Motorola SURFboard SBG900 User manual

Quick Installation Guide
SURFboard®Wireless Cable Modem
Gateway SBG900

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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 SBG900 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 SBG900 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 SBG900. Your network can use one or any combination of:
§Ethernet local area network (LAN)
§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-depth information, refer to the interactive SBG900 User Guide on the
SBG900 Installation CD-ROM. If desired, you can print the user guide.

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Optional Accessories
All networks are composed of multiple devices. The SBG900 works with any
IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b compliant client product. Motorola supplies a
range of accessories for use with the SBG900. 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/.

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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,
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 SBG900)
We recommend plugging the SBG900 AC power adapter into a surge protector.

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Connecting the SBG900
To connect to Ethernet or USB on a PC running a supported Windows version,
we recommend using the Installation Assistant on the SBG900 Installation
CD-ROM. Insert the SBG900 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, agree to the
License Agreement, and the following window is displayed:
To start the Installation Assistant, click Installation Assistant. The procedures
it guides you through are described in the following sections in this guide:
The Installation Assistant does not apply to the following:
§For wireless connections, follow the steps under A, D, and E.
§For Macintosh or Linux computers, follow the instructions in the SBG900
User Guide and the operating system documentation.
Ethernet
A, B, and E
USB A, C, and E

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A. Connect the SBG900 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 SBG900. 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 SBG900.
2Plug the power cord into the +12VDC port on the SBG900.
3Connect the AC power adapter to the SBG900.
4Plug the AC adapter into an AC wall outlet or surge protector.
1
3
5
To AC power adapter in wall
outlet or surge protector

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Connecting to the Cable Outlet Using a Splitter
Connecting an SBG900 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 SBG900.
COAXIAL
SPLITTER
INPUT
OUTPUT
To AC

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B. Ethernet Connections
Computers using the Ethernet connection require an Ethernet adapter installed
and a wired connection to the SBG900.
1If you purchased your Ethernet adapter separately, install the Ethernet
hardware and driver software according to the manufacturer's instructions.
If your computer already has an Ethernet adapter installed, skip to step 2.
2Insert the SBG900 Installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
3Run the Installation Assistant. Choose Ethernet as your connection.
4Connect the SBG900 to the cable TV system as described in Section A.
5Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the computer.
6Plug the other end into the ETHERNET port on the SBG900 or an Ethernet
hub or switch connected to the SBG900, as shown in the illustrated sample
Ethernet LAN.
The Installation Assistant tests the connection between the computer and
the SBG900. This may take up to three minutes.
7Restart your computer to obtain an IP address. Follow the instructions in
the SBG900 User Guide.

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Sample Ethernet LAN
POWER 321 4 5
POWER
321 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.

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C. USB Connection
You can connect a single PC running Windows 98, Windows Me,
Windows 2000, or Windows XP to the SBG900 USB port. The USB connection
requires special driver software supplied on the SBG900 Installation CD-ROM.
1Insert the SBG900 Installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2Run the Installation Assistant. Choose USB as your connection.
Be sure the SBG900 is not connected to your PC.
3Connect the SBG900 to the cable TV system as described in Section A.
4Install the USB driver software.
5Restart your PC.
6Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the SBG900.
7Connect its other end to the USB port on the PC.
If you experience problems with the USB connection, click Uninstall USB
Driver on the Installation Assistant Getting Started page to uninstall the USB
driver. If necessary, you can install the USB driver following the instructions in
the SBG900 User Guide.