Motorola SURFboard Cable Modem manual Before You Begin, Description

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Introduction

Before You Begin

Installation & Configuration

Troubleshooting

FAQ

Glossary

License

Before You Begin

Before you begin the installation, check that you received the following items with your SURFboard cable modem:

Item

Power cord

10/100Base-T Ethernet cable

USB cable

SURFboard Cable

Modem CD-ROM

Description

Connects the SURFboard cable modem to the AC electrical outlet

Connects to the Ethernet port

Connects to the USB port

Contains the User Guide and USB drivers

You will need 75-ohm coaxial cable (coax) with F-type connectors to connect your cable modem to the nearest cable outlet. If a TV is connected to the cable outlet, you may need a 5-900 MHz RF splitter and two additional coaxial cables to use both the TV and the cable modem. The coaxial cable and RF splitter are available at consumer electronic stores.

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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