Precautions - Motorola SBV5120 User Manual

Introduction
Item
Phone wire
SURFboard VoIP
Cable Modem
CD-ROM
You will need 75-ohm coaxial cable
cable outlet. If a TV is connected to the cable outlet, you may need a 5-900 MHz RF
coaxial cables to connect both the TV and the VoIP cable modem. The coaxial cable and RF splitter are available
at consumer electronic stores. To connect your VoIP cable modem to an Ethernet hub, see the network
description in "Cabling for Multiple Users"
Caution
To comply with all national safety regulations, do not route the USB,
Ethernet, or telephone cables outside of the building.

Precautions

Postpone VoIP cable modem installation until there is 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.
Before you connect
or disconnect the
USB or Ethernet
cable, touch the
coaxial cable
connector on the
VoIP cable modem.
To prevent overheating the VoIP cable modem, do not block the ventilation holes on its sides.
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Installation
Description
Connects the telephone to the cable system to provide telephony service
Contains the User Guide and USB drivers
with F-type connectors
on page 32. Check the documentation provided with your hub.
To avoid damaging your VoIP cable
modem or PC with static electricity:
+12VDC
X
4
Exit
Troubleshooting
to connect your VoIP cable modem to the nearest
Always make the
wall connection
first.
SBV5120 Series VoIP Cable Modem User Guide
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splitter and a total of three