Front View
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After the cable modem is successfully registered on the network, the Power, US/DS, and Online
indicators illuminate continuously to indicate that the cable modem is online and fully operational.
For more details, refer to the Modem Lights section.
Back View
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The Arris DG2460 has the following ports available on the back of the modem.
Reset – Use this button to reboot the modem. To restore factory defaults, press and hold the
Reset button for more than 15 seconds. This button is recessed to prevent accidental
resets.
Ethernet (1 – 4) – Provides internet access to a single device. Only one port is active at a
time.
Cable – Connects to the cable wall outlet.
Power – Connects the modem to the power cord.
MAC
Address
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MAC addresses are written as 12 digits containing both letters and numbers (0-9, A-F). A
MAC address is unique. The first six characters of the MAC address are unique to the
manufacturer of the device.
This label is located on the bottom of the device, which contains the default Network Name
(SSID) and Passphrase (Preshared Key).
Front Panel Modem Lights
The modem lights indicate the current status of your WiFi cable modem. To troubleshoot any connection problems,
use the table below. See Rear Panel Modem Lights to view lights related to the Ethernet connection.