Motorola SB4200 User Manual

SB4200 User Guide

High-Speed Access to the Internet

SURFboard

Cable Modem

Declaration of Conformity

We,

Broadband Communications Sector

declare under our sole responsibility that the

SURFboard Cable Modem Model SB4200i

to which the declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards:

EN55022 EN55024 EN60950 CISPR 22 CISPR 24 IEC950 : 1991 + A1 : 1992 + A2 : 1993 +

following the provisions of the Directive(s) of the Council of the European Union:

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC

Motorola, Inc.

6450 Sequence Drive

San Diego, CA, U.S.A.

A3 : 1995 + A4 : 1996

Caution

This product was qualified under test conditions that included the use of the supplied cable between system components. To be in compliance with regulations, the user must use this cable and install it properly.

Use only an ac line cord that complies with the country’s product safety requirements.

To ensure regulatory and safety compliance, use only the provided Ethernet, USB, and power cables.

Motorola and the stylized M logo are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. All other product or service marks are the property of their respective owners.

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Top and Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation and Configuration Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Cabling and Startup for a Single User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 2000 and Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Configuring for TCP/IP in Windows 95, 98, and Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Configuring for TCP/IP in Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Verifying Your IP Address in Windows 95, 98, and Me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Verifying Your IP Address in Windows 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Cabling for Multiple Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Problems and Possible Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Removing the SB4200 Device Listing from Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Removing the SB4200 Device Listing from Windows 2000 and Windows Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Removing the USB Driver from Windows 2000 and Windows Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Recovery after Installation Errors with Win98_SE and Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Software License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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EEEEasier!*

Always on, always connected

Faster!**

Up to 100 times faster than a phone modem

Better!***

A great choice for Internet access

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Just open your browser and surf!

Congratulations, you have a new state-of-the-art SB4200 cable modem! This high-speed, upgradeable modem enables you to connect your home or business computer to a DOCSIS-compliant data network. The SB4200 transmits and receives data at much higher speeds than traditional telephone or ISDN modems.

It provides high-speed access to the Internet and other online services.

A Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is available for a single-user direct connection to USB-equipped computers. The standard Ethernet connection provides network service to single or multiple users.

Unlike a telephone modem, the SB4200 is always online. Just open your browser and surf.

* Unlike analog phone modems and ISDN, you’re always on, always connected. ** Actual speed will vary. Many network and other factors affect download speeds. *** SURFboard is made by the company with over 50 years of cable TV expertise.

surf!

surf!surf!

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2 3 4 5 6 7

Top and Front Panel

The standby button suspends your Internet service. The six front-panel lights provide information about power, communications, and errors.

Item Description

1 Standby

Switch

2Power

LED

3 Receive

LED

4Send

LED

Press this switch to disable the Ethernet and USB ports on the SB4200. No data is transmitted or received. Press this switch again to transmit and receive data. The Standby button offers added Internet security. When the standby switch is activated, all other lights turn off.

When the light is flashing, startup diagnostics are being performed. A solid light indicates the SB4200 is powered on.

When the light is flashing, the SB4200 is scanning for a receive channel connection. A solid light indicates the channel connection is acquired.

When the light is flashing, the SB4200 is scanning for the send channel connection. A solid light indicates the channel connection is acquired.

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Top and Front Panel

Item Description

5Online

2 3 4 5 6 7

LED

6Activity When the light is flashing, the SB4200 is transmitting or receiving

7 Standby After pressing the Standby button on the top of the SB4200, the

When the light is flashing, the SB4200 is scanning for the network configuration server connection. A solid light indicates the network connection is acquired.

data. When the light is off, the SB4200 is not transmitting or receiving data.

Standby light turns on indicating the Ethernet and USB ports are disabled (not receiving or transmitting data). Internet service is interrupted until the Standby button is pressed again. The Standby button offers added Internet security.

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Rear Panel

The rear panel provides cabling connectors, status lights, and the power receptacle.

Item Description

1 LINK/ACT When the light is on, the Ethernet connection is available. A blinking

light indicates data is being transferred.

1 2 3

4 5

2 This port is the Ethernet connector that transfers data to and from

your computer.

3 100 The light is on when a 100Base-T link is established and off when a

10Base-T link is established.

4USB This port provides a direct connection to USB equipped computers. 5

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6 CABLE This port transfers data to and from the service provider. 7POWER This connector provides power to the SB4200.

This is the recessed reset button.

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Before You Begin

Power cord

10/100Base-T shielded Ethernet cable

USB cable

SB4200 User Guide CD-ROM

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Before you begin the installation, check that you have:

Item Description

Power cord Required for connecting the SB4200 to the AC

electrical outlet.

One 10/100Base-T shielded Ethernet cable

One USB cable Required for connecting to the USB port.

SB4200 User Guide CD-ROM

You need to purchase a 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors for connecting your SB4200 to the nearest cable outlet. If you have a TV attached to the cable outlet, you may need a 5-900 MHz splitter to use both the TV and the SB4200. Both the coaxial cable and the RF splitter are readily available at consumer electronic stores.

Required for connecting to the Ethernet port.

Contains the User Guide and USB drivers necessary for connecting to USB port.

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You must call your service provider to activate your service. You need to provide the media access control (MAC) address. This address is found on the SB4200 bar code label marked HFC MAC ID on the rear panel. The address format is 00:20:40:xx:xx:xx or 00:04:db:xx:xx:xx.

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Precautions

! Postpone SB4200 installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning

activity in the area. Avoid damaging the SB4200 with static by touching the coaxial cable connector when it is attached to the earth grounded coaxial cable TV wall outlet. Always first touch the coaxial cable connector on the SB4200 when you are disconnecting or re-connecting your USB or Ethernet cable from the SB4200 or your PC.

! Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the cable modem to prevent

overheating the SB4200.

! Do not open the SB4200 cable modem. Refer all service to your local service

provider.

! Wipe the modem with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid or similar

chemicals. Do not spray cleaners directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust.

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System Requirements Summary

! Service Provider ! Computer ! HTML Browser ! Ethernet card or SB4200 CD-ROM

containing the USB software

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System Requirements

You need the following to use the SB4200 with your computer system:

Service Provider

You must sign up with a data service provider for access to the Internet and other online services. You should ask your data 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 once I’m connected?

! Do I need a user name or password to access the Internet or use Email?

Computer

Your computer must be equipped with a USB or Ethernet port and the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to access the SB4200. The SB4200 is compatible with Microsoft Windows

95, UNIX, or Macintosh systems must use the Ethernet connection.

, Macintosh® and UNIX® operating systems. Computers using

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The Ethernet card must be installed before the SB4200. If it isn't, follow the installation instructions that came with your Ethernet card.

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System Requirements

HTML Browser

Any standard HTML (web) browser works with the SB4200.

Ethernet Card or SB4200 CD-ROM Containing the USB Software

Any standard 10/100Base-T Ethernet card operates with the SB4200. This is not needed if connecting to the USB port. The Ethernet card must be installed before the SB4200. If it is not, follow the installation instructions included with your Ethernet card.

The USB connection is supported by Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows Me and requires special software to operate. The USB driver software files are on the CD-ROM supplied with your SB4200.

The USB drivers can be upgraded from the Internet. Check our website for information,

http://www.motorola.com/broadband.

Your computer must be configured for TCP/IP and have an IP address for the SB4200 to operate. Your service provider furnishes the IP address.

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Avoid damaging the SB4200

or your PC with static electricity.

To release any static charges, btouch

the coaxial cable connector on the modem

efore connecting or disconnecting

the USB or Ethernet cables.

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Installation

Installation and Configuration Tasks

! Install cables

! Set up USB in Windows if you are using a USB port on your PC

! Configure TCP/IP

! Verify IP address

There are two sections for USB installation:

! Windows 98

! Windows 2000 and Windows Me

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Cabling and Startup for a Single User

Ethernet

OUT

USB

To Et h ernet or USB

To ca ble outlet

To electrical outlet

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You must allow 5 to 30 minutes to power up the first time because the SB4200 must find and lock on the appropriate channels for communications.

1 Be sure that your computer is on and the SB4200 is unplugged. 2 Connect the coaxial TV cable to the cable outlet or splitter and the other end to the

SB4200 connector marked CABLE. Hand-tighten the connectors to avoid damaging them. You may need a 5-900 MHz splitter and an additional 75-ohm coaxial cable if you have a TV connected to the cable outlet.

3 Insert the SB4200 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 4 Plug the power cord into the SB4200 connector marked POWER and the other end

to the electrical outlet.

Caution

Do not connect both Ethernet and USB cables to the same computer.

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To turn on your SB4200, simply plug it in. It is not necessary to unplug it when not in use.

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Cabling and Startup for a Single User

5 Check that the lights on the front of the SB4200 cycle through the following

sequence:

! Power flashes during a self-test. When the self-test is successfully complete, the

light is solid green.

! Receive flashes while the SB4200 scans for the receive channel. When the

receive channel is locked, the light is solid green.

! Send flashes while the SB4200 scans for the send channel. When the send

channel is locked, the light is solid green.

! Online flashes while the SB4200 is obtaining configuration information. When

the configuration information is obtained, the light is solid green.

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Cabling and Startup for a Single User

6 Connect your computer to the SB4200 using one of the following methods:

USB

Ensure the SB4200 CD-ROM is inserted into your CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM must be in the drive before plugging in the USB cable.

Connect the USB cable to the SB4200 port marked USB and the other end to the USB port on the back of your computer.

For Windows 98 USB users, go to the next page.

For Windows 2000 and Windows Me USB users, go to page 18.

Ethernet

Connect the 10/100Base-T shielded Ethernet cable to the SB4200 Ethernet connector and the other end to the Ethernet jack on the back of your computer. For an Ethernet connection, skip over the USB instructions and go to “Configuring for TCP/IP.”

During normal operation, the Power, Receive, Send, and Online lights are on and the Activity light flashes when transferring data between the SB4200 and your computer.

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Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98

After plugging in the USB connector, the window on the left is displayed.

Ensure the SB4200 CD-ROM is inserted into your CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM must be in the drive before plugging in the USB cable.

1 Click Next.

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Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98

2 Be sure the text that reads “Search for the best driver for your device” is selected as

displayed in the upper window on the left. Then, click Next, and the lower window on the left is displayed showing a location.

If your computer successfully locates the driver, proceed to step 4.

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Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98

If your computer does not locate the driver, the previous window is displayed again. You should select Specify a location and type in the location of your CD-ROM drive as shown in the upper window.

3 Click Next.

Note: If the window on the lower left of this page is not displayed, verify that the Motorola

CD-ROM is in the drive and accessible. If you still cannot find the correct driver file, then cancel the installation and remove invalid entries as described in Example 1 and/or Example 2 found under the heading called “Recovery After Installation Errors with Win98_SE and Windows 98” starting on page 48.

4 Select The updated driver. . . and then click Next.

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Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98

Note: If the window on the upper left of this page is not displayed with text stating that the NET4100.INF file was found, then verify that the Motorola CD-ROM is in the drive and accessible. If the correct driver file is still not listed, then cancel the installation and remove invalid entries as described in Example 1 and/or Example 2 found under the heading called “Recovery After Installation Errors with Win98_SE and Windows 98” starting on page 48 of this user guide.

5 After the window on the left is displayed, click Next.

The SB4200 uses the same driver as the SB4100.

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Note: In some installations, a window with the message and prompt you to specify your CD-ROM drive. If this window displays, enter your CD-ROM drive letter (for example, “D:”) and then click OK.

Copying Files...

may display

6 At this point, Windows 98 may need additional system files loaded to complete the

installation. These files are located on your Windows 98 CD-ROM.Be sure your Windows 98 CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM Drive and click OK to install System Files.

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