Motorola SBG1000 manual Signing Up for Service, Computer System Requirements

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Configuration: Basic Gateway TCP/IP Wireless Print Server USB

Signing Up for Service

You must sign up with a cable service provider to access the Internet and other online services.

To activate your service, call your local cable service provider.

You need to provide the MAC address printed on the bar code label marked HFC MAC ID on the Motorola SBG1000 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway rear panel. You can record it here:

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You should ask your cable service provider the following questions:

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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 SBG LAN:

•One of the following:

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

IEEE 802.11b Any IEEE 802.11b device

For information about the Motorola PCC11b Wireless Card (PCMCIA type II 3.3 V slot) or

USB11b Wireless Adapter, see “Optional Accessories” on page 4.

HPNA HPNA phone line adapter installed with proper HPNA driver software installed

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PC with Pentium class or better processor

Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, 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 Motorola SBG1000 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway.

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 Motorola SBG1000 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway CD-ROM. You can upgrade the USB drivers from the Internet. For information, check our website http://www.motorola.com/broadband.

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