Contents
SURFboard® SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0® Cable Modem • User Guide
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Safety and Regulatory Information ..................................................................................................................... i
Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................... 1
In the Box ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Additional Items You May Need ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
System Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Product Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Modem Label ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installing Your Cable Modem ............................................................................................................................. 5
Connect the Cable Modem to Your Computer ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Test the Cable Modem Connection .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Set Up an Internet Connection ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Monitoring Your Cable Modem and Connected Network ................................................................................. 7
Start the Cable Modem Web Manager .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Cable Modem Web Manager Screen Options ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Get Help ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
View the Cable Modem Status .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
View the Cable Modem Product Information ..................................................................................................................................... 10
View the Event Log ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
View the Cable Modem Configuration .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Restore the Factory Default Modem Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Reboot the SB6183 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Exit the SB6183 Web Manager .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Solutions ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Front Panel LED Icons and Error Conditions ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Warranty Information ....................................................................................................................................... 16
