Introduction Status Indicators Let’s Get Started Set Up Your Wi-Fi Network Connection 3.1 Download ARRIS SURFboard® Manager 3.2 Connect Using Your Mobile Device Download McAfee™ Secure Home Internet Web Manager...
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Flash 5 GHz wireless connection is Wireless made between the Wi-Fi cable modem and your Wi-Fi device Note: Detailed LED status information is available online in the SURFboard SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, & SBG7600AC2 User Guide at the ARRIS Support website, www.arris.com/selfhelp.
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Note: For Internet connections, you need a cable service connection with a cable Internet Service Provider. The SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, and SBG7600AC2 will not work with DSL or satellite Internet service.
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Connect the coaxial cable (not included) from the cable wall outlet or RF splitter to the Cable connector on the rear of your Wi-Fi cable modem. Tighten the connector by hand.
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Connect the Ethernet cable to any Ethernet port on the rear of your Wi-Fi cable modem and the Ethernet port on your PC or laptop.
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Connect the power adapter to the Power port on the rear of your Wi-Fi cable modem, then plug it into an electrical wall outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch. Your Wi-Fi cable modem will automatically power ON when the power adapter is connected.
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Check the front panel LEDs on your Wi-Fi cable modem. After a brief pause, the first three LEDs should light up SOLID blue. Power Send/Receive Online 2.4 GHz Wireless 5 GHz Wireless The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wireless LEDs will light up SOLID when Wi-Fi connectivity is available and ready.
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Note: For Comcast subscribers, please visit xfinity.com/activate before calling Comcast or ARRIS. If there is an issue with the activation, please call Comcast: 1-800-Xfinity (1-800-934-6489). Make sure you have your Comcast XFINITY account number, account phone number, and login information...
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Verify Wi-Fi cable modem connectivity by accessing the Internet on your connected PC or laptop. Visit any public webpage such as www.surfboard.com. If the website fails to open, please contact your service provider to set up your Internet service or activate your Wi-Fi cable modem.
Set Up Your Wi-Fi Network Connection Choose one of the following options: ® 3.1 Download ARRIS SURFboard Manager 3.2 Connect using your mobile device...
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Download ARRIS SURFboard® Manager Mobile App Download the iOS or Android version of the ARRIS SURFboard Manager Mobile App for your iOS or Android mobile device to set up your Wi-Fi home or small business network connection.
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ARRIS SURFboard Manager mobile app (see page 17) or the Web Manager for your SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, or SBG7600AC2 (see page 26) to set the same network name and password, if you are replacing the router or Wi-Fi cable modem in an existing Wi-Fi network.
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Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Scan the QR code to download the mobile app on your iOS or Android mobile device: Open the ARRIS SURFboard Manager mobile app and follow the prompts to configure your SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, or SBG7600AC2.
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Connect using your mobile device Some of the selections used in this procedure may vary slightly depending on your mobile device and operating system. Please make sure to select the most applicable selections on your mobile device.
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Access the Settings screen on your mobile device and then select: Wi-Fi, Wireless, or Connections. Check that Wi-Fi or Wireless is set to ON. For iOS devices, you may have to enter a password and then select JOIN.
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Select the SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, or SBG7600AC2 Wi-Fi network from the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
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Enter your Wi-Fi network password in the Password field and select Join or Connect. This is the password that you set up during the Wi-Fi cable modem activation.
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Get protection in just a few steps. McAfee Secure Home Download the Internet mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store Sign up through the mobile app Follow the step-by-step instructions in the mobile app to set up your Wi-Fi home network McAfee LiveSafe for 90 days free PLUS...
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Download the McAfee Secure Home Internet mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Scan the QR code to download the mobile app on your iOS or Android mobile device: McAfee For more information, the Secure Home Internet User Guide is available online.
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Manage your SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, or SBG7600AC2 using the Wi-Fi cable modem Web Manager. Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, etc.) on your connected computer or laptop 192.168.0.1 and then type in the address bar. The default login is case-sensitive:...
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Wi-Fi network name or create a new network name to help you to easily identify your Wi-Fi home network. For additional assistance with your Wi-Fi cable modem, ARRIS is available to help. Choose one of the following: • www.arris.com/selfhelp Visit for Self Help, FAQs, Product Manuals, Live Chat, and Email support.
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ARRIS, SURFboard, and the ARRIS logo are all trademarks or registered trademarks of ARRIS Enterprises, LLC. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks or the names of their products. ARRIS disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
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