Table of contents
CommScope copyrights and trademarks...................................................................... 2
Safety and regulatory information............................................................................... 3
FCC statements............................................................................................................ 5
Wireless LAN information............................................................................................ 6
Caring for the environment by recycling your ARRIS equipment.................................. 7
Chapter 1: Getting started...................................................................... 10
In the box..................................................................................................................... 10
Additional items needed (not included)............................................................ 11
System requirements....................................................................................................11
Contact information..................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 2: Product overview.................................................................. 12
Front panel................................................................................................................... 12
Rear panel.....................................................................................................................13
Wi-Fi cable modem label............................................................................................. 14
Chapter 3: Installing the Wi-Fi cable modem.......................................... 16
Connect the SBG8300 to your computer.....................................................................16
Chapter 4: Setting up a Wi-Fi network connection.................................. 19
Set up a Wi-Fi network connection using your mobile device.....................................19
Set up a Wi-Fi network connection using your client device....................................... 21
Quick connect using the Windows task bar...................................................... 22
Connect using the Windows control panel........................................................24
Test your Wi-Fi network connection............................................................................ 27
Chapter 5: Using the Wi-Fi Cable Modem Web Manager.........................29
Start the SBG8300 Web Manager (first-time login)..................................................... 29
Start the SBG8300 Web Manager................................................................................ 32
SBG8300 Web Manager menu links.................................................................. 34
Exit the SBG8300 Web Manager..................................................................................36
Chapter 6: Configuring your Wi-Fi network.............................................37
Set up your Wi-Fi network...........................................................................................37
Change your Wi-Fi network name (SSID).....................................................................41
Set up WPS on your Wi-Fi network............................................................................. 43
Chapter 7: Protecting & monitoring your Wi-Fi network......................... 46
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