[. . . ] Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2. 909. Operation is subject to the following condition: This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR, Paragraph 15. 101 to 15. 109. The Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interface Causing Equipment Regulations.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Copyright © 1999 by General Instrument Corporation. [. . . ] Plug the power cord into the SB3100 connector marked POWER and the other end to the electrical outlet.
POWER
Power cord to electrical outlet
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INSTALLATION
Service provider
For Multiple Users
The SB3100 can easily serve as a gateway to the Internet for up to 32 users. The users must be on the LAN and the SB3100 must be attached to the LAN and the cable system. The network administrator at your service provider configures your modem for multiple users.
TV cable
SB3100
Crossover Ethernet cable Ethernet hub Standard Ethernet cable
Com puter
Com puter
Com puter
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OPERATION
Powering Up the First Time
NOTE To turn on your SB3100, simply plug it in. It is not necessary to unplug it when not in use.
You must allow 5 to 30 minutes to power up the first time because the SB3100 must find and lock on the appropriate channels for communications.
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Be sure that your computer is on and SB3100 is unplugged. Plug the SB3100 in and notice that the lights on the front panel cycle through this sequence: · · Power flashes during a self-test. When the self-test is successfully complete, the light is solid green. Online flashes while the SB3100 is obtaining configuration information. When the configuration information is obtained, the LED is solid green.
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During normal operation, the Power, Receive, Send, and Online lights are on and the Activity light flashes.
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BASIC CONFIGURATION
The SB3100 contains all necessary software. You don't need to configure the SB3100 but you must configure your computer for TCP/IP and check for an IP address. Your service provider may provide additional instructions for setting up your computer. If you are using a different operating system, refer to that user guide.
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On the Windows Desktop, click Start. If TCP/IP appears in the list of network components, it is installed and you can proceed to step 10. If it doesn't appear on the list, continue with step 6.
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BASIC CONFIGURATION
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Click Add. Double-click the Protocol option on Select Network Component Type window. Click Microsoft in the Manufacturers section and then click TCP/IP in the Network Protocol section of Select Network Protocol window. If you aren't receiving your regular TV channels, your data service will not function. Check the coaxial cable at the rear panel and outlet and hand-tighten if necessary. Check the IP address (follow the steps on page 13); call your service provider if you need an IP address.
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SOFTWARE LICENSE
For use with General Instrument cable modem
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU OPEN THE PRODUCT PACKAGE AND USE THE PRODUCT, BY OPENING THE PRODUCT PACKAGE AND USING THE PRODUCT YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF EACH OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. UPON ACCEPTANCE, THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND GENERAL INSTRUMENT CORPORATION ("GI"). THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT APPLY TO YOU AND TO ANY SUBSEQUENT LICENSEE OF THIS PRODUCT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT: DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE GI PRODUCT, ITS SOFTWARE, COMPONENTS, DOCUMENTATION OR ANY OTHER CONTENTS OF THE PRODUCT PACKAGE. RETURN THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING ALL SOFTWARE, COMPONENTS, DOCUMENTATION OR ANY OTHER CONTENTS OF THE PRODUCT PACKAGE, TOGETHER WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER PURCHASE, FOR A FULL REFUND. [. . . ] While every reasonable effort has been made to insure that you will receive software that you can use and enjoy, GI does not warrant that the functions of the software will meet your requirements or that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error-free. Due to the complex nature of computer programs, the programs in this package (like all programs) will probably never be completely error-free. GI is not responsible for problems caused by changes in the operating characteristics of the hardware or operating system software you are using which are made after the release date of this version of the Cable Modem Software, nor for problems in the interaction of the Cable Modem with any other software. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and GI regarding the software, product and documentation, and supersedes any prior representations, understandings and agreements, either oral or written. [. . . ]