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An IEEE 802.11g wireless access point to enable laptop users to remain connected
while moving around the home or small office or to connect desktop computers
without installing network wiring. Depending on distance, wireless connection
speeds can vary.
A secure Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) broadband connection for Wi-Fi enabled devices on
your network, such as your cellular telephone, laptops, printers, PDAs, and desktops.
One 10/100Base-T Ethernet uplink port supporting a half- or full-duplex connection
with auto-MDIX capability.
A built-in DHCP server to easily configure a combined wired and/or wireless Class C
private LAN.
SBG901 Configuration Manager (CMGR) which provides a graphical user interface
(GUI) for easy configuration of necessary wireless, Ethernet, router, DHCP, and
security settings.
Port Forwarding to configure ports to run applications having special network
requirements.
For the most recent product documentation, visit the Modems & Gateways page on the
Motorola website:
.
SBG901 LAN Choices
You can connect up to 245 client computers to the SBG901 using one or any
combination of the following network connections:
Ethernet local area network (LAN)
Wireless LAN (WLAN)
Wi-Fi connections to Wi-Fi enabled devices
Each computer needs appropriate network adapter hardware and driver software. The
clients on the Ethernet or wireless interfaces can share:
Internet access with a single Internet Service provider account, subject to Internet
Service provider terms and conditions.
Files, printers, storage devices, multi-user software applications, games, and video
conferencing.
Wireless and wired network connections use Windows networking to share files and
peripheral devices such as printers, CD-ROM drives, and external USB drives.
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Wireless LAN
Wireless communication occurs over radio waves rather than a wire. Like a cordless
telephone, a WLAN uses radio signals instead of wires to exchange data. A wireless
network eliminates the need for expensive and intrusive wiring to connect computers
throughout the home or office. Mobile users can remain connected to the network even
when carrying their laptop to different locations in the home or office.
Each computer or other device on a WLAN must be Wi-Fi enabled with either a built-in or
external wireless adapter.
Laptops
— Use a wireless notebook adapter in the PCMCIA slot or a wireless USB
adapter.
Desktops
— Use a wireless PCI adapter, wireless USB adapter, or compatible product in
the PCI slot or USB port, respectively.
Power
Coaxial
Computer with
wired connection
used to run SBG901
Setup Program
Sample Wireless Network Connections
To set up the SBG901 on a computer wired to the SBG901 with an Ethernet connection,
perform the procedures in the section,
Wireless Pages.
Do not attempt to configure the
SBG901 over a wireless connection.
Your maximum wireless operation distance depends on the type of materials through
which the signal must pass and the location of your SBG901 and clients (stations).
Motorola cannot guarantee wireless operation for all supported distances in all
environments.
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Wired Ethernet LAN
You can easily connect any PC with an Ethernet LAN port to the SBG901 Ethernet
connection. Because the SBG901 Ethernet port supports auto-MDIX
,
you can use
straight-through or cross-over cable to connect a hub, switch, or computer. Use
category 5, or better, cabling for all Ethernet connections.
Category 5
Ethernet cable
Power
Coaxial
Add additional hubs
or switches for
further expansion
Sample Ethernet to Computer Connection
A wired Ethernet LAN with more than one computer requires one or more hubs,
switches, or routers. You can:
Connect a hub or switch to the Ethernet port on the SBG901.
Use Ethernet hubs, switches, or routers to connect up to a combination of 245
computers and wireless clients to the SBG901.
More detailed information on Ethernet cabling is beyond the scope of this document.
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Front Panel LEDs Overview
The SBG901 front panel contains indicator lights and a
Pairing button
which is used for
configuring a secure wireless connection with a client card that also has a Pairing
button/feature to automatically connect to the SBG901 wireless network. The display
remains dark until there is a connection or activity on an interface.
1
2
3
4
5
Pairing Button
The SBG901 front panel LED indicators provide the following status information for
power, communications, and errors:
Key
LED
Flashing
On
1
POWER
Not applicable — LED does not
flash
Green
: Power is properly
connected
2
RECEIVE
Scanning for a receive
(downstream) channel connection
Green
: Downstream channel is
connected
3
SEND
Scanning for a send (upstream)
channel connection
Green
: Upstream channel is
connected
4
ONLINE
Scanning for Internet connection;
transmitting or receiving data over
the Internet
Green
: Startup process completed
5
WIRELESS
Green
: Wi-Fi enabled with
encrypted wireless data activity.
Long/short flash indicates mobile
pairing in progress.
Amber
: Wi-Fi enabled with
unencrypted wireless data activity.
Green
: Wireless pairing
successfully established
between the SBG901 and
another Wi-Fi enabled device on
your network — printer, PDA,
laptop, etc.
Amber
: WPS pairing was
successful. LED turns green after
five minutes.
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Rear Panel Overview
1
2
3
4
The SBG901 rear panel contains the following cabling port and connectors:
Key
Item
Description
1
ETHERNET
Connects to an Ethernet-equipped computer, hub, or switch using an
RJ-45 cable connection.
Activity LED
— Green LED defines the activity of the Ethernet
connector.
When LED is ON, this indicates that there is no data traffic and a
connection is stabilized.
When LED is FLASHING, this indicates that there is data being
transmitted upstream or downstream.
When LED is OFF, this indicates that the unit is not powered or there is
no Ethernet connection.
10/100 LED
— Indicates the connection data rate.
When Green LED is ON, this indicates a 100Base-T data connection.
When Green LED is OFF
and
Activity LED is ON, this indicates a
10Base-T data connection.
2
CABLE
Connects the SBG901 to a cable wall outlet.
3
RESET
Resets the cable modem which may take from five to 30 minutes.
4
+12VDC
Provides power to the cable modem.

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