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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Network Connection Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Powerful Features in a Single Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sample LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Label on the Bottom of the SBG900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SBG900 LAN Choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wired Ethernet LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Virtual Private Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting the Firewall Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Firewall > POLICY — advanced Page . . . . . . . . . . 29 Firewall > ALERT — basic Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Firewall > ALERT — email Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Firewall > LOGS Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Gaming Configuration Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Configuring the Firewall for Gaming . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Configuring Port Triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Configuring a Gaming DMZ Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Configuring the Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Gateway > STATUS Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Gateway > WAN Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Gateway > LAN — nat config Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Gateway > LAN — dhcp server config Page . . . . . . . . 42 Gateway > LAN — dhcp leases Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Gateway > PORT FORWARDING — status Page . . . 44 Gateway > PORT FORWARDING — config Page . . . 45 Gateway > PORT TRIGGERS — predefined Page . . 46 Gateway > PORT TRIGGERS — custom Page . . . . . 48 Gateway > LOG Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Signing Up for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Computer System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting the SBG900 to the Cable System . . . . . . . 18 Cabling the LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Obtaining an IP Address for Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Obtaining an IP Address in Windows 98,

Windows 98 SE, or Windows Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Obtaining an IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Obtaining an IP Address on Macintosh or UNIX Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting a PC to the USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Basic Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Starting the SBG900 Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing the Default Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Enabling Remote Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Configuring TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Verifying the IP Address in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP . 62

Setting Up the Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . 64

Configuring the Wireless Network Name on the SBG900 .65 Configuring WEP on the SBG900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Configuring a MAC Access Control List on the SBG900 . .68 Configuring the Wireless Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Configuring a Wireless Client with a Network

Name (ESSID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Configuring a Wireless Client for WEP . . . . . . . . . . 69

Wireless Pages in the SBG900 Setup Program . . . . . 70 Wireless > STATUS Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Wireless > NETWORK Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Wireless > SECURITY — basic Page . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Wireless > SECURITY — advanced Page . . . . . . . 75 Wireless > STATISTICS page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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SBG900 specifications

The Motorola SBG900 is a versatile and robust cable modem with built-in Wi-Fi capabilities, designed to meet the growing demands of modern internet usage. Catering to both residential and small office environments, the SBG900 combines a cable modem and a wireless router in one streamlined device, offering an efficient solution for networking needs.

One of the main features of the SBG900 is its DOCSIS 2.0 compliance, which allows for high-speed internet access with data transfer rates reaching up to 30 Mbps. This enables users to enjoy seamless streaming, online gaming, and quick downloads without interruptions. The device is also backward compatible with earlier DOCSIS standards, ensuring that it remains functional even with older cable networks.

Another notable aspect of the Motorola SBG900 is its built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. The device supports the IEEE 802.11b/g wireless standards, allowing for wireless speeds of up to 54 Mbps. This makes it easy to connect multiple devices throughout the home or office, including laptops, smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs. The wireless range is enhanced by its internal antennas, offering reliable connectivity in various locations within the premises.

Security is a critical consideration for any networking device, and the SBG900 addresses this need with multiple features. It comes equipped with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption protocols, ensuring that both wired and wireless connections remain secure from unauthorized access. Furthermore, the device supports a built-in firewall, adding an extra layer of protection by controlling incoming and outgoing traffic.

The Motorola SBG900 also boasts a user-friendly web-based management interface, providing easy access to configuration settings and status monitoring. Users can effortlessly manage their network, set up parental controls, prioritize devices using Quality of Service (QoS), and perform firmware updates.

In summary, the Motorola SBG900 stands out as a reliable solution for users seeking a powerful cable modem with integrated Wi-Fi capabilities. With high-speed internet access, robust security features, and ease of management, it serves as an ideal choice for anyone looking to enhance their connectivity experience. Whether for gaming, streaming, or general internet browsing, the SBG900 delivers performance and reliability that users can count on.