User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- ARRIS Copyrights and Trademarks
- Patent Notice
- Safety Requirements
- Product Overview
- Installing the Wi-Fi Router
- Setting up an Internet Connection
- Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection
- Adding G.hn Extenders To Your Network
- Managing Your Wi-Fi Router and Connected Networks
- Start the Wi-Fi Router Web Manager
- Wi-Fi Router Web Manager Menu Options
- Get Help
- View the Wi-Fi Router Product Information
- Test Your Connection
- Set Up DHCP
- Set Up Dynamic DNS
- View Your IPv6 Configuration
- View Your USB Configuration and Status Information
- Disable LEDs on the Back Panel
- Back Up Your Wi-Fi Router Configuration
- Restore Your Configuration Settings
- Reset Your Configuration Settings
- Update Your Wi-Fi Router Firmware
- Exit the SBR-AC1200P Web Manager
- Protecting & Monitoring Your Wireless Network
- Prevent Unauthorized Access
- Change the Default User Name and Password
- Set Up Firewall Protection
- Set Up Remote Configuration Management
- Filter Devices Based on IP Address
- Filter Devices Based on IP
- Filter Devices Based on IP
- Restrict Wireless Access
- Prioritize Network Traffic Based on Media Type
- Configure Wireless Media Settings
- Set Up Parental Controls
- Set Up Port Triggers
- Set Up Port Forwarding
- Set Up the DMZ Host
Chapter 2: Product Overview
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What's in the Box?
Make sure you have the following items before proceeding.
SBR-AC1200P Wi-Fi Router
Power Cable
Wireless Installation Guide
Ethernet Cable
End User License Agreement
Important: Before returning this product to the store, please call ARRIS Technical Support for
assistance in resolving any technical issues.
Support for SURFboard products is managed by ARRIS. For assistance, please call 1-877-466-
8646 or visit the ARRIS Consumer Support website at http://www.arris.com/consumers.
Items You Need
Make sure you have the following items on hand before continuing:
Wi-Fi Router package: see What's in the Box? (page 12) for a list of items in the package.
Ethernet Cable for WAN input: In addition to the Ethernet cable provided, you may need
additional Ethernet cables if you want to connect to wired clients. Please use a standard
CAT 5e or CAT 6-rated Ethernet cable with RJ45 type connectors on both ends. You can
buy Ethernet cables from any electronics retailer and many discount stores.
System Requirements
The SURFboard Wi-Fi Router operates with most computers. The following describes
requirements for each operating system; see the documentation for your system for details
on enabling and configuring networking.
To use the Wi-Fi Router, you need high-speed Internet service from your service provider.
Recommended Hardware
The following hardware configuration is recommended. Computers not meeting this
configuration can still work with the SBR-AC1200P, but may not be able to make maximum
use of SBR-AC1200P throughput.
CPU: P4, 3 GHz or faster
RAM: 1 GB or greater
Ethernet: Gig-E (1000Base-T)
Wi-Fi: 802.11a, b, g, n, or ac compliant Wi-Fi equipment