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SB4100

User Guide
Regulatory Information
This product was FCC certified under test conditions that included the use
Federal Communications Commission Radio and Television Interface of the supplied cable between system components. To be in compliance
Statement for a Class 'B' Device. with FCC regulation, the user must use this cable and install it properly.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Different types of cord sets may be used for connections
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to to the main supply circuit. Use only a main line cord that
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the residential ! complies with all applicable product safety requirements
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency of the country of use.
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no Declaration of Conformity
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and
If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is Personal Computers, Motorola BCS, 6450 Sequence Drive, San Diego,
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: CA 92121, 1-800-225-9446, declares under sole responsibility that the product
identifies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules as a Class B digital device.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the affected receiver Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to
be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the
• Connect the equipment on a circuit different from the one the receiver is on equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted,
You may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communication due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR
Commission, helpful: 2.909. Operation is subject to the following condition: This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment
Stock No. 004-000-0342-4,
complies with the standards of 47CFR, Paragraph 15.101 to 15.109. The Class B
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
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Repairs
If repair is necessary, contact your cable modem service provider.

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Cable Modem Just open your browser and s u r f !

Congratulations, you now have a new state-of- A new Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is

Easier! * the-art SURFboard® SB4100 high-speed

cable modem.
This high-speed modem enables you to
available for a single-user direct connection to
USB-equipped computers. The standard Ethernet
connection provides network service to single or
Always on, always connected connect your home or business computer multiple users.
to a DOCSIS-compliant data network. The
Unlike a telephone modem, the SB4100 is
SB4100 transmits and receives data at much
always online. Just open your browser and surf.

**
higher speeds than traditional telephone
Faster! or ISDN modems.
It provides high-speed access to the Internet
Up to 100 times faster than and other online services.
a phone modem

Better! ***
A great choice for internet access * Unlike analog phone modems and ISDN
your always on, always connected.
** Actual speed will vary. Many network and
other factors affect download speeds.
*** SURFboard is made by the company with
over 50 years of cable TV expertise.
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Front Panel
The five front-panel lights provide information about power, communications, and errors.
The standby button suspends internet service.

Item Description
1 Power When the light is flashing, startup diagnostics are being performed.
A solid light indicates the SB4100 is powered on.
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2 Receive When the light is flashing, the SB4100 is scanning for a receive channel connection.
2 A solid light indicates the channel connection is acquired.
4
3 5 3 Send When the light is flashing, the SB4100 is scanning for the send channel connection.
A solid light indicates the channel connection is acquired.
4 Online When the light is flashing, the SB4100 is scanning for the network configuration
server connection. A solid light indicates the network connection is acquired.
5 Activity When the light is flashing, the SB4100 is transmitting or receiving data.
When the light is off, the SB4100 is not transferring data.
6 Standby Press and the LED lights turn off indicating the Ethernet and USB ports are disabled
6 (not receiving or transmitting data). The cable connection to the service provider
remains active. Internet service is interrupted until the Standby button
is pressed again. The Standby button offers added Internet security.

If an error occurs, the lights provide a quick way of detecting the problem.
See Troubleshooting for more information.
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Rear Panel
The rear panel provides connectors for cabling, status lights, and power plug.

Item Description
1 LINK/ACT When the light is on, the Ethernet connection is available. A blinking light indicates
data is being transferred.

1 2 This port is the Ethernet connector that transfers data to and from your computer.

2 3 100 The light is on when a 100Base-T link is established and off when a 10Base-T link
4 is established.
3 5
4 USB This port provides a direct connection to USB equipped computers.
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5 This is the recessed reset button.

6 CABLE This port transfers data to and from the service provider.

7 POWER This connector provides power to the SB4100.

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Equipment Check
Power cord
Before you begin the installation, check that you have received:

Item Description
Power cord Required to connect the SB4100 to the electrical outlet.
10/100Base-T
Ethernet cable One 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable* Required for connecting to the Ethernet port.

One USB cable* Required for connecting to the USB port.

SB4100 User Guide CD-ROM Contains User Guide and USB drivers necessary
for connecting to USB port.
USB cable
You need to purchase a 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors for connecting your
SB4100 to the nearest cable outlet. If you have a TV attached to the cable outlet, you may need a
5-900 MHz splitter to use both the TV and the SB4100. These items are readily available at
consumer electronic stores and departments.
SB4100
User Guide
CD-ROM
* Supplied by your service provider.

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The Ethernet card must be

System Requirements
installed before the SB4100. To use the SB4100 with your computer system, Ethernet card or
If it isn't, follow the installation you need the following: USB Special Software
instructions that came with
your Ethernet card. Service Provider Any standard 10/100Base-T Ethernet card
operates with the SB4100. This is not needed if
You must sign up with your data service
connecting to the USB port. The Ethernet card
provider who provides access to the Internet
must be installed before the SB4100. If it is not,
and other online services.
follow the installation instructions included
Computer with your Ethernet card.

Your computer must be equipped with a USB The USB connection is supported by
or Ethernet port and the Transport Control Windows 98, and Windows 2000, and requires
Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to access special software to operate. All USB drivers are
the SB4100. The SB4100 is compatible with on the CD-ROM supplied with your SB4100.
Microsoft®, Macintosh®, and UNIX®
operating systems. Your computer must be configured for TCP/IP
and have an IP address for the SB4100 to
Computers using Windows® 95, UNIX, or operate. Your service provider furnishes
Macintosh systems must use the Ethernet the IP address.
connection.

HTML Browser
Any standard HTML (web) browser
works with the SB4100.
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You must call your service provider to activate

your service. You need to provide the media
access control (MAC) address. This address
is found on the bar code label marked
HFC MAC ID on the rear panel.
Ethernet The address format is 00:20:40:xx:xx:xx.
to computer

USB to computer
Precautions
TV cable
to cable outlet • Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides
of the modem preventing it from overheating.
• Do not open the SB4100 cable modem. Refer
all service to your local service provider.
• Wipe the modem with a clean, dry cloth.
Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals.
Power cord to
Do not spray cleaners directly on the unit
electrical outlet
or use forced air to remove dust.

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For a Single User

1 Connect your computer to the SB4100 2 Connect the coaxial TV cable to the SB4100
using one of the following methods: connector marked CABLE and the other end
to the cable outlet or splitter. Hand-tighten
Ethernet
Connect the 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable to the connectors to avoid damaging them.
To
Ethernet the SB4100 Ethernet connector and the You may need a 5-900 MHz splitter and an
or other end to the Ethernet jack on the back additional length of 75-ohm coaxial cable
USB of your computer. if you have a TV connected to the cable
outlet.
or
To 3 Plug the power cord into the SB4100
USB connector marked POWER and the other
cable
Connect the USB cable to the SB4100 port end to the electrical outlet.
outlet
marked USB and the other end to the USB
port on the back of your computer.

CAUTION !

To Do not connect both Ethernet and

electrical USB cables to the same computer.
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For Multiple Users

Your service provider must configure your
modem for multiple user service. Contact your
Service provider service provider for availability and instructions.
The SB4100 supports many multiple user
TV cable configurations. It can easily serve as a gateway
to the Internet for up to 32 users.
SB4100

Standard Ethernet
Ethernet Multiple users must be connected to an
cable
Ethernet hub, which should be attached
Ethernet hub to the SB4100.
Standard
Ethernet
cable

Computer Computer Computer

CAUTION !

Do not connect both Ethernet and

USB cables to the same computer.

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Service provider
For Multiple Users
TV cable Multiple user configurations can include
Ethernet and USB connections.
SB4100
Ethernet and USB
USB Ethernet
For single users on individual computers,
connect the USB and Ethernet ports
Computer Computer
directly to the SB4100.

Multiple users are supported with a

Service provider single user attached to the USB port
and the remaining (up to 31) users
TV cable
connected to the Ethernet hub.
SB4100

USB Ethernet

Computer HUB CAUTION !

Do not connect both Ethernet and

USB cables to the same computer.
Computer Computer Computer

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To turn on your SB4100,

Powering Up the First Time
simply plug it in. It is not You must allow 5 to 30 minutes to power up • Send flashes while the SB4100 scans
necessary to unplug it when the first time because the SB4100 must find for the send channel. When the
not in use. and lock on the appropriate channels for send channel is locked, the light
communications. is solid green.

1 Be sure that your computer is on and the • Online flashes while the SB4100 is
SB4100 is unplugged. obtaining configuration information.
When the configuration information
2 Plug the SB4100 in and check that the is obtained, the light is solid green.
lights on the front panel cycle through
During normal operation, the Power, Receive,
this sequence:
Send, and Online lights are on and the Activity
• Power flashes during a self-test. When light flashes when transferring data between
the self-test is successfully complete, the SB4100 and your computer.
the light is solid green.
• Receive flashes while the SB4100
scans for the receive channel.
When the receive channel is
locked, the light is solid green.

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The SB4100 contains all necessary software. 3 Double-click the Network icon on the
You don't need to configure the SB4100 but Control Panel window.
you must configure your computer for TCP/IP
(software protocol developed for communica- 4 Select the Configuration tab on the
tion between computers) and check for an IP Network window for Windows 95 or 98.
address. Your service provider may provide
additional instructions for setting up your
5 Check to see if TCP/IP has been
installed for the device being used
computer.
(Ethernet card or USB). If TCP/IP
appears in the list of network
components, it is installed and
Configuring for TCP/IP you can proceed to step 10. If it
doesn't appear on the list, continue
The following basic instructions are for with step 6.
Windows 95 or Windows 98. If you are using
a different operating system, refer to that
user guide.

1 On the Windows Desktop, click Start.

2 Select Settings and then Control Panel

from the pop-up menus.

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Configuring for TCP/IP

6 Click Add.

7 Double-click the Protocol option on Select

Network Component Type window.

8 Click Microsoft in the Manufacturers

section and then click TCP/IP in the
Network Protocol section of Select
Network Protocol window.

9 Click OK.

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Configuring for TCP/IP

10 Click TCP/IP on the Network window. 14 Click OK to accept the TCP/IP settings.
If you have more than one TCP/IP
entry, choose the one associated with 15 Click OK to close the Network window.
the Ethernet card or USB device connected
to the SB4100. 16 Click OK when a prompt to restart your
computer is displayed and then click OK
11 Click Properties.
again.

12 Select the IP Address tab on the

TCP/IP window.

13 Click Obtain an IP address automatically.

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Installing USB Device Drivers

1 Insert CD-ROM into the CD drive.

2 On the Windows Desktop, click Start.

3 Select Settings and then Control Panel

from the pop-up menus.

4 Using Windows 98, double click the Add

New Hardware icon on the Control Panel
window.
or
Using Windows 2000, double click the
Devices icon on the Control Panel window.

5 Click Next.

6 Click Search for the best driver for your

device option.

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Installing USB Device Drivers

7 Click Next.

8 Click CD-ROM drive option and Specify

a location option.

9 Click Next.

10 Click Next to install the driver on the

location displayed.

11 Click Yes on the System Settings Change

window.

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Verifying Your IP Address

The following basic instructions are for Windows 95
or Windows 98. If you are using a different
operating system, refer to that user guide.
To check the IP address:

1 On the Windows Desktop, click Start.

2 Select Run.

3 Type winipcfg.exe. A window similar

to the example is displayed.

4 Select your adapter name.

(the Ethernet card or USB device)

5 Click Renew.

6 Click OK after the system displays

an IP address.
If after performing this procedure your
computer does not access the Internet,
call your service provider. They will
assist in your configuration.
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This information is to help you quickly solve a problem. Before calling your service provider, try
pressing the reset button on the rear panel. Resetting the SB4100 may take 5 to 30 minutes. Your
service provider will need to know the status of the front-panel lights.

The Problem Possible Solution

Green POWER light is off • Check that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet and the rear panel
of the SB4100.
• Check that the electrical outlet is working.
• Check that the Standby button is not depressed. Press to reconnect Internet service.
• Call your service provider.

Cannot receive or send data • Check the lights on the front panel. Note the first light from top to bottom that is off.
This light indicates where the error occurred. If the first light that is off is:

Receive During normal operation, the receive channel is lost. During startup,
the receive channel is not acquired.
Send During normal operation, the send channel is lost. During startup,
the send channel is not acquired.
Online During normal operations, the IP registration is lost. During startup,
the IP registration was not successful.
Power Standby button is depressed, modem in standby mode.
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The Problem Possible Solution

Cannot receive or send data • Check that your TV is working if you have cable TV and you have a clear TV picture.
If you are not receiving your regular TV channels, your data service will not function.
• Check the coaxial cable at the modem and wall outlet, and hand-tighten if necessary.
• Check the IP address (follow the steps on verifying your IP Address); call your
service provider if you need an IP address.
• Check the USB or Ethernet cable at the modem and your computer.

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