• Place this device on a stable surface. • Avoid damaging the digital voice modem with static by touching the coaxial cable when it is attached to the earth-grounded coaxial cable-TV wall outlet. i Safety and Regulatory Information Safety and Regulatory Information...
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• Always first touch the coaxial cable connector on the digital voice modem when disconnecting or re-connecting the Ethernet cable from the digital voice modem or user’s PC. • It is recommended that the customer install an AC surge protector in the AC outlet to which this device is connected.
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CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY RECYCLING When you see this symbol on a Motorola product, do not dispose of the product with residential or commercial waste. Recycling your Motorola Equipment Please do not dispose of this product with your residential or commercial waste.
47CFR, Paragraph 15.101 to 15.109. International Declaration of Conformity We, Motorola, Inc., 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA, U.S.A., declare under our sole responsibility that the SURFboard® SBV6120 DOCSIS® 3.0 Digital Voice Modem t conformity with one or more of the following standards:...
Before You Begin ... 13 Precautions ... 13 Signing Up for Internet Service ... 14 System Requirements... 14 Installing the Digital Voice Modem Connecting the SBV6120 ... 15 Installing the Telephone for VoIP... 16 Testing the Connections ... 17 Obtaining an IP Address for an Ethernet Connection ... 18 Configuring TCP/IP ...
For information on customer service, technical support, or warranty claims, see the Safety and Regulatory Information section at the beginning of this guide or the Motorola SBV6120 Software License, Warranty, Safety, and Regulatory Information card (SLWSR Card) included with the SBV6120 Digital Voice Modem.
During normal operation, the POWER, RECEIVE, SEND, and ONLINE LEDs are always On. The LINK LED flashes when the digital voice modem is transferring data. Note: The blue LED is an optional LED operation only available in some locations. Your service provider may activate the blue LED option for high-speed Internet and Ethernet connections.
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SEND Send channel not found ONLINE Internet connection failed LINK No connection to SBV6120 Ethernet port detected TEL 1 Telephone line is not set up for voice TEL 2 service. Contact your VoIP service provider. 1 Overview Flashing Scanning for an Green: Upstream channel is upstream channel connected...
Rear Panel The rear panel contains the power receptacle and cabling ports and connectors: SBV6120 Rear Panel Cabling Ports and Connectors Port/Connector TEL 1/2 TEL 2 1 Overview Description VoIP connection for a single or two-line telephone VoIP connection for a single-line telephone Ethernet port Coaxial cable connector +12VDC power connector...
MAC Label The SBV6120 Media Access Control (MAC) label is located on the bottom of the SBV6120. The label contains the MAC address, which is a unique, 48-bit value that identifies each Ethernet network device. To receive data service, you will need to provide the MAC address marked HFC MAC ID to your Internet Service provider.
SBV6120 Install Sheet You will also need a 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect the SBV6120 digital voice modem to the nearest cable outlet. If a TV is connected to the cable outlet, use a 5 to 1002 MHz RF splitter and two additional coaxial cables to connect the TV and the SBV6120.
High-speed Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T) – A GigE Network Interface Card is needed to achieve the maximum data throughput rates Note: The Ethernet card must already be installed in your computer before you install the digital voice modem. 2 Getting Started ®...
CAUTION! This product is for indoor use only. Do not route the Ethernet and telephone cables outside of the building. Exposure of the cables to lightning could create a safety hazard and damage the digital voice modem. Connecting the SBV6120 Before starting this part of the installation, power off your computer and unplug the digital voice modem.
TEL 2 port on the SBV6120. 3. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet ports on the computer and SBV6120. Sample connections graphic shown below: 3 Installing the Digital Voice Modem SBV6120 LED Activity During Startup Description...
: Contact your service provider to provision the telephony line(s). Note If the connectivity test failed, see You may now wall mount your SBV6120 digital voice modem. See for more information. 3 Installing the Digital Voice Modem POWER POWER for LED status information.
• Automatically retrieve the IP address using the Network DHCP server The Motorola SBV6120 digital voice modem provides a DHCP server on its LAN. Configure your LAN to obtain the IPs for the LAN and DNS server automatically. Configuring TCP/IP You will not have to configure the SBV6120 digital voice modem.
Check the following: • Your cable connections • Whether you can see cable TV channels on your television After successfully verifying your cable connections and proper cable TV operation, you can renew your IP address. 3 Installing the Digital Voice Modem...
CAUTION: Before drilling holes, check the structure for potential damage to water, gas, or electrical lines. Make sure the AC power plug is disconnected from the wall outlet and all cables are removed from the back of the SBV6120 before starting the installation. 3 Installing the Digital Voice Modem...
13. Route the cables so that they will not be a safety problem. Wall Mounting Template You can print the following page to use it as the wall mounting template. Measure the printed template to verify the dimensions. 3 Installing the Digital Voice Modem Wall Mounting Template. 6.0 mm (.24 inches) maximum 9.0 mm (.35 inches) maximum...
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Figure 1 SBV6120 Wall Mounting Template 3 Installing the Digital Voice Modem...
If the solutions listed in the table below do not resolve your problem, contact your service provider. Note: Before calling your service provider, try unplugging and replugging the power cord on the rear of the SBV6120. Resetting the SBV6120 may take five to 30 minutes. Your service provider may ask for the status of the front panel lights as described in LEDs and Error Conditions.
Check the lights on the front panel. Make sure the green power light is on. If it is not, check that the power cord is properly plugged into the electrical outlet and the digital voice modem. • If you have cable TV, check that your TV is working and the picture is clear.
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