Installing the Gateway
SURFboard SBG6400 Wireless Gateway
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User Guide
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1.
Check that a coaxial cable is already connected to a live cable wall outlet or RF splitter
(optional).
2.
Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the Cable connector on the SBG6400.
Use your hand to tighten the connectors to avoid damaging them.
3.
Connect the Ethernet cable (included) to an available Ethernet port on the SBG6400.
4.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer or other
network device in your home.
Optional: Repeat steps 3 and 4 for an additional computer or other network device that you
want to install as a wired connection on your home network.
5.
Connect the power cord (included) to the Power port on the SBG6400.
6.
Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical wall outlet.
Note
: This automatically powers ON the SBG6400
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Establish an Internet Connection
Although your computer may already be configured to automatically access the Internet, you
should still perform the following gateway connectivity test to verify that the devices were
connected properly.
1.
Power ON the computer connected to the SBG6400, if it is turned off, and then log on.
2.
Contact your service provider to activate (provision) the SBG6400. You may have to provide
the HFC MAC ID listed on the
Note
: Your service provider may allow for automatic activation which will automatically launch its
own special website when you open a web browser.
3.
After the SBG6400 is activated, open a web browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome,
Firefox, or Safari) on your computer or other network device.
If the service provider’s website did not open, continue with step 4. If it did open, proceed to
step 5.
4.
) in the address bar and then press
Enter
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The ARRIS website should open. If it did not open, do one of the following:
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See Troubleshooting Tips for more information.
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Contact your service provider for assistance.
Note
: Do not attempt to change the network options on your computer to access the Internet.
Contact your service provider first.
5.
Check that the Power, Receive, Send, and Online front panel LEDs on the SBG6400 light up
in sequential order (see
for additional LED status information).
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If all four 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 the
SBG6400 or check for possible signal issues.
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