Arris SURFboard SBG6950AC2 User manual

Wi-Fi Cable Modem
SBG6950AC2SBG6950AC2
SBG7400AC2SBG7400AC2
SBG7600AC2SBG7600AC2
QUICK START GUIDE

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In the box
Wi-Fi cable modem
SBG6950AC2
SBG7400AC2
SBG7600AC2
Power adapter
Soware License
& Warranty card
Quick Start Guide
SBG6950AC2
SBG7400AC2
SBG7600AC2
Introduction
Status indicators
Front panel LEDs
LED status indicators
Get started
Set up your Wi-Fi network connection
3.1 Download ARRIS SURFboard® Manager mobile app
3.2 Connect using your Wi-Fi enabled device
Web Manager
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Status indicators Front panel LEDs

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5 GHz wireless connection is made
between the Wi-Fi cable modem and
your Wi-Fi device
2.4 GHz wireless connection is made
between the Wi-Fi cable modem and
your Wi-Fi device
Wi-Fi cable modem is connected to
the network
Upstream (send) and Downstream
(receive) status
Power is properly connected to the
Wi-Fi cable modem
On
On
On
Flash
Flash
LED status indicators
Power
Send
Receive
Online
2.4 GHz
Wireless
5 GHz
Wireless
Note: If the Send/Receive LED is flashing, this indicates
that the firmware for your Wi-Fi cable modem is
updating. You may not be able to access the Internet
during the firmware update. To access the Internet,
please wait 10 to 15 minutes for the firmware update to
finish.
The SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, and SBG7600AC2
do not support Digital Subscriber Line service (twisted
pair telephone phone service) and also do not support
Satellite Internet service.
Note: Detailed LED status information is available online in the
SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, & SBG7600AC2 User Guide at
the ARRIS support website, www.arris.com/selelp.

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This SURFboard device is a combination of DOCSIS 3.0
cable modem and four-port Ethernet router withWi-Fi. It
uses DOCSIS 3.0 technology to provide ultra high-speed
Internet access on yourWi-Fi home or small business
network.
Using the connection capabilities of the Wi-Fi cable
modem, you can connect your computer and other
network-enabled devices via the four Ethernet ports or
the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi connections.TheWi-Fi
cable modem connects to the existing coaxial cable
connection in your home.
Note: For Internet connections, you need a cable service
connection (coaxial cable line) with a cable Internet
service provider. The SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, and
SBG7600AC2 will not operate with a Digital Subscriber
Line service (DSL) (twisted pair phone line) or Satellite
Internet service.
Get started
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Connect a coaxial cable (not included) to a cable wall
outlet or an RF splier (not included) and to the Cable
connector on the rear of your Wi-Fi cablemodem.
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Tighten the
connector by hand.

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Connect the power adapter to the Power port on the
rear of your Wi-Fi cablemodem and then plug it into
an electrical wall outlet that is not controlled by a wall
switch to power on your Wi-Fi cable modem.
B
Your Wi-Fi cable modem
will automatically power
ON when the power
adapter is connected.
(Optional step) Connect an Ethernet cable (not
included) to any Ethernet port on the rear of your
Wi-Fi cable modem and the Ethernet port on your PC
or laptop.
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Note: Alternatively, you
can connect your PC or
laptop to the Internet
via your existing Wi-Fi
connection.

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Check the front panel LEDs on your Wi-Fi cable
modem. Aer a brief pause, the first three LEDs
should light up SOLID blue.
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The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless
LEDs will light up SOLID when Wi-Fi
connectivity is available and ready.
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Note: For Internet access, you will need a cable service
connection.
Activate your newWi-Fi cable modem; choose one of
the following options:
• Call your cable service provider.
• Connect to your cable operator’s activation web
site using your computer or laptop:
Power ON your computer or laptop and log in.
Enter your service provider’s web browser URL:
• Comcast/Xfinity: www.xnity.com/acvate
• Cox: www.cox.com/acvate
• Spectrum: spectrum.net/selnstall

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Set up your Wi-Fi
network connection
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Do the following to set up your Wi-Fi network
connection:
3.1 Download ARRIS SURFboard®Manager
3.2 Connect using your Wi-Fi enabled device
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Download the iOS or android version of the ARRIS
SURFboard Manager mobile app for your iOS or
android Wi-Fi enabled device to set up your Wi-Fi
home or small business network connection.
Download ARRIS SURFboard® Manager mobile app

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Use the ARRIS SURFboard Manager mobile app (see
page 19) or the Web Manager for your SBG6950AC2,
SBG7400AC2, or SBG7600AC2 (see page 25) to
set the same network name and password, if you
are replacing the router or the Wi-Fi cable modem in
an existing Wi-Fi network.This will ensure that your
Wi-Fi devices will automatically connect to your new
SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, or SBG7600AC2
Wi-Fi network.
B
Download the ARRIS SURFboard Manager mobile
app from the Apple app store or Google play store.
Scan the SURFboard Manager mobile app QR code
to download the mobile app on your iOS or android
mobile device:
Open the ARRIS SURFboard Manager mobile app and
follow the prompts to configure your SBG6950AC2,
SBG7400AC2, or SBG7600AC2.

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3.2
Connect using your Wi-Fi enabled device
Some of the selections used in this procedure
may vary slightly depending on your Wi-Fi enabled
device and operating system. Please make sure to
select the most applicable selections on your Wi-Fi
enabled device.
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Access the Seings screen on yourWi-Fi enabled
device and then select: Wi-Fi, Wireless, or
Connections.
Check thatWi-FiorWirelessis set to ON.

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B
Select the SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, or
SBG7600AC2 Wi-Fi network from the list of
available Wi-Fi networks.
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Enter your Wi-Fi network password in the Password
field and selectJoin or Connect.
This is the password that you set up during theWi-Fi
cable modem activation.

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Web Manager
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Manage your SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, or
SBG7600AC2 using theWeb Manager.
Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Google
Chrome, etc.) on your connected computer or laptop
and then type 192.168.0.1 in the address bar.
The default login is case-sensitive:
User name: admin
Password: password
Change the defaultWeb Manager password located
under Basic Setup, Login Seings and then click
Apply to update your login password.

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Customize the default Wi-Fi network name or SSID
(ARRIS-####) for your Wi-Fi home network aer
installing your Wi-Fi cable modem and seing up your
network connection(s).
Note: You have the option to either keep the default
Wi-Fi network name or create a new network name to
help you to easily identify yourWi-Fi home network.
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For additional assistance with your Wi-Fi cable modem,
ARRIS is available to help. Choose one of the following:
• Visit www.arris.com/selelp for self help, FAQs,
product manuals, live chat, and email support.
• Call us at 1-877-466-8646.
Note: When opening the Web Manager, the Untrusted
Certificate pop-up may display. If it does, you must
accept it to open the Web Manager.
Verify Wi-Fi cable modem connectivity by accessing
the Internet on your connected PC or laptop.
Visit any public web page such as www.suroard.com.
If the web site fails to open, please contact your service
provider to set up your Internet service or activate your
Wi-Fi cable modem.
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Wi-Fi cable modem label
If the label is not
aached, please check
the boom of your Wi-Fi
cable modem.
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