ARRIS SBG6700 Dual band Access Point User Manual Quick Start Guide 592761 001 b

ARRIS Group, Inc. Dual band Access Point Quick Start Guide 592761 001 b

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Quick Start GuideTouchstone® SBG6700-AC Wireless Cable Modem GatewayPlaceLabelHereLED StatusIn the BoxSBG6700-AC Wireless Cable Modem GatewayPower SupplyEthernet CableSoftware License & Warranty CardQuick Start GuideWhat You Should KnowON - Power is properly connectedON - Downstream channel is connectedON - Upstream channel is connectedON - Gateway is connected to the networkFLASH - 2.4 GHz wireless connection between the gateway and a Wi-Fi enabled deviceDuring normal operation, the Power, Receive, Send, and Online LEDs on the SBG6700-AC front panel should always be lit SOLID green or blue.Note: During startup, the rst four LEDs will FLASH and then light up SOLID in sequential order. If the Power LED does not light, please rst check the gateway power connection before contacting ARRIS. If the other LEDs do not light up correctly, please contact your service provider for assistance.The gateway label is located on the bottom of the SBG6700-AC Gateway. 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) located on the gateway label.IMPORTANT! During the installation or gateway activation, you may need to contact your service provider for assistance. To save time, make sure you have the Gateway model number (SBG6700-AC), HFC MAC ID, and Serial Number (S/N) located on the label on the bottom of the gateway.© 2014 ARRIS Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. ARRIS and the ARRIS logo are all trademarks of ARRIS Enterprises, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and the names of their products. ARRIS disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from ARRIS Enterprises, Inc. (“ARRIS”). ARRIS reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of ARRIS to provide notication of such revision or change. 592761-001-b 03/20144FLASH - 5 GHz wireless connection between the gateway and a Wi-Fi enabled deviceThe SBG6700-AC is a combination wireless cable modem and router that provides wirelesshigh-speed Internet access. The SBG6700-AC 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 SBG6700-AC Wireless Gateway and set up a secure wireless network connection. To customize your wireless network congurations and other advanced gateway settings, see the SBG6700-AC User Guide which is available online at the ARRIS Support website, www.arrisi.com/consumer. FAQs and additional product documentation are also available.Set Up a Wireless Network ConnectionChoose one of the following two options to set up your wireless network connection. When done, continue with “Test Your Wireless Network Connection.” • Computer Wireless Network Options• WPS Pairing ButtonGateway Label Front Panel LEDs
3Use the WPS Pairing ButtonBTo use WPS, your computer 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 SBG6700-AC and other WPS-enabled devices to your wireless network. 1. Power ON the SBG6700-AC 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 SBG6700-AC. 3. Press and hold the WPS button on your WPS-enabled computer or other device for ve or more seconds, then release. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional WPS-enabled device.1. Connect the coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet or RF splitter (optional) and the Cable connector on the SBG6700-AC. Use your hand to tighten each connector. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer and an Ethernet port on the SBG6700-AC. 3. Connect the power cord to the Power port on the SBG6700-AC and then plug it into an electrical wall outlet. This automatically powers ON the SBG6700-AC. Check the front panel LEDs. During the initial startup, the Power, Receive, Send, and Online LEDs on the SBG6700-AC will FLASH. Afterwards, check that all four LEDs are lit SOLID. The Wireless LEDs will light up only when wiresless devices are connected. See Front Panel LEDs on page 4 for more information.1. Power ON your computer and log in. 2. Contact your service provider to activate (provision) the SBG6700-AC. Note: Your service provider may allow for automatic activation which will automatically launch a special website when you open a web browser. 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.arris.com) in the address bar and then click or press Enter. The ARRIS website should open. If the web page did not open, please contact your service provider for assistance.Note: The steps for setting up a wireless network may dier slightly depending on the operating system installed on your computer. The followng 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 dierent name to identify your wireless network in the Network name eld. 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 eld. You can create your own password or use the Wi-Fi Security Key listed on the gateway label. 6. Select Hide characters to hide your password for security purposes.57. 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. 1. If connected, disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer and the SBG6700-AC. 2. Open a web browser on your computer. 3. Type a valid URL (for example, www.arris.com) in the web browser address bar, and then click or press Enter. 2Coaxial CableConnectionEthernetConnectionPowerConnectionSet Up the Wireless Network on Your ComputerAUse the SBG6700-AC Web Manager to set up and manage your gateway and network security congurations. 1. Open any web browser on the computer connected to the SBG6700-AC. 2. Type 192.168.0.1 for the Gateway Web Manager IP address, in the address bar and then press Enter. 3. Type the default user name: admin 4. Type the default password: password Note: If the default user name and password are not accepted, contact your service provider for assistance. 5. Click Login to open the web manager. .Install the Gateway Test the Gateway ConnectionSet Up a Wireless Network ConnectionChoose one of the following two options to set up your wireless network connection. When done, continue with Test Your Wireless Network Connection. • Computer Wireless Network Options• WPS Pairing ButtonTest Your Wireless Network ConnectionStart the Gateway Web Manager

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