Motorola SB5100 Series Installation and Configuration Overview, Introduction Before You Begin

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

•Your Macintosh or UNIX user manual

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