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...; Wireless LAN (WLAN) § Universal Serial Bus (USB) This guide provides information about: § Optional accessories and network requirements § Cable, Ethernet, USB, and wireless connections § Starting the Setup Program § Introduction to network security and gaming configuration § Troubleshooting and contact information For in cable modem transmits information between your cable TV system to connect to the Internet. 2 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900 A home network enables you can print the user guide. You can connect your home network to your home network...
...; Wireless LAN (WLAN) § Universal Serial Bus (USB) This guide provides information about: § Optional accessories and network requirements § Cable, Ethernet, USB, and wireless connections § Starting the Setup Program § Introduction to network security and gaming configuration § Troubleshooting and contact information For in cable modem transmits information between your cable TV system to connect to the Internet. 2 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900 A home network enables you can print the user guide. You can connect your home network to your home network...
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The SBG900 works with the SBG900. Motorola supplies a range of multiple devices. Some examples are composed of accessories for use with any IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b compliant client product. Quick Installation Guide 3 Optional Accessories All networks are : Motorola Wireless Ethernet Bridge WE800G Motorola Ethernet Broadband Router BR700 Motorola Wireless Notebook Adapter WN825G Motorola Wireless PCI Adapter WPCI810G For more information about Motorola cable modems, gateways, and related consumer broadband products, visit http://broadband.motorola.com/.
The SBG900 works with the SBG900. Motorola supplies a range of multiple devices. Some examples are composed of accessories for use with any IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b compliant client product. Quick Installation Guide 3 Optional Accessories All networks are : Motorola Wireless Ethernet Bridge WE800G Motorola Ethernet Broadband Router BR700 Motorola Wireless Notebook Adapter WN825G Motorola Wireless PCI Adapter WPCI810G For more information about Motorola cable modems, gateways, and related consumer broadband products, visit http://broadband.motorola.com/.
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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 § 16 Mb of memory § 10 Mb of hard disk space available § Windows® 98, Windows® 98 SE, Windows Me®, Windows® 2000...
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 § 16 Mb of memory § 10 Mb of hard disk space available § Windows® 98, Windows® 98 SE, Windows Me®, Windows® 2000...
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... SBG900 User Guide and the operating system documentation. Insert the SBG900 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, agree to the License Agreement, and the following : § For wireless connections, follow the steps under A, D, and E. § For Macintosh or Linux computers, follow the instructions in this guide: Ethernet A, B, and E USB A, C, and E The Installation Assistant does not apply to Ethernet or USB on a PC running a supported Windows version...
... SBG900 User Guide and the operating system documentation. Insert the SBG900 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, agree to the License Agreement, and the following : § For wireless connections, follow the steps under A, D, and E. § For Macintosh or Linux computers, follow the instructions in this guide: Ethernet A, B, and E USB A, C, and E The Installation Assistant does not apply to Ethernet or USB on a PC running a supported Windows version...
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... of the SBG900. Your cable provider may need to call your high-speed Internet service. Connect the SBG900 to Your Cable TV System You may require the MAC address labeled CM HFC MAC ID on the SBG900. 3 Connect the AC power adapter to activate your cable provider to the SBG900. 4 Plug the AC adapter into an AC wall outlet or surge protector. 1 To AC power adapter in wall outlet3or surg5e protector 6 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900 A.
... of the SBG900. Your cable provider may need to call your high-speed Internet service. Connect the SBG900 to Your Cable TV System You may require the MAC address labeled CM HFC MAC ID on the SBG900. 3 Connect the AC power adapter to activate your cable provider to the SBG900. 4 Plug the AC adapter into an AC wall outlet or surge protector. 1 To AC power adapter in wall outlet3or surg5e protector 6 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900 A.
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INPUT COAXIAL SPLITTER To AC OUTPUT Quick Installation Guide 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. 1 Check that one end of the coaxial cable is connected to the cable TV outlet. 2 Disconnect that cable from the back of your TV and connect it to the splitter input. 3 Use one coaxial cable to connect the splitter output to your TV. 4 Use the other coaxial cable to connect the splitter output to the CABLE port on your SBG900.
INPUT COAXIAL SPLITTER To AC OUTPUT Quick Installation Guide 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. 1 Check that one end of the coaxial cable is connected to the cable TV outlet. 2 Disconnect that cable from the back of your TV and connect it to the splitter input. 3 Use one coaxial cable to connect the splitter output to your TV. 4 Use the other coaxial cable to connect the splitter output to the CABLE port on your SBG900.
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8 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900 B. The Installation Assistant tests the connection between the computer and the SBG900. Ethernet Connections Computers using the Ethernet connection require an Ethernet adapter installed and a wired connection to the SBG900. 1 If you purchased your computer to obtain an IP address. If your connection. 4 Connect the SBG900 to the manufacturer's instructions. This may take up to three minutes. 7 Restart your Ethernet adapter separately, install the Ethernet hardware and driver software according to the cable TV system as shown...
8 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900 B. The Installation Assistant tests the connection between the computer and the SBG900. Ethernet Connections Computers using the Ethernet connection require an Ethernet adapter installed and a wired connection to the SBG900. 1 If you purchased your computer to obtain an IP address. If your connection. 4 Connect the SBG900 to the manufacturer's instructions. This may take up to three minutes. 7 Restart your Ethernet adapter separately, install the Ethernet hardware and driver software according to the cable TV system as shown...
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Detailed information about network cabling is beyond the scope of this document or the SBG900 User Guide. Sample Ethernet LAN Quick Installation Guide 9 POWER 1 2 3 4 5 POWER 1 2 3 4 5 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. Sample Ethernet LAN Quick Installation Guide 9 POWER 1 2 3 4 5 POWER 1 2 3 4 5 You can connect up to 255 computers to Ethernet hubs or switches connected to the SBG900.
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... the SBG900 User Guide. Be sure the SBG900 is not connected to your PC. 3 Connect the SBG900 to the SBG900 USB port. If you can connect a single PC running Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP to the cable TV system as your PC. 6 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the SBG900. 7 Connect its other end to uninstall the USB driver. 10 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900 C. If necessary, you experience problems with the USB connection, click Uninstall USB Driver...
... the SBG900 User Guide. Be sure the SBG900 is not connected to your PC. 3 Connect the SBG900 to the SBG900 USB port. If you can connect a single PC running Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP to the cable TV system as your PC. 6 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the SBG900. 7 Connect its other end to uninstall the USB driver. 10 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900 C. If necessary, you experience problems with the USB connection, click Uninstall USB Driver...
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..., install the wireless adapter hardware and driver software according to the manufacturer's instructions. 3 On each wireless client computer, set up a wireless adapter profile to "connect" the client to the cable TV system as described in the SBG900 User Guide. Your computers are connected but not secure. The procedure depends on whether the computer has a USB port, PCI slot, or credit-card-sized PCMCIA slot. After your wireless adapter and computer operating system. The default SBG900 settings provide no wireless security. Quick Installation Guide...
..., install the wireless adapter hardware and driver software according to the manufacturer's instructions. 3 On each wireless client computer, set up a wireless adapter profile to "connect" the client to the cable TV system as described in the SBG900 User Guide. Your computers are connected but not secure. The procedure depends on whether the computer has a USB port, PCI slot, or credit-card-sized PCMCIA slot. After your wireless adapter and computer operating system. The default SBG900 settings provide no wireless security. Quick Installation Guide...
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Start the SBG900 Setup Program 1 On a computer wired to the SBG900 USB or Ethernet port, open your web browser (for example, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator®). 2 Type http//:192.168.100.1 and press ENTER to display the login window: 3 In the User ID field, type admin (case sensitive) and press TAB. 4 In the Password field, type motorola (case sensitive) and click Log In to display the SBG900 Setup Program main window: 12 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900 E.
Start the SBG900 Setup Program 1 On a computer wired to the SBG900 USB or Ethernet port, open your web browser (for example, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator®). 2 Type http//:192.168.100.1 and press ENTER to display the login window: 3 In the User ID field, type admin (case sensitive) and press TAB. 4 In the Password field, type motorola (case sensitive) and click Log In to display the SBG900 Setup Program main window: 12 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900 E.
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... to the WEP key on the SBG900. § If you enabled Allow Only Listed Stations Access, be sure the MAC address for each client is operational, run the SBG900 Setup Program to: Task Change the default password to prevent unauthorized use. For a LAN with one or more wireless clients, enable wireless security on the SBG900. Quick Installation Guide 13 Network Security The SBG900 firewall and wireless security measures are no security for data or protection from Internet attacks. In User Guide, see "Changing the Default Password" "Setting the Firewall Policy" "Wireless Network Setup...
... to the WEP key on the SBG900. § If you enabled Allow Only Listed Stations Access, be sure the MAC address for each client is operational, run the SBG900 Setup Program to: Task Change the default password to prevent unauthorized use. For a LAN with one or more wireless clients, enable wireless security on the SBG900. Quick Installation Guide 13 Network Security The SBG900 firewall and wireless security measures are no security for data or protection from Internet attacks. In User Guide, see "Changing the Default Password" "Setting the Firewall Policy" "Wireless Network Setup...
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....battle.net. If low security policy is disabled. To connect a PlayStation® 2 for Gaming Firewall: By default, the SBG900 Firewall is enabled, the SBG900 can pass Xbox Live™ by that device's network interface MAC address and then designate it as a DMZ device. We recommend configuring such a device as a Gaming DMZ device. 14 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900 Configuration for PS®2 on-line gaming, assign it as the Gaming DMZ because the ports required vary from game to...
....battle.net. If low security policy is disabled. To connect a PlayStation® 2 for Gaming Firewall: By default, the SBG900 Firewall is enabled, the SBG900 can pass Xbox Live™ by that device's network interface MAC address and then designate it as a DMZ device. We recommend configuring such a device as a Gaming DMZ device. 14 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900 Configuration for PS®2 on-line gaming, assign it as the Gaming DMZ because the ports required vary from game to...
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... reset button on the rear panel. If you still cannot resolve the issue, contact your cable provider or Motorola as described in the SBG900 User Guide. 3 If you own your cable provider. Quick Installation Guide 15 Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with the SBG900 and related equipment supplied by Motorola: If you rent or lease your SBG900 Contact your SBG900 Call 1-877-466-8646 for technical and warranty support...
... reset button on the rear panel. If you still cannot resolve the issue, contact your cable provider or Motorola as described in the SBG900 User Guide. 3 If you own your cable provider. Quick Installation Guide 15 Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with the SBG900 and related equipment supplied by Motorola: If you rent or lease your SBG900 Contact your SBG900 Call 1-877-466-8646 for technical and warranty support...
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... No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in the US Patent & Trademark Office. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2003 506705-001 08/03 All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Me, Windows XP,... Xbox, Xbox Live and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other product or service names ...
... No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in the US Patent & Trademark Office. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2003 506705-001 08/03 All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Me, Windows XP,... Xbox, Xbox Live and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other product or service names ...