Motorola Communications Gateway manual Cabling for Multiple Users, Ethernet and USB

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Introduction Before You Begin

Installation & Configuration

Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License

Cable outlet

Coaxial cable

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Communications

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USB cable

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Coaxial cable

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Communications

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Cabling for Multiple Users

The Motorola Communications Gateway supports several multiple user configurations. Along with an optional hub or router, it can serve as an Internet gateway for up to 32 computers.

For information about multiple user service, contact your service provider.

For an overview of the installation process, see “Installation and Configuration Overview” on page 12.

Ethernet and USB

You can connect the USB port on one computer and the Ethernet port on another computer directly to the Communications Gateway, as shown at top left.

Caution

Do not connect both the Ethernet and USB cables to the same computer.

USB cable

Computer

Ethernet cable

Ethernet cable Ethernet hub

You can connect a single computer to the USB port and from one to 31 remaining users to an Ethernet hub, as shown at bottom left. You cannot connect more than one computer to the Communications Gateway through the USB port.

Computer

Home

Computer

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Contents Communications Gateway User Guide Home Print Iii Contents Replacing the Battery Wall Mounting Troubleshooting Introduction Telephone CommunicationsHigh-Speed Internet Access FasterTop and Front Panel Light DescriptionTop and Front Panel Connector Panel Battery Compartment Item DescriptionBefore You Begin Precautions Always make the wall connection firstPrecautions Signing Up for Service Cable Data ServiceTelephone Service Computer System Requirements Ethernet CardUSB Connection Installation and Configuration Overview Hand-tighten the connectors to avoid damaging them Cabling and Startup for a Single UserCabling and Startup for a Single User Cabling and Startup for a Single User Cabling and Startup for a Single User Cabling and Startup for a Single User Immediately plug the power cord into the electrical outlet To telephone lines Configure TCP/IP following one Setting Up a USB Driver Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 SE Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 SE Select The updated driver... and click Next Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 SE Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Me Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows XP Configuring TCP/IP Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, 98, or Me Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, 98, or Me Click Obtain an IP address automatically Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000 or XP Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000 or XP Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000 or XP Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000 or XP Verifying the IP Address in Windows 95, 98, or Me Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or XP Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or XP Cabling for Multiple Users Ethernet and USBEthernet Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Wall Mounting Print the Wall Mounting Template on If necessary, seat an anchor in each hole 125.0 mm Inches Troubleshooting Problem Possible SolutionsCannot send or receive data Lights and Error Conditions Light During Startup During Normal OperationRemoving the USB Driver from Windows 98 or Me Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Settings Removing the USB Driver from Windows 2000 or XPSelect Uninstall/Unplug a device and click Next Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Remove Driver Contact Us Frequently Asked Questions What is high-speed cable Internet access?What are CableLabs Certified, Docsis and EuroDOCSIS? What type of technical support is available? Glossary Coaxial cable coaxType connector Pstn VoIP Software License Government Restricted Rights 493049-001 02MGBI English