SBG8300: Energy Efficient Ethernet

During periods of low Internet activity, Energy Efficient Ethernet features reduces power consumption by 50% or more while retaining full compatibility with existing equipment.  By default Energy Efficient Ethernet is disabled in the SBG8300.  This document describes how to enable Energy Efficient Ethernet.


Enable Energy Efficient Ethernet

1. 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.  The https:// Redirect page will appear.   
    
2. The SURFboard Web Manager is begin redirected to a more secure connection, click the Proceed button to continue.  The Gateway > Login page will appear.
   
   
    
3. 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.
   
   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 # 17969 - SBG8300: Web Manager First Time Login.
    
4. Enter admin in the Username field and enter the custom password in the Password field.
   
   NOTE: If the Login page prompts for email address and password.  Log into the Web Manager with the email and password used when setting up the SURFboard Manager app with the SBG8300.
    
5. Click the Login button.  The Gateway > Summary page will appear.
   
   
    
6. On the left hand-menu, click the Hardware link and then click the Ethernet sub-menu link.  The Gateway > Hardware > Ethernet page will appear.
    
7. Select a LAN Ethernet Port to configure Energy Efficient Ethernet (LAN Ethernet Port 1 was used in this example).
    
8. Click the Enable button for the Energy Efficient Ethernet field. 
    
9. Click the Save button.  Changes take effect immediately. 
   
   NOTE: Repeat Steps 7 - 9 to configure additional Ethernet port.