Yes, as long as the broadband router supports the DHCP client option for the connection to the cable modem. All SURFboard Cable Modems function as bridges (with the exception of the SBG900). They do not support any type of address translation. The SBG900 does support Port Address Translation in addition to many other networking features. For more product information, please click here.

Yes. All Motorola SURFboard cable modems are built to comply with the Data-Over-Cable-System-Interface-Specification (DOCSIS®) interoperability standard. Click here for more information about DOCSIS® from Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs®). In fact, Motorola received its first CableLabs® certification in May 1999.

The cable TV system plant dedicates a standard cable TV channel for data transfer of Internet and multimedia services. A computer equipped with a SURFboard cable modem is then connected to the cable TV system network using the same type of hook-up used for a television. The SURFboard cable modem receives information carried over the cable TV network and passes it through to the computer via USB or a standard 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface.

Quite simply, virtually everything you need to begin surfing the Web with your computer. Included with your SURFboard cable modem are Ethernet and USB cables, power cord, an Installation Assistant CD-ROM including USB drivers and User Manual.

Motorola SURFboard cable modems use some of the latest data encryption technology to help minimize security risks for your data. However, a little extra caution never hurts. We recommend you turn off your file- and print-sharing options when you're not using them and carefully review any other security precautions your service provider might recommend. Also, the Motorola SURFboard cable modem provides a top-mounted standby button for enhanced security.

The Motorola SURFboard cable modems (with the exception of the SBG900) do not have a firewall built in. If you are experiencing issues loading web pages, you may want to check your computer for any third-party Internet security software.

No, if your computers are connected via a network, one Motorola cable modem will support up to 32 computers. But you will need additional networking equipment such as our Wireless Broadband Router, Wireless Access Point or the Ethernet Broadband Router.

Unlike DSL or Cable Modem, our service does not depend on telephone or cable TV infrastructure. This enables Phoenix Internet to reach many neighborhoods where DSL and Cable Modem are unable or unwilling to go. Our service plans offer performance comparable to DSL and Cable Modem, but with some important differences. Superior customer service because we are a local company and can be at your location within hours if necessary.

Do you have cable TV or live in an area where cable is available? Then you might want to consider a cable broadband internet connection, particularly if you don't have a BT phoneline. Cable broadband providers offer phone and TV channels together with the broadband connection as part of a package, but you can also take the broadband element on its own. The broadband connection requires a cable modem ? this is often provided free by the provider when you sign up.

The Motorola SURFboard cable modems run with any computer that supports USB or Ethernet interface, including PCs, Macs, laptops, and workstations. SURFboard cable modems are compatible with any operating system that runs on these computers as long as the operating system supports TCP/IP (such as Macintosh® OS, Windows® 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP, Linux®, and Unix®). As you may already know, USB is not supported with Windows® 95 and NT.

The current products do not support satellite delivery directly, however, the cable modem can be connected to a satellite receiver that can output a data stream over Ethernet.

A cable modem is an electronic adapter that permits a personal computer to receive Internet data from the high-speed information resources of a cable television system. Cable modems permit personal computers to receive Internet information at rates of up to hundreds of times faster than typical, consumer market telephone modems. A cable modem attaches to a personal computer through a network interface card (NIC) installed inside the computer.

If necessary, our professional installers will run a new cable to your home, install a special splitter and run a new line to the computer. The installer will then install the modem and connect it to your computer. Before they leave they will make sure the computer connects to the Internet and that the service is up and running.

To hook up a modem, you will need the serial port, cable, modem and a serial communication program. Normal communication packages will not run on the Port due to hardware incompatibilities in the serial port. There are two communication programs for the Portfolio. XTERM was the first program available, and is on the DOS Utilities Card from Atari, but ACOM is a better package.

We recommend high speed broadband services via DSL modem (typically DHCP) by MTNL or BSNL. In some places Air-tel has also providing high speed broadband via DSL modem. High speed broadband via DSL gives the end user a dedicated modem with a dedicated 256kbps line. Our quality control studies have come to a conclusion that broadband provided by DSL provides optimum voice quality. Typically, the monthly bill ranges from Rs.400-800 for broadband vis DSL modem.

Some types of broadband modems require that you use a cross-over cable to connect to the broadband router. Contact your ISP to determine which type of cable you must use.

Any router that works with your type of broadband (DSL or Cable) should work fine with AOL for Broadband. Note for AOL Cable users: If you have AOL for Broadband Cable (you ordered cable through AOL) you will need to use one of the custom AOL Compatible Linksys or Actiontec routers available at Broadband Gear - Home Networking

Yes, your cable TV line can carry the TV signal while you send and receive information on the Internet. Depending on how many TVs you have connected to the cable coming into your home, you may also be in need of a Signal Splitter to allow more cable connections to areas within your home. Click here to learn more about our Signal Splitter and Signal Booster products. Currently, most Internet service providers do not provide cable Internet access.

A#8.9: This answer describes hooking up a terminal to the printer port. Hooking one up to the modem port will be similar except that .ttya should be used instead of .ttyb. On the hardware side, you will need a mini DIN 8 to DB25 printer cable. This should be connected from the IIgs' printer port to the port on the terminal that would normally be hooked to a modem. Next, you have to run a getty(8) over the printer port. Add this line to your /etc/inittab file: pp:23478:rest::/usr/sbin/getty 8bit.

Make sure that you enable IPSec and PPTP in your hardware device or software configuration. Please, consult the manual of your firewall or router.