Motorola SBV5120 manual Precautions, Always make the wall connection first

Introduction

Installation Troubleshooting Glossary License

Item

Phone wire

SURFboard VoIP Cable Modem

CD-ROM

Description

Connects the telephone to the cable system to provide telephony service

Contains the User Guide and USB drivers

You will need 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors to connect your VoIP 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 a total of three coaxial cables to connect both the TV and the VoIP cable modem. The coaxial cable and RF splitter are available at consumer electronic stores. To connect your VoIP cable modem to an Ethernet hub, see the network description in “Cabling for Multiple Users” on page 32. Check the documentation provided with your hub.

Caution

To comply with all national safety regulations, do not route the USB,

Ethernet, or telephone cables outside of the building.

Precautions

Postpone VoIP cable modem installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area.

To avoid damaging the VoIP cable modem with static electricity:

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Always first connect the coaxial cable to the grounded cable TV wall outlet.

Before you connect or disconnect the USB or Ethernet cable from your VoIP cable modem or PC, always touch the coaxial cable connector on the VoIP cable modem to release any static charges.

To avoid damaging your VoIP cable modem or PC with static electricity:

Before you connect or disconnect the USB or Ethernet cable, touch the coaxial cable connector on the VoIP cable modem.

TEL 1

TEL 2

ETHERNET

USB

CABLE

+12VDC

Always make the wall connection first.

To prevent overheating the VoIP cable modem, do not block the ventilation holes on its sides.

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