ARRIS SBG6950AC2 Cable Modem and Wi-Fi Router User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Arris
Table of Contents
SBG6950AC2 Cable Modem and Wi-Fi Router
QUICK START GUIDE
Wi-Fi Cable Modem SBG6950AC2 SBG7400AC2 SBG7600AC2
In the box
Wi-Fi cable modem
SBG6950AC2
SBG7400AC2
SBG7600AC2
Power adapter
Software License & Warranty card
Quick Start Guide
SBG6950AC2
SBG7400AC2
SBG7600AC2
Status indicators
Front panel LEDs
LED status indicators
Power On Power is properly connected to the Wi-Fi cable modem
Send Receive On Upstream (send) and Downstream (receive) status
Online On Wi-Fi cable modem is connected to the network
2.4 GHz Wireless Flash 2.4 GHz wireless connection is made between the
Wi-Fi cable modem and your Wi-Fi device
5 GHz Wireless Flash 5 GHz wireless connection is made between the Wi-
Fi cable modem and your Wi-Fi device
Note: Detailed LED status information is available online in the SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, & SBG7600AC2 User Guide at the ARRIS support website, www.arris.com/selfhelp.
Note: If the Send/Receive LED is flashing, this indicates that the
firmware for your Wi-Fi cable modem is updating. You may not be able to access
the Internet during the firmware update. To access the Internet, please wait
10 to 15 minutes for the firmware update to finish.
The SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, and SBG7600AC2 do not support Digital Subscriber
Line service (twisted pair telephone phone service) and also do not support
Satellite Internet service.
Get started
This SURFboard device is a combination of DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem and four-port Ethernet router with Wi-Fi. It uses DOCSIS 3.0 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. The Wi-Fi cable modem connects to the existing coaxial cable connection in your home.
Note: For Internet connections, you need a cable service connection (coaxial cable line) with a cable Internet service provider. The SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, and SBG7600AC2 will not operate with a Digital Subscriber Line service (DSL) (twisted pair phone line) or Satellite Internet service.
A
Connect a coaxial cable (not included) to a cable wall outlet or an RF
splitter (not included) and to the Cable connector on the rear of your Wi-Fi
cable modem.
Tighten the connector by hand.
B
Connect the power adapter to the Power port on the rear of your Wi-Fi cable
modem and then plug it into an electrical wall outlet that is not controlled
by a wall switch to power on your Wi-Fi cable modem.
Your Wi-Fi cable modem will automatically power ON when the power adapter is connected.
C
(Optional step) Connect an Ethernet cable (not included) to any Ethernet port
on the rear of your Wi-Fi cable modem and the Ethernet port on your PC or
laptop.
Note: Alternatively, you can connect your PC or laptop to the Internet via your existing Wi-Fi connection.
D
Check the front panel LEDs on your Wi-Fi cable modem. After a brief pause, the
first three LEDs should light up SOLID blue.
The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless LEDs will light up SOLID when Wi-Fi
connectivity is available and ready.
E
Note: For Internet access, you will need a cable service connection.
Activate your new Wi-Fi cable modem; choose one of the following options:
· Call your cable service provider. · Connect to your cable operator’s
activation web
site using your computer or laptop:
Power ON your computer or laptop and log in.
Enter your service provider’s web browser URL:
- Comcast/Xfinity: www.xfinity.com/activate
- Cox: www.cox.com/activate
- Spectrum: spectrum.net/selfinstall
Set up your Wi-Fi network connection
Do the following to set up your Wi-Fi network connection:
3.1 Download ARRIS SURFboard® Manager
3.2 Connect using your Wi-Fi enabled device
3.1
Download ARRIS SURFboard® Manager mobile app
Download the iOS or android version of the ARRIS SURFboard Manager mobile app
for your iOS or android Wi-Fi enabled device to set up your Wi-Fi home or
small business network connection.
A
Use the ARRIS SURFboard Manager mobile app (see page 19) or the Web Manager
for your SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, or SBG7600AC2 (see page 25) to set the same
network name and password, if you are replacing the router or the Wi-Fi cable
modem in an existing Wi-Fi network. This will ensure that your Wi-Fi devices
will automatically connect to your new SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, or SBG7600AC2
Wi-Fi network.
B
Download the ARRIS SURFboard Manager mobile app from the Apple app store or
Google play store. Scan the SURFboard Manager mobile app 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.
3.2
Connect using your Wi-Fi enabled device
! Some of the selections used in this procedure may vary slightly depending on
your Wi-Fi enabled device and operating system. Please make sure to select the
most applicable selections on your Wi-Fi enabled device.
A
Access the Settings screen on your Wi-Fi enabled device and then select:
Wi-Fi, Wireless, or Connections.
Check that Wi-Fi or Wireless is set to ON.
B
Select the SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, or SBG7600AC2 Wi-Fi network from the list
of available Wi-Fi networks.
C
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.
4 Web Manager
A
Manage your SBG6950AC2, SBG7400AC2, or SBG7600AC2 using the Web Manager.
Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, etc.) on your
connected computer or laptop and then type 192.168.0.1 in the address bar.
The default login is case-sensitive:
User name: admin Password: password
Change the default Web Manager password located under Basic Setup, Login
Settings and then click Apply to update your login password.
B
Customize the default Wi-Fi network name or SSID (ARRIS-####) for your
Wi-Fi home network after installing your Wi-Fi cable modem and setting up your
network connection(s). Note: You have the option to either keep the
default Wi-Fi network name or create a new network name to help you to easily
identify your Wi-Fi home network. Note: When opening the Web Manager, the
Untrusted Certificate pop-up may display. If it does, you must accept it to
open the Web Manager.
For additional assistance with your Wi-Fi cable modem, ARRIS is available to
help. Choose one of the following:
- Visit www.arris.com/selfhelp for self help, FAQs, product manuals, live chat, and email support.
- Call us at 1-877-466-8646.
C
Verify Wi-Fi cable modem connectivity by accessing the Internet on your
connected PC or laptop.
Visit any public web page such as www.surfboard.com. If the web site fails to
open, please contact your service provider to set up your Internet service or
activate your Wi-Fi cable modem.
Wi-Fi cable modem label
If the label is not attached, please check the bottom of your Wi-Fi cable
modem.
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References
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