Answer![](/consumers/img/s.gif) | The SBG8300 operates as a DOCSIS Wi-Fi cable modem and provides Internet access through a coaxial connection. Setting the SBG8300 in Router mode disables the modem functions and will operate as a Wi-Fi router. A modem with an Internet connection will need to be connected to the Ethernet port 4 on the SBG8300. This document describes how to set up the SBG8300 in router mode using the Web Manager.
Requirements
- Internet service
- Ethernet cable
- Cable or DSL Modem, or Fiber ONT
Router Mode Setup
- Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.  Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key. Â
 - 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 bypass the alert screen, refer to article 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
NOTE: The Home Network Wizard will appear if this is the first time accessing the Web Manager. For assistance with the wizard, refer to article 19497 - SBG8300: Web Manager First Time Login.  - On the Login page, enter the custom password in the Password field. The Username field is populated with admin.Â
NOTE: If the Username field is populated with an email address, retrieve the admin password from the SURFboard Central app to log in. For detailed instructions in the app, refer to article 19069 - SURFboard Central: Web Manager Access.  - Click the Login button.  The Gateway > Summary page will appear.
![User-added image](https://arris--c.na133.content.force.com/servlet/servlet.ImageServer?id=0154Q000004KAYT&oid=00D30000000kUAL&lastMod=1630606391000)  - In the upper-right-hand corner, click on the Internet link. The Gateway > Connection > WAN page will appear.Â
![SBG8300 - Gateway > Connection > WAN](https://arris.file.force.com/servlet/servlet.ImageServer?id=0154Q000004gZVS&oid=00D30000000kUAL&lastMod=1695849440000)  - Click on the Edit button. The Gateway > Connection > WAN Configuration page will appear.Â
 - Under the WAN Interface Configuration section, click on the Change button.
 ![SBG8300 - Gateway > Connection > WAN Configuration](https://arris.file.force.com/servlet/servlet.ImageServer?id=0154Q000004gZVX&oid=00D30000000kUAL&lastMod=1695849623000)  - Click the Ethernet radio button and click Save.Â
NOTE: The LED on the SBG8300 will turn light blue when the SBG8300 is in Router mode with an Internet connection. If the LED is flashing light blue, this indicates that the SBG8300 is in Router mode without Internet. ![SBG8300 Router Mode](https://arris.file.force.com/servlet/servlet.ImageServer?id=015Qi000006OgYv&oid=00D30000000kUAL&lastMod=1716228582000)  - Connect the Ethernet cable from the modem device or Fiber ONT to the Ethernet port 4 of the SBG8300.Â
 - Restart the modem device and the SBG8300 for Internet access.Â
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