Troubleshooting Tips 
SURFboard® SBG6700-AC Wireless Cable Modem Gateway 
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Troubleshooting Tips 
If the solutions listed in this section do not solve your problem, contact your service provider for 
assistance. 
Your service provider may ask for the status of the LEDs as described in 
Front Panel LED Icons and Error 
Conditions
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You may have to reset the SBG6700-AC gateway configuration to its original factory settings if the 
gateway is not functioning properly. 
Solutions 
Table 5: Troubleshooting Solutions 
Gateway Problem 
Possible Solution 
POWER LED Icon is OFF
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Check the power connection on the gateway and to the 
electrical outlet. 
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Check that the electrical outlet is working. Is the outlet 
controlled by a light switch? 
If so, disconnect the gateway power cord and connect it to 
another electrical outlet that is not controlled by a light switch. 
Cannot Send or 
Receive Data 
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Check each end of the coaxial cable connection on the gateway 
and cable outlet. Hand tighten each connector, if necessary. 
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Check the Ethernet cable to make sure it is properly connected 
to the gateway and computer. 
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On the front panel, check the status of the LED icons and refer 
to 
Front Panel LED Icons and Error Conditions 
to identify the 
problem. 
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If you have cable television service, check your television to 
ensure your cable service is operating properly. 
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If none of the above solutions resolves the problem, contact 
your service provider or call ARRIS Technical Support at 
1-877-466-8646 
for assistance. 
Cannot Access the 
Internet 
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Check that all cable and power connections on your gateway 
and computer are properly connected. 
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Check that the Power, Online, and Wireless LED icons on the 
front panel are lit up solid. 
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Contact your service provider for assistance. 
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