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Title
Introduction
Introduces your SURFboard cable modem and the controls on the Top and Front Panel
and Rear Panel.
Before You Begin
Lists the items needed to install your SURFboard cable mode m and des cri bes
Precautions, Signing Up for Service, and Compute r Syst em Requirements.
Installation and Configuration Overview
Provides an overv iew and l inks for cabling and conf iguring your SURFboard cabl e
modem, including Setting Up a USB Driver.
Troubleshooting
Provides suggestions to fix common problems.
Contact Us
Provides contact information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Provides answers to common questions about the SURFboard cable modem.
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DEVICE TO RAI N OR MOISTURE. THE DEVICE SHALL NOT
EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE DEVICE.
CAUTION: TO ENSURE REGULA TORY AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE, USE ONLY THE PROVIDED POWER AND INTERFACE CABLES. TO
PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS T HE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT. DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAI NED IN THE INSTALLATION AND
TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED T O DO SO. REFER ALL S ERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PE RSONNEL.
Caution: Changes Or Modi fi cations Not Expressly Approved By The Party Responsi ble For Compliance Could Void The User’s Authority To
Operate The Equipment.
It is recommended th at t he customer insta ll an AC surge ar restor in the AC outlet to which thi s device is connected. Thi s is to avoid damaging the
equipment by local li ghtning strikes and other electri cal surges.
This product was qual if ied under test condit ions that included the use of the supplied cable between system compon ents. To be in
compliance with regulations, the user must use this cable and install it properly.
Different types of cord sets may be used for connections to the main supp ly circuit. Use only a main li ne cord that complies with all
applicable product safety requirements of the coun tr y of use.
Installation of this produc t must be in accordance with national wiring codes.
To prevent overheating, do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the cable modem.
Wipe the cable modem with a clean, dry c loth. Never use cleanin g fluid or similar chem icals. Do not spray cleaners dir ectly on t he unit or use for ced
air to remove dust.
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this devic e mus t accept any interfer ence received, including interfe rence that may cause undesi red operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC.
Rules. These limits are designed to prov ide reasonable protection against har mful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference wil l not occur in a particular install ation. If this equipment
does cause harmful i nterference to radi o or television rece pti on, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between t he equipment and receiv er.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fro m that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /TV te chnician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equi pm ent Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respect s toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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This product is provided with a separate a separate Regulatory, Safety, Software License, and Warranty Information card. If one is not provided
with this product, please ask your service provider or point-of-purchase representative, as the case may be.
•THIS PRODUCT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE STANDARDS LISTED ON THE REGULATORY, SAFETY,
SOFTWARE LICENSE, AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CARD. NOT ALL STANDARDS APPLY TO ALL MODELS.
• NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND ARE PROVIDED BY MOTOROLA WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT, EXCEPT AS STATED ON THE
REGULA TORY, SAFETY, SOFTWARE LICENSE, AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CARD. MOTOROLA’S WARRANTIES DO NOT
APPL Y TO PRODUCT THAT HAS BEEN REFURBISHED OR REISSUED BY YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER.
without written permission from Motorola, Inc.
Motorola reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Motorola to provide notification of such revision or
change. Motorola provides this guide without warranty of any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. Motorola may make improvements or changes in the product(s) described in this manual at any time.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark O ffic e. Mi crosoft, Wi ndows, and
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Front-Panel Lights and Error Conditions ..........................................................................................44
Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 or Windows Me .........................................................45
Removing the USB Driver from Windows 2000 ................................................................................49
Removing the USB Driver from Windows XP ...................................................................................54
Contact Us ............................................................................................................................................61
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Easier!
Unlike dial-u p modems o r ISDN, y ou’re a lways on,
always connected. For easiest set-up, use the
Installation Assistant on the SURFboard Cable
Modem CD-ROM.
Faster!
You r cable modem is up to 100 times faster than a
dial-up modem. It let s 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 cable modem is made by the comp any wit h
over 50 years of cable TV expert ise.
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Congratulations, you have a new Motorola® SURFboard® cable modem. It provides
high-speed acce ss t o the Inter net and ot her onl ine se rvi ces. This ca ble modem t ransmi t s
and receives data much faster than tr aditional dial-up or ISDN modems. Unlike a dial-up
modem, your SURFboard cable modem is always online. Just open your browser and
surf!
You can use your high-speed, upgradeable cable modem to connect one or more
computers in your home or busi ness to the Internet . Y ou can connect:
• A single computer equipped with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port directly to the
USB port on the SURFboard cable modem
• A singl e co mputer e quipped wi th an Ethernet adapter directl y to t he Ether net por t on
the SURFboard cable modem
• Two computers; one to the USB port and one to the Ethernet port
• Up to 32 compu ters to a single SURFboard cab le modem using an Ether net hub, as
shown in “Cabli ng for Multiple Users” on page 40
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Top and Front Panel
For added security, you can press the Standby button (1) to suspend your Internet
connection. No data i s tr ansmitt ed or r ece ived f rom the I nter net when the S ta ndby light is
on. All other front-panel lights turn off until you press the St andby button again.
The lights provide information about power, communications, and errors:
Key LightFlashingOn
2Power Startup diagnostics in progressThe cable modem is powered on
3ReceiveScanning for a receive
(downstream) channel connection
4SendScanning for a send (upstream)
channel connection
5Online Scanning for a network
connection
6PC/Activity Transmitting or receiving dataA device, such as a computer or
7StandbyThis light does not flashInternet service is blocked because
During normal operati on, the Power , Receive, Send, and Online lights are on and the
PC/Activity light flashes when the cable modem is t ransferring dat a.
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The downstream channel is
connected
The upstream channel is connected
The startup process is complete
hub, is connected to the USB or
Ethernet connectors on the back
panel.
the Standby button was pressed. If
this light is on, all other lights are off.
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Rear Panel
The rear panel provides cabling connecto rs and the power receptacle.
Key ItemDescription
1ETHERNETThe Etherne t port prov ides a conn ect ion to Ethernet equip ped compute rs
using a cable terminated with an RJ-45 connector.
2USBThe USB port provides a connection to USB equipped computers.
ETHERNET
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USB
CABLE
USB CP E MAC ID:A BDCEF012345
S/N: P PPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC
HFC MA C ID : ABCD EF 01234 5
CUSTOMER S/N: BC DFGHJ KL MNP
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3CABLEThe CABLE port provides a connection to the coax i al cab l e (coax) outlet.
4+12VDC This connector provides power to the cable modem.
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Before you begin the installation, check that you received the following items with your
SURFboard cable modem:
ItemDescription
Power adapterConnect s the SURFboard c abl e mod em to a pow er
adapter to connect to the AC electrical outlet
10/100Base-T
Ethernet cable
USB cableConnects to the USB port
Connects to the Ethernet port
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SURFboar d Cable
Modem CD-ROM
You will need 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors to connect your cable
modem to the nearest cable out let. If a TV is connected to the ca ble outlet, you may
need a 5-900 MHz RF splitter and a total of three coaxial cables to connect both the TV
and the cable modem. The coaxial cable and RF splitter ar e available at consumer
electronic stores.
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T o avoid damaging your cable
modem or PC with static electricity:
ETHERNET
USB
CABLE
USB CPE MAC ID:ABDCEF012345
S/N: PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSC AABBCCCC
HFC MAC ID: ABCDEF012345
CUSTOMER S/N:BCDFGHJKLMNP
Always make the wall
+12VDC
connection first.
Before you conn ect or di sconnect t he USB or
Ethernet cable, alwa ys touch the coaxial
cable connector on t he cable modem.
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Postpone cable modem installation unt il there is no risk of thund erstorm or lightning
activity in the are a.
To avoid damaging the cable modem with static electricity:
• Always fi rst connect the coaxial cable to the grounded cable TV wall outlet.
• Before you connect or disconnect the USB or Ethernet cable from your cable
modem or PC, always touch the coaxial cable connector on the cable modem to
release any static charges.
To prevent overheating the cable modem, do not block the ventilation holes on its sides.
Do not open the cable modem. Refer all service to your cable service provider.
Wipe the cable modem with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid or similar
chemicals. Do not spr ay cleaners directl y on the unit or use forced air to remove dust.
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Signing Up for Service
You must sign up with a cable service provider to access the Internet and other online
services.
To activate your service, call your local cable service provider.
T o receive data service, you need to provide the MAC address printed on the bar code
label ma rked CM HFC MAC ID on the bottom of the cable modem. You can record it
here:
00 : ______ : ______ : ______ : ______ : ______
You should ask your cable service provider the following questions:
• Do you have any special system requirements?
• When can I begin to use my cable modem?
• Are there any files I need to download afte r I am connected?
• Do I need a user name or password to access the Internet or use e-mail?
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Computer System Requirements
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Your SURFboard cable modem is compatible with Microsoft Windows®, Macintosh®, and
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UNIX
computers.
Ethernet Card
You can use the Ethernet connection wit h any Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX computer
equipped with a 10Base-T or 10/100Base-T Ethernet card.
Windows
If you use an Ethernet card, it must be installed in your computer before you install the
cable modem. If it is not installe d, f oll ow the installat ion instructi ons provided with your
Ethernet card.
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95, UNIX, or Macintosh compu ter s m ust use the Ethernet connection.
USB Connection
You can use any web browser such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer or Netscape Naviga tor
your SURFboard cable modem.
For Microsof t W indows comput ers, the Ins tal lati on
Assistant application automatically checks your
system configuration.
Assistant from the Main Menu on the SURFboard
Cable Modem
CD-ROM.
You can start the Installation
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You can use the USB connection wi th any PC running Windows® 98, Windows® 2000,
Windows Me
special USB driver software that is supplied on the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM.
You can upgrade your USB drive rs from our Downloads page
, or Windows XP™ that has a USB i nterf ace. Th e USB c onnection r equi res
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T o con nect a singl e PC run ni ng Micr osof t Windows
to a SURFboard cable modem, we recommend
using the Inst all ation Assistant application
You can start the Installation
Main Menu on the SURFboard Ca ble Modem
CD-ROM. In most cases, the Installation
automatically configures your cable modem.
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To install and confi gure your cable modem for a singl e PC runni ng M icrosoft Windows,
you can use the Installation
Otherwise, to inst all and configure your cable modem:
Assistant.
1Install the cabl es as described in one of:
• “C abling and Startup for a Single User” on page 9
• “C abling for Multi ple Users” on page 40
2If you are using the USB port only, go to “ S etting U p a USB D ri v er” 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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Cabling and Startup for a Single User
Allow 5 to 30 minutes to power up the first time because the SURFboard cable modem
must find and lock on the appropriate channels for communications.
1Be sure your computer is on and the cable modem is unplugged.
2Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the cable outlet or spli tter . Connect the
ETHERNET
USB
CABLE
HFC MA C ID : ABCD EF 01234 5
CUSTOMER S/N: BC DFGHJ KL MNP
USB CP E MAC ID:A BDCEF012345
S/N: P PPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC
To cable
outlet
(step 2)
To electrical
+12VDC
outlet (step 4)
SURFboard cable modem
Always connect coaxial cable to the wall out let firs t.
other end of the coaxial cable to the CABLE connector on the cabl e mod em .
Hand-tighten the connectors to avoid damaging them.
3Insert the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
4Plug the power cord into the +12VDC connector on the cable modem and the
electrical outlet. Thi s turns the SURFboard cable modem on. You do not need to
unplug it when not in use.
5Check that the lights on the cable modem front cycle through this sequence:
• Power fl ash es duri ng the s elf- test a nd ch anges to soli d green wh en t he se lf-tes t
is successfully complete.
• Receive fl ashes while scanning for the receive (downstream) chan nel and
changes to solid gree n when it is connected.
• Send flashes while scanning for the send (upstream) channel and changes to
solid green when it is connec ted.
• Online flashes while the cable m odem downloads confi guration data and
changes to solid green when the download is complete.
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Do not connect both the Ethernet
and USB cables to the same
computer.
Connect to either
Ethernet or USB
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6Connect your computer to the cabl e m odem using USB or Ethernet:
USB: Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is inserted in your CD-ROM
drive. Connect the USB cable t o the USB port on the cable modem. Connect the
other end to the USB port on your computer. Then perform “Setting Up a USB
Driver” on page11.
Ethernet: Connect the provided straight-through Eth ernet cable to the Ethernet
connector on the cabl e mode m. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your
computer. Eth ernet users do not need to set up USB.
7Perform the procedures for “Configuring TCP/IP” on pa ge22.
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Be sure the SURFboard Cable Mo dem
CD-ROM is inserted in your CD-ROM drive
before you plug in the USB cable.
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The following subsecti ons describe setting up a USB driver. Perform the appropriat e
procedure for your Windows version:
• “Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98” on page 12
• “S etting Up a USB Driver in Windows 2000” on p age16
• “Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Me” on page 20
• “Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows XP” on page 21
When you finish setting up t he USB driv er, you can continue with “Configuring TCP/IP”
on page 22.
The SURFboard cable modem USB driver does not support Macintosh or UNIX
computers. For those systems, you can connect through Ethernet only.
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Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98
Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is inserted in your CD-ROM drive
before you plug in the USB cable. This CD contains the USB drivers and must be
inserted and read by the PC before you connect t he cable modem to the PC.
A few seconds after you complet e the USB connection, the Add New Hardware Wizard
window is displayed.
1Click Next.
2Be sure “Search for the best driver for your device” is selected.
3Click Next.
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4Be sure “CD-ROM drive” is the only box checked.
5Click Next.
The message “Please wait whil e W indows searches for a new dri ver for this device”
is displayed.
6If your computer successfully locates the driver, skip to step 8.
If your computer does not locate the driver, the previ ous windowis displayed again.
Select Specify a location and type the location of your CD-ROM drive.
To load the driver succ essful ly, you may need to click Browse to manually selec t the
driver file from the CD-ROM. For the SB5100, select the NetMotCM.sys file.
Or
For the SB5120, select the SB5120.inf file.
7Click Next.
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8Select The updated driver... and click Next.
If this window is not displ ayed, veri fy that the SURFboard Cable M odem CD-ROM is
properly inserted in the CD-ROM drive. If you still cannot find the correct dri ver file,
click Cancel to cancel the installation and perform the procedure for “Removing the
USB Driver from Windows 98 or Windows Me” on page 45. Then repeat this
procedure.
9After the window at bottom left is displayed, click Next.
If a window with the message Copying Files... displays and asks for your CD-ROM
drive, type your CD-ROM drive letter (for example, “D:”) and click OK.
If an Insert Disk window similar to the one below is displayed, Windows 98 system
files are needed to complete the inst all ation. To install the files, insert your
Windows 98 CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM drive and click OK.
Although your SURFboar d cable modem m odel number may
be differ ent than in the images in th is guide, the procedure is
the same.
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After all the necessary files are loaded, the windowat upper lef t i s displayed
confirming a successful installation.
10 Click Finish. The window at bott om lef t is displayed.
11 Cl ick Yes to restart your computer.
When you finish setting up t he USB driv er, you can continue with “Configuring TCP/IP in
Windows 95, 98, or Windows Me” on page 23.
If you have di fficulti es setting up the USB dri ver, perform “Removing the USB Dr iver from
Windows 98 or Windows Me” on page 45 and repeat this procedure. If that does not
correct your problem, see the Regulatory, Safety , Sof tware License, and W arranty Information card provided wit h your SURFboard cable modem for information about
obtaining warranty service.
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Be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is insert ed into the CD-ROM drive
before you plug in the USB cable. A few seconds after you complet e the USB
connection, the Found New Hardwar e window is displayed.
1Click Next.
2Be sure “Search for a suitable driver for my device” is selected.
3Click Next.
Although your SURFboar d cable modem m odel number may
be differ ent than in the images in th is guide, the procedure is
the same.
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4Be sure “CD-ROM drives” is the only box checked.
5Click Next.
6Click Next.
If the Insert Disk window is displayed, be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem
CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM drive and follow steps 7 to 11. Otherwise, you can sk ip
to step 12.
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