Installing the Wireless Router

Wireless Router SURFboard® SBR-AC1750

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Verify Network Connectivity

Although your computer may already be configured to automatically access the Internet, you

should still perform the following connectivity test to check that your modem, router, and

computer were properly connected:

1.

Power ON the computer connected to the SBR-AC1750 and log in.

2.

Open a web browser (such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) on the

computer connected to the SBR-AC1750 .

3.

Type the default LAN IP address,

in the Address bar and then

press

Enter

. The SBR-AC1750 Login screen should display.

: If the login screen did not display, see

for more information.

4.

Type a valid URL (

www.surfboard.com

) in the address bar and then press

Enter

.

The ARRIS SURFboard website should open. If it did not open, do the following:

a.

Disconnect the Ethernet cable connection between your ISP device (cable, DSL, or

satellite modem) and SBR-AC1750.

b.

Connect the Ethernet cable to your ISP device (cable, DSL, or satellite modem) and

computer (or other client device).

c.

Type a valid URL in the address bar and press

Enter

to check that you can connect to

the Internet.

5.

Check that the Power and WAN front panel LEDs on the SBR-AC1750 light up. See

Front

Panel

for additional LED status information.

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If the Power LED did not light up, check the power cord connection to the electrical wall

outlet.

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If the WAN LED did not light up, check the cable connections to your modem or Internet

Service Provider (ISP) device.

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If the Power and WAN LEDs did not light up, check the front panel LED status indicators

on your modem or ISP device for Internet connectivity status.

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If you still cannot connect to the Internet, please call

ARRIS Technical Support

for

assistance.

Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection

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Setting Up a Wireless Network

Connection

ARRIS recommends that you confirm that your computer can connect to the Internet using an

Ethernet connection before configuring your wireless network.

You must already have Internet access in your home before setting up a wireless network

connection. Also, make sure your computer and the SBR-AC1750 are connected through an

Ethernet connection.

Choose one of the following options to set up your wireless network connection:

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Launch the SBR-AC1750 Quick Start Wizard

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Set Up a Wireless Network Using Your Computer

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Use the SBR-AC1750 WPS Pairing Button

After setting up your wireless network connection, check that your wireless network connection

was set up properly. See

Test Your Wireless Network Connection

for more information.

Launch the SBR-AC1750 Quick Start Wizard

The SBR-AC1750 Quick Start Wizard is a six-step application to help you quickly configure the

default wireless network settings on your SBR-AC1750. It configures your wireless network name

(SSID), Wi-Fi Security key (network password), and Wi-Fi Security code.

: The quick start wizard uses the default settings already configured

for your SBR-AC1750 to help you quickly set up your wireless home network. However,

the wizard will only let you change the wireless network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Security

key (network password). After completing the wizard and getting your SBR-AC1750

connected to the Internet, you will be able to make additional network configuration

changes to further customize your wireless home network settings and connect your

wireless devices. See

for more information.

6.

Open a web browser (such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) on the

computer connected to the SBR-AC1750.

7.

Type the default LAN IP address,

in the Address bar and then

press

Enter

. The router Login screen displays.

8.

Type the default user password (password) in the Password field. The password is

case-sensitive.

: The username,

, is the default user name. It cannot be changed.

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9.

Click

Login

to open the SBR-AC1750 Web Manager. The Launch Quick Start Wizard screen

displays.

Figure 6 – SBR-AC1750 Quick Start Wizard Opening Screen

10.

Click Launch Quick Start Wizard to start the wizard. The Welcome screen displays.

Figure 7 – SBR-AC1750 Quick Start Wizard Welcome Screen

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Click

Next

to open the Wi-Fi Network Name & Passphrase screen.

Figure 8 – SBR-AC1750 Quick Start Wizard-Step 2 of 6 Screen

12.

Do one of the following to set up your wireless network name in the Network Name (SSID)

field:

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Keep the default network name or SSID (listed on the SBR-AC1750 router label).

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Enter a name of your choice for your wireless network. Your new network name must

contain from one to 32 alphanumeric characters.

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: You have the option to customize your wireless network name (SSID) after completing the

initial wireless network connection. However, you must use the default SSID listed on the router label

when installing the router for the first time. See

for more

information.

13.

Do one of the following to set up your wireless network password in the Passphrase / Wi-Fi

Security Key field:

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Keep the default passphrase or Wi-Fi Security key (listed on the SBR-AC1750 Router label).

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Enter a password of your choice for your wireless network password.

The passphrase or Wi-Fi Security key is the sign-on access code for your wireless network.

The access code must contain from eight to 64 characters consisting of any combination of

letters, numbers, and symbols. It should be as unique as possible to protect your wireless

network and deter hackers or unauthorized access to your wireless network.

: ARRIS recommends that you change the default Wi-Fi Security Key to a more secure wireless

password to protect your wireless network from unauthorized access. See

for more information.

14.

Click

Next

to open the 2.4GHz & 5GHz Networks screen (see Figure 9).

This screen displays the two Wi-Fi frequency bands on the SBR-AC1750 for your wireless

home network.

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Figure 9 – SBR-AC1750 Quick Start Wizard-Step 3 of 6 Screen

15.

Click

Next

to open the Security Configuration screen.

Figure 10 – SBR-AC1750 Quick Start Wizard-Step 4 of 6 Screen

16.

Click

Next

to open the Review Settings screen and confirm your wireless network settings.