How to Set Up Arris Surfboard SB8200?

You can begin the setup process when you have a live broadband cable connection already set up in your home. Contact your cable broadband service provider if it is not yet set up. Now follow the instructions discussed below:

• Connect the broadband coaxial cable to the Cable connector at the rear of the SB8200 cable modem. Tighten it properly using your hands. The other end should also be securely connected to the cable wall outlet.
• Run an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of the modem to the Ethernet port on the computer to connect to its internet. The port is available at the rear side of the modem.
• Now, plug the power cord of the modem into an electrical wall outlet. Check that the other end of the cord is well inserted into the modem.
• The Power, Send, Receive and Online LEDs at the front of the modem will flash. Let the LEDs turn solid green or white.
• If Receive and Send LEDs continue to flash, this implies a firmware update is going on. Wait till the lights turn solid.
• The modem should automatically connect to the broadband connection and should be activated.
• Run an internet browser and insert any valid URL to test the network connection.
• If the connection fails, get in touch with your service provider to activate the SB8200 cable modem. But before that, verify that the connections that you have made are well intact.

Use SB8200 Web Manager to Monitor Settings

After you have completed the Arris SURFboard SB8200 setup, you can view and manage its configuration settings using the web manager. You should use the default LAN IP to reach the web manager. To log in to your Arris router, you use the IP 192.168.0.1 while for the modem the IP is 192.168.100.1. To access the web manager, do this:

• On a computer connected to the modem’s network, fire up an internet browser.
• Insert the IP 192.168.100.1 in the address field and hit enter. This is the default LAN IP for your Arris modem.
• You will have the web manager opened on the screen.

Use SURFBoard Central App to Set Up Arris SB8200

An alternative way to set up the Arris SB8200 cable modem is by using the mobile app named SURFBoard Central app which is available on both Android and iOS platforms. Download the app from the respective application store first.

• Launch the app when installed successfully. Tap Get Started.
• Allow the device’s location services and access to photos, media and files on the device by tapping on Allow.
• Select ISP cable connected without WiFi and tap Next.
• Choose SB8200 from the list and tap Next.
• Tap on Sign Up if you do not have an account. If you have an account already, then use the registered Email address to sign in.
• To sign up, insert the email address, First Name, and Last Name in the designated fields.
• Select the checkbox I agree to the Terms and Conditions.Tap SIGN UP.
• Open your email and copy the verification code sent on it. Paste it in the Enter Verification Code option on the app.
• Tap Next when the code is verified. Tap on Let’s Start.
• Connect the coaxial cable to the cable connector on the Arris SURFBoard modem. Plug in the modem now to supply power.
• Tap Next on the app and select your ISP from the list. Contact your ISP to activate the modem now.

• Wait and let the Online LED on the modem turn solid green or blue.
• Select the option I’m Online. Tap Next.
• Scan the QR code located at the bottom of your SB8200 cable modem.
• Next scan the HFC MAC Address located at the bottom of the device.
• The Serial Number and HFC MAC address will display on the app screen.
• Complete a few more prompts and you are done.

This completes Arris SURFBoard SB8200 setup using the mobile app.

You can use any of the two methods that have been highlighted on this page. Once the setup is successfully done, you can connect to the cable modem’s network.