Motorola SURFboard SB4101 User manual

The latest addition to Motorola’s SURFboard
Cable Modem family, the SURFboard SB4101,
has been redesigned with the consumer in mind.
The Motorola SURFboard SB4101 now 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, flexibility and
performance. Competitively priced, the SB4101
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 allows 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
New LED added to 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/Mac/UNIX
Supports up to 32 users–ideal for
home and small businesses
WHQL approved
Attractive vertical design saves
desk space
With user-friendly enhancements,
Motorola’s SURFboard SB4101 able
Modem is made for the marketplace.
SB4101
SB4101
SURFboard®Cable Modem
SURFboard®Cable Modem

101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044
800.523.6678 www.motorola.com/broadband
J-5367-601-5K
Demodulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
˚
C to 80
˚
C
Operating Humidity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 95% R.H. (non-condensing)
UPSTREAM
GENERAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
Designed with the consumer in mind, the Motorola SB4101 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 SB4101 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 1.1 hardware based
USB for Windows 98/2000/Me
Supports up to 32 users (1 via USB and up to
31 via 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)
• UL approved
• Microsoft WHQL approved
• FCC Part 15