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S33: Reboot Modem

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Question

How do I power cycle my S33 cable modem?

Answer

In some cases the S33 cable modem may need to be power cycled to regain connectivity. This can be accomplished by using the Reboot button in the Web Manager. This document describes how to power cycle the S33 modem.

Power Cycle the S33

NOTE: If the S33 is connected to a router, it is recommended to disconnect the router and connect the S33 directly to a computer with an Ethernet cable.

Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter http://192.168.100.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key. The Login page will appear.
NOTE: A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager. There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager. For instructions to by-pass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
On the Login page, enter admin in the Username field.
Enter a customized password or the default admin password in the Password field.

NOTE: If this is the first time login to the Web Manager, the default password could be password or the last 8-digit of the serial number. It is required to set a unique password to proceed to the Web Manager. For assistance with Web Manager Access, refer to article # 18552 – S33: Web Manager Access.
Click the Apply button. The Product Registration window will appear.
The Product Registration window includes information about enhanced product support, product warranty registration, and promotional offers from ARRIS.
- Click the Register button to take a few minutes to register the product. For assistance with product registration refer to article # 18558 - S33: Product Registration. When the product is registered the product registration window will not appear during the next login.
- Click the Ask me later button to by pass the product registration window. The product registration window will appear during the next login.
- Click the Stop asking button to stop the product registration window from appearing the next login.
Click the Configuration link on the top menu. The Configuration page will appear.
On the Configuration page, click the Reboot button. The Message from webpage pop-up window will appear.
Click the OK button on the Message from webpage pop-up window.
The Configuration page will refresh with the message Device is rebooting, please wait a minute.