Motorola SURFboard SBV4200 User manual

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Introduction
Introduces your SURFboard VoIP cable modem and the controls on the Top and Front
Panel and Rear Panel.
Before You Begin
Lists the items needed to install your SURFboard VoIP cable modem and describes
Precautions, Signing Up for Service, and Computer System Requirements.
Installation and Configuration Overview
Provides an overview and links to cable and configure your SURFboard VoIP cable
modem, including Setting Up a USB Driver.
Troubleshooting
Provides suggestions to fix common problems.
Contact Us
Provides contact information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Provides answers to common questions about the SURFboard VoIP cable modem.
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE APPARATUS MUST
NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, MUST BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK,IF THE UNIT IS PROVIDED WITH A POLARIZED PLUG, DO NOT CONNECT THE PLUG INTO
AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE PLUG CAN BE FULLY INSERTED WITH NO PART OF THE
BLADES EXPOSED.
CAUTION: TO ENSURE REGULATORY AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE, USE ONLY THE PROVIDED POWER AND INTERFACE CABLES.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT. DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE INSTALLATION AND
TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
It is recommended that the customer install an AC surge arrestor in the AC outlet to which this device is connected. This is to avoid damaging the
equipment by local lightning strikes and other electrical surges.
This product was qualified under test conditions that included the use of the supplied cable between system components. To be in compliance with
regulations, the user must use this cable and install it properly.
Different types of cord sets may be used for connections to the main supply circuit. Use only a main line cord that complies with all applicable
product safety requirements of the country of use.
Installation of this product must be in accordance with national wiring codes.
To prevent overheating, do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit or lay the unit on its side.
Wipe the unit with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals. Do not spray cleaners directly on the unit or use forced air to
remove dust.
Postpone cable modem installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area. Avoid damaging the cable modem with
static by touching the coaxial cable connector when it is attached to the earth grounded coaxial cable TV wall outlet. Always first touch the coaxial
cable connector on the cable modem when you are disconnecting or re-connecting your USB or Ethernet cable from the cable modem or your PC.

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This product is provided with a separate a separate Regulatory, Safety, Software License, and Warranty Information card. If one is not provided
with this product, please ask your service provider or point-of-purchase representative, as the case may be.
■ THIS PRODUCT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE STANDARDS LISTED ON THE REGULATORY, SAFETY,
SOFTWARE LICENSE, AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CARD. NOT ALL STANDARDS APPLY TO ALL MODELS.
■ NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND ARE PROVIDED BY MOTOROLA WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT, EXCEPT AS STATED ON THE
REGULATORY, SAFETY, SOFTWARE LICENSE, AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CARD. MOTOROLA’S WARRANTIES DO NOT
APPLY TO PRODUCT THAT HAS BEEN REFURBISHED OR REISSUED BY YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER.
Copyright © 2003 by Motorola, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation or adaptation)
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Contents
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................1
Top and Front Panel .................................................................................................................2
Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................3
Before You Begin .....................................................................................................................4
Precautions ...............................................................................................................................5
Signing Up for Service .............................................................................................................6
Computer System Requirements ............................................................................................7
Ethernet Card ........................................................................................................................7
USB Connection ...................................................................................................................7
Installation and Configuration Overview ...............................................................................8
Cabling and Startup for a Single User ....................................................................................9
Setting Up a USB Driver ........................................................................................................11
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 ..............................................................................12
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 2000 ..........................................................................16
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Me .............................................................................20
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows XP ..............................................................................21
Configuring TCP/IP ................................................................................................................22

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Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, 98, or Me .....................................................................23
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000 ..................................................................................26
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP ......................................................................................30
Verifying the IP Address in Windows 95, 98, or Me ...........................................................36
Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or XP ...............................................................37
Cabling for Multiple Users .....................................................................................................39
Ethernet and USB ...............................................................................................................39
Ethernet ..............................................................................................................................40
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................41
Front-Panel Lights and Error Conditions .............................................................................43
Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 or Me ............................................................44
Removing the USB Driver from Windows 2000 ...................................................................48
Removing the USB Driver from Windows XP ......................................................................53
Contact Us ..............................................................................................................................60
Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................................61
Glossary ..................................................................................................................................64
Software License ....................................................................................................................66

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Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration FAQ
Troubleshooting
Glossary
Introduction
Congratulations, you have a new Motorola SURFboard Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP) cable modem! It provides high-speed access to the Internet and other online
services. This VoIP cable modem transmits and receives data much faster than
traditional dial-up or ISDN modems. Unlike a dial-up modem, your SURFboard VoIP
cable modem is always online. Just open your browser and surf!
You can use your high-speed, upgradeable VoIP cable modem to connect one or more
computers in your home or business to the Internet. You can connect:
■ A single computer equipped with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port directly to the
USB port on the SURFboard VoIP cable modem
■ A single computer equipped with anEthernet adapter directly to the Ethernet port on
the SURFboard VoIP cable modem
■ Two computers; one to the USB port and one to the Ethernet port
■ Up to 31 computers to a single SURFboard VoIP cable modem using an Ethernet
hub, as shown in “Cabling for Multiple Users” on page 39
You can connect up to two standard telephone lines using your SURFboard VoIP cable
modem, which supports:
■ Standard features such as caller ID, call waiting, and call forwarding
■ Software upgrades over the network to provide new or improved services
Easier!
Unlike dial-up modems or ISDN, you’re always on,
always connected. For easiest set-up, use the
Installation Assistant on the SURFboard VoIP
Cable Modem CD-ROM.
Faster!
Your VoIP cable modem is up to 100 times faster
than a dial-up modem. It lets you enjoy surfing the
web without the long wait. Because many network
and other factors can affect performance, the
actual speed will vary.
Better!
Your VoIP cable modem is made by the company
with over 50 years of cable TV expertise.

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Troubleshooting
Glossary
Top and Front Panel
For added security, you can press the Standby button (1) to suspend your Internet
connection. No data is transmitted or received from the Internet when the Standby light is
on. All other front-panel lights turn off until you press the Standby button again.
The lights provide information about power, communications, and errors:
During normal operation, the Power, Receive, Send, and Online lights are on and the
Activity light flashes when the VoIP cable modem is transferring data.
Key Light Flashing On
2Power Startup diagnostics in progress The VoIP cable modem is powered on
3 Receive Scanning for a receive
(downstream) channel connection The downstream channel is connected
4Send Scanning for a send (upstream)
channel connection The upstream channel is connected
5Online Scanning for a network
connection The startup process is complete
6 PC Activity Transmitting or receiving data A device, such a computer or hub, is
connected through USB or Ethernet
7 Standby This light does not flash Internet service is blocked because
the Standby button was pressed.If this
light is on, all other lights are off.
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The model number on your VoIP cable modem
may be different than in the illustrations and
screen images in this guide.

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Rear Panel
The rear panel provides cabling connectors and the power receptacle.
Key Item Description
1 & 2 Phone ports 1 and 2 provide connections for up to two telephone lines.
3The USB connector provides a connection to USB equipped computers. For
the SBV4200E, the cable length must be 3 meters or less.
4The Ethernet connector provides a connection to Ethernet equipped
computers using a cable terminated with an RJ-45 connector. For the
SBV4200E, the cable length must be 3 meters or less.
5The POWER connector provides a connection to the power adapter or
uninterruptible power source (UPS).
6•If you experience a problem, you can push this recessed button to reset the
VoIP cable modem (see “Troubleshooting” on page 41). Resetting may take
5 to 30 minutes because the VoIP cable modem must find and lock on the
appropriate communications channels.
7The COAX connector provides a connection to the coaxial cable outlet.
8The barcode label provides the data and telephony MAC addresses.
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Before You Begin
Before you begin the installation, check that you received the following items with your
SURFboard VoIP cable modem:
You will need 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors to connect your VoIP cable
modem to the nearest cable outlet. If a TV is connected to the cable outlet, you may
need a 5-900 MHz RF splitter and two additional coaxial cables to use both the TV and
the VoIP cable modem. The coaxial cable and RF splitter are available at consumer
electronic stores.
Item Description
Power adapter
or cable The SBV4200 is supplied with one of the following powering options:
■ A power adapter to connect to the power outlet
■ A power cable to connect to an UPS
10/100Base-T
Ethernet cable Connects to the Ethernet port
USB cable Connects to the USB port
SURFboard VoIP
Cable Modem
CD-ROM
Contains the User Guide and USB drivers
Caution
To comply with all national safety
regulations, do not route the USB,
Ethernet, or telephone cables
outside of the building.

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Precautions
PostponeVoIP cable modem installation until thereis no risk of thunderstorm or lightning
activity in the area.
To avoid damaging the VoIP cable modem with static electricity:
■ Always first connect the coaxial cable to the grounded cable TV wall outlet.
■ Before you connect or disconnect the USB or Ethernet cable from your VoIP cable
modem or PC, always touch the coaxial cable connector on the VoIP cable modem
to release any static charges.
To prevent overheating the VoIP cable modem, do not block the ventilation holes on its
sides.
Do not open the VoIP cable modem. Refer all service to your cable service provider.
Wipe the VoIP cable modem with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid or similar
chemicals. Do not spray cleaners directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust.
Caution
Contact your cable service provider before connecting your VoIP cable
modem to your existing telephone wiring. Do not connect the telephone
wire to a traditional telephone (PSTN) service.
To avoid damaging your VoIP cable
modem or PC with static electricity:
Always make the
wallconnectionfirst.
Before you connect or
disconnect the USB or
Ethernet cable, always
touch the coaxial cable
connector on the VoIP
cable modem.