System Requirements; Service Provider - Motorola SURFboard SB4100 User Manual

SURFboard
The Ethernet card must be
installed before the SB4100.
If it isn't, follow the installation
instructions that came with
your Ethernet card.
Introduction Before You Begin
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System Requirements

To use the SB4100 with your computer system,
you need the following:

Service Provider

You must sign up with your data service
provider who provides access to the Internet
and other online services.
Computer
Your computer must be equipped with a USB
or Ethernet port and the Transport Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to access
the SB4100. The SB4100 is compatible with
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Microsoft , Macintosh , and UNIX
operating systems.
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Computers using Windows 95, UNIX, or
Macintosh systems must use the Ethernet
connection.
HTML Browser
Any standard HTML (web) browser
works with the SB4100.
Installation Operation Basic Configuration Troubleshooting
Ethernet card or
USB Special Software
Any standard 10/100Base-T Ethernet card
operates with the SB4100. This is not needed if
connecting to the USB port. The Ethernet card
must be installed before the SB4100. If it is not,
follow the installation instructions included
with your Ethernet card.
The USB connection is supported by
Windows 98, and Windows 2000, and requires
special software to operate. All USB drivers are
on the CD-ROM supplied with your SB4100.
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Your computer must be configured for TCP/IP
and have an IP address for the SB4100 to
operate. Your service provider furnishes
the IP address.
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