Motorola manual Bottom Label on the SVG2500, SVG2500 LAN Choices, Wireless LAN

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Bottom Label on the SVG2500

The label on the bottom of the SVG2500 contains the Media Access Control (MAC) address, a unique, 48-bit value permanently saved in ROM at the factory to identify each Ethernet network device. To receive data service, you will need to provide the MAC address marked HFC MAC ID to your Internet Service provider.

SVG2500 LAN Choices

You can connect up to 245 client computers to the SVG2500 using a combination of:

•Wireless LAN

•Wired Ethernet LAN

•USB Connection

Each computer needs appropriate network adapter hardware and driver software. The clients on the Ethernet, wireless, or USB interfaces can share:

•Internet access with a single Internet Service provider account, subject to Internet Service provider terms and conditions

•Files, printers, storage devices, multi-user software applications, games, and video conferencing

Wireless and wired network connections use Windows networking to share files and peripheral devices such as printers, CD-ROM drives, floppy disk drives, and Iomega® Zip Drives.

Wireless LAN

Wireless communication occurs over radio waves rather than a wire. Like a cordless telephone, a WLAN uses radio signals instead of wires to exchange data. A wireless network eliminates the need for expensive and intrusive wiring to connect computers throughout the home or office. Mobile users can remain connected to the network even when carrying their laptop to different locations in the home or office.

Each computer on a WLAN requires a wireless adapter.

Laptop PCs — Use a wireless notebook adapter in the PCMCIA slot or a wireless USB adapter.

Desktop PCs — Use a wireless PCI adapter, wireless USB adapter, or compatible product in the PCI slot or USB port, respectively.

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