Motorola SURFBOARD SBG1000 Quick Installation Manual

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  • Page 1: Quick Installation Guide

    Quick Installation Guide ® SURFboard Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG1000...
  • Page 2 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG1000 A home network enables you to access and move information between two or more computers in your home or business. You can connect your home network to your cable TV system to connect to the Internet. Your SURFboard Gateway SBG1000 is the central connection point between your computers and the Internet.
  • Page 3: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories All networks are composed of multiple devices. An SBG1000 works with any IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b compliant client product. Motorola supplies a range of accessories for use with the SBG1000. Some examples are: Motorola Wireless...
  • Page 4 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG1000 Basic SBG1000 Network Requirements An SBG1000 § 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 A. Connect the SBG1000 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 SBG1000. Please write your CM HFC MAC ID here: 00 : ______ : ______ : ______ : ______ : ______ Connecting Directly to the Cable Outlet...
  • Page 6 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG1000 Connecting to the Cable Outlet Using a Splitter Connecting an SBG1000 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 7: Ethernet Connections

    B. Ethernet Connections Computers using the Ethernet connection require an Ethernet adapter installed and a wired connection to the SBG1000. If you purchased your Ethernet adapter separately, install the Ethernet hardware and driver software according to the manufacturer's instructions. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the computer. Plug the other end into the hub or switch connected to the SBG1000, as shown in the illustrated sample LAN.
  • Page 8 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG1000 C. USB Connection You can connect one PC running Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP to the SBG1000 USB port. The USB connection requires special driver software supplied on the SBG1000 Installation CD-ROM. Insert the SBG1000 Installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 9 “connect” the client to the SBG1000. The procedure depends on your wireless adapter and computer operating system. In your initial profile, use the SBG1000 default wireless Network Name (ESSID) motorola (case-sensitive). Your computers are connected but not secure. The default SBG1000 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 10 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 SBG1000 Setup Program main window:...
  • Page 11: Network Security

    Network Security The SBG1000 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 SBG1000 settings provide no security for data or protection from Internet attacks.
  • Page 12: Configuration For Gaming

    Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG1000 Configuration for Gaming Firewall: By default, the SBG1000 Firewall is disabled. If you enable the SBG1000 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, ™...
  • Page 13 Connecting the SBG1000 Print Server The print server enables all computers on your wired or wireless home network to print to a single printer connected to the SGB1000. Connect your printer to the SBG1000. Use the parallel cable provided with your printer, or refer to the printer documentation for the correct cable.
  • Page 14 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG1000 Click the Microsoft server configuration: To enable a Windows PC on the network to print to the SBG1000 printer, add and configure the SBG1000 printer in the Control Panel. The default SBG1000 settings are: Domain Name Print Server Name\Queue Name For computers on a corporate office network to use SBG1000 print server, the Domain Name on the SBG1000 and network computers must be the...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with the SBG1000, try the following: Press the reset button on the rear panel. Resetting may take 5 to 30 minutes. Refer to “Troubleshooting” in the SBG1000 User Guide. If you still cannot resolve the issue, in the United States and Canada: If you rent or lease your SBG1000 If you own your SBG1000 Quick Installation Guide...
  • 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 trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Windows screen shots are used by permission of Microsoft Corporation.

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