Quick Installation Guide SURFboard® Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG1000
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. It directs (routes) information between the computers connected to your home network.
Quick Installation Guide 3 This guide contains an overview only. For in-depth information, refer to the interactive SBG1000 User Guide on the SBG1000 Installation CD-ROM. If desired, you can print all or part of the user guide. 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.
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 § 16 Mb of memory § 10 Mb of hard disk space available § Windows® 98, Windows ® 98 SE, Windows Me®, Windows® 2000, Windows XP™, Macintosh®, or Linux® with operating system CD-ROM available § § A wired or wireless network adapter for each c
Quick Installation Guide 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 1 Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the cable TV wall outlet and its other end to the cable port on the SBG1000.
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. 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.
Quick Installation Guide 7 B. Ethernet Connections Computers using the Ethernet connection require an Ethernet adapter installed and a wired connection to the SBG1000. 1 If you purchased your Ethernet adapter separately, install the Ethernet hardware and driver software according to the manufacturer's instructions. 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the computer.
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. 1 Insert the SBG1000 Installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Be sure the SBG1000 is not connected to your PC. 2 Connect the SBG1000 to the cable TV system as described in Section A. 3 Install the USB driver software and restart your PC.
Quick Installation Guide 9 D. Wireless Network Setup Computers using the wireless connection require a compatible wireless adapter installed. The adapter type depends on whether the computer has a USB port, PCI slot, or credit-card-sized PCMCIA slot. To provide an initial wireless connection to your network and the Internet: 1 Connect the SBG1000 to the cable TV system as described in Section A.
Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG1000 E. Start the SBG1000 Setup Program 1 2 3 4 On a computer wired to the SBG1000 USB or Ethernet port, open your web browser (for example, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator®). 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 TAB.
Quick Installation Guide 11 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. We recommend protecting your network as described on this page.
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, the SBG1000 can pass XBox Live™ by default and no user action is required. If medium or high security policies are enabled, the firewall must be configured for X-Box Live traffic.
Quick Installation Guide 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. 1 Connect your printer to the SBG1000. Use the parallel cable provided with your printer, or refer to the printer documentation for the correct cable. 2 Start the SBG1000 Setup Program as described in Section E.
Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG1000 3 Click the Microsoft®smb tab to display the SBG1000 Windows print server configuration: 4 To enable a Windows PC on the network to print to the SBG1000 printer, add and configure the SBG1000 printer in the Control Panel.
Quick Installation Guide 15 Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with the SBG1000, try the following: 1 Press the reset button on the rear panel. Resetting may take 5 to 30 minutes. 2 Refer to “Troubleshooting” in the SBG1000 User Guide. 3 If you still cannot resolve the issue, in the United States and Canada: If you rent or lease your SBG1000 Contact your cable provider. If you own your SBG1000 Call 1-877-466-8646 for technical and warranty support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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