Motorola SURFboard SBG901 - Manual (Page 19)

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In addition, your computer must meet the following requirements:
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Computer with Pentium © class or better processor
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Windows XP, Windows Vista, Macintosh, Linux, or UNIX operating system with
available operating system CD-ROM
You can use any web browser such as Microsoft ® Internet Explorer, Netscape
Navigator ® , or Mozilla ® Firefox ® with the SBG901 wireless gateway.
Connecting the SBG901 to the Cable System
Note: Before starting, be sure the computer is turned on and the
SBG901 is unplugged.
1. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the cable outlet or splitter.
2. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the cable connector on the SBG901.
Hand-tighten the connectors to avoid damaging them.
3. Plug the power cord into the power connector on the SBG901.
4. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. This turns on the SBG901. You do not
need to unplug it when not in use. The first time you plug in the SBG901, allow it
five to 30 minutes to find and lock on the appropriate communications channels.
Check that the LEDs on the front panel cycle through the following sequence:
SBG901 LED Activity During Startup
LED Description
POWER Turns on when AC power is connected to the SBG901.
Indicates that the power is connected properly.
RECEIVE Flashes while scanning for the downstream receive channel.
Changes to solid green when the receive channel is locked.
SEND Flashes while scanning for the upstream send channel.
Changes to solid green when the send channel is locked.
ONLINE Flashes during SBG901 registration and configuration.
Changes to solid green when the SBG901 is registered.