User manual MOTOROLA SURFBOARD CABLE MODEM SB5101

[. . . ] Title SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide Click your selection (there is a complete Contents on page v): 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 modem and describes Precautions, Signing Up for Service, and Computer System Requirements. Installation and Configuration Overview Provides an overview and links for cabling and configuring your SURFboard cable 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. SURFboard Cable Modem R WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DEVICE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE DEVICE SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE DEVICE. CAUTION: TO ENSURE REGULATORY 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 THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. [. . . ] Windows automatically searches for the correct USB drivers and installs them. If the installation is successful, the window at bottom left is displayed. Click Finish to complete the installation. Otherwise, be sure the SURFboard Cable Modem CD-ROM is correctly inserted in your CD-ROM drive. When you finish setting up the USB driver, you can continue with "Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP" on page 30. Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be different than in the images in this guide, the procedure is the same. . SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 21 Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Configuring TCP/IP The SURFboard cable modem contains all required software. You do not need to configure the cable modem, but you must be sure that your computer is configured for TCP/IP (a protocol for communication between computers). Perform one of: · · · · · · · "Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98 SE, or Windows Me" on page 23 "Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000" on page 26 "Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP" on page 30 Follow the instructions in your Macintosh or UNIX user manual After configuring TCP/IP, perform one of the following to verify the IP address: "Verifying the IP Address in Windows 95, Windows 98 SE, or Windows Me" on page 37 "Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP" on page 38 Follow the instructions in your Macintosh or UNIX user manual Your cable service provider may provide additional instructions to set up your computer. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 22 Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98 SE, or Windows Me 1 2 3 4 5 On the Windows Desktop, click Start. Select Settings and then Control Panel from the pop-up menus. Double-click the Network icon on the Control Panel window. Select the Configuration tab on the Network window. Verify that TCP/IP is installed for the adapter that will be used to connect to the SURFboard cable modem. If TCP/IP is installed, then skip to step 10. If TCP/IP is not installed for the adapter, continue with step 6. Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be different than in the images in this guide, the procedure is the same. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 23 Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98 SE, or Windows Me, continued 6 7 8 9 Select the adapter to be used for the SURFboard cable modem connection and then click Add. Double-click the Protocol option on Select Network Component Type window. Click Microsoft in the Manufacturers section and click TCP/IP in the Network Protocol section of Select Network Protocol window. Click OK. SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 24 Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98 SE, or Windows Me, continued 10 Click TCP/IP on the Network window. If there is more than one TCP/IP entry, choose the one for the Ethernet card or USB port connected to the cable modem. 11 Click Properties. 13 Click Obtain an IP address automatically. 14 Click OK to accept the TCP/IP settings. 15 Click OK to close the Network window. [. . . ] Motorola licenses the Software to the original customer and to any subsequent licensee for personal use only on the terms of this License. Motorola and its 3rd party licensors retain the ownership of the Software. You may: USE the Software only in connection with the operation of the Product. TRANSFER the Software (including all component parts and printed materials) permanently to another person, but only if the person agrees to accept all of the terms of this License. [. . . ]