Motorola SURFBOARD SBG1000 User manual

Quick Installation Guide
SURFboard
®
Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
SBG1000

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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. A built-in cable modem transmits
information between your home network and the Internet.
The SBG1000 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 SBG1000. Your network can use one or any combination of:
§Ethernet local area network (LAN)
§Wireless LAN (WLAN)
§Universal Serial Bus (USB)
§Home Phoneline Networking Alliance(HPNA)
This guide provides information about:
§Optional accessories and network requirements
§Cable, Ethernet, USB, wireless, and printer connections
§Starting the Setup Program
§Introduction to network security and gaming configuration
§Troubleshooting and contact information

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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. Some examples are:
Motorola Wireless
Ethernet Bridge
WE800G
Motorola Wireless
Notebook Adapter
WN825G
Motorola Wireless
PCI Adapter
WPCI810G
Motorola Ethernet
Broadband Router
BR700
For more information about Motorola cable modems, gateways, and related
consumer broadband products, visit http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers.

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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 computer on the network
§For wired connections, Ethernet cables (one is provided with the
SBG1000)
We recommend plugging the SBG1000 into a surge protector.
Connecting the SBG1000
To connect to Ethernet or USB on a PC running a supported Windows version,
perform the procedures in the following sections in this guide:
For Macintosh or Linux computers, follow the
instructions in the SBG1000 User Guide and the
operating system documentation.
Ethernet A, B, and E
USB A, C, and E
Wireless
A, D, and E

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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
1Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the cable TV wall outlet and its
other end to the cable port on the SBG1000.
2Plug the AC power cord into the power connector on the SBG1000.
3Plug the AC power cord into an AC wall outlet or surge protector.
RESET
5 4 3 2 1

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Connecting to the Cable Outlet Using a Splitter
Connecting an SBG1000 to the same cable outlet as a TV requires a
5to 900 MHz splitter and two additional coaxial cables.
1Check that one end of the coaxial cable is connected to the cable TV outlet.
2Disconnect that cable from the back of your TV and connect it to the
splitter input.
3Use one coaxial cable to connect the splitter output to your TV.
4Use the other coaxial cable to connect the splitter output to the CABLE port
on your SBG1000.
RESET
5 4 3 2 1
COAXIAL
SPLITTER
INPUT
OUTPUT

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B. Ethernet Connections
Computers using the Ethernet connection require an Ethernet adapter installed
and a wired connection to the SBG1000.
1If you purchased your Ethernet adapter separately, install the Ethernet
hardware and driver software according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the computer.
3Plug the other end into the ETHERNET port on the SBG1000 or an Ethernet
hub or switch connected to the SBG1000, as shown in the illustrated
sample LAN.
4Restart your computer to obtain an IP address. Follow the instructions in
the SBG1000 User Guide.
Sample Ethernet LAN
RESET
5
4
3
2
1
POWER 321 4 5
POWER
321 4 5
Add additional hubs or switches for further expansion.
You can connect up to 255 computers to Ethernet hubs or switches connected to
the SBG1000. Detailed information about network cabling is beyond the scope
of this document or the SBG1000 User Guide.

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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.
1Insert the SBG1000 Installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Be sure
the SBG1000 is not connected to your PC.
2Connect the SBG1000 to the cable TV system as described in Section A.
3Install the USB driver software and restart your PC.
4Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the SBG1000. Connect its other
end to the USB port on the PC.
RESET
5 4 3 2 1
If you experience problems with the USB connection, uninstall the USB driver
following the instructions in the SBG1000 User Guide.

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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:
1Connect the SBG1000 to the cable TV system as described in Section A.
2On each wireless client computer, install the wireless adapter hardware and
driver software according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3On each wireless client computer, set up a wireless adapter profile to
“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” in the SBG1000
User Guide.

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E. Start the SBG1000 Setup Program
1On a computer wired to the SBG1000 USB or Ethernet port, open your web
browser (for example, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape
Navigator®).
2Type http//:192.168.100.1 and press ENTER to display the login window:
3In the User ID field, type admin (case sensitive) and press TAB.
4In the Password field, type motorola (case sensitive) and click Log In to
display the SBG1000 Setup Program main window: