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SB5101U

SB5101N

SB5101U and SB5101N Rear Panel 

 

Key 

Port 

Description 

ETHERNET 

Connects to Ethernet-equipped 
devices 

USB 

Connects to USB-equipped devices 

CABLE 

Connects the modem to a cable 
wall outlet coaxial cable connection  

POWER 

Provides power to the cable 
modem 

Summary of Contents for SURFboard SB5101N

Page 1: ...M Motorola SURFboard SB5101U SB5101N DOCSIS 2 0 Cable Modem Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...om 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 ...

Page 3: ... SB5101U and SB5101N Rear Panel 9 Getting Started Cabling and Powering Up the Modem 10 Connecting to the Internet 11 Configuring TCP IP in Windows XP 12 Configuring TCP IP in Windows Vista 12 Verifying the IP Address for Windows XP or Windows Vista 13 Renewing Your IP Address in Windows XP or Vista 13 Software License and Warranty ...

Page 4: ...local power company Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets extension cords frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are dangerous They may result in a shock or fire hazard Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them ...

Page 5: ...that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device 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 the device and receiver ...

Page 6: ... provisions of the Directive s of the Council of the European Union EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical Equipment RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY RECYCLING When you see this symbol on a Motorola product do not dispos...

Page 7: ... installation To learn more about Motorola products visit us at www motorola com Inside the Box Before installing your Motorola SB5101U SB5101N Digital Voice Modem verify that the items listed below are in the box Items Power Supply Ethernet cable Installation CD ROM Provided with the SB5101U only SB5101U SB5101N Install Sheet Software License and Warranty Card ...

Page 8: ...r a downstream channel Connected to a downstream channel SEND Flashing ON and not flashing Scanning for a upstream channel Connected to a upstream channel ONLINE Flashing ON and not flashing Scanning for a network connection Online and the startup process is complete PC ACTIVITY Flashing ON and not flashing Sending and or receiving data Connected to a PC ...

Page 9: ...SB5101N Rear Panel Key Port Description 1 ETHERNET Connects to Ethernet equipped devices 2 USB Connects to USB equipped devices 3 CABLE Connects the modem to a cable wall outlet coaxial cable connection 4 POWER Provides power to the cable modem ...

Page 10: ...one end of the coaxial cable to the cable outlet 3 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the cable connector on the modem 4 Insert the power cord into the power port on the modem 5 Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet 6 Insert one end of the Ethernet OR USB cable to your computer 7 Insert the other end of the Ethernet OR USB cable port on the modem ...

Page 11: ... power cord into an electrical outlet 5 Insert one end of the Ethernet cable to your computer 6 Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable port on the modem Connecting to the Internet After cabling and powering up the SB5101U SB5101N open a web browser type in a web address to verify that you can connect to the Internet If you are unable to connect to the Internet it may be necessary to restart yo...

Page 12: ...lick Properties Vista may prompt you for permission to continue Click Continue 7 Select Internet Protocol Version4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties 8 Verify that the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically options are selected 9 Click Advanced Use the table below to verify the Advanced TCP IP Settings IP Settings Tab DNS Tab WINS Tab DHCP Enabled listed IP addre...

Page 13: ...ter to display the IP Configuration If an Autoconfiguration IP Address appears there is an incorrect connection between your PC and the digital voice modem check the cable connections and your television service or you may need to renew your IP address Renewing Your IP Address in Windows XP or Vista 1 Click Start 2 Select Run 3 Type cmd and click OK 4 Type ipconfig renew and press ENTER If a valid...

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Page 15: ...ENT MOTOROLA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR AND PROVIDES AS IS ANY SOFTWARE SUPPLIED BY 3RD PARTIES What additional provisions should I be aware of Because it is impossible for Motorola to know the purposes for which you acquired this Product or the uses to which you will put this Product you assume full responsibility for the selection of the Product and for its installation and use While every reasonabl...

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