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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.

ConfiguringTCP/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.

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