I purchased the modem from Best Buy because my modem was acting strangely. I did not get a chance to install the modem until after the bus by return policy expired. Best Buy recommended me reaching out to you about getting a refund because they were unable to refund or replace the modem. Please contact me at (Edited personal information). If you need to discuss this or please reply to this request and I will follow the steps that you provide. Best Buy told me that you would reimburse or replace the modem due to their return policy. The modem is an SB 8200 and was purchased on January 4, 2025 or $169 plus tax from Best Buy and wyomissing PA store number 580
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I purchased the modem from Best Buy because my modem was acting strangely. I did not get a chance to install the modem until after the bus by return policy expired. Best Buy recommended me reaching out to you about getting a refund because they were unable to refund or replace the modem. Please contact me at (Edited personal information). If you need to discuss this or please reply to this request and I will follow the steps that you provide. Best Buy told me that you would reimburse or replace the modem due to their return policy. The modem is an SB 8200 and was purchased on January 4, 2025 or $169 plus tax from Best Buy and wyomissing PA store number 580
To help isolate the issue, we recommend connecting the modem directly to a computer using an Ethernet cable. Please ensure that only one Ethernet connection is active on the modem during this test. To check the Ethernet port status, you can connect the modem directly to a computer and check the IP address without the coaxial cable connected.
To check the IP address on a Windows computer, please follow these steps:
- Press the Windows button + the letter R on your keyboard to open the "Run" command box.
- In the box, type "CMD" and press Enter.
- A black screen will appear. Type "ipconfig" and press Enter.
- Under the category 'Ethernet adapter Ethernet,' you’ll find the IPv4 address.
To check the IP address on a Mac:
- Click on the Apple menu.
- Then, select System Preferences or System Settings.
- Navigate to Networks and click on the Ethernet option to view the IP address.
- If you're using an adapter, you’ll see an option for USB under Networks.
If the IP address starts with 169.254.., or if the media state shows 'disconnected' or the category is blank, there could be an issue with the port itself.
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You have to actually contact customer support. This is the user support forum where members of the public and some moderators help out.
https://www.surfboard.com/support/resources/
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I purchased the modem from Best Buy because my modem was acting strangely. I did not get a chance to install the modem until after the bus by return policy expired. Best Buy recommended me reaching out to you about getting a refund because they were unable to refund or replace the modem. Please contact me at (Edited personal information). If you need to discuss this or please reply to this request and I will follow the steps that you provide. Best Buy told me that you would reimburse or replace the modem due to their return policy. The modem is an SB 8200 and was purchased on January 4, 2025 or $169 plus tax from Best Buy and wyomissing PA store number 580
To help isolate the issue, we recommend connecting the modem directly to a computer using an Ethernet cable. Please ensure that only one Ethernet connection is active on the modem during this test. To check the Ethernet port status, you can connect the modem directly to a computer and check the IP address without the coaxial cable connected.
To check the IP address on a Windows computer, please follow these steps:
- Press the Windows button + the letter R on your keyboard to open the "Run" command box.
- In the box, type "CMD" and press Enter.
- A black screen will appear. Type "ipconfig" and press Enter.
- Under the category 'Ethernet adapter Ethernet,' you’ll find the IPv4 address.
To check the IP address on a Mac:
- Click on the Apple menu.
- Then, select System Preferences or System Settings.
- Navigate to Networks and click on the Ethernet option to view the IP address.
- If you're using an adapter, you’ll see an option for USB under Networks.
If the IP address starts with 169.254.., or if the media state shows 'disconnected' or the category is blank, there could be an issue with the port itself.
And as
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