Computer System Requirements; Ethernet Card; Usb Connection - Motorola SB5100 Series User Manual

Introduction Before You Begin
You can use any Web browser such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator
your SURFboard cable modem.
For Microsoft Windows computers, the Installation
Assistant application automatically checks your
system configuration. You can start the Installation
Assistant from the Main Menu on the SURFboard
Cable Modem CD-ROM.
SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide
Installation & Configuration

Computer System Requirements

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Your SURFboard cable modem is compatible with Microsoft Windows
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with ®
UNIX computers.

Ethernet Card

You can use the Ethernet connection with any Windows, Macintosh, Linux
computer equipped with a 10Base-T or 10/100Base-T Ethernet card.
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Windows 95, UNIX, Linux, or Macintosh computers must use the Ethernet connection.
If you use an Ethernet card, it must be installed in your computer before you install the
cable modem. If it is not installed, follow the installation instructions provided with your
Ethernet card.

USB Connection

You can use the USB connection with any PC running Windows
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Windows 2000, Windows Me
connection requires special USB driver software that is supplied on the SURFboard
Cable Modem CD-ROM.
You can upgrade your USB drivers from our
http://broadband.motorola.com/noflash/usb_drivers.asp.
Troubleshooting FAQ
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, or Windows XP that has a USB interface. The USB
Downloads page
Glossary License
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