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B. ethernet connections, Quick installation guide 7 – Motorola SURFBOARD SBG1000 User Manual

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Quick Installation Guide

7

B. Ethernet Connections

Computers using the Ethernet connection require an Ethernet adapter installed
and a wired connection to the SBG1000.
1

If you purchased your Ethernet adapter separately, install the Ethernet
hardware and driver software according to the manufacturer's instructions.

2

Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the computer.

3

Plug the other end into the

ETHERNET

port on the SBG1000 or an Ethernet

hub or switch connected to the SBG1000, as shown in the illustrated
sample LAN.

4

Restart your computer to obtain an IP address. Follow the instructions in

the SBG1000 User Guide.

S a m p l e E t h e r n e t L A N

RESET

5

4

3

2

1

POWER

3

2

1

4

5

POWER

3

2

1

4

5

Add additional hubs or switches for further expansion.

You can connect up to 255 computers to Ethernet hubs or switches connected to

the SBG1000. Detailed information about network cabling is beyond the scope

of this document or the SBG1000 User Guide.