Motorola SBG941E User Manual

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Wipe the device with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals. Do not spray cleaners directly 
on the device or use forced air to remove dust. 
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Do not use this product near water: for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet 
basement, or near a swimming pool. 
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Upon completion of any service or repairs to this device, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to 
determine that the device is in safe operating condition. 
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Do not open the device. Do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the installation and 
troubleshooting instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 
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This device should not be used in an environment that exceeds 40º C. 
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
Note to CATV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 
820.93 of the National Electric Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that 
the coaxial cable shield shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry 
as practical. 
WIRELESS LAN INFORMATION 
This device is a wireless network product that uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Orthogonal 
Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) radio technologies. The device is designed to be interoperable with any 
other wireless DSSS and OFDMA products that comply with: 
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The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B and Revision G), as defined and approved by the Institute of 
Electrical and Electronics Engineers. 
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The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) certification as defined by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA). 
 
 
 
 
RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF WIRELESS DEVICES 
In some situations or environments, the use of wireless devices may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or 
responsible representatives of the organization. For example, using wireless equipment in any environment where the 
risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. 
If you are uncertain of the applicable policy for the use of wireless equipment in a specific organization or environment, 
you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device prior to turning on the equipment. 
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the 
devices included with this product, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than 
specified by the manufacturer. Correction of the interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or 
attachment is the responsibility of the user. 
The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government 
regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines. 
SECURITY WARNING: This device allows you to create a wireless network. Wireless network connections may be 
accessible by unauthorized users. For more information on how to protect your network, see