Cabling For Multiple Users; Ethernet And Usb - Motorola SURFboard SB4220 Series User Manual

Introduction Before You Begin
Cable outlet
Coaxial cable
SURFboard
cable modem
USB cable
Computer
Cable outlet
Coaxial cable
SURFboard
cable modem
USB cable
Computer
Ethernet hub
Ethernet cable
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Installation & Configuration

Cabling for Multiple Users

The SURFboard cable modem supports several multiple user configurations. Along with
an optional hub or router, it can serve as an Internet gateway for up to 32 computers.
For information about multiple user service, contact your cable service provider.

Ethernet and USB

Straight-through
Ethernet cable
You can connect the USB port on one computer and the Ethernet port on another
Computer
computer directly to the cable modem, as shown at top left.
Caution
You can connect a single computer to the USB port and from one to 31 remaining users
Crossover Ethernet
to an Ethernet hub, as shown at bottom left. You cannot connect more than one
cable
computer to the cable modem through the USB port.
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Troubleshooting
Do not connect both the Ethernet and USB cables to the same computer.
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