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Cabling the LAN 

After connecting to the cable system, you can connect your wired Ethernet LAN. Some 
sample connections are shown in 

. On each networked computer, 

you must install proper drivers for the Ethernet adapter. Detailed information about 
network cabling is beyond the scope of this document. 

Obtaining an IP Address for an Ethernet 
Connection 

To obtain the IP address for your computer’s network interface, use one of the following 
options: 

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Retrieve the statically defined IP address and DNS address 

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Automatically retrieve the IP address using the Network DHCP server 

The Motorola SBG901 gateway provides a DHCP server on its LAN. It is recommended 
that you configure your LAN to obtain the IPs for the LAN and DNS server automatically. 

Configuring TCP/IP 

Make sure all client computers are configured for TCP/IP, which is a protocol for 
communication between computers. Perform one of the following for the operating 
system you are running:  

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For UNIX systems, follow the instructions in the applicable UNIX user 
documentation. 

After configuring TCP/IP on your computer, perform one of the following to verify the IP 
address: 

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For UNIX systems, follow the instructions in the applicable UNIX user documentation. 

Your cable provider may provide additional instructions to set up your computer. 

Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP 

1.  Open the Control Panel. 

2.  Double-click Network Connections to list the Dial-up and LAN or High-Speed 

Internet connections. 

3.  Right-click the network connection for your network interface. 

4.  Select Properties from the drop-down menu to display the Local Area Connection 

Properties window. Be sure Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked.