Chapter 4
:
Installing the Wi-Fi cable modem
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SURFboard SBG10 Wi-Fi Cable Modem User Guide
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1.
Check that a coaxial cable is already connected to a cable wall outlet or RF splitter (not
included).
2.
Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the
Cable
connector on the rear of your
SBG10.
Use your hand to tighten the connectors to avoid damaging them.
3.
Connect the Ethernet cable to an available
Ethernet
port on the rear of your SBG10.
4.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the
Ethernet
port on your client device
(laptop or computer).
Optional
: Repeat steps 3 and 4 for an additional client device or other network-enabled
device that you want to install as a wired connection on your home network.
5.
Connect the power cord to the
Power
port on the rear of your SBG10.
6.
Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical wall outlet that is not controlled by
a wall switch.
Note
: This automatically powers ON your SBG10. The
Power
LED on the SBG10 front
panel may take up to 15 seconds to light up after the power is connected.
Establish an Internet connection
Although your client device may be configured to automatically access the Internet, you
should still perform the following connectivity test to check that your SBG10 and client device
were installed properly and are connected on your home network.
1.
Power ON your client device connected to your SBG10, if it is turned off, and log on.
2.
Contact your service provider to activate (provision) your SBG10.
You may have to provide the
HFC MAC
ID listed on the SBG10 label.
Your service provider may allow for automatic activation, which automatically launches
the
service provider’s
special website on your computer when you open a web browser.
Note
: If you are a Comcast subscriber, click or type
your SBG10. Call Comcast Customer Support at
1-800-Xfinity
(
1-800-934-6489
) if you
encounter any issues with the activation.
3.
After your SBG10 is activated (or provisioned), open a web browser (such as Internet
Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) on your computer.
4.
Type a valid URL (such as
) in the address bar and then press
Enter
.
The ARRIS website should open. If the website did not open, please contact your service
provider for assistance.
5.
Check that the
Power,
Send/Receive
, and
Online
front panel LEDs on your SBG10 light up
(page
) for additional LED status information.
•
If all three LEDs did not light up solid and you also do not have an Internet connection,
you may have to contact your service provider to reactivate your SBG10 or check for
signal issues.
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If you still cannot connect to the Internet, please call ARRIS Technical Support at
1-877-466-8646
for assistance.
