| Answer | During periods of low Internet activity, the Energy Efficient Ethernet feature reduces power consumption by 50% or more while retaining full compatibility with existing equipment. By default, Energy Efficient Ethernet is disabled in the G34/G36. This document describes how to enable Energy Efficient Ethernet.
Enable Energy Efficient Ethernet
- 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.  Â
 - The SURFboard Web Manager is redirecting to a more secure connection. Click the Proceed button to continue.  The Gateway > Login page will appear.
 - 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 24206 - 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 24345 - G34/G36: Web Manager First Time Login.
 - The Username field has the word admin populated. Enter the custom password in the Password field.
NOTE: If the Login page prompts for an email address and password, retrieve the email address and password in the app to sign in. For detailed instructions in the app, refer to article 23467 - SURFboard Central: Web Manager Access.
 - Click the Login button.  The Gateway > Summary page will appear.
 - On the left-hand menu, click the Hardware link and then click the Ethernet sub-menu link.  The Gateway > Hardware > Ethernet page will appear.
 - Select a LAN Ethernet Port to configure Energy Efficient Ethernet (LAN Ethernet Port 2 was used in this example).
 - Click the Enable button for the Energy Efficient Ethernet field.Â
 - Click the Save button. Changes take effect immediately.Â
NOTE: Repeat Steps 7 - 9 to configure Ethernet ports 3 and 4. Â
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