Motorola SURFboard SBG901 - Manual (Page 10)

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Overview
The Motorola SBG901 SURFboard ® Wireless Cable Modem Gateway is designed for
your home, home office, or small business/enterprise. It can be used in households with
one or more computers capable of wireless connectivity for remote access to the cable
modem.
This user guide provides product overview and setup information for the SBG901. It also
provides instructions for installing the cable modem and configuring the wireless,
Ethernet, router, DHCP, and security settings.
Contact Information
For any questions or assistance with the SBG901 wireless gateway, contact your
Internet Service provider.
For information on customer service, technical support, or warranty claims; see the
Motorola SBG901 Software License, Warranty, Safety, and Regulatory Information card
provided with the SBG901 wireless cable modem gateway.
SBG901 Features
The SBG901 wireless gateway combines high-speed Internet access, networking, and
computer security for a home or small-office LAN. It offers the following features:
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Combination of four separate products in one compact unit — a DOCSIS ® 2.0 cable
modem, IEEE 802.11g wireless access point (Wi-Fi © certified), Ethernet
10/100Base-T connection, and firewall.
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Advanced firewall for enhanced network security from undesired attacks over the
Internet. It supports stateful-inspection, intrusion detection, DMZ, denial-of-service
attack prevention, and Network Address Translation (NAT).
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Data encryption and network access control for wireless transmissions.
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An easy installation and security setup wizard. The Installation Assistant application
on the SBG901 Installation CD-ROM enables easy connection to the cable network
and setup for security.
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An integrated high-speed cable modem for continuous broadband access to the
Internet and other online services with much faster data transfer than traditional
dial-up or ISDN modems.
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One broadband connection for up to 245 computers to surf the web; all computers
on the LAN communicate as if they were connected to the same physical network.