ARRIS SB6183 Qiuck Start Guide - Manual (Page 2)

Install Your Cable Modem Front Panel LEDs
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1. Connect the coaxial cable to a cable wall outlet (if not connected) and the
Cable connector on your SB6183. Hand‑tighten each connector.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer and the
Ethernet port on your SB6183.
3. Connect the power cord to the Power port on your SB6183 and then plug it
into an electrical wall outlet.
This automatically powers ON your SB6183. Check the front panel LEDs.
During the initial startup, the Power, Receive, Send, and Online LEDs on
the SB6183 front panel will FLASH. Afterwards, check that all four LEDs are
lit SOLID green or blue.
To configure your home network, please see the SB6183 User Guide for more
information at www.arrisi.com/consumer.
1. Power ON your computer and log in.
Note: Your service provider may allow for automatic activation which will
automatically launch a special website when you open a web browser.
2. Contact your service provider to activate your SB6183, if automatic activation
is not available.
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 the web page opens, your SB6183 was set up properly.
• If the web page fails to open, first check each cable connection on your
connected devices to ensure that they are securely connected. Then, retype
the URL.
If still unsuccessful, you may have to contact your current service provider
to either set up your Internet service or activate your SB6183.
During normal operation, the Power, Receive, Send, and Online LEDs on the
SB6183 front panel should always be lit SOLID green or blue.
Note: During startup, all four LEDs will FLASH and then light up SOLID in
sequence. If the Power LED does not light up SOLID or FLASH, check the
power connection on your SB6183 before contacting ARRIS Technical Support.
If any of the four LEDs do not light up SOLID green or blue, please call ARRIS
Technical Support at 1-877-466-8646 for assistance.
Test Your Cable Modem Connection