ARRIS SB8200 Quick Start Guide
Cable Modem Label
Front Panel LED Status
The cable modem label is located on
the bottom of your SB8200.
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) listed on the cable modem
label.
ON - Green: Power is properly
connected
ON - Green: High-speed
Internet connection using
bonded DOCSIS 3.0 channels
ON - Blue: High-speed Internet
connection with DOCSIS 3.1
ON - Green: High-speed
Internet connection using
bonded DOCSIS 3.0 channels
ON - Blue: High-speed Internet
connection with DOCSIS 3.1
ON - Green: Cable modem is
connected to the Internet
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SB8200
DOCSIS® 3.1 Cable Modem
Quick Start Guide
In the Box
SB8200 Cable
Modem
Power Supply
Ethernet Cable
Software License
& Regulatory Card
Support
Information Card
Quick Start Guide
BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE for any reason, please call ARRIS
Technical Support for assistance: 1-877-466-8646
For Comcast subscribers only, please visit www.comcast.com/activate before
calling Comcast or ARRIS.
What You Should Know
The SURFboard SB8200 Cable Modem uses the
new DOCSIS 3.1 technology to provide
signicantly higher data transmission speeds
over the broadband connecton on your home
or small business network.
This quick start guide will help you install your
SB8200 Cable Modem and connect it on your
home network.
To view the conguration settings and monitor
the operational status of your SB8200, see the
SURFboard SB8200 User Guide for more
information. The user guide is available online
at the ARRIS Support website:
www.arris.com/consumers. Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs) and additional product
documentation are also available.
IMPORTANT! During the installation or cable
modem activation, you may need to contact
your service provider for assistance. To save
time, make sure you have the Model name
(SB8200), MAC (Media Access Control) address
(see HFC MAC ID), and Serial number (see S/N)
listed on the cable modem label located on the
bottom of your SB8200 (also available under
Cable Modem Label on page 4).
4
Install the Cable Modem
Test the Cable Modem Connection
1. Connect the coaxial cable to a cable wall outlet (if not connected) and the Cable
connector on the rear of your SB8200.
Hand-tighten each connector.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer and to either
Ethernet port on the rear of your SB8200.
3. Connect the power cord to the Power port on the rear of your SB8200 and then
plug it into an electrical wall outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.
This automatically powers ON your SB8200. Check the front panel LEDs on your
SB8200. During the initial startup, the Power, Receive, Send, and Online LEDs
will FLASH. Afterwards, check that all four LEDs are lit SOLID green or blue.
To view and monitor the conguration settings and operational status of your
SB8200, please see the SURFboard SB8200 User Guide for more information at
www.arris.com/consumers.
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 SB8200, if automatic activation is
not available.
3. Open a web browser on your computer, such as Internet Explorer, Google
Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
4. Type a valid URL (such as www.surfboard.com) in the address bar and press
Enter to test your network connection. The ARRIS website should open.
• If the web page opens, your SB8200 was set up properly.
• If the web page fails to open, rst check each cable connection on your 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 SB8200.
Front Panel LEDs and Rear Panel Connections
During normal operation, the Power, Receive, Send, and Online LEDs on the SB8200
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, please rst check the power connection on your
SB8200 before contacting ARRIS Technical Support. If the other LEDs do not light up SOLID
green or blue, please call ARRIS Technical Support at 1-877-466-8646 for assistance.
Power
Receive
Send
Online
2
3
Ethernet Ports
Reset Button
Cable Connector
Power Port
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