Cabling For Multiple Users; Ethernet And Usb - Motorola SB5100 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
Ethernet hub
Computer
Ethernet cable
Computer Computer
SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide
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 63 computers.
Not all service providers support multiple user service. For information about multiple
Ethernet cable
user service, contact your cable service provider.

Ethernet and USB

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