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SBG900 User Guide
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Configuration: Basic Gateway TCP/IP Wireless USB
Connecting the SBG900 to the Cable System
1 Be sure the computer is on and the SBG900 is unplugged.
2 Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the cable outlet or splitter.
3 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the cable connector on the SBG900.
Hand-tighten the connectors to avoid damaging them.
4 Insert the
Motorola SURFboard Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
5 Plug the power cord into the power connector on the SBG900.
6 Connect the external power supply.
7 Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
This turns the SBG900 on. You do not need to unplug it when
not in use. The first time you plug in the SBG900, allow 5 to 30 minutes to find and lock on the appropriate
communications channels.
8 Check that the lights on the front panel cycle through this sequence:
Cabling the LAN
After connecting to the cable system, you can connect your wired Ethernet LAN. Some samples are shown in
“Wired Ethernet LAN”. On each networked computer, you must install proper drivers for the Ethernet NIC.
Detailed information about network cabling is beyond the scope of this document.
POWER Turns on when AC power is connected to the SBG900. Indicates that the power supply is working
properly.
RECEIVE Flashes while scanning for the receive channel. Changes to solid green when the receive channel is
locked.
SEND Flashes while scanning for the send channel. Changes to solid green when the send channel is
locked.
ONLINE Flashes during SBG900 registration and configuration. Changes to solid green when the SBG900 is
registered.
PC/ACTIVITY Flashes when the SBG900 is transmitting or receiving data.
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Steps 5 to 7
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