The online light should be steady and indicates the downstream and upstream signals have been confirmed, and is searching for an IP address. The PC Activity light will be steady when it is connected to a CPE device and will blink when transmitting data.

Power: Blinks while performing startup diagnostics internal to modem (after initial power-on or reset), and turns solid green when modem successfully completes diagnostics. Receive: Blinks while scanning for downstream frequency, and turns solid green when modem has successfully acquired a downstream channel. Send: Blinks while locating and ranging an upstream channel, and turns solid green when modem successfully ranges upstream channel. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Caesar's the only p1mp in the Ars group hooked up on cable, which is why he rules the Ars staff Quake II DM matches now. Anyway, for those of you lucky enough to live in an area where cable modem service is available or is coming soon, head on over to ZDNet's Cable Modem Guide. It's not a bad little piece on those modems we all love (and many lust after). -Panders A loyal reader by the name of Interboy e-mailed me this morning to report that his attempt to follow yesterday's link to Winamp 2. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Sure, you could do that, but it's not a good idea for several reasons. First, a vast majority of ISPs won't let you legally use a residential cable modem or a DSL line to host a public server. You would have to get a more expensive business package. Second, ADSL and cable lines usually have lower upstream bandwidth than downstream bandwidth, so your site may appear to be sluggish under heavy traffic. Third, DSL and cable lines have a much lower reliability than dedicated T1 or better lines. See similar questions...

No. If you can bring up web pages and get your e-mail when using the cable modem, but cannot authenticate with your VPN server, it could be something with the VPN server. You will want to contact your employer for further details. No. The newest firmware version out for the SB4220 and SB5100 support a feature called NACO (Network Access Control Off). This feature allows the cable provider to easily determine if a cable modem isn't provisioned properly or has been disconnected due to non-payment. See similar questions...

a general rule, your DSL modem should have the following lights lit up and solid (not blinking): 'Power', 'Status', 'Lan' or 'USB' (not both), and 'Activity'. Note, that Activity is the exception to the rule and may blink sporadically. This is normal and only indicates data passing through the modem. Try Powercycling. Powercycling is simply unplugging the modem from its power source (either the back of the modem or the wall) and then hooking it up back. See similar questions...

Note: the right led blinking orange could also mean that you have an alert in addition to the low battery. It is dependant on how you set up your notifications. IBM Workplace Client Technology, Micro Edition, Version 5.7 - you want the one entitled "WebSphere Everyplace Micro Environment 5.7.2 - MIDP 2.0 for Windows Mobile 2003 2nd Edition") Not my original "get" - the hints were over on xda-developers and the Google Local discussion list. This is WORKING on my MDA. See similar questions...

The green light indicates the module is transmitting data and the red light indicates the module is receiving a response from the PLC. When the module is in the configuration mode (setting of dip switch is 31) neither light will be illuminated except during the actual download. If the dip switch is set to any setting other than 31 and the green light does not light after a power cycle, the module was configured for a multi-panel situation. See similar questions...

A null modem cable is what is sometimes called a cross cable. It has pins 2 & 3 crossed from one end to the other so that it can connect one PC to another PC. The cable and com port can be tested by connecting two PC"s and verifying communications using Windows HyperTerminal program on each PC. See similar questions...