What’s in the box Introduction Status indicators Get started Power adapter Set up your Wi-Fi network connection 3.1 Connect using your mobile device Quick Start Guide Web Manager Software License & Warranty card Wi-Fi cable modem...
Green (Solid) - Online status in DOCSIS 3.0 mode Blue (Solid) - Online status in DOCSIS 3.1 mode Amber (Blinking) - Firmware download Note: Detailed LED status information is available online in the G34/G36 User Guide on the ARRIS Support website, www.arris.com/selfhelp.
Get started This SURFboard device is a combination of DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem and four-port Ethernet router with Wi-Fi. It uses DOCSIS 3.1 technology to provide ultra high-speed Internet access on your Wi-Fi home or small business network. Using the connection capabilities of the Wi-Fi cable modem, you can connect your computer and other network-enabled devices via the four Ethernet ports or the 2.4 GHz and 5 Ghz Wi-Fi connections.
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Connect an Ethernet cable (not included) to any Connect the coaxial cable (not included) from the Ethernet port on the rear of your Wi-Fi cable modem cable wall outlet or RF splitter (not included) to the and the Ethernet port on your PC or laptop. Cable connector on the rear of your Wi-Fi cable modem.
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Connect Check the power adapter to the Power port on the the front panel LED on your Wi-Fi cable rear of your Wi-Fi cable modem, then plug it into an modem. After a brief pause, the LED should light up electrical wall outlet that is not controlled by a wall SOLID green or SOLID blue.
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Verify your Wi-Fi cable modem connectivity by The model name (G34/G36), HFC MAC ID, and the accessing the Internet using the connected PC or serial number (S/N) are listed on the Wi-Fi cable laptop. modem label. Activate your new Wi-Fi cable modem; choose one of the following options: •...
Set Up Your Wi-Fi Network Connection Connect using your mobile device Some of the selections used in this procedure may 3.1 Connect using your mobile device 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 Select the G34 or G36 Wi-Fi network from the list of then select: Wi-Fi, Wireless, or Connections. available Wi-Fi networks. Check that Wi-Fi or Wireless is set to ON. For Apple devices, you may have to enter a password and then select JOIN.
Web Manager Enter your Wi-Fi network password in the Password field and select Join or Connect. Note: If you are setting up the Wi-Fi connection for the first time, use the default Wi-Fi password listed on the Wi-Fi cable modem label.
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Wi-Fi home network. Username: admin For additional assistance with your Wi-Fi cable modem, Password: password ARRIS is available to help. Choose one of the following: Change the default Web Manager password located • www.arris.com/selfhelp...
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Wi-Fi cable modem label If the label is not attached, please check the bottom of your Wi-Fi cable modem.