tighten the connectors to avoid damaging themCabling and Startup for a Single User 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 Me Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, 98, or Me Click Obtain an IP address automatically Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000 or XP Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000 or XP Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000 or XP Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000 or XP Verifying the IP Address in Windows 95, 98, or Me Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or XP Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or XP Ethernet and USB Cabling for Multiple UsersCabling for Multiple Users EthernetProblem Possible Solutions TroubleshootingCannot send or receive data Front-Panel Lights and Error Conditions Click the Motorola SurfBoard USB Cable Modem Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 or MeRemoving the USB Driver from Windows 98 or Me 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 LicenseHome Print Exit Government Restricted Rights