How to Install a Motorola Surfboard Cable Modem

Motorola created a cable modem line called Surfboard that is inexpensive in bulk. The Surfboard takes the existing cable connection from a cable splitter and transmits information at a data level that the computer can understand. The installation process is very simple and requires no software to initialize your modem. You'll just need to connect the hardware and make a quick call to the technical support service of your cable Internet provider to get Internet activated.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Motorola Surfboard cable modem kit

1. Contact your local cable modem provider.

2. Give the Motorola Surfboard cable modem's "Customer S/N" or "MAC ID" number to the local provider. The provider will then be able to tie your subscription information into the modem and activate your service.

3. 
    
   An Ethernet port

   Plug the Ethernet cable into the back of your cable modem, and place the other end into your computer's Ethernet port. Also, plug in the power cable from the wall to your modem.

4. Test the Internet service by going to a random website that you do not typically go to, such as time.com or cnn.com.

Resources

• Information on Cable Modems