Motorola SURFBOARD SBG900 Quick Installation Manual
Motorola SURFBOARD SBG900 Quick Installation Manual

Motorola SURFBOARD SBG900 Quick Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Quick Installation Guide ® SURFboard Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900...
  • Page 2 Your SBG900 is the central connection point between your computers and the Internet . It directs (routes) information between the computers connected to your home network. A built-in cable modem transmits information between your home network and the Internet. The SBG900 provides different network connection types. You can use a wireless or a wired connection (or a combination of the two) to connect your computers to the SBG900.
  • Page 3: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories All networks are composed of multiple devices. The SBG900 works with any IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b compliant client product. Motorola supplies a range of accessories for use with the SBG900. Some examples are: Motorola Wireless Notebook Adapter...
  • Page 4 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900 Basic SBG900 Network Requirements An SBG900 § A connection to your cable TV system § A subscription to cable modem service from your cable TV provider § One or more computers with minimum: § § Pentium-class processor or faster §...
  • Page 5 Connecting the SBG900 To connect to Ethernet or USB on a PC running a supported Windows version, we recommend using the Installation Assistant on the SBG900 Installation CD-ROM. Insert the SBG900 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, agree to the License Agreement, and the following window is displayed: To start the Installation Assistant, click Installation Assistant.
  • Page 6 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900 A. Connect the SBG900 to Your Cable TV System You may need to call your cable provider to activate your high-speed Internet service. Your cable provider may require the MAC address labeled CM HFC MAC ID on the bottom of the SBG900. Please write your CM HFC MAC ID...
  • Page 7 Connecting to the Cable Outlet Using a Splitter Connecting an SBG900 to the same cable outlet as a TV requires a 5 to 900 MHz splitter and two additional coaxial cables. Check that one end of the coaxial cable is connected to the cable TV outlet. Disconnect that cable from the back of your TV and connect it to the splitter input.
  • Page 8: Ethernet Connections

    Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900 B. Ethernet Connections Computers using the Ethernet connection require an Ethernet adapter installed and a wired connection to the SBG900. If you purchased your Ethernet adapter separately, install the Ethernet hardware and driver software according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 9 Quick Installation Guide S a m p l e E t h e r n e t L A N POWER POWER You can connect up to 255 computers to Ethernet hubs or switches connected to the SBG900. Detailed information about network cabling is beyond the scope of this document or the SBG900 User Guide.
  • Page 10 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900 C. USB Connection You can connect a single PC running Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP to the SBG900 USB port. The USB connection requires special driver software supplied on the SBG900 Installation CD-ROM.
  • Page 11 “connect” the client to the SBG900. The procedure depends on your wireless adapter and computer operating system. In your initial profile, use the SBG900 default wireless Network Name (ESSID) motorola (case-sensitive). Your computers are connected but not secure. The default SBG900 settings provide no wireless security. After your wireless LAN is operational, be sure to enable security as described in “Setting Up the Wireless LAN”...
  • Page 12 Type http//:192.168.100.1 and press ENTER to display the login window: In the User ID field, type admin (case sensitive) and press In the Password field, type motorola (case sensitive) and click Log In to display the SBG900 Setup Program main window:...
  • Page 13: Network Security

    Network Security The SBG900 firewall and wireless security measures are disabled by default. For normal operation, you do not need to change most default settings, except for the password, firewall, and wireless security. The default SBG900 settings provide no security for data or protection from Internet attacks.
  • Page 14: Configuration For Gaming

    Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900 Configuration for Gaming Firewall: By default, the SBG900 Firewall is disabled. If you enable the SBG900 firewall, see the game manufacturer's documentation to ensure the necessary ports are open for use by that game. If low security policy is enabled, the SBG900 can pass Xbox Live™...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Motorola as described in “Contact Us.” Contact Us In the United States and Canada, if you need assistance while working with the SBG900 and related equipment supplied by Motorola: If you rent or lease your SBG900 If you own your SBG900 Contact your cable provider.
  • Page 16 MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Me, Windows XP, Xbox, Xbox Live and DirectX are either registered t r ademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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