Motorola SURFBOARD SVG2500 - Manual (Page 25)

1 OVERVIEW
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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.