Standby Mode; Selecting An Installation Location; Desktop Mounting Instructions - Arris SURFboard SBR-AC1900P User Manual

Standby Mode

The diamond-shaped button on top of the Wi-Fi Router is used to put the Wi-Fi Router into
Standby mode. When you press this button, the Wi-Fi capability is disabled for additional
security and power savings. The front LED turns amber when Standby is activated.
Press the button again to re-activate the Wi-Fi Router.

Selecting an Installation Location

There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a location to install the Wi-Fi Router:
Is an AC outlet available nearby? For best results, the outlet should not be switched and
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should be close enough to the Wi-Fi Router that extension cords are not required.
Is the modem nearby? Can you easily run cables between the Wi-Fi Router's location and
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the modem?
If you are connecting devices to the Ethernet ports, can you easily run cables between the
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Wi-Fi Router's location and those devices?
If you want to install the Wi-Fi Router on a desktop, is there enough space on either side
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to keep the vents clear? Blocking the vents may cause overheating.
How close are the wireless devices? In general, the Wi-Fi Router should be located close to
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the center of the user sphere. The Wi-Fi Router wireless connection range is typically 100–
200 feet (30m–65m) for 2.4 GHz signals and less for 5 GHz signals. A number of factors can
affect connection range, as described below.

Desktop Mounting Instructions

Position the Wi-Fi Router so that:
Air flows freely around it.
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The back faces the nearest wall.
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It will not fall to the floor if bumped or moved.
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The sides of the unit are not blocked.
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If the modem is not located in an ideal location for the Wi-Fi Router, you can add a RipCurrent
Network Extender to the modem device, then connect the SBR-AC1900P to the Internet using
the power line in another location.
Note: Clean the Wi-Fi Router using only a clean, slightly moistened, cloth. Do not use aerosols
in the vicinity of the Wi-Fi Router.
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Chapter 3: Installing the Wi-Fi Router
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