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Home networking enables you to access and move information between two or more computers in your home or business. Your home network connects to the cable TV system and enables you to connect to the Internet or other networks connected to the Internet. The SBG1000 acts as the central connection point between your computers and the Internet. It directs (routes) computer data to the Internet and between your computers. A SURFboard cable modem in the SBG1000 passes information between your home network computers and the Internet.
An SBG1000:
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Combines a SURFboard cable modem, IEEE 802.11b wireless access point, router with
Eliminates the need for these five separate products, enabling you to maximize the potential of your existing resources
Enables you to create a custom network sharing a single broadband connection, files, printers, and other peripherals like scanners, with or without wires
Offers enhanced network security for wired and wireless users
Provides easy setup
Enables cable operators to add future
This product is subject to change. Not all features described in this guide are available on all SBG1000 models.
For the most recent documentation, visit the Support and Downloads page on the Motorola Broadband website http://broadband.motorola.com.
Easy Setup
It is much easier to configure a local area network (LAN) using an SBG1000 than it is using typical networking equipment:
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The Installation Assistant application on the SBG1000 Installation
For basic operation, most default settings require no modification.
The Setup Program provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for easy configuration of necessary wireless, Ethernet, router, DHCP, and security settings. For a list of issues, see “Basic Configuration”.
Network Connection Types
The SBG1000 provides different network connection types for your computers to exchange data. The connection between your computers and the SBG1000 may be with a wireless or a wired connection or a combination of the two. Your network can use one or any combination of all the following network connections:
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Ethernet local area network (LAN)
Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b)
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HPNA)
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