Motorola SB5100 Series - Manual (Page 49)

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Home Print Exit
Cannot send or receive data Check the lights on the front panel. Note the first light from top to bottom that is off. This light indicates where
the error occurred as described in
“Front-Panel Lights and Error Conditions” on page 44.
If all lights are off except the Standby light, the cable modem is in Standby mode. Press the Standby button to
reconnect your Internet service.
If you have cable TV, check that your TV is working and the picture is clear. If you cannot receive your regular
TV channels, your data service will not function.
Check the coaxial cable at the cable modem and wall outlet. Hand-tighten if necessary.
Check the IP address. Follow the steps in
“Verifying the IP Address in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows
Me” on page 37 or “Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP” on page 38. Call your cable
service provider if you need an IP address.
Check that the USB or Ethernet cable is properly connected to the
cable modem and your computer.
Problems related to unsuccessful
USB driver installation Remove the USB driver. Follow the instructions in one of:
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“Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 or Windows Me” on page 45
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“Removing the USB Driver from Windows 2000” on page 47
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“Removing the USB Driver from Windows XP” on page 50
Then perform “Running the Motorola USB Driver Removal Utility” on page 55.
Problem Possible Solutions