Troubleshooting Tips
SURFboard® SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0® Cable Modem
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User Guide
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Troubleshooting Tips
Solutions
Table 5: Troubleshooting Solutions
Modem Problem
Possible Solution
POWER LED Icon is OFF
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Check the power connection to the cable modem and the
electrical wall outlet.
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Check that the electrical wall outlet is working.
Is the outlet controlled by a wall light switch? If so, check that
the light switch is in the ON position.
Note
: We recommend that, whenever possible, you do not plug
your cable modem into an outlet controlled by a wall light switch.
Cannot access the Internet
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Check that the
Power
and
Online
LEDs on the cable modem
front panel are lit up SOLID.
Cannot Send or
Receive Data
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Check each end of the coaxial cable connection on the modem
and cable outlet.
Hand tighten, if necessary.
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Check the Ethernet cable to make sure it is properly connected
to the modem and computer.
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On the front panel, check the status of the LED icons and refer
to
Front Panel LED Icons and Error Conditions
to identify the
problem.
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If you have cable television, check your television to ensure
your cable service is operating properly.
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If none of the above resolves the problem, call ARRIS Technical
Support at
1-877-466-8646
or contact your service provider
for assistance.
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