Installing The Cable Modem; Connect The S33 To Your Client Device (Computer) - Arris DOCSIS SURFboard S33 User Manual

Installing the cable modem

Caution: This product is for indoor use only. Do not route the Ethernet cable(s) outside of the
building. Exposure of the cables to lightning could create a safety hazard and damage the
product.

Connect the S33 to your client device (computer)

Do the following before connecting your S33:
Contact your service provider or a local cable company to make sure broadband cable

service is available in your area.
Note: When contacting your service provider, you will need the S33 cable modem
information listed on the S33 label on the bottom of your S33 (see
on page
Choose a location in your home where your S33 and computer will be near existing cable
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and electrical wall outlets.
1. Check that a coaxial cable is already connected to a cable wall outlet or RF splitter (not
included).
2. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the Cable connector on the rear of your S33.
Use your hand to tighten the connectors to avoid damaging them.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable to the 2.5 GE Ethernet port on the rear of your S33.
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Figure 3: S33 connection diagram
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