Motorola SB5100 Series manual Cabling for Multiple Users, Ethernet and USB, Glossary, License

Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License

Cable outlet

Coaxial cable

SURFboard cable modem

USB cable		Ethernet cable
Computer	Computer

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 32 computers.

Not all service providers support multiple user service. For information about multiple user service, contact your cable service provider.

Ethernet and USB

		Cable outlet
			Coaxial cable
		SURFboard
	cable modem
USB cable					Ethernet crossover
					cable
Computer				Ethernet hub
				or switch
Ethernet cable
Computer			Computer			Computer

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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.

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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