Adding G.hn Extenders To Your Network; Pairing Your Sbr-Ac1900P With A Network Extender - Arris SURFboard SBR-AC1900P User Manual

Adding G.hn Extenders To Your Network

Whenever you plug multiple G.hn devices into a power outlet in your home, the devices will
detect each other automatically and begin to communicate over your home's existing power
lines. However, these devices will be communicating over an unsecured network.
In order to create a secure network, you must securely pair the devices with each other.
Secure pairing creates a secure connection between two or more G.hn devices on a power
grid. It also allows you to help secure your local area network (LAN) by randomizing your
domain name and password. Once your devices are securely paired, then devices that have
not been securely paired will not be able to connect to your network. We recommend that
you securely pair your devices to secure your network.

Pairing Your SBR-AC1900P with a Network Extender

There must be at least two G.hn transmitters for the distribution network to function. Your
router will need at least one companion device to use the RipCurrent feature. To take
advantage of the SBR-AC1900P RipCurrent capability, please visit www.SURFboard.com for
information on SURFboard Extender and Accessory products compatible with the technology.
Follow these steps to pair your SBR-AC1900P with a network extender to create a secured
link.
1. Plug in your RipCurrent, or other G.hn Extender, into an AC outlet close to the
SBR-AC1900P Router. The G.hn network will connect automatically in a non-secure mode
(indicated by a RED status LED).
Note: Allow two minutes for devices to fully power up before pairing.
2. Press and hold the G.hn Secure Pairing button on the back of the Router for three
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.)
Note: If your pairing is not successful, you can reset the G.hn settings for the Wi-Fi Router
by pressing and holding the Pairing button for at least 15 seconds. Then, test your
connection in unsecured mode before trying again to pair securely.
3. Press the Pairing button on the other G.hn device. (For a SURFboard extender, press and
hold for three seconds). The Pairing LED will blink green and become solid green when
pairing is successful.
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