Motorola SB4200 - SURFboard - 38 Mbps Cable Modem User manual

The latest addition to Motorola’s SURFboard
Cable Modem family, the SURFboard SB4200,
has been redesigned with the consumer in mind.
The Motorola SURFboard SB4200 features a
user-friendly, convenient, top-mounted stand-by
switch.The stand-by switch disconnects the USB
and Ethernet connection to the CPE without
disconnecting the cable modem from the RF
network, providing security and flexibility.
Competitively priced, the SB4200 includes all the
features of previous SURFboard Cable Modems,
including USB connectivity, software upgrades
available over the network, advanced RF design,
top-notch field reliability and high-
performance processors. It
offers both Ethernet
and USB interface
connectivity to
help ensure
compatibility
with almost
any PC or
Macintosh
network-ready
computer system. And
its 10/100BaseT auto sensing
Ethernet lines allow for seamless
communications. Plus, it’s hardware-ready to
support DOCSIS 1.1 specifications, ensuring
advanced Quality of Service (QoS).
DOCSIS 1.0 CableLabs Certified
User-friendly, top-mounted stand-by
switch enhances security and
convenience
LED on the front panel to indicate
stand-by status
USB network connectivity simplifies
installation
Capable of downloading at speeds
up to 100 times faster than a 28.8k
analog phone modem*
No telephone lines needed—always
on, always connected
Compatible with Windows
95/98/2000/Me/NT/XP/Mac/UNIX
Supports up to 32 users—ideal for
home and small businesses
Attractive vertical design saves
desk space
With user-friendly enhancements,
Motorola’s SURFboard®SB42 Cable
Modem is made for the marketplace.
SB4200
SB4200
SURFboard®Cable Modem
SURFboard®Cable Modem

101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044
800.523.6678 www.motorola.com/broadband
J-5371-102-5K
Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 or 256 QAM
Maximum Data Rate* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Mbps
Bandwidth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MHz
Symbol Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 QAM 5.069 Msym/s
Symbol Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 QAM 5.361 Msym/s
Operating Level Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -15 to +15 dBmV
Input Impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Ω(nominal)
Frequency Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 to 860 MHz
DOWNSTREAM
*When compared to traditional 28.8k analog modems. Actual speeds will vary, and are often less than the
maximum possible. Upload and download speeds are affected by several factors including, but not limited to:
network traffic and services offered by your cable operator or broadband service provider, computer equipment,
type of server, number of connections to server, and availability of Internet router(s).
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Specifications subject to change.
FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS
Cable Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-Connector, female, 75 Ω
CPE Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB, Ethernet 10/100BaseT
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (auto sensing)
Data Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TCP/IP
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2" H x 2.0" W x 7.8" L
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Watts (nominal)
Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 QAM or QPSK
Maximum Data Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Mbps
Bandwidth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 kHz, 400 kHz, 800 kHz,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 MHz, 3.2 MHz
Symbol Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160, 320, 640, 1280 and
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2560 ksym/s
Operating Level Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +8 to +55 dBmV (16QAM)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +8 to +58 dBmV (QPSK)
Output Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Ω(nominal)
Frequency Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 to 42 MHz (edge to edge)
Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
˚ to 40 ˚ C
Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -30
˚ to 80 ˚ C
Operating Humidity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 95% R.H. non-condensing
UPSTREAM
GENERAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
Designed with the consumer in mind, the Motorola SB4200 Cable Modem is ready for high-speed surfing.
It’s competitively priced and equipped with a top-mounted stand-by switch for enhanced
end user security. The SB4200 simplifies installation with its USB interface and is also
hardware-ready to support DOCSIS 1.1 specifications, ensuring advanced
Quality of Service (QoS), excellent performance, seamless functionality,
exceptional value… that’s innovative technology.
CONCLUSION
DOCSIS 1.0 compliant
DOCSIS 1.1 hardware based
USB for Windows 98/2000/Me/XP
Supports up to 32 users (1 via USB and up to 31
via Ethernet or 32 users on Ethernet)
Ethernet and USB connections are bridged allowing
LAN traffic between USB device and Ethernet LAN
10/100BaseT Ethernet (auto sensing)
Remote management via SNMP
Software upgradeable over the network
Internal power supply
Top-mounted stand-by switch enhances network
security to end-user
Platform independent modem with HTML-based user
interface for status troubleshooting
Front panel LEDs for easy troubleshooting
Multi-language user guide
Global safety approval & certificates:
• CB scheme (EN60950/IEC950)
• CE-Evaluation test report (EN55022/EN55024)