ARRIS / SURFboard SURFboard SB8200 is a cable-modem in the checked US research. Confirm the cable-modem 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 |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi generation | Not verified for this exact unit |
| Bands (GHz) | Not verified for this exact unit |
| Wi-Fi radio | No built-in radio |
| Documented modes | cable-modem-only |
| DOCSIS version | 3.1 |
| Coax standard | Not verified for this exact unit |
| Setup app | Not verified for this exact unit |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet to router | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wifi Radio | Documented unavailable in the stated scope | unsupported as documented |
| 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 |
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
- SURFboard SB8200 DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem specifications (full_text; checked 2026-11-01)
- ARRIS S33 and modem-only comparison (full_text; checked 2026-11-01)
Check your exact US model, hardware revision, and firmware on the linked support page before changing settings.