User Guide SBG900
Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
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Configuring the Gateway
Contents
Installation
Basic Configuration
Troubleshooting
Setting Up a USB Driver
Contact Us Frequently-Asked Questions Specifications
Glossary Software License
Overview
Network Connection Types
Easy Setup
Powerful Features in a Single Unit
Sample SBG900 hybrid network
Sample LAN
SBG900
PCC11b
Motorola USB11b Wireless Adapter left and PCC11b Wireless Card
Optional Accessories
Light
Front Panel
Flashing
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Rear Panel
Key Item Description
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Wireless LAN Wired Ethernet LAN USB Connection
Label on the Bottom of the SBG900
SBG900 LAN Choices
Sample wireless network connections
Wireless LAN
Sample Ethernet connection to hubs or switches
Wired Ethernet LAN
Sample Ethernet to computer connection
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Sample USB connection
USB Connection
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Wireless Security
SBG900 security measures shown in a logical network diagram
Security
Firewall
Port Triggering
Wireless Security
Port Forwarding
SURFboard Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Quick Start Guide
Virtual Private Networks
Related Documentation
Before You Begin Precautions Signing Up for Service
Installation
Connecting the SBG900 to the Cable System Cabling the LAN
Obtaining an IP Address for Ethernet Connecting a PC to the USB Port
Signing Up for Service
Precautions
Always make the wall connection first
To avoid damaging the SBG900 or computers with static electricity
Computer System Requirements
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Obtaining an IP Address in Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, or Windows Me
Obtaining an IP Address for Ethernet
Obtaining an IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP
Obtaining an IP Address on Macintosh or UNIX Systems
Connecting a PC to the USB Port
Starting the SBG900 Setup Program Changing the Default Password
Basic Configuration
Getting Help Setting the Firewall Policy
Gaming Configuration Guidelines
Starting the SBG900 Setup Program
To Perform
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Changing the Default Password
Enabling Remote Access
Getting Help
Setting the Firewall Policy
Page
Firewall POLICY - advanced Page
Field
Firewall POLICY - advanced page fields
Description
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Firewall ALERT - basic page fields
Firewall ALERT - basic Page
Field or Button
Description
Firewall ALERT - email page fields
Firewall ALERT - email Page
Field or Button
Description
Firewall LOGS page fields
Firewall LOGS Page
Field or Button
Description
Option
Firewall LOGS
Description
Session Log
Gaming Configuration Guidelines
Configuring the Firewall for Gaming
Configuring Port Triggers
Configuring a Gaming DMZ Host
Gateway STATUS Page Gateway WAN Page Gateway LAN - nat config Page
Configuring the Gateway
Gateway LAN - dhcp server config Page
Gateway PORT FORWARDING - config Page
This page displays the gateway status information
Gateway STATUS Page
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Gateway WAN page fields
Gateway WAN Page
Field
Description
Field
Gateway WAN page fields continued
Description
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Gateway LAN - nat config page fields
Gateway LAN - nat config Page
Field or Button
Description
Gateway LAN - dhcp server config page fields
Gateway LAN - dhcp server config Page
Field
Description
Gateway LAN - dhcp leases page fields
Gateway LAN - dhcp leases Page
FieldDescription
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Gateway PORT FORWARDING - status Page
Field
Description
Gateway PORT FORWARDING - config page fields
Gateway PORT FORWARDING - config Page
Field
Description
Gateway PORT TRIGGERS - predefined Page
Field
Gateway PORT TRIGGERS - predefined page fields
Description
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Gateway PORT TRIGGERS - custom page fields
Gateway PORT TRIGGERS - custom Page
Field
Description
Gateway LOG page fields
Gateway LOG Page
Gateway PORT TRIGGERS - custom page fields
FieldDescription
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me
Configuring TCP/IP
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP
Verifying the IP Address in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me
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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
Perform on the
Setting Up the Wireless LAN
SBG900
Advantages
Configuring the Wireless Network Name on the SBG900
9 Click Apply to save your changes
7 Click advanced to display the Wireless SECURITY - advanced Page
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Configuring WEP on the SBG900
Encryption
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3 Click advanced to display the Wireless SECURITY - advanced Page
Configuring a MAC Access Control List on the SBG900
Configuring the Wireless Clients
Configuring a Wireless Client with a Network Name ESSID
Configuring a Wireless Client for WEP
Wireless STATUS Page Wireless NETWORK Page
Wireless Pages in the SBG900 Setup Program
Wireless SECURITY - basic Page Wireless SECURITY - advanced Page
Wireless STATISTICS page
Wireless STATUS Page Fields
Wireless STATUS Page
who is not authorized to use your wireless LAN
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Wireless NETWORK page fields
Wireless NETWORK Page
Configuring the Wireless Network Name on the SBG900
Field
Wireless NETWORK page fields continued
FieldDescription
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Wireless Security - ADVANCED page fields
Wireless SECURITY - advanced Page
Field or Button
Description
Wireless Security - ADVANCED page fields continued
Wireless STATISTICS page
Wireless STATISTICS page fields
Field or Button
Field or Button
Wireless STATISTICS page fields continued
Description
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Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows
Setting Up a USB Driver
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Me
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows XP
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows
5 Click Next. The following window is displayed
8 Click Next. The following window is displayed
11 Click Finish. The Systems Settings Change window is displayed
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows
4 Click Next. The following window is displayed
8 If necessary, select the CD-ROM drive in the Copy files from list
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Me
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows XP
2 Click the Motorola SURFboard SBG900 USB Gateway
Removing the USB Driver from Windows 98 or Windows Me
4 Click OK. The System Settings Change window is displayed
5 Disconnect the USB cable from the PC or SBG900
13 Click Remove Driver
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows
Setting Up a USB Driver in Windows Me
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Removing the USB Driver from Windows
2 Click Settings
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7 Double-click Network Adapters
21 Click Remove Driver
20 Be sure the USB cable is disconnected
1 On the Windows desktop, click Start to display the Start window
Removing the USB Driver from Windows XP
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4 Click System to display the System Properties window. Skip to step
6 Click the Hardware tab to display the Hardware page
Configuration Basic Gateway TCP/IP Wireless USB
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8 Double-click Network adapters
15 Type explorer and click OK to display Windows Explorer
Front-Panel Lights and Error Conditions
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Solutions
Contact Us
Q What is Network Address Translation?
Q What is high-speed cable Internet access?
Q What wireless security measures are provided on the SBG900?
Q Why is there no Standby button?
Q Do I need to subscribe to cable TV to get cable Internet access?
Q Do I need to change my Internet service provider ISP?
Q What type of technical support is available?
Q What do I do if my SBG900 stops working?
Specifications
General
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Cable Modem
Glossary
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CMTS
client
coaxial cable
coax
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The SBG900 is simultaneously a DHCP client and a DHCP server
button
address
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U.S. government
See Ethernet
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