What Is Ripcurrent - Arris SURFboard SBR-AC1200P User Manual

Embedded Gigabit Home Networking (G.hn) via power lines, ready to connect to any

number of extenders to reliably take your network to the farthest reaches of your
environment.
The SBR-AC1200P includes the following features:
Remote management capability, allowing you to make changes to the Wi-Fi Router's

configuration from anywhere on the Internet
Supports Ethernet and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless connections; both wired and wireless

connections can be used simultaneously
Network Management using your smartphone or tablet

Auto connection to Gigabit network extenders, including the wireless settings

Option for automated product firmware upgrades

Network supports up to 15 connected power line extenders

Easy to navigate User Interface, including a network set-up Wizard

Default settings configured for standard environments, with advanced settings for

sophisticated users
USB port includes a file structure that provides high-speed throughput and data integrity

protection
Support for NAS and DLNA


What is RipCurrent?

SURFboard RipCurrent is a technology that allows you to set up a high-speed home network
over existing AC wiring and outlets. There's no need to run additional cables; your devices can
communicate at data rates up to 1 Gb/s using the network of power lines that already exists in
your home.
The SBR-AC1200P uses the power cable connected to the Wi-Fi Router to connect to your
home AC power grid. RipCurrent is based on G.hn, which is an ITU Specification managed by
the HomeGrid™ Forum (http://www.homegridforum.org/ ). This technology allows the
SBR-AC1200P to distribute all data to each of the AC power outlets in the home. With a
corresponding G.hn Extender, the Wi-Fi or wired network can be extended to any room,
including basements, garages, or far reaching bedrooms. Connect entertainment devices,
security cameras, gaming consoles, managed appliance, anything that uses IP (Internet
Protocol).
The G.hn technology is more robust than previous home power line communication
implementations to give you better 'real world' throughput and stability. G.hn also proves
much more efficient in an environment with multiple power line networks (such as apartment
buildings or office buildings) with the capability of recognizing up to 250 other networks to
avoid interference. G.hn communications are encrypted using the advanced standard AES
128-bit encryption for secure transmissions.
In order to ensure the best performance of your G.hn network, we recommend that you only
use 3-prong grounded outlets. A 2-prong outlet will operate sufficiently, but with a lower
throughput speed.
Release 33 ISSUE 1.3 December 2015
Copyright ARRIS Enterprises, Inc. 2015. All Rights Reserved.
Chapter 2: Product Overview
SURFboard SBR AC1200P Wi-Fi Router User Guide
11