Motorola SURFboard SB4200E User manual

The latest addition to Motorola’s SURFboard
Cable Modem family, the SURFboard SB4200E,
has been redesigned with the consumer in mind.
The Motorola SURFboard SB4200E 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 SB4200E 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 EuroDOCSIS 1.1 specifications, ensuring
advanced Quality of Service (QoS).
EuroDOCSIS Certification Board
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/Mac/UNIX/XP
Supports up to 32 users – ideal for
home and small businesses
Attractive vertical design saves
desk space
With user-friendly enhancements,
Motorola’s SURFboard SB4200 Cable
Modem is made for the marketplace.
SB4200E
SB4200E
SURFboard®Cable Modem
SURFboard®Cable Modem

101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044
800.523.6678 www.motorola.com/broadband
J-5388-102-1K
*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
Designed with the consumer in mind, the Motorola SB4200E 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 SB4200E simplifies installation with its USB interface and is also
hardware-ready to support EuroDOCSIS 1.1 specifications, ensuring advanced
Quality of Service (QoS), excellent performance, seamless functionality
and exceptional value… that’s innovative technology.
CONCLUSION
EuroDOCSIS 1.0 compliant
EuroDOCSIS 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)
Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 or 256 QAM
Maximum Data Rate* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Mbps
Bandwidth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 MHz
Symbol Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 QAM 6.952 Msym/s
Symbol Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 QAM 6.952 Msym/s
Operating Level Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 to 73 dBuV (64 QAM)
47 to 77 dBuV (256 QAM)
Input Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Ω(nominal)
Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 to 862 MHz
DOWNSTREAM
Cable Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-Connector, female 75 Ω
CPE Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB, Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (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,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2560 ksym/s
Operating Level Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +68 to +115 dBµV (16 QAM)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +68 to +118 dBµV (QPSK)
Output Impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Ω(nominal)
Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 to 65 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