User guide

SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide 4
Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration FAQ
Troubleshooting
Glossary
License
Before You Begin
Before you begin the installation, check that you received the following items with your
SURFboard cable modem:
You will need 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors to connect your cable
modem to the nearest cable outlet. If a TV is connected to the cable outlet, you may
need a 5-900 MHz RF splitter and a total of three coaxial cables to connect both the TV
and the cable modem. The coaxial cable and RF splitter are available at consumer
electronic stores.
Item Description
Power adapter Connects the SURFboard cable modem to a power
adapter to connect to the AC electrical outlet
10/100Base-T
Ethernet cable
Connects to the Ethernet port
USB cable Connects to the USB port
SURFboard Cable
Modem CD-ROM
Contains the User Guide and USB drivers