Arris SURFboard SBG6400 - Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Quick Start

In the Box

What You Should Know

The SBG6400 is a combination wireless cable modem and router that uses DOCSIS 3.0 technology to provide wireless high-speed Internet access to the wireless devices on your home network. The SBG6400 connects to the existing coaxial cable connection in your home and does not require any new wiring.

This quick start guide will help you install the SBG6400 and set up a secure wireless network connection.

To customize your wireless network connection and other advanced gateway settings, see the SURFboard SBG6400 User Guide for more information.

FAQs and additional product documentation are also available on the ARRIS Support website.

During the installation or gateway activation, you may have to contact your service provider for assistance. To save time, make sure you have the Gateway model name (SBG6400), HFC MAC ID, and Serial Number (S/N) located on the gateway label on the bottom of your SBG6400.

BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE for any reason, please call ARRIS Technical Support for assistance: 1-877-466-8646

Install the Gateway

1. Connect the coaxial cable from the cable wall outlet or RF splitter (optional) to the Cable connector on the rear of your SBG6400. Use your hand to tighten each connector.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer and to an Ethernet port on the rear of your SBG6400.
3. Connect the power cord to the Power port on the rear of your SBG6400 and then plug it into an electrical wall outlet.

This automatically powers ON your SBG6400. Check the front panel LEDs on your SBG6400. During the initial startup, the Power, Receive, Send, and Online LEDs will FLASH. Afterwards, check that all four LEDs are lit SOLID green or blue. Both Wireless LEDs will light up only when wireless devices are connected. See Front Panel LEDs for more information.

Test the Gateway Connection

1. Power ON your computer and log in.
2. Contact your service provider to activate (provision) your SBG6400.
3. Open a web browser on your computer, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari.
4. Type a valid URL (for example, www.arrisi.com) in the address bar and then click or press Enter.

The website should open. If it did not open, please contact your service provider to set up your Internet service or activate your gateway.

The website should open. If it did not open, please contact your service provider to set up your Internet service or activate your gateway.

Front Panel LEDs

During normal operation, the Power, Receive, Send, and Online LEDs on the SBG6400 front panel should always be lit SOLID green or blue.

Note: During startup, the first four LEDs will FLASH and then light up SOLID in sequence. If the Power LED does not light up, please first check the gateway power connection before contacting ARRIS. If the other LEDs do not light up correctly, please call ARRIS Technical Support at 1-877-466-8646.

LED Status

	ON - Power is properly connected
	ON - Downstream channel is connected
	ON - Upstream channel is connected
	ON - Gateway is connected to the network
	FLASH - 2.4 GHz wireless connection between the gateway and a Wi-Fi enabled device
	ON - USB connection is made between the SBG6400 and a computer.

Set Up a Wireless Network Connection

Choose one of the following two options to set up your wireless network connection. When done, continue with Test Your Wireless Network Connection below.

• Computer Wireless Network Options
• WPS Pairing Button

Set Up the Wireless Network on Your Computer

Note: The steps for setting up a wireless network may differ slightly depending on the operating system installed on your computer. The following steps apply to Windows^© 7.

1. From the Windows taskbar, click the following in sequential order:

• Start button
• Control Panel
• Network and Sharing Center
• Set up a new connection or network
• Manually connect to a wireless network

The Wireless Network Connection window should open.

2. Type the ARRIS wireless network name or a different name to identify your wireless network in the Network name field.

For the ARRIS network name, see SSID number listed on the gateway label).

3. Select the network security type from the Security type drop-down list.
4. Select the Encryption type from the drop-down list.
5. Type your wireless network password in the Security Key field.
   You can create your own password or use the Wi-Fi Security Key listed on the gateway label.
6. Select Hide characters so that your password is not displayed for security purposes.
7. Select Start this connection automatically.
8. Click Next to complete the wireless network connection. The Successfully added message should display.
9. Close the Wireless Network Connection window.

Use the WPS Pairing Button

To use WPS, your computer hardware must support WPS and also have WPA security compatibility.

The WPS option automatically assigns a random SSID wireless network name and Wi-Fi Security Key to connect the SBG6400 and other WPS-enabled devices to your wireless network.

Do the following to connect your WPS devices:

1. Power ON the SBG6400 and other WPS-enabled devices that you want to connect to your wireless network.
2. Press the WPS button located on the top of the SBG6400.
3. Press and hold the WPS button on your WPS‑enabled computer or other device for five or more seconds, then release.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional WPS-enabled device.

Test Your Wireless Network Connection

1. If connected, disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer and the SBG6400.
2. Open a web browser on your computer.
3. Type a valid URL (for example, www.arrisi.com) in the web browser address bar, and then click Enter.

Start the Gateway Web Manager

Use the SBG6400 Web Manager to set up and manage your wireless gateway and network security configurations. To access the gateway web manager:

Gateway Label

The gateway label is located on the bottom of your SBG6400.

To receive high-speed Internet service, your service provider may request the Media Access Control (MAC) address (see HFC MAC ID) and serial number (see S/N) listed on the gateway label.

Notes Write your additional wireless network names and passwords here for future reference:

SSID #1:

Wi-Fi Security Key #1:

SSID #2:

Wi-Fi Security Key #2:

SSID #3:

Wi-Fi Security Key #3:

SSID #4:

Wi-Fi Security Key #4:

Additional SSID:

Add'l Wi-Fi Security Key:

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