Obtaining an IP address in Windows 2000 or
Windows XP
To obtain an IP address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP, complete the
following steps on each Ethernet client PC running Windows 2000 or Windows
XP:
1. On the Windows Desktop, click the Start button.
2. Select Run and the Run window is displayed.
3. Type cmd and click the OK button to display a command prompt window.
4. Type ipconfig /renew and press ENTER to obtain an IP address for the PC
from the DHCP server on the SBG1000.
5. Type exit and press ENTER to return to Windows.
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Obtaining an IP address on Macintosh
To obtain an IP address on Macintosh, it is recommended that the instructions in
the Macintosh user manual be followed.
Connecting a PC to the USB Port
To connect a PC to the USB port, complete the following steps:
1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the SBG1000.
2. Connect the other end to the USB port on the computer.
3. Install the USB driver following the appropriate procedure in Setting Up a
USB Driver.
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Setting Up the Wireless LAN
Note:
Before plugging in the USB cable, be sure the Motorola SBG1000
Wireless Cable Modem Gateway CD-ROM is inserted in the PC CD-ROM drive.
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Installing the Optional External Diversity
Antenna
The maximum wireless operation distance depends on the type of materials
through which the signal must pass and the location of the diversity antennas
and clients (stations).
