Cabling For Multiple Users; Ethernet And Usb - Motorola SURFboard SBV5120 User Manual

Introduction

Cabling for Multiple Users

The SURFboard VoIP cable modem supports several multiple user configurations. Along with an optional hub or
router, it can serve as an Internet gateway for up to 31 computers.
Not all service providers support multiple user service. For information about multiple user service, contact your
cable provider.

Ethernet and USB

You can connect the USB port on one computer and the Ethernet port on another computer directly to the VoIP
cable modem, as shown.
Caution
Do not connect both the Ethernet and USB cables to the same computer.
You can connect a single computer to the USB port and from one to 31 remaining users to an Ethernet hub, as
shown. You cannot connect more than one computer to the VoIP cable modem through the USB port.
SBV5120 VoIP Cable Modem User Guide
Installation
Cable outlet
Coaxial cable
SURFboard VoIP
cable modem
USB cable
Computer
Cable outlet
Coaxial cable
SURFboard VoIP
cable modem
USB cable
Ethernet hub
Computer
Ethernet cables
Computer Computer
Troubleshooting
Ethernet cable
Computer
Ethernet cable
or switch
Computer
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