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Basic Configuration
For more advanced configuration information, see
Configuring TCP/IP
and
Setting Up
Your Wireless LAN
.
For normal operation, you do not need to change most default settings.
The following
caution statements summarize the issues you must be aware of:
CAUTION:
To prevent unauthorized configuration, change the default
password immediately when you first configure the SBG901. See
Changing the SBG901 Default Password
.
Firewalls are not foolproof. Choose the most secure firewall policy you
can. See the
Firewall Pages
.
Starting the SBG901 Configuration Manager
(CMGR)
The SBG901 Configuration Manager (CMGR) allows you to change and view the settings
on your SBG901.
1.
Open the web browser on a computer connected to the SBG901 over an Ethernet
connection.
Note:
Do not attempt to configure the SBG901 over a wireless
connection.
2.
In the Address or Location field of your browser, type
and
press
ENTER
.
3.
Type
admin
in the Username field (this field is case-sensitive).
4.
Type
motorola
in the Password field (this field is case-sensitive).
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5.
Click
Login
to display the SBG901 Status Connection page.
The Status Connection page provides the following status information on the network
connection of the SBG901:
•
RF Downstream Channel
,
which uses lower cable frequencies to transmit data
•
RF Upstream Channel
,
which uses higher cable frequencies to receive data
Click the
Refresh
button in your web browser any time you want to refresh the
information on this page.
If you have any problems starting the SBG901 Configuration Manager (CMGR), see
Troubleshooting
for more information.
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SBG901 Menu Options Bar
The SBG901 Menu Options bar is displayed along the top of the SBG901 Configuration
Manager window. When a menu option is selected, a top-level page for that option is
displayed.
Configuration Manager Menu Options Bar
Menu Option Pages
Function
Status
Provides information about the SBG901 hardware and software, MAC
address, cable modem IP address, serial number, and related
information. You can also monitor your cable system connection.
Additional pages provide diagnostic tools and allow you to change your
SBG901 user name and password.
Basic
Views and configures SBG901 IP-related configuration data, including
Network Configuration, WAN Connection Type, DHCP, and DDNS. The
Backup option allows you to save your SBG901 configuration on your
computer.
Advanced
Configures and monitors how the SBG901 routes IP traffic
Firewall
Configures and monitors the SBG901 firewall
Parental Control
Configures and monitors the SBG901 parental control feature
Wireless
Configures and monitors SBG901 wireless networking features
Logout
Exits the SBG901 Configuration Manager
CAUTION:
To prevent unauthorized configuration, immediately change
the default password when you first configure your Motorola SBG901.
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SBG901 Submenu Options
Additional features for each menu option are displayed by clicking a Submenu Option in
the left panel of each page. When selected, the submenu option will be highlighted in
yellow.
Changing the SBG901 Default Password
Do the following to change the default password:
1.
On the SBG901 Status page, click the
Security
submenu option.
2.
In the Password Change Username field, type your new User Name.
3.
In the New Password field, type your new password (this field is case sensitive).
4.
In the Re-Enter New Password field, type your new password again (this field is case
sensitive).
5.
In the Current Username Password field, type your old password.
6.
Click
Apply
to save your changes.
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Restore Factory Defaults
To reset the user name and password back to the original factory settings:
1.
Select
Yes
, and then click
Apply
.
2.
You must login with the default user name,
admin
, and password,
motorola,
after
applying this change. All entries are case-sensitive.
Getting Help
To retrieve help information for any menu option, click
help
on that page. See the
sample Firewall help page shown below:
You can use the Windows scroll bar to view additional items on the help screens.
Gaming Configuration Guidelines
The following provides information about configuring the SBG901 firewall and DMZ for
gaming.
Configuring the Firewall for Gaming
By default, the SBG901 firewall is enabled. As recommended, if you keep the firewall
enabled, refer to the game’s documentation to ensure that the necessary ports are open
for use by that game.
The pre-defined SBG901 firewall policies affect Xbox LIVE
®
as follows:
•
On the
Firewall Web Content Filter Page
, you may need to disable Firewall
Protection and IP Flood Detection.

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