User Guide SBG900 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
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Contents
Installation
Basic Configuration
Connecting a PC to the USB Port
Configuring the Gateway
Configuring TCP/IP
Setting Up Your Wireless LAN
Setting the Firewall Policy
Setting Up a USB Driver
Troubleshooting
Contact Us Frequently Asked Questions Specifications Glossary
Front-Panel Lights and Error Conditions
Overview
Easy Setup
Network Connection Types
Powerful Features in a Single Unit
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Sample Hybrid LAN
Internet
Optional Accessories
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WPCI810G
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Front Panel
Light
Flashing
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Rear Panel
Key Item Description
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SBG900 LAN Choices
Label on the Rear of the SBG900
Wireless LAN Wired Ethernet LAN USB Connection
Sample wireless network connections
Wireless LAN
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Wired Ethernet LAN
Sample Ethernet connection to hubs or switches
Sample Ethernet to computer connection
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USB Connection
Sample USB connection
SBG900 security measures shown in a logical network diagram
Firewall Wireless Security
Security
Firewall
Wireless Security
Port Triggering
Virtual Private Networks
Port Forwarding
Related Documentation
Installation
Before You Begin Precautions Signing Up for Service
Connecting the SBG900 to the Cable System Cabling the LAN
Obtaining an IP Address for Ethernet Connecting a PC to the USB Port
Precautions
Signing Up for Service
Always make the wall connection first
To avoid damaging the SBG900 or computers with static electricity
Connecting the SBG900 to the Cable System
Computer System Requirements
Cabling the LAN
Step
Steps 5 to
Step
Obtaining an IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP
Obtaining an IP Address for Ethernet
Obtaining an IP Address on a Macintosh or UNIX System
Connecting a PC to the USB Port
Basic Configuration
Starting the SBG900 Setup Program Changing the Default Password
Getting Help Setting the Firewall Policy
Gaming Configuration Guidelines
Starting the SBG900 Setup Program
Click
To Perform
Changing the Default Password
Enabling Remote Access
3 Select Enable remote access
Getting Help
Setting the Firewall Policy
Page
Firewall POLICY - advanced Page
Firewall POLICY - advanced page fields
Field
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Firewall ALERT - basic Page
Firewall ALERT - basic page fields
Field or Button
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Firewall ALERT - email Page
Firewall ALERT - email page fields
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Field or Button
Firewall LOGS Page
Firewall LOGS page fields
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Field or Button
Configuring the Firewall for Gaming
Gaming Configuration Guidelines
Configuring Port Triggers
Configuring a Gaming DMZ Host
Configuring the Gateway
Gateway STATUS Page Gateway WAN Page Gateway LAN - nat config Page
Gateway LAN - dhcp server config Page
Gateway PORT FORWARDING - config Page
Gateway STATUS Page
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This page displays the gateway status information
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Gateway WAN Page
Gateway WAN page fields
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Field
Gateway WAN page fields continued
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Field
Description
Gateway LAN - nat config Page
Gateway LAN - nat config page fields
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Field or Button
Gateway LAN - dhcp server config Page
Gateway LAN - dhcp server config page fields
Field
Description
Gateway LAN - dhcp leases Page
Gateway LAN - dhcp leases page fields
FieldDescription
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Gateway PORT FORWARDING - status Page
Gateway LAN - dhcp leases page fields continued
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Field
Gateway PORT FORWARDING - config Page
Gateway PORT FORWARDING - config page fields
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Field
Gateway PORT FORWARDING - config page fields continued
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Field
Description
Gateway PORT TRIGGERS - predefined Page
Gateway PORT TRIGGERS - predefined page fields
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Field
Description
Gateway PORT TRIGGERS - custom Page
Gateway PORT TRIGGERS - custom page fields
Basic Gateway TCP/IP Wireless USB
Field
Gateway LOG Page
Gateway LOG page fields
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Field
Configuring TCP/IP
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP
3 Double-click the Network icon to display the Network window
13 Click Obtain an IP address automatically
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows
4 Click Local Area Connection number. The value of number varies from system to system. The Local Area Connection number Status window is displayed
8 Click Internet Protocol TCP/IP
13 Click OK to accept the TCP/IP settings
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP
5 If a classic view similar to below is displayed
7 Right-click on the network connection. If more than one connection is displayed, be sure to select the one for your network interface
11 Verify that the settings are correct, as shown above
Verifying the IP Address in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me
Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP
To renew the IP address
Use in Setup Program
Setting Up Your Wireless LAN
Perform
Configure on the SBG900
Encrypting Wireless LAN Transmissions
Required On Each Wireless Client
Configuring WPA on the SBG900
5 Choose the WPA Authentication type
8 Click Save Changes
6 For Remote Radius authentication only, set
7 For Local WPA-PSK authentication only, set
Configuring WEP on the SBG900
Authentication
Encryption
Configure on the SBG900
Restricting Wireless LAN Access
Required On Each Wireless Client
Configuring the Wireless Network Name on the SBG900
7 Click advanced to display the Wireless SECURITY - advanced Page
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9 Click Apply to save your changes
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Configuring a MAC Access Control List on the SBG900
3 Click advanced to display the Wireless SECURITY - advanced Page
If You Performed
Configuring the Wireless Clients
On Each Client, You Need to Perform
Configuring a Wireless Client for WEP
Configuring a Wireless Client for WPA
Configuring a Wireless Client with the Network Name ESSID
Wireless Pages in the SBG900 Setup Program
Wireless STATUS Page Wireless NETWORK Page
Wireless SECURITY - basic Page Wireless SECURITY - advanced Page
Wireless STATISTICS page
Wireless STATUS Page
Wireless STATUS Page Fields
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the SBG900” or “Configuring WEP on the SBG900”
Wireless NETWORK Page
Wireless NETWORK page fields
Configuring the Wireless Network Name on the SBG900
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FieldDescription
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Wireless SECURITY - basic Page
Wireless SECURITY - advanced Page
Wireless Security - ADVANCED page fields
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Field or Button
Wireless STATISTICS page
Wireless Security - ADVANCED page fields continued
Wireless STATISTICS page fields
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Wireless STATISTICS page fields continued
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Field or Button
Description
Setting Up a USB Driver
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 Second Edition
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 Second Edition
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows
3 Click Next. The following window is displayed
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6 Select Specify a location and type the location of the CD-ROM drive
7 Click Next. The following window is displayed
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9 After the window shown under step 8 is displayed, click Next
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows
3 Click Next. The following window is displayed
5 Click Next. The following window is displayed 6 Click Next
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Me
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows XP
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Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Me
2 Click Settings
Removing the USB Driver from Windows
4 Disconnect the USB cable from the PC or SBG900
6 Perform Running the Motorola USB Driver Removal Utility
7 Double-click Network Adapters
13 Perform Running the Motorola USB Driver Removal Utility
9 Click the Uninstall icon. The following window is displayed
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10 Click OK 11 Close the Device Manager window
Removing the USB Driver from Windows XP
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1 On the Windows desktop, click Start to display the Start window
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4 Click System to display the System Properties window. Skip to step
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6 Click the Hardware tab to display the Hardware page
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8 Double-click Network adapters
12 Perform Running the Motorola USB Driver Removal Utility
Running the Motorola USB Driver Removal Utility
Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Me
Removing the USB Driver from Windows
Removing the USB Driver from Windows XP
8 Click Exit to exit the Motorola USB Driver Removal Utility. or
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows 98 Second Edition
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Me
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows XP
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Solutions
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Front-Panel Lights and Error Conditions
Turns Off During Startup If
Turns Off During Normal Operation If
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q What is high-speed cable Internet access?
Q What is Network Address Translation?
Q What wireless security measures are provided on the SBG900?
Q Do I need to change my Internet service provider ISP?
Q Do I need to subscribe to cable TV to get cable Internet access?
Q What type of technical support is available?
Q What do I do if my SBG900 stops working?
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Glossary
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Overview Installation Troubleshooting Contact FAQ Specifications
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Glossary
The SBG900 is simultaneously a DHCP client and a DHCP server
address
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