Surfboard Sbx-ac1200p User manual

Primary LED

G.hn

Signal Pairing

Normal Operation

Start-up / Error mode

WPS initiated

Secured

Unsecured

Reset

3 Seconds

= G.hn Pair

+5 Seconds

= WPS initiated

+15 Seconds

= G.hn unpair

3-10 Seconds

= Reboot

10 Seconds

= Factory Default

G.hn

Network

2.5 GHz

Wi-Fi

5.0 GHz

Wi-Fi

Unlit = Wi-Fi OFF

Wi-Fi ON

Flashing = Wi-Fi Activity

Excellent

Fair

Good

SBX-AC1200P LED Status Table

Support Options

How to Video

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Place label here

This label, including the QR code, contains

default device and Wi-Fi connection

information. If you connected to a

SURFboard RipCurrent Router these Wi-Fi

Settings are no longer valid, please use the

settings for the Router.

ARRIS SURFboard Manager App

provides remote management

and easy Wi-Fi connectivity via

QR code reader.

Reset

Power USB WAN LAN1234

Move it

The digital home with

Online

Gaming

Smart TV

RipCurrent over existing power lines

Move Extender to any room

and enjoy online gaming, Smart TV,

HD and 4K video streaming, etc.

The SBX-AC1200P

is both a Wired and

a Wi-Fi Extender

Ethernet LAN

RipCurrent Wi-Fi

settings are the same

across the router and

all the Hotspots.

Already connected to

the Router? You

are good to go with

the Hotspot.

See instructions on

reverse for alternate

connections.

Reset

Power USBWAN LAN1234

USB WAN

AC power

cord

G.hn enabled Router

SBX-AC1200P

Wi-Fi Hotspot

Excellent

Good

Fair

Now, press the Pairing

button for 3 seconds and

release. LED will blink GREEN.

RipCurrent Pairing RipCurrent over existing power lines

Pairing can be with a

G.hn enabled SBR

or another SBX

SBX-1000P or SBX-AC1200P

Wait 2 minutes for both devices to fully power

up, then press the Pairing button for 3 seconds

and release. LED will blink GREEN.

Solid color LED is

Successful Pairing

Reset

Power USBWAN LAN1234

Plug into

AC Wall

Outlet

Plug into

AC Wall

Outlet

SBX-AC1200P

Wi-Fi Hotspot

AC power

cord

Plug in RipCurrent over existing power lines

Easiest if started in the same room

G.hn enabled Router

Reset

NOTE: Please see reverse side for more detailed instructions.

Internet Service connection required. Two RipCurrent™ devices are needed. RipCurrent utilizes your home’s existing

power lines, via G.hn technology, to expand your network coverage. For further conguration information, please refer

to the SBX-AC1200P user guide available on line at the ARRIS Support website, www.arris.com/consumers.

Primary LED Status Indicators

GREEN

= Normal Operation

AMBER Flashing

= WPS Pairing Mode

AC Wall

Outlet

Primary LED

Status Indicator

Side panel LED

Status Icons

Pairing LED

1Getting Started

RED Flashing

= Start-up / Error Mode

Reset

button

Pairing button

G.hn signal

strenth

G.hn secure

link / Pairing

2.4 GHz

Wi-Fi

5.0 GHz

Wi-Fi

Side Panel LED Status Indicators

GREEN =

Excellent signal

AMBER =

Good signal

RED =

Fair signal

OFF = No signal

GREEN = Secured

“Flashing” = Pairing

RED = Unsecured

GREEN = Wi-Fi On

“Flashing” = Wi-Fi Activity

Unlit = Wi-Fi O

Gigabit

Ethernet Port Model SBX-AC1200P

Quick Start Guide

Wi-Fi®Hotspot

with

ARRIS SURFboard SBX-AC1200P Wi-Fi Hotspot with RipCurrentTM

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claiming the marks and the names of their products. ARRIS disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from ARRIS Enterprises, LLC.

BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE for any reason, please call ARRIS Technical Support for assistance: 1-877-466-8646

Getting Started: For Internet connections, you must have a cable, DSL or Satellite Internet Service Provider (ISP) service connection to the Internet. The SBX-AC1200P is both a wired and a Wi-Fi Extender, it

can also be set to operate as a stand alone router. For further conguration information, please refer to the SBX-1200P user manual available on line at the ARRIS Support website, www.arris.com/consumers.

RipCurrent™ utilizes your home’s existing power lines, via G.hn technology, to expand your network coverage. ARRIS recommends using the following steps to encrypt the G.hn trac for a secure

network.

RipCurrent Set Up:

1) There must be at least two RipCurrent capable devices for the distribution network to function. To take advantage of the SBX-AC1200P RipCurrent capability, please visit www.SURFboard.com for information

on SURFboard RipCurrent Router, Wi-Fi Hotspot, and Extender products compatible with the technology. SURFboard products with RipCurrent are compatible with any G.hn Power Line Communication

device(s). Some of the automated settings may not be available with other manufacturer’s models.

2) Select a convenient AC outlet for your RipCurrent G.hn Wi-Fi Hotspot, close to your Router. The G.hn network will connect automatically in a non-secure mode (indicated by a Red status LED on the side

panel). Allow 2 minutes for devices to fully boot before pairing.

NOTE: If your Internet modem or an attached router is NOT G.hn enabled, ARRIS suggests you use the following steps to add RipCurrent Networking to your home network. Plug in a SURFboard SBX-1000P

Extender into an AC outlet in close proximity to your Internet modem or wireless router to use the SBX-AC1200P to distribute Internet signals to other G.hn extenders throughout the house. Connect the SBX-

1000P to the Internet modem or router using the included Ethernet cable. The Gigabit Ethernet port can be found on the bottom of the extender. Pair the SBX-AC1200P with the SBX-1000P and move to an

appropriate location for your Wi-Fi Extension.

3a) Press and hold the G.hn Secure Pairing button on the back of the Router for 3 seconds. The Pairing LED will blink green and become solid green when pairing is successful. (In some instances the pairing

LED will blink until the Wi-Fi Hotspot is moved.) If an initial pairing is unsuccessful, press the pairing button for +15 seconds on the SBX-AC1200P, and re-start the process again at Step 2.

3b) Press the Pairing button on the other G.hn device (for SBX press for 3 seconds). The Pairing LED will blink green and become solid green when pairing is successful. The side panel G.hn link LED on the

SBX-AC1200P and on SURFboard RipCurrent Extenders indicate the signal strength of the RipCurrent signal. Green = Excellent signal, Amber = Good signal, Red =Fair signal

4) Once securely paired (Green LED), you can now unplug and relocate the Extender to a room where the network extension is required. It will reconnect in secure mode. You are now ready to connect your

client device (PC, TV, Game Console, etc.) to the SBX-AC1200P Wi-Fi Hotspot via wired or wireless connection. If connecting a SURFboard Router to the SBX-AC1200P, the device will be automatically congured

to match the router’s network conguration. You can manage the extender(s) from the Web Manager of the router.

NOTE: Repeat connection and pairing process for additional wireless hotspots by pressing a paring button on any connected G.hn device and on the new Wi-Fi hotspot or network extender.

Wi-Fi Set Up

5) Your RipCurrent Router will automatically congure your network credentials for the RipCurrent Hotspot. To connect new mobile devices you can use the ARRIS SURFboard Manager Mobile App, or just

scan the Router label’s QR code. To connect other devices, use the Router’s Wi-Fi Credentials. If present, be sure to use SURFboard RipCurrent router Wi-Fi network name and default password for all Wi-Fi

connections.

If the SBX-AC1200P is not connected to a SURFboard RipCurrent Router you can use the QR Code or the credentials located on the unit label to connect mobile devices using the default settings. If you have

edited the settings, please use the new network credentials you set up.

If the SBX-AC1200P is not connected to a SURFboard RipCurrent Router, the ARRIS SURFboard Manager App can also use the QR code to connect your device and change your network settings or other router

parameters. To use this Extender in Router Mode (standalone Wi-Fi Network), or for additional network setting detail, please refer to the User Guide.

Web Manager: You can access your Hotspot’s Web Manager using a direct connected Ethernet cable with the URL http://mysurfboard.local

Password = password