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Basic Configuration
For more advanced configuration information, see
Configuring TCP/IP and
Setting Up
Your Wireless LAN .
For normal operation, you do not need to change most default settings.
The following caution statements summarize the issues you must be aware of:
CAUTION: To prevent unauthorized configuration, change the default password immediately when you first configure the SBG901. See
Changing the SBG901 Default Password
.
Firewalls are not foolproof. Choose the most secure firewall policy you can. See the
Firewall Pages .
Starting the SBG901 Configuration Manager
(CMGR)
The SBG901 Configuration Manager (CMGR) allows you to change and view the settings on your SBG901.
1.
Open the web browser on a computer connected to the SBG901 over an Ethernet connection.
Note: Do not attempt to configure the SBG901 over a wireless connection.
2.
In the Address or Location field of your browser, type http://192.168.0.1
and press ENTER .
3.
Type admin in the Username field (this field is case-sensitive).
4.
Type motorola in the Password field (this field is case-sensitive).
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5.
Click Login to display the SBG901 Status Connection page.
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The Status Connection page provides the following status information on the network connection of the SBG901:
•
RF Downstream Channel
,
which uses lower cable frequencies to transmit data
•
RF Upstream Channel
,
which uses higher cable frequencies to receive data
Click the Refresh button in your web browser any time you want to refresh the information on this page.
If you have any problems starting the SBG901 Configuration Manager (CMGR), see
Troubleshooting for more information.
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SBG901 Menu Options Bar
The SBG901 Menu Options bar is displayed along the top of the SBG901 Configuration
Manager window. When a menu option is selected, a top-level page for that option is displayed.
Configuration Manager Menu Options Bar
Menu Option Pages Function
Status Provides information about the SBG901 hardware and software, MAC address, cable modem IP address, serial number, and related information. You can also monitor your cable system connection.
Additional pages provide diagnostic tools and allow you to change your
SBG901 user name and password.
Basic
Advanced
Firewall
Parental Control
Wireless
Views and configures SBG901 IP-related configuration data, including
Network Configuration, WAN Connection Type, DHCP, and DDNS. The
Backup option allows you to save your SBG901 configuration on your computer.
Configures and monitors how the SBG901 routes IP traffic
Configures and monitors the SBG901 firewall
Configures and monitors the SBG901 parental control feature
Configures and monitors SBG901 wireless networking features
Logout Exits the SBG901 Configuration Manager
CAUTION: To prevent unauthorized configuration, immediately change the default password when you first configure your Motorola SBG901.
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SBG901 Submenu Options
Additional features for each menu option are displayed by clicking a Submenu Option in the left panel of each page. When selected, the submenu option will be highlighted in yellow.
Changing the SBG901 Default Password
Do the following to change the default password:
1.
On the SBG901 Status page, click the Security submenu option.
2.
In the Password Change Username field, type your new User Name.
3.
In the New Password field, type your new password (this field is case sensitive).
4.
In the Re-Enter New Password field, type your new password again (this field is case sensitive).
5.
In the Current Username Password field, type your old password.
6.
Click Apply to save your changes.
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Restore Factory Defaults
To reset the user name and password back to the original factory settings:
1.
Select Yes , and then click Apply .
2.
You must login with the default user name, admin , and password, motorola, after applying this change. All entries are case-sensitive.
Getting Help
To retrieve help information for any menu option, click help on that page. See the sample Firewall help page shown below:
You can use the Windows scroll bar to view additional items on the help screens.
Gaming Configuration Guidelines
The following provides information about configuring the SBG901 firewall and DMZ for gaming.
Configuring the Firewall for Gaming
By default, the SBG901 firewall is enabled. As recommended, if you keep the firewall enabled, refer to the game’s documentation to ensure that the necessary ports are open for use by that game.
The pre-defined SBG901 firewall policies affect Xbox LIVE ® as follows:
•
On the
Firewall Web Content Filter Page
, you may need to disable Firewall
Protection and IP Flood Detection.
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Configuring Port Triggers
Because the SBG901 has pre-defined port triggers for games using any of the following applications, no user action is required to enable them:
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ALG for MSN
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MSN Games by Zone.com
You may need to create custom port triggers to enable other games to operate properly.
To create custom port triggers, see the Advanced Port Triggers Page
.
Configuring a Gaming DMZ Host
CAUTION: The gaming DMZ host is not protected by the firewall. It is open to communication or hacking from any computer on the Internet.
Consider carefully before configuring a device to be in the DMZ.
Some games and game devices require:
•
The use of random ports.
•
The forwarding of unsolicited traffic.
For example, to connect a PlayStation ® 2 for PS2 ® online gaming, designate it as the gaming DMZ host because the ports required vary from game to game. For these games, Motorola recommends configuring the gaming computer or device as a gaming
DMZ device.
To configure a gaming DMZ device, on the Basic DHCP Page :
1.
Reserve a private IP address for the computer or game device MAC address.
2.
Designate the device as a DMZ device.
You can reserve IP addresses for multiple devices, but only one can be designated as the gaming DMZ at once.
Exiting the SBG901 Configuration Manager
To logoff and close the SBG901 Configuration Manager:
•
Click Logout on the SBG901 Menu Options bar.
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