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Communications Gateway User Guide
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High-Speed Internet Access
You can use your high-speed, upgradeable Communications Gateway to connect one or
more computers in your home or business to the Internet. Your Communications
Gateway transmits and receives computer data much faster than traditional dial-up or
ISDN modems. Unlike a dial-up modem, your Communications Gateway is always
online.
Just open your browser and sur
f!
You can connect:
■
A single computer equipped with a Universal Serial Bus (
USB
) port directly to the
USB port on the Motorola Communications Gateway
■
A single computer equipped with an
Ethernet
adapter directly to the Ethernet port on
the Motorola Communications Gateway
■
Two computers; one to the USB port and one to the Ethernet port
■
Up to 32 computers through a single Motorola Communications Gateway using an
Ethernet hub
Easier!
Unlike dial-up modems or ISDN, you’re always on,
always connected.
Faster!
Your Communications Gateway is up to 100 times
faster than a dial-up modem. It can provide data
transfer rates of up to 10 Mbps
upstream
and
50 Mbps
downstream
. Because many network
and other factors can affect performance, the
actual speed will vary.
Better!
Your Communications Gateway is made by the
company with over 50 years of cable TV expertise.
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