Arris SURFboard SBR-AC1200P User manual

SURFboard SBR
-AC1200P Wi-Fi
Router
User Guide
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December 2015

SURFboard SBR-AC1200P Wi-Fi Router User Guide
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Table of Contents
1. Safety Requirements............................................................................................... 6
Temperature Requirements .............................................................................................. 6
FCC Part 15 ........................................................................................................................ 6
RF Exposure............................................................................................................... 7
Industry Canada Statement............................................................................................... 7
2. Product Overview ................................................................................................. 10
Introduction..................................................................................................................... 10
About The Wi-Fi Router................................................................................................... 10
What is RipCurrent? ........................................................................................................ 11
What's in the Box?........................................................................................................... 12
Items You Need ............................................................................................................... 12
System Requirements...................................................................................................... 12
Recommended Hardware....................................................................................... 12
Windows ................................................................................................................. 13
Mac OS.................................................................................................................... 13
Linux/Unix ............................................................................................................... 13
About this Manual ........................................................................................................... 13
Contact Information ........................................................................................................ 14
3. Installing the Wi-Fi Router..................................................................................... 15
Front Panel ...................................................................................................................... 15
Rear Panel........................................................................................................................ 15
Indicator Lights for the SBR-AC1200P ............................................................................. 16
Selecting an Installation Location.................................................................................... 17
Desktop Mounting Instructions .............................................................................. 17
Factors Affecting Wireless Range ........................................................................... 17
Ethernet, Wireless, or Gigabit Home Networking?......................................................... 18
Connecting the Wi-Fi Router ........................................................................................... 19
Configuring the Wireless Connection.............................................................................. 19
4. Setting up an Internet Connection......................................................................... 21
Configure Your IP Address ............................................................................................... 21
Verify & Renew Your IP Address...................................................................................... 23
5. Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection............................................................ 25
Launch the SBR-AC1200P Quick Start Wizard ................................................................. 25
Register Your SBR-AC1200P............................................................................................. 28

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Manually Set Up a Wireless Network on Your Computer ............................................... 29
Test Your Wireless Network Connection......................................................................... 29
6. Adding G.hn Extenders To Your Network............................................................... 30
Pairing Your SBR-AC1200P with a Network Extender ..................................................... 30
Creating a Custom Domain Name and Password to Pair Your SBR-AC1200P................. 31
Unpairing Your SBR-AC1200P.......................................................................................... 32
7. Managing Your Wi-Fi Router and Connected Networks.......................................... 33
Start the Wi-Fi Router Web Manager.............................................................................. 33
Wi-Fi Router Web Manager Menu Options..................................................................... 34
Main Menu Buttons ................................................................................................ 34
Main Menu Links..................................................................................................... 35
Get Help........................................................................................................................... 36
Help Overview......................................................................................................... 36
Help Links ................................................................................................................ 37
Field Level Help....................................................................................................... 37
View the Wi-Fi Router Product Information ................................................................... 37
Test Your Connection ...................................................................................................... 38
Set Up DHCP .................................................................................................................... 39
Set Up Dynamic DNS........................................................................................................ 39
View Your IPv6 Configuration.......................................................................................... 40
View Your USB Configuration and Status Information.................................................... 40
Disable LEDs on the Back Panel ....................................................................................... 41
Back Up Your Wi-Fi Router Configuration ....................................................................... 41
Restore Your Configuration Settings ............................................................................... 42
Reset Your Configuration Settings................................................................................... 42
Update Your Wi-Fi Router Firmware ............................................................................... 43
Exit the SBR-AC1200P Web Manager .............................................................................. 44
8. Protecting & Monitoring Your Wireless Network ................................................... 45
Prevent Unauthorized Access.......................................................................................... 45
Change the Default User Name and Password ............................................................... 45
Set Up Firewall Protection............................................................................................... 47
Set Up Remote Configuration Management ................................................................... 48
Filter Devices Based on IP Address.................................................................................. 49
Filter Devices Based on IP................................................................................................ 50
Filter Devices Based on IP................................................................................................ 50
Restrict Wireless Access .................................................................................................. 51
Prioritize Network Traffic Based on Media Type............................................................. 52

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Configure Wireless Media Settings ................................................................................. 52
Set Up Parental Controls ................................................................................................. 52
Set Up Port Triggers......................................................................................................... 54
Set Up Port Forwarding ................................................................................................... 54
Set Up the DMZ Host ....................................................................................................... 56

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Chapter 1
Safety Requirements
The ARRIS SBR-AC1200P Wi-Fi Router complies with the applicable requirements for
performance, construction, labeling, and information when used as outlined below:
Do not use product near water (i.e. wet basement, bathtub, sink or near a swimming pool,
etc.), to avoid risk of electrocution.
The product shall be cleaned using only a damp, lint-free, cloth. No solvents or cleaning
agents shall be used.
Do not use spray cleaners or aerosols on the Wi-Fi Router.
Avoid using and/or connecting the equipment during an electrical storm, to avoid risk of
electrocution.
Do not locate the equipment within 6 feet (1.9 m) of a flame or ignition source (i.e. heat
registers, space heaters, fireplaces, etc.).
Use the power cord included with the equipment.
Equipment should be installed near the power outlet and should be easily accessible.
In areas of high surge events or poor grounding situations and areas prone to lightning
strikes, additional surge protection may be required (i.e. PF11VNT3 from American Power
Conversion) on the AC and Ethernet lines.
When the Wi-Fi Router is connected to a local computer through Ethernet cables, the
computer must be properly grounded to the building/residence AC ground network. All
plug-in cards within the computer must be properly installed and grounded to the
computer frame per the manufacturer’s specifications.
Ensure proper ventilation. Position the Wi-Fi Router so that air flows freely around it and
the ventilation holes on the unit are not blocked.
Do not mount the Wi-Fi Router on surfaces that are sensitive to heat and/or which may be
damaged by the heat generated by the modem or its accessories.
Temperature Requirements
The Wi-Fi Router is capable of operating in an ambient temperature range of 0° - 40°C,
without any functional performance degradation.
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B
digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These
requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. 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

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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 equipment 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 equipment 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.
WARNING
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
For the U.S. model, the country code is preset and cannot be changed. Per FCC regulations,
the country code setting for all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. must be fixed to U.S.
operational channels only.
Operation of this device is restricted to indoor use only.
RF Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of
11.8 inches (30 cm) between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada. Son
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) Ce dispositif ne peut causer d'interférences; et(2) Ce dispositif doit accepter toute
interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement de
l'appareil.
Caution:
(i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the
potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.

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Avertissement:
(i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour
une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes
de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance Label:CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Industry Canada ICES-006 Compliance Label: CAN ICES-6/NMB-6
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 30 cm
between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de
30 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance Label:CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Industry Canada ICES-006 Compliance Label: CAN ICES-6/NMB-6
IC Warning:
This radio transmitter (IC: 6670A-SBRAC1200P) has been approved by Industry Canada to
operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated.
Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated
for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Antenna Peak gain (dBi)
Type Connecto
r
2400~2483.5MH
z
5150~5250MH
z
5725~5850MH
z
Dipol
e I-pex 1.83
Dipol
e I-pex 2.02
PIFA I-pex 2.87 3.60
PIFA I-pex 3.23 3.82
IC Avertissement:
Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 6670A-SBRAC1200P) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour
fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible
maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain
maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.

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Antenne Gain de crête (dBi)
Type Connecteu
r
2400~2483.5MH
z
5150~5250MH
z
5725~5850MH
z
Dipôl
e I-pex 1.83
Dipôl
e I-pex 2.02
PIFA I-pex 2.87 3.60
PIFA I-pex 3.23 3.82

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Chapter 2
Product Overview
Introduction
Get ready to experience the Internet’s express lane! Whether you’re checking out streaming
media, downloading new software, or checking your email, the SURFboard SBR-AC1200P Wi-Fi
Router brings it all to you faster and more reliably.
The SURFboard SBR-AC1200P Wi-Fi® Router provides four Ethernet connections for use as the
hub of your home/office Local Area Network (LAN). The SBR-AC1200P also provides
802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless connectivity for enhanced mobility and versatility.
The SURFboard RipCurrent™ feature (using G.hn Power Line Communication) also allows you
to place wired and wireless extenders around your home using your AC power grid and
existing AC outlets to allow for network connectivity in or around your home environment.
About The Wi-Fi Router
The SBR-AC1200P is more than just a Wi-Fi Router. This advanced Access Point is the start of a
new home network experience that offers the following benefits:
Two concurrent 802.11ac radios: one for the 5 GHz band and one for the 2.4 GHz band.
These radios provide automatic client-directed connections for optimal Wi-Fi connectivity
and speed based on a client's capability. Each radio includes a 3x3 MIMO antenna array
for the best reach, range, and throughput.
Four gigabit Ethernet ports for ultra fast wired connectivity
One USB 2.0 port for data and media storage or transfer and print sharing