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Configuration: Basic Gateway TCP/IP Wireless Print Server USB
Signing Up for Service
You must sign up with a cable provider to access the Internet and other online services.
To activate your service, call your local cable provi der.
You need to provide the MAC address marked HFC MAC ID printed on the Label on the Bottom. You can record it
in the SBG1000 Quick Installation Guide.
You should ask your cable provider the following questions:
•Do you have any special system requirements?
•When can I begin to use my SBG1000?
•Are there any files I need to download after I am connected?
•Do I need a user name or password to access the Internet or use e-mail?
Computer System Requirements
You can connect Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, or Linux computers equipped as follows to the
SBG1000 LAN:
•One of the following:
•PC with Pentium class or better processor
•Windows® 98, Windows® 98 SE, Windows Me®, Windows® 2000, Windows XPTM, Windows NT®, Macintosh,
or Linux operating system with operating system CD-ROM available
•Minimum 16 MB RAM recommended
•10 MB available hard disk space
You can use any web browser such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator® with the SBG1000.
You can use the USB connection with any PC running Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP
that has a USB interface. The USB connection requires special USB driver software that is supplied on the
SBG1000 Installation CD-ROM. You can upgrade your USB drivers from our Support and Downloads page.
Ethernet 10Base-T or 10/100Base-T Ethernet adapter with proper NIC driver software i nstalled
Wireless Any IEEE 802.11b device
For information about the Motorola PCC11b Wireless Card (PCMCIA type II 3.3 V slot) or
USB11bWireless Adapter, see “Optional Accessories”.
HPNA HPNA phone line adapter installed with proper HPNA driver software