Chapter 1: Safety and Regulatory Information
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SURFboard SBG6950AC2 Wireless Gateway User Guide
Copyright 2017, ARRIS Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.
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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 must be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
FCC Statements
FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by ARRIS could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
ARRIS Enterprises, LLC, 3871 Lakefield Drive, Suwanee, GA 30024, declares that the SURFboard
DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless Gateway-SBG6950AC2 complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC
rules as a Class B digital device.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the separation
distance between the antenna and any person’s body (including hands, wrists, feet and
ankles) must be at least 8 inches (20 centimeters).
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter except those already approved in this filing.
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