
Chapter 3: Installing the Wi-Fi and voice modem
Note:
If you are a new voice subscriber with Comcast, continue with the
following steps to set up your new Xfinity telephony service account and activate
your SVG2482AC.
3. Click or type
to open the Xfinity Activation page.
4. Follow the online instructions to enter your Xfinity account number and phone number.
5. Enter the following information to set up your online Xfinity login account and Wi-Fi
network login information:
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XFINITY Account Login Name
■
XFINITY Account Password
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Wi-Fi Network Name
■
Wi-Fi Network Password
Note:
Select
Show More Settings
if you want to set up separate network
names and passwords for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios on your
SVG2482AC.
If you already have an existing Wi-Fi network and you are replacing your router or
gateway, ARRIS suggests that you use the same Wi-Fi Network Name and Password that
is currently set for your Wi-Fi network.
Your Wi-Fi devices will automatically connect to your SVG2482AC Wi-Fi network.
6. To check for Internet connectivity, open a web browser (such as Internet Explorer,
Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) on your computer or laptop.
7. Click
or type a valid URL of your choice in the address bar and
press Enter.
The ARRIS SURFboard website or your selected website should open. If the website fails
to open, please call Comcast Customer Support at 1-855-OK-BEGIN 1-855-652-3446 to
set up your Internet service or activate your SVG2482AC.
SURFboard
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SVG2482AC Wi-Fi
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and Voice Modem for XFINITY
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