Test The Cable Modem Connection; Set Up An Internet Connection; Wall Mounting The Modem - Arris SURFboard SB6141 User Manual

Connecting the Modem
5. Connect the power cord to the Power port on the cable modem.
6. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical wall outlet.
This automatically powers ON the cable modem.

Test the Cable Modem Connection

Although your computer may already be configured to automatically access the Internet, you
should still perform the following cable modem connectivity test to verify that your devices were
connected properly:
1. Power ON your computer and then log in.
2. Check that the Power, Receive, Send, and Online front panel LEDs on your SB6141 light up in
sequential order. See
If an LED did not light up, see
Technical Support at 1-877-466-8646 for assistance.
3. Contact your service provider to activate (provision) your SB6141.
Note: Your service provider may allow for automatic activation which will automatically launch
their special website when you open a Web browser.
4. After your SB6141 is provisioned, open a Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Google Chrome,
Firefox, or Safari) on the computer connected to your SB6141.
5. Type a valid URL (for example,
The ARRIS website should open. If it did not open, do any of the following:
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See Troubleshooting Solutions
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Contact your service provider for assistance.
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Manually set up the network options on your computer to access the Internet. See below
for more information.

Set Up an Internet Connection

IMPORTANT! Your computer may already be configured to automatically access the Internet.
If so, do not change the network options on your computer before contacting
your service provider for assistance.
If you cannot access the Internet after installing your SB6141, you may have to manually configure
your computer network options to connect to the Internet. Please contact your service provider for
assistance.

Wall Mounting the Modem

If you choose to mount the SB6141 on a wall, please read the following before starting:
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Locate the unit as specified by the local or national codes governing residential or business
cable TV and communications services.
SURFboard® SB6141 • DOCSIS® 3.0 Cable Modem • User Guide
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Front Panel for additional LED status information.
Troubleshooting Solutions
www. arrisi.com) in the address bar and then click or press
for more information.
for more information or call ARRIS
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