Installation Guide
Primary LED
G.hn
Signal
Pairing
Normal Operation
Start-up / Error mode
WPS initiated
Secured
Unsecured
Reset
Reset
3 Seconds
= G.hn Pair
+5 Seconds
= WPS initiated
+15 Seconds
= G.hn unpair
3-10 Seconds
= Reboot
10 Seconds
= Factory Default
G.hn
Network
2.5 GHz
Wi-Fi
5.0 GHz
Wi-Fi
Unlit = Wi-Fi OFF
Wi-Fi ON
Flashing = Wi-Fi Activity
Excellent
Fair
Good
SBX-AC1200P LED Status Table
Support Options
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This label, including the QR code, contains
default device and Wi-Fi connection
information. If you connected to a
SURFboard RipCurrent Router these Wi-Fi
Settings are no longer valid, please use the
settings for the Router.
ARRIS SURFboard Manager App
provides remote management
and easy Wi-Fi connectivity via
QR code reader.
Reset
Power USB WAN LAN1234
Move it
4
1
The digital home with
Online
Gaming
Smart TV
RipCurrent over existing power lines
Move Extender to any room
and enjoy online gaming, Smart TV,
HD and 4K video streaming, etc.
OR
The SBX-AC1200P
is both a Wired and
a Wi-Fi Extender
Ethernet LAN
RipCurrent Wi-Fi
settings are the same
across the router and
all the Hotspots.
Already connected to
the Router? You
are good to go with
the Hotspot.
See instructions on
reverse for alternate
connections.
5
Reset
Reset
Power USBWAN LAN1234
USB WAN
3
3b
1
AC power
cord
G.hn enabled Router
3s
3s
SBX-AC1200P
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Excellent
Good
Fair
Now, press the Pairing
button for 3 seconds and
release. LED will blink GREEN.
RipCurrent Pairing
RipCurrent over existing power lines
3a
Pairing can be with a
G.hn enabled SBR
or another SBX
OR
SBX-1000P or SBX-AC1200P
Wait 2 minutes for both devices to fully power
up, then press the Pairing button for 3 seconds
and release. LED will blink GREEN.
Solid color LED is
Successful Pairing
Reset
Power USBWAN LAN1234
1
2
Plug into
AC Wall
Outlet
Plug into
AC Wall
Outlet
SBX-AC1200P
Wi-Fi Hotspot
AC power
cord
Plug in
RipCurrent over existing power lines
Easiest if started in the same room
G.hn enabled Router
Reset
NOTE: Please see reverse side for more detailed instructions.
Internet Service connection required. Two RipCurrent™ devices are needed. RipCurrent utilizes your home’s existing
power lines, via G.hn technology, to expand your network coverage. For further conguration information, please refer
to the SBX-AC1200P user guide available on line at the ARRIS Support website, www.arris.com/consumers.
Primary LED Status Indicators
GREEN
= Normal Operation
AMBER Flashing
= WPS Pairing Mode
AC Wall
Outlet
Primary LED
Status Indicator
Side panel LED
Status Icons
Pairing LED
1
Getting Started
RED Flashing
= Start-up / Error Mode
Reset
button
Pairing button
G.hn signal
strenth
G.hn secure
link / Pairing
2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi
5.0 GHz
Wi-Fi
Side Panel LED Status Indicators
GREEN =
Excellent signal
AMBER =
Good signal
RED =
Fair signal
OFF = No signal
GREEN = Secured
“Flashing” = Pairing
RED = Unsecured
GREEN = Wi-Fi On
“Flashing” = Wi-Fi Activity
Unlit = Wi-Fi O
Gigabit
Ethernet Port
Model SBX-AC1200P
Quick Start Guide
Wi-Fi
®
Hotspot
with