Motorola SURFboard SBG900 User manual

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1Connect the Power cord to the modem and a
wall outlet or surge protector
2Connect the Cable line from the Cable jack
(or splitter) to the back of the modem.
3Wait until the first four lights of modem are solid,
4Connect computer to modem.
Your computer has an Ethernet card:
Connect an Ethernet cord from the back of your
computer to the Ethernet plug on the modem.
Your computer does not have an Ethernet card:
Connect a USB cord from the USB port on the
modem to an available USB port on the front or
back of your computer. Have the USB Driver disk/CD
ready before continuing. You will be immediately
asked to provide USB drivers when you connect the
USB cord to the PC and modem.
Note: USB may not work with Windows 95 or 98.
Your computer has neither Ethernet nor USB:
You will need to buy and install an Ethernet card for
your computer before continuing.
5Open Internet Explorer (or other browser)
If service is ready and devices are connected properly,
you should see a “Cable Modem Login” screen. Type
your TCC Username (login) and Password. Your
password is case-sensitive. If you do not have your
password, contact our office and it can be picked up or
sent to you.
Ethernet…
USB port
Initial connection requires a computer directly plugged into the modem via Ethernet or USB. Once a
wired connection is established, you can log into the router administration console to configure Wireless
Access and setup Security.
TCC Motorola SBG900 Setup Guide
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On a computer wired* to the SBG900 over Ethernet or USB, open a web browser.
* Do not attempt to configure the SBG900 over a wireless connection.
Open a browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.), click in the Address/Location field, and
type http://192.168.0.1. Hit the ENTER key. The following Login window should appear:
In the User ID field, type admin
In the Password field, type motorola
Click the Log In button to display the SBG900 configuration (see below):
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To configure the ESSID:
Start the SBG900 Setup Program as described in .Starting the SBG900 Setup Program..
On the left frame, click Wireless.
Click the NETWORK tab to display:
Make sure the Enable Wireless Interface box is checked if you plan to connect any pc’s wirelessly.
The ESSID is just a name for your network. You can choose anything; the default is Motorola.
Channel number can be any number from 1 to 11. The lower channels appear to work a little better.
Cordless phones and other wireless devices within range of the modem may interfere with your signal.
If you think this is happening, try changing channels and test it until you see an improvement.
Leave all other settings alone, and click Save Changes.
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Encryption is very important to keep non-authorized users from using your connection. This would not
only make your connection slower but they perpetrate virus, spam or illegal activities through your
connection. WPA encryption is secure and easy to setup and use.
On the left frame, click Wireless.
Click the SECURITY tab to display:
Click WPA for Security Mode and click Apply.
Under WPA CONFIGURATION, click AES for the WPA Encryption type.
Click the Local (WPA-PSK) WPA Authentication type
Make up a passcode of 4-8 numbers and letters: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Type it in the PSK Passphrase box under Local
You will need to type this passphrase on any computer you want connected to your Wireless Internet
Click Save Changes
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The SBG900 firewall protects the SBG900 LAN from undesired attacks and other intrusions from the
Internet. This section shows you how to setup a Firewall policy for your network/connection.
On the SBG900 Setup Program left panel, click Firewall and click POLICY.
Click basic to display the predefined firewall policy templates.
Caution! Firewalls are not foolproof. Choose the most secure firewall policy you can. To enable
easy network setup, the default firewall policy is None, which provides no security.
Select a Firewall setting by clicking a circle. Choose the Highest setting you think you can get by with
To create your own set of “rules” for the firewall policy, click the Advanced link at the top of the Policy
page. To be alerted of activity stopped by the firewall or seeing a history log, click the ALERT or
LOGS tabs at the top of the Firewall page.
A Firewall uses a logical system for identifying and blocking potential attacks and unwanted data
transmission. The Firewall will be transparent to most Internet applications, but some services which
either depend heavily on milliseconds of delay or that send and receive data regularly without actual
requests from the user end may be affected by a Firewall. If this happens, try setting up a Custom policy
that best “overlooks” services like this (gaming, etc.)
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Front/Back of modem
The lights are the best
connection indicators.
If the Receive, Send
or Online lights are
this usually indicates
a Cable Line
problem. Please
contact our office to
check the line. If the
top four lights are
solid, the connection
to the modem should
be fine. Continue
through this guide for
your solution.
The diagram above
shows what should be
plugged into this
modem. You cannot
use the Ethernet AND
the USB ports at the
same time. Only one
computer can be
plugged into this
modem. Others must be
connected wirelessly.
There is no on/off
switch. To reboot
modem, pull the power
cord and plug it back in.
Rebooting
Sometimes a connection between modem and computer(s) can get “stuck”. In the technical industry, we
call this a “hiccup”. When a hiccup happens, nothing may actually be wrong or broken, your equipment
just stops talking to each other and may not be able to start again.
The best thing to do is reboot everything involved. Start by unplugging the power cord on the back of
the modem (black Motorola box) and plug back in. Wait about 30 seconds to see if the 4 lights come
back on solid. When they come back on, then restart your computer(s) and try the Internet.
169.X.X.X IP Address
An IP address starting with 169 indicates that Windows knows you have network capabilities but is not
able to talk to the network for one of a few reasons: network is down, modem not working, Ethernet
card or USB port are not working, Windows networking is not working.
You can contact our Help Desk at 1-800-326-4168 or contact us to have a technician check the line.
Anti-Virus/Security Programs
It has gotten increasingly more common to see Anti-Virus and Security programs “shut off” your
Internet because their last update did not seem to work or when they feel “broken” or compromised.
Basically, if they can’t run properly, then they feel it best to keep you protected by shutting off your
access to the Internet. To test/fix this, you can open the program and turn off their protection
temporarily or UNINSTALL* the program and reinstall it.
We only suggest this option if you have the CD for reloading the program and are comfortable with
removing/reloading programs. It’s also wise to limit your time online while your AV/S program(s) are removed.
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If you have trouble with your connection, try the following:
A) Check the lights on the modem
Power, Send, Receive and Online should be ON/Solid
B) Check your cords and cables
Sometimes, cords and cables just get unplugged or are connected incorrectly. Check the
power, ethernet or USB and cable cords to make sure they are connected properly. Use
the first page of this guide as a reference.
B) Power Cycle
Turn off your computer and the modem; wait 30 minutes and turn the modem back on
When the Power, Send, Receive and Online lights are solid, turn on your computer and try the
internet.
C) Try a computer plugged directly into the modem (not wirelessly)
If you see our Login page, your internet IS working properly
D) Disable all Anti-Virus, Security and Firewall programs
These programs (like Norton Anti-Virus) can block your internet if they are not setup
properly or if they see your connection as an intrusion. You can typically “right” click their
icon in the lower right corner and choose Disable. If you have the program CD, you might
even uninstall them and re-install them later.
E) Call our Help Desk
The toll-free phone number is 1-800-326-4168
They are available 7 days/week from 7 AM until 11 PM
F) Call TCC for further support
There is no charge to have a technician come out and check the line/modem to ensure
the Internet service and connection are working properly.
There is a $50/hour charge to setup a router and/or network for you
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