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RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF WIRELESS DEVICES

In some situations or environments, the use of wireless devices may be restricted by the

proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. For example, using

wireless equipment in any environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services

is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the applicable policy for the use of wireless equipment in a specific

organization or environment, you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device prior to

turning on the equipment.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized

modification of the devices included with this product, or the substitution or attachment of

connecting cables and equipment other than specified by the manufacturer. Correction of the

interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment is the

responsibility of the user.

The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or

violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines.

SECURITY WARNING:

This device allows you to create a wireless network. Wireless network

connections may be accessible by unauthorized users. For more information on how to protect

your network, see

Setting Up Your Wireless LAN

or visit the Motorola website.

INTERNATIONAL DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, Motorola, Inc., 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044, U.S.A., declare under our sole

responsibility that the SBG901 SURFboard Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Series to which this

declaration relates is in conformity with one or more of the following standards:

EN60950-1

EN 300 328

EN 301 489-1/-17

EN61000-3-2

EN61000-3-3

The following provisions of the Directive(s) of the Council of the European Union:

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EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

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Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

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R&TTE 1999/5/EC

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC

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Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical Equipment (RoHS)

Directive 2002/95/EC

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Table of Contents

Safety and Regulatory Information

Overview

Contact Information

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SBG901 Features

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SBG901 LAN Choices

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Wireless LAN

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Wired Ethernet LAN

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Front Panel LEDs Overview

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Rear Panel Overview

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MAC Label

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Getting Started

Before You Begin

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Precautions

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Signing Up for Service

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System Requirements

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Connecting the SBG901 to the Cable System

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Cabling the LAN

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Obtaining an IP Address for an Ethernet Connection

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Configuring TCP/IP

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Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP

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Configuring TCP/IP in Windows Vista

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Verifying the IP Address in Windows XP

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Verifying the IP Address in Windows Vista

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Renewing Your IP Address

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Wall Mounting the SBG901

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Wall Mounting Template

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Basic Configuration

Starting the SBG901 Configuration Manager (CMGR)

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SBG901 Menu Options Bar

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SBG901 Submenu Options

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Changing the SBG901 Default Password

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Restore Factory Defaults

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Getting Help

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Gaming Configuration Guidelines

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Configuring the Firewall for Gaming

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Configuring Port Triggers

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Configuring a Gaming DMZ Host

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Exiting the SBG901 Configuration Manager

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Status Pages

Status Software Page

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Status Connection Page

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Status Security Page

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Changing the SBG901 Default Password

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Status Diagnostics Page

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Ping Utility

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Traceroute Utility

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Status Event Log Page

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Basic Pages

Basic Setup Page

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Basic DHCP Page

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Basic DDNS Page

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Basic Backup Page

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Restoring Your SBG901 Configuration

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Backing Up Your SBG901 Configuration

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Advanced Pages

Advanced Options Page

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Advanced IP Filtering Page

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Advanced MAC Filtering Page

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Setting a MAC Address Filter

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Advanced Port Filtering Page

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Advanced Port Forwarding Page

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Advanced Port Triggers Page

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Advanced DMZ Host Page

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Setting Up the DMZ Host

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Advanced Routing Information Protocol Setup Page

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Firewall Pages

Firewall Web Content Filter Page

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Firewall Local Log Page

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Firewall Remote Log Page

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Parental Control Pages

Parental Control User Setup Page

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Parental Control Basic Setup Page

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Parental Control Time of Day Access Policy Page

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Parental Control Event Log Page

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Wireless Pages

Wireless 802.11 Radio Page

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Wireless 802.11 Primary Network Page

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Wireless 802.11 Guest Network Page

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Wireless 802.11 Advanced Page

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Wireless 802.11 Access Control Page

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Wireless 802.11 Wi-Fi Multimedia Page

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Wireless 802.11 Bridging Page

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Setting Up Your Wireless LAN

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Encrypting Wireless LAN Transmissions

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Installing Wireless Clients

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Configuring a Wireless Client for WPA

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Configuring a Wireless Client for WEP

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Configuring a Wireless Client with the Network Name (SSID)

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Troubleshooting

Solutions

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Front-Panel LEDs and Error Conditions

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Product Specifications

Glossary

Software License

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1

Overview

The Motorola SBG901 SURFboard

®

Wireless Cable Modem Gateway is designed for

your home, home office, or small business/enterprise. It can be used in households with

one or more computers capable of wireless connectivity for remote access to the cable

modem.

This user guide provides product overview and setup information for the SBG901. It also

provides instructions for installing the cable modem and configuring the wireless,

Ethernet, router, DHCP, and security settings.

Contact Information

For any questions or assistance with the SBG901 wireless gateway, contact your

Internet Service provider.

For information on customer service, technical support, or warranty claims; see the

Motorola SBG901 Software License, Warranty, Safety, and Regulatory Information card

provided with the SBG901 wireless cable modem gateway.

SBG901 Features

The SBG901 wireless gateway combines high-speed Internet access, networking, and

computer security for a home or small-office LAN. It offers the following features:

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Combination of four separate products in one compact unit — a DOCSIS

®

2.0 cable

modem, IEEE 802.11g wireless access point (Wi-Fi

©

certified), Ethernet

10/100Base-T connection, and firewall.

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Advanced firewall for enhanced network security from undesired attacks over the

Internet. It supports stateful-inspection, intrusion detection, DMZ, denial-of-service

attack prevention, and Network Address Translation (NAT).

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Data encryption and network access control for wireless transmissions.

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An easy installation and security setup wizard. The Installation Assistant application

on the SBG901 Installation

CD-ROM enables easy connection to the cable network

and setup for security.

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An integrated high-speed cable modem for continuous broadband access to the

Internet and other online services with much faster data transfer than traditional

dial-up or ISDN modems.

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One broadband connection for up to 245 computers to surf the web; all computers

on the LAN communicate as if they were connected to the same physical network.