Cable Modem User Guide SB5100

SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 7
Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration FAQ
Troubleshooting
Glossary
License
Computer System Requirements
Your SURFboard cable modem is compatible with Microsoft Windows
®
, Macintosh
®
, and
UNIX
®
computers.
Ethernet Card
You can use the Ethernet connection with any Windows, Macintosh, Linux
®
, or UNIX
computer equipped with a 10Base-T or 10/100Base-T Ethernet card.
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
®
98 Second Edition,
Windows
®
2000, Windows Me
®
, or Windows XP
™
that has a USB interface. The USB
connection requires special USB driver software that is supplied on the SURFboard
Cable Modem CD-ROM.
You can upgrade your USB drivers from our Downloads page
http://broadband.motorola.com/noflash/usb_drivers.asp.
You can use any Web browser such as Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator
®
with
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.