Precautions, Caution – Motorola SBV5120 User Manual
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SBV5120 Series VoIP Cable Modem User Guide
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to connect your VoIP cable modem to the nearest
cable outlet. If a TV is connected to the cable outlet, you may need a 5-900 MHz RF
and a total of three
coaxial cables to connect both the TV and the VoIP cable modem. The coaxial cable and RF splitter are available
at consumer electronic stores. To connect your VoIP cable modem to an Ethernet hub, see the network
description in
on page 32. Check the documentation provided with your hub.
Precautions
Postpone VoIP cable modem installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area.
To avoid damaging the VoIP cable modem with static electricity:
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Always first connect the coaxial cable to the grounded cable TV wall outlet.
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Before you connect or disconnect the USB or Ethernet cable from your VoIP cable modem or PC, always
touch the coaxial cable connector on the VoIP cable modem to release any static charges.
To prevent overheating the VoIP cable modem, do not block the ventilation holes on its sides.
Phone wire
Connects the telephone to the cable system to provide telephony service
SURFboard VoIP
Cable Modem
CD-ROM
Contains the User Guide and USB drivers
Item
Description
Caution
To comply with all national safety regulations, do not route the USB,
Ethernet, or telephone cables outside of the building.
CABLE
+12VDC
USB
TEL
2
TEL
1
ETHERNET
To avoid damaging your VoIP cable
modem or PC with static electricity:
Before you connect
or disconnect the
USB or Ethernet
cable, touch the
coaxial cable
connector on the
VoIP cable modem.
Always make the
wall connection
first.