Cabling For Multiple Users; Ethernet And Usb - Motorola SURFboard SBV5222 User Manual

Introduction

Cabling for Multiple Users

The SURFboard Digital Voice 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 digital
voice 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 digital voice modem through the USB port.
SBV5222 SURFboard® Digital Voice Modem
Installation
Cable outlet
Coaxial cable
SURFboard
Digital Voice
USB cable
Computer
Cable outlet
Coaxial cable
SURFboard
Digital Voice
USB cable
Ethernet hub
Computer
Ethernet cables
Computer Computer
Troubleshooting
Ethernet cable
Computer
Ethernet cable
or switch
Computer
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