ARRIS / SURFboard SURFboard G54 is a cable-modem-router in the checked US research. Confirm the cable-modem-router role in the official manual before using this device as a gateway, access point or mesh node. The fields below reflect only the cited scope; confirm the printed hardware revision before following a menu path.
Before you change anything
This is a research reference, not evidence of a hands-on test. Features that depend on region, firmware or hardware revision remain conditional.
At a glance
| Device role | cable-modem-router |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 |
| Bands (GHz) | Not verified for this exact unit |
| Wi-Fi radio | Not verified for this exact unit |
| Documented modes | Not verified for this exact unit |
| DOCSIS version | 3.1 |
| Coax standard | Not verified for this exact unit |
| Setup app | SURFboard Central |
| Mesh ecosystem | Not verified for this exact unit |
| Hardware revision | Not verified for this exact unit |
| US SKU | Not verified for this exact unit |
Marketing Wi-Fi link rates are theoretical and are not a measured internet speed.
Ports and power
| Role | Count | Link speed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN | 1 | 10000 Mbps | — |
| LAN | 4 | 1000 Mbps | — |
Power and PoE details were not established for this exact revision. Check the label and official manual before connecting power.
Feature evidence
| Feature | Research status | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Guest Network | Not verified | unknown |
| Ipv6 | Not verified | unknown |
| Vpn Client Openvpn | Not verified | unknown |
| Vpn Client Wireguard | Not verified | unknown |
| Vpn Server Openvpn | Not verified | unknown |
| Vpn Server Wireguard | Not verified | unknown |
| Wired Backhaul | Not verified | unknown |
| Wireless Backhaul | Not verified | unknown |
Before changing settings
- Read the model and hardware revision from the device label.
- Record the current firmware and connection mode.
- Save a safe copy of current settings or wiring where supported.
- Open the official support page for this precise US revision.
LED and firmware references
No exact model LED chart is available in the checked research. Use the LED decoder with the model, role, indicator position, color and pattern.
Open official firmware and manuals
Official sources
- ARRIS G54 and modem-router comparison (full_text; checked 2026-11-01)
Check your exact US model, hardware revision, and firmware on the linked support page before changing settings.