Easy Setup; Network Connection Types; Powerful Features In A Single Unit - Motorola surfboard sbg901 User Manual

Easy Setup

It is much easier to configure a local area network (LAN) using an SBG901 than using traditional
networking equipment:
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The Installation Assistant application on the SBG901 Installation CD-ROM enables easy
connection to the cable network and setup for security.
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For basic wired or wireless operation, most default settings require no modification.
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The SBG901 Configuration Manager (CMGR) provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for
easy configuration of necessary wireless, Ethernet, router, DHCP , and security settings. For
information about using the SBG901 Configuration Manager, see

Network Connection Types

The SBG901 provides different network connection types for your computers to exchange data.
The connection between your computers and the SBG901 may be with a wireless or a wired
connection or a combination of the two. Your network can use one or any combination of the
following network connections:
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Ethernet local area network (LAN)
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Wireless LAN
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Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) connections to Wi-Fi enabled devices

Powerful Features in a Single Unit

An SBG901 combines high-speed Internet access, networking, and computer security for a home
or small-office LAN. An SBG901 provides:
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An integrated high-speed cable modem for continuous broadband access to the Internet and
other online services with much faster data transfer than traditional dial-up or ISDN modems
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One broadband connection for up to 245 computers to surf the web; all computers on the LAN
communicate as if they were connected to the same physical network
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An IEEE 802.11g
moving around the home or small office or to connect desktop computers without installing
network wiring. Depending on distance, wireless connection speeds can vary.
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A secure Wi-Fi broadband connection for Wi-Fi enabled devices on your network, such as
your cellular telephone, laptops, printers, PDAs, and desktops.
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One10/100Base-T Ethernet uplink port supporting a half- or
auto-MDIX
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Routing for a wireless LAN (WLAN) or a wired Ethernet LAN; you can connect a single
computer using a hub and/or switch
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A built-in DHCP server to easily configure a combined wired and/or wireless Class C private
LAN
1 Introduction
This document is uncontrolled pending incorporation in PDM
(IEEE 802.11g that also supports
wireless access point to enable laptop users to remain connected while
capability
IEEE 802.11b
full-duplex
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Basic Configuration.
wireless clients)
connection with