SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide
8
Introduction
Before You Begin
Installation & Configuration
FAQ
Troubleshooting
Glossary
License
Installation and Configuration Overview
To install and configure your cable modem for a single PC running Microsoft Windows,
you can use the Installation Assistant.
Otherwise, to install and configure your cable modem:
1
Install the cables as described in
one
of:
•
“Cabling and Startup for a Single User”
on page 9
•
“Cabling for Multiple Users”
on page 40
2
If you are using the
USB
port
only
, go to
“Setting Up a USB Driver”
on page 11.
Ethernet users can skip this step.
3
Configure
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
To connect a single PC running Microsoft Windows
to a SURFboard cable modem, we recommend
using the Installation Assistant application.
You can start the Installation Assistant from the
Main Menu on the
SURFboard Cable Modem
CD-ROM. In most cases, the Installation Assistant
automatically configures your cable modem.
