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Question
How do I expand my home network with my SBR-AC1200P router?
Answer
The RipCurrent SBR-AC1200P is a Wi-Fi Router that uses Gigabit home networking (G.hn) technology to extend the home network.   When paired with at least one other G.hn device (up to 15 G.hn devices can be supported on a G.hn network), a encrypted high-speed G.hn network can be created using the existing AC wiring and outlets throughout the home; there’s no need to run additional cables.
 
The G.hn technology is more robust and provides better throughput and stability than previous home power line communication implementations.  G.hn communications are encrypted using the advanced standard AES 128-bit encryption for secure transmissions with data rates up to 1 Gbps (gigabits per second). 

This document contains the following sections:
Requirements
  • Internet service with a cable, DSL, or satellite modem.
  • At least one G.hn extender (SBX-AC1200P Wi-Fi extender or SBX-1000P wired extender).

G.hn Extender First Time Installation
  1. Verify that the SBR-AC1200P router is powered on with Internet access.
     
  2. Plug the G.hn extender into an AC power outlet near the SBR-AC1200P and wait for the G.hn extender to completely boot up.  The front panel Primary LED of the SBX-AC1200P extender should be green.  For the SBX-1000P allow 15 seconds for it to boot up as the front panel is not Primary LED.  

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  3. After the boot up is complete, the G.hn Pairing LED flashes red when unencrypted pairing is in progress.  

    CAUTION: It is not required to press the Pairing button for unencrypted G.hn network as the extenders will automatically pair unencrypted.  If the Pairing button is press for less than 5 seconds on any of the G.hn device, it will no longer be able to part of an unencrypted network until the G.hn Pairing has been reset to default.
     
  4. Check for solid red G.hn Pairing LED on the back of the SBR-AC1200P and on the side of the G.hn extender to confirm unencrypted pairing is completed.

    NOTE: If the G.hn Pairing LED is off, reset the G.hn pairing to default on the SBR-AC1200P and G.hn extender.  It is not required to perform factory reset on either devices.      
    • SBR-AC1200P & SBX-AC1200P (Wi-Fi Extender) G.hn Pairing Reset - Press and hold down the Pairing button for approximately 20 seconds.  Fast flashing red and green LED appears on the front panel during the G.hn pairing reset process and returns to normal after the G.hn pairing reset is completed.  On firmware version prior to 1.0.5-B05, the front panel LED flashes red multiple times after the Pairing button is released before returning to normal after the pairing reset is completed.   
    • SBX-1000P (Wired Extender) G.hn Pairing Reset - Press and hold down the Pairing button for approximately 10 seconds.  A fast flashing red and green LED appears on the front panel LED during the G.hn pairing reset process and returns to normal after the G.hn pairing reset is completed.   

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  5. It is recommended to pair the G.hn extenders using the Pairing buttons to encrypted the G.hn network.  
  6. Press and hold the Pairing button on the back of the SBR-AC1200P router for 3 to 4 seconds to initiate encrypted paring.  When the button is released, the G.hn Pairing LED flashes green for 2 minutes to look for new G.hn devices to pair with.   
     
  7. Wait a minimum of 5 seconds, then press and hold the Pairing button on the bottom of the G.hn extender for 3 to 4 seconds.  When the button is released, the G.hn Pairing LED flashes green indicating that the encrypted pairing in progress. 

    NOTE: Pairing process takes up to 2 minutes to complete.  At the end of the pairing process, the Pairing LED may go out for about 10 seconds and then come back again.
     
  8. Check for solid green G.hn Pairing LED on the back of the SBR-AC1200P and on the side of the G.hn extender to confirm encrypted pairing is completed.

    NOTE: If the G.hn Pairing LED is not solid green, reset the G.hn pairing to default on the SBR-AC1200P and G.hn extender.  It is not required to perform factory reset on either devices.    
    • SBR-AC1200P & SBX-AC1200P (Wi-Fi Extender) G.hn Pairing Reset - Press and hold down the Pairing button for approximately 20 seconds.  Fast flashing red and green LED appears on the front panel during the G.hn pairing reset process and returns to normal after the G.hn pairing reset is completed.  On firmware version prior to 1.0.5-B05, the front panel LED flashes red multiple times after the Pairing button is released before returning to normal after the pairing reset is completed.   
    • SBX-1000P (Wired Extender) G.hn Pairing Reset - Press and hold down the Pairing button for approximately 10 seconds.  A fast flashing red and green LED appears on the front panel LED during the G.hn pairing reset process and returns to normal after the G.hn pairing reset is completed.   

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  9. Move the G.hn extender to another room and plug it into an AC power outlet.  It will reconnect to the SBR-AC1200P. 

    NOTE: Connect to 3-prong grounded outlets for best performance of the G.hn network.  A 2-prong outlet will operate sufficiently, but will provide a lower throughput speed.
     
  10. Check the side of the G.hn extender for solid G.hn Pairing LED.  Solid red for unencrypted pairing and solid green for encrypted pairing.  If the G.hn Pairing LED is off, move the SBX-AC1200P into another AC power outlet to reconnect.
     
  11. Check the G.hn Signal Strength LED on the G.hn extender.  If the signal strength is red or off, move the G.hn extender into another AC power outlet to improve G.hn signal speed.

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  12. Connect client device (PC, TV, Game Console, etc.) to the G.hn extender for Internet access.
    • SBX-AC1200P (Wi-Fi Extender) - Connect a wired client using included Ethernet cable.  The SBX-AC1200P will broadcast the wireless network of the SBR-AC1200P router allowing the existing wireless clients to automatically connect.
    • SBX-1000P (Wired Extender) - Connect a wired client using included Ethernet cable.

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Add New G.hn Extenders to an Unencrypted G.hn Network
  1. Check the back of the SBR-AC1200P for solid red G.hn Pairing LED to confirm the G.hn network is unencrypted.  

    NOTE: If the G.hn Pairing LED is solid green, proceed to the Add New G.hn Extenders to an Encrypted G.hn Network section.
      
  2. Plug the G.hn extender into an AC power outlet near the SBR-AC1200P router and wait for the G.hn extender to boot up.  The front panel Primary LED of the SBX-AC1200P extender should be green.  For the SBX-1000P allow 15 seconds for it to boot up as the front panel is not Primary LED.  

    CAUTION: It is not required to press the Pairing button for unencrypted G.hn network as the extenders will automatically pair unencrypted.  If the Pairing button is press for less than 5 seconds on any of the G.hn device, it will no longer be able to part of an unencrypted network until the G.hn Pairing has been reset to default.
           
  3. Check the side of the G.hn extender for solid red G.hn Pairing LED to confirm unencrypted pairing is completed.

    NOTE: If the G.hn Pairing LED is off, reset the G.hn pairing to default on the new G.hn extender.      
    • SBX-AC1200P (Wi-Fi Extender) G.hn Pairing Reset -Press and hold down the Pairing button for approximately 20 seconds.  Fast flashing red and green LED appears on the front panel during the G.hn pairing reset process and returns to normal after the G.hn pairing reset is completed.  On firmware version prior to 1.0.5-B05, the front panel LED flashes red multiple times after the Pairing button is released before returning to normal after the pairing reset is completed.   
    • SBX-1000P (Wired Extender) G.hn Pairing Reset - Press and hold down the Pairing button for approximately 10 seconds.  A fast flashing red and green LED appears on the front panel LED during the G.hn pairing reset process and returns to normal after the G.hn pairing reset is completed.   

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  4. Move the G.hn extender to another room and plug it into an AC power outlet and wait 15 seconds for it to boot up.  It will reconnect to the unencrypted G.hn network. 

    NOTE: Connect to 3-prong grounded outlets for best performance of the G.hn network.  A 2-prong outlet will operate sufficiently, but will provide a lower throughput speed.
     
  5. Check the side of the G.hn extender for solid red G.hn Pairing LED.  If the G.hn Pairing LED is off, move the G.hn extender into another AC power outlet to reconnect.
     
  6. Check the G.hn Signal Strength LED on the G.hn extender.  If the signal strength is red or off, move the G.hn extender into another AC power outlet to improve G.hn signal speed.

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  7. Connect client device (PC, TV, Game Console, etc.) to the G.hn extender for Internet access.
    • SBX-AC1200P (Wi-Fi Extender) - Connect a wired client using included Ethernet cable.  The SBX-AC1200P will broadcast the wireless network of the SBR-AC1200P router allowing the existing wireless clients to automatically connect to it.
    • SBX-1000P (Wired Extender) - Connect a wired client using included Ethernet cable. 
  8. Repeat step 2 - 7 to add additional G.hn extenders.​


Add New G.hn Extenders to an Encrypted G.hn Network
  1. Check the back of the SBR-AC1200P for solid green G.hn Pairing LED to confirm the G.hn network is encrypted.  

    NOTE: If the G.hn Pairing LED is solid red, proceed to the Add New G.hn Extenders to an Unencrypted G.hn Network section.
      
  2. Plug the new G.hn extender into an AC power outlet near the SBR-AC1200P and wait for G.hn extender to boot up.  The front panel Primary LED of the SBX-AC1200P should be green which reflects completion of boot up.  For the SBX-1000P allow 15 seconds for it to boot up as the front panel is not Primary LED.   

    NOTE: When adding multiple new G.hn extenders, add them one a time.  The new G.hn extenders should not be plugged into an AC power outlet until the previous device has successfully paired with the encrypted network. 

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  3. Press and hold the Pairing button on the back of the SBR-AC1200P router for 3 to 4 seconds to initiate encrypted paring.  When the button is released, the G.hn Pairing LED flashes green for 2 minutes to look for new G.hn devices to pair with.   
     
  4. Wait a minimum of 5 seconds, then press and hold the Pairing button on the bottom of the G.hn extender for 3 to 4 seconds.  When the button is released, the G.hn Pairing LED flashes green indicating that the encrypted pairing in progress. 

    NOTE: Pairing process takes up to 2 minutes to complete.  At the end of the pairing process, the Pairing LED may go out for about 10 seconds and then come back again.
     
  5. Check the side of the G.hn extender for solid green G.hn Pairing LED to confirm encrypted pairing is completed.

    NOTE: If the G.hn Pairing LED is off, reset the G.hn pairing to default on the new G.hn extender.  It is not required to perform factory reset on either devices. 
    • SBX-AC1200P (Wi-Fi Extender) G.hn Pairing Reset - Press and hold down the Pairing button for approximately 20 seconds.  Fast flashing red and green LED appears on the front panel during the G.hn pairing reset process and returns to normal after the G.hn pairing reset is completed.  On firmware version prior to 1.0.5-B05, the front panel LED flashes red multiple times after the Pairing button is released before returning to normal after the pairing reset is completed.   
    • SBX-1000P (Wired Extender) G.hn Pairing Reset - Press and hold down the Pairing button for approximately 10 seconds.  A fast flashing red and green LED appears on the front panel LED during the G.hn pairing reset process and returns to normal after the G.hn pairing reset is completed.     

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  6. Move the G.hn extender to another room and plug it into an AC power outlet and wait 15 seconds for it to boot up.  It will reconnect to the unencrypted G.hn network. 

    NOTE: Connect to 3-prong grounded outlets for best performance of the G.hn network.  A 2-prong outlet will operate sufficiently, but will provide a lower throughput speed.
     
  7. Check the side of the G.hn extender for solid green G.hn Pairing LED.  If the G.hn Pairing LED is off, move the G.hn extender into another AC power outlet to reconnect.
     
  8. Check the G.hn Signal Strength LED on the G.hn extender.  If the signal strength is red or off, move the G.hn extender into another AC power outlet to improve G.hn signal speed.

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  9. Connect client device (PC, TV, Game Console, etc.) to the G.hn extender for Internet access.
    • SBX-AC1200P (Wi-Fi Extender) - Connect a wired client using included Ethernet cable.  The SBX-AC1200P will broadcast the wireless network of the RipCurrent router allowing the existing wireless clients to automatically connect.
    • SBX-1000P (Wired Extender) - Connect a wired client using included Ethernet cable. 
  10. Repeat step 2 - 9 to add additional extenders.

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