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Do not open the device. Do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the installation and 
troubleshooting instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 

 

This device should not be used in an environment that exceeds 40º C. 

 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

Note to CATV System Installer — This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 
820.93 of the National Electric Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that 
the Coaxial cable shield shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable 
entry as practical

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FCC STATEMENTS 

FCC Interference Statement 

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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential environment. 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 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. 

 

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 

 

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

 

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 device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation. 

 

FCC CAUTION:

 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola for compliance could void the 

user’s authority to operate the equipment.  

 

FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 

Motorola Inc, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044, 1-215-323-1000, declares that the SURFboard

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 SB5101 

DOCSIS® 2.0 Cable Modem complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. 

INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) STATEMENT 

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 

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...

Page 14: ...copies of the Software if applicable in whatever form You may not 1 Loan distribute rent lease give sublicense or otherwise transfer the Software in whole or in part to any other person except as permitted under the TRANSFER paragraph above 2 Copy or translate the User Guide included with the Software other than for personal use 3 Copy alter translate decompile disassemble or reverse engineer the ...

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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