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MAC Label

The SBG901 Media Access Control (MAC) label contains the MAC address which is a

unique, 48-bit value that identifies each Ethernet network device. To receive data

service, you will need to provide the MAC address marked

HFC MAC ID

to your Internet

Service provider.

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Getting Started

This section provides information on setting up and installing the SBG901 wireless

gateway. For information on WLAN setup, see

Setting Up Your Wireless LAN

.

Before You Begin

Before you begin the installation, check that the following items were included with your

Motorola SBG901 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway:

Item

Description

Power cord

Connects the SBG901 to an AC electrical outlet

10/100Base-T

Ethernet cable

Connects the SBG901 to the network via the

Ethernet port. Cable must be Cat 5 or greater with an

RJ-45 connector.

Software License &

Regulatory Card

Contains software license, warranty, and safety

information for the SBG901.

SBG901 Installation

CD-ROM

Contains the SBG901 Installation Assistant, and this

user guide

SBG901 Install Sheet

Provides basic information for setting up the SBG901

You must have the latest service packs and patches installed on your computer for your

operating system. You will need a 75-ohm

coaxial cable

with F-type connectors to

connect the SBG901 to the nearest cable outlet. If a TV is connected to the cable outlet,

you may need a 5 to 900 MHz RF splitter and two additional coaxial cables to use both

the TV and the SBG901.

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Determine which connection types you will make to the SBG901. Check that you have

the required cables, adapters, and adapter software. You may need:

Item

Description

Wireless LAN

Wireless adapter and driver software for each computer having a wireless

connection

Wired Ethernet

Ethernet cables and network interface cards (NICs) with accompanying

installation software

LAN

To connect more than one computer via an Ethernet connection to the

SBG901

Precautions

Postpone SBG901 installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in

the area.

To avoid potential shock, always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet or other

power source before disconnecting it from the SBG901 rear panel.

To prevent overheating the SBG901, do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of

the unit. Do not open the unit. Refer all service to your Internet Service provider.

Signing Up for Service

You must sign up with an Internet Service provider to access the Internet and other

online services. To activate your service, call your local Internet Service provider.

You will need to provide the MAC address marked

HFC MAC ID

printed on the

MAC

Label

.

You can record it on the

SBG901 Install Sheet.

You should ask your Internet Service provider the following questions:

•

Do I have any special system requirements?

•

When can I begin to use my SBG901?

•

Are there any files I need to download after connecting the SBG901?

•

Do I need a user name or password to access the Internet or use e-mail?

System Requirements

You can connect Microsoft

®

Windows

®

, Macintosh

®

, UNIX

®

, or Linux

®

computers to the

SBG901 LAN using one of the following connections:

•

Ethernet

— 10Base-T or 10/100Base-T Ethernet adapter with proper driver software

installed.

•

Wireless

— Any IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b device. This includes any Wi-Fi

certified wireless device, such as a cellular telephone equipped with this feature.

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In addition, your computer must meet the following requirements:

•

Computer with Pentium

©

class or better processor

•

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Macintosh, Linux, or UNIX operating system with

available operating system CD-ROM

You can use any web browser such as Microsoft

®

Internet Explorer, Netscape

Navigator

®

, or Mozilla

®

Firefox

®

with the SBG901 wireless gateway.

Connecting the SBG901 to the Cable System

Note

: Before starting, be sure the computer is turned on and the

SBG901 is unplugged.

1.

Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the cable outlet or splitter.

2.

Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the cable connector on the SBG901.

Hand-tighten the connectors to avoid damaging them.

3.

Plug the power cord into the power connector on the SBG901.

4.

Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. This turns on the SBG901. You do not

need to unplug it when not in use. The first time you plug in the SBG901, allow it

five to 30 minutes to find and lock on the appropriate communications channels.

Check that the LEDs on the front panel cycle through the following sequence:

SBG901 LED Activity During Startup

LED

Description

POWER

Turns on when AC power is connected to the SBG901.

Indicates that the power is connected properly.

RECEIVE

Flashes while scanning for the downstream receive channel.

Changes to solid green when the receive channel is locked.

SEND

Flashes while scanning for the upstream send channel.

Changes to solid green when the send channel is locked.

ONLINE

Flashes during SBG901 registration and configuration.

Changes to solid green when the SBG901 is registered.

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Cabling the LAN

After connecting to the cable system, you can connect your wired Ethernet LAN. Some

sample connections are shown in

Wired Ethernet LAN

. On each networked computer,

you must install proper drivers for the Ethernet adapter. Detailed information about

network cabling is beyond the scope of this document.

Obtaining an IP Address for an Ethernet

Connection

To obtain the IP address for your computer’s network interface, use one of the following

options:

•

Retrieve the statically defined IP address and DNS address

•

Automatically retrieve the IP address using the Network DHCP server

The Motorola SBG901 gateway provides a DHCP server on its LAN. It is recommended

that you configure your LAN to obtain the IPs for the LAN and DNS server automatically.

Configuring TCP/IP

Make sure all client computers are configured for TCP/IP, which is a protocol for

communication between computers. Perform one of the following for the operating

system you are running:

•

Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP

•

Configuring TCP/IP in Windows Vista

•

For UNIX systems, follow the instructions in the applicable UNIX user

documentation.

After configuring TCP/IP on your computer, perform one of the following to verify the IP

address:

•

Verifying the IP Address in Windows XP

•

Verifying the IP Address in Windows Vista

For UNIX systems, follow the instructions in the applicable UNIX user documentation.

Your cable provider may provide additional instructions to set up your computer.

Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP

1.

Open the

Control Panel

.

2.

Double-click

Network Connections

to list the Dial-up and LAN or High-Speed

Internet connections.

3.

Right-click the network connection for your network interface.

4.

Select

Properties

from the drop-down menu to display the Local Area Connection

Properties window. Be sure Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked.