Motorola SBV4200 manual Introduction, Easier

Introduction

Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License

Easier!

Unlike dial-up modems or ISDN, you’re always on, always connected. For easiest set-up, use the Installation Assistant on the SURFboard VoIP Cable Modem CD-ROM.

Faster!

Your VoIP cable modem is up to 100 times faster than a dial-up modem. It lets you enjoy surfing the web without the long wait. Because many network and other factors can affect performance, the actual speed will vary.

Better!

Your VoIP cable modem is made by the company with over 50 years of cable TV expertise.

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Introduction

Congratulations, you have a new Motorola SURFboard Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) cable modem! It provides high-speed access to the Internet and other online services. This VoIP cable modem transmits and receives data much faster than traditional dial-up or ISDN modems. Unlike a dial-up modem, your SURFboard VoIP cable modem is always online. Just open your browser and surf!

You can use your high-speed, upgradeable VoIP cable modem to connect one or more computers in your home or business to the Internet. You can connect:

■A single computer equipped with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port directly to the USB port on the SURFboard VoIP cable modem

■A single computer equipped with an Ethernet adapter directly to the Ethernet port on the SURFboard VoIP cable modem

■Two computers; one to the USB port and one to the Ethernet port

■Up to 31 computers to a single SURFboard VoIP cable modem using an Ethernet hub, as shown in “Cabling for Multiple Users” on page 39

You can connect up to two standard telephone lines using your SURFboard VoIP cable modem, which supports:

■Standard features such as caller ID, call waiting, and call forwarding

■Software upgrades over the network to provide new or improved services

1 SURFboard® SBV4200 VoIP Cable Modem User Guide

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