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... or 7 11 Status and Basic Settings Performing a System Status Check 12 Creating a Backup Copy of Your Modem Settings 12 Restoring Your Modem Configuration Using a Backup Copy 12 Using the DHCP Server Feature 13 Creating Wi-Fi Networks Create a Primary ...-Fi Protected Security Feature (WPS 4 Rear Panel...4 Installing the Modem Connecting the SBG6580 ...5 Wall Mounting the Modem...6 Wall Mounting Template...8 Connecting to the Internet PROTECT YOUR NETWORK - B Table of Day Policy (ToD) Filter 18 Safety and Regulatory Information • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide iii
... or 7 11 Status and Basic Settings Performing a System Status Check 12 Creating a Backup Copy of Your Modem Settings 12 Restoring Your Modem Configuration Using a Backup Copy 12 Using the DHCP Server Feature 13 Creating Wi-Fi Networks Create a Primary ...-Fi Protected Security Feature (WPS 4 Rear Panel...4 Installing the Modem Connecting the SBG6580 ...5 Wall Mounting the Modem...6 Wall Mounting Template...8 Connecting to the Internet PROTECT YOUR NETWORK - B Table of Day Policy (ToD) Filter 18 Safety and Regulatory Information • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide iii
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...to persons, including the following: • Read all of fire or electric shock. If you operate this device only from the cable modem or user's PC. • It is recommended that is connected. Pay particular attention to cords where they are affixed to this device. ... Route power supply cords so that complies with all warning and caution statements in the area. Safety and Regulatory Information • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide v Retain the instructions for future reference. • This device must be installed and used for easy access when disconnecting the power...
...to persons, including the following: • Read all of fire or electric shock. If you operate this device only from the cable modem or user's PC. • It is recommended that is connected. Pay particular attention to cords where they are affixed to this device. ... Route power supply cords so that complies with all warning and caution statements in the area. Safety and Regulatory Information • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide v Retain the instructions for future reference. • This device must be installed and used for easy access when disconnecting the power...
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..., multi-language SBG6580 User Guides, and USB drivers (for connecting the SBG6580 Contact Information For technical support or to ensure that you are missing items, please contact Motorola Broadband Technical Support at 1-877-466-8646. Provides basic information for Windows XP and Windows Vista). If you have all of a Motorola SURFboard® SBG6580 Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway...
..., multi-language SBG6580 User Guides, and USB drivers (for connecting the SBG6580 Contact Information For technical support or to ensure that you are missing items, please contact Motorola Broadband Technical Support at 1-877-466-8646. Provides basic information for Windows XP and Windows Vista). If you have all of a Motorola SURFboard® SBG6580 Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway...
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...a Mac, UNIX, or Linux computer Returns modem to the SBG6580 Wi-Fi network. PORT 1 DESCRIPTION Connected LED • Green LED is not included on all SBG6580 models. B About Wi-Fi Protected Security ...Feature (WPS) The WPS Pairing button activates any Wi-Fi Protected Security (WPS) enabled device and automatically connects it to default settings (custom configurations are removed) and restarts the cable modem Coaxial cable connector +12VDC Power connector Product Overview • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 4 This guide...
...a Mac, UNIX, or Linux computer Returns modem to the SBG6580 Wi-Fi network. PORT 1 DESCRIPTION Connected LED • Green LED is not included on all SBG6580 models. B About Wi-Fi Protected Security ...Feature (WPS) The WPS Pairing button activates any Wi-Fi Protected Security (WPS) enabled device and automatically connects it to default settings (custom configurations are removed) and restarts the cable modem Coaxial cable connector +12VDC Power connector Product Overview • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 4 This guide...
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.../or other end of the coaxial cable to the Cable connector on the modem. 4. Connect the other end of the power cord into the power port on the modem. Insert the Ethernet cord from the modem to access the Wi-Fi wizard -OR- Insert the CDROM to your ...WPS-enabled device. 7. Plug the other devices. Wi-Fi set up with CD-ROM -OR- Installing the Modem • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 5 B 3 Installing the Modem Connecting the SBG6580 This product is connected to a cable outlet. 2. Do not route the USB and/or Ethernet cable(s) outside of the ...
.../or other end of the coaxial cable to the Cable connector on the modem. 4. Connect the other end of the power cord into the power port on the modem. Insert the Ethernet cord from the modem to access the Wi-Fi wizard -OR- Insert the CDROM to your ...WPS-enabled device. 7. Plug the other devices. Wi-Fi set up with CD-ROM -OR- Installing the Modem • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 5 B 3 Installing the Modem Connecting the SBG6580 This product is connected to a cable outlet. 2. Do not route the USB and/or Ethernet cable(s) outside of the ...
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... of 9.0 mm to concrete, masonry, a wooden stud, or some other solid wall material. B Wall Mounting the Modem If you choose to mount the wireless modem on a wall, do the following items: Wall-mounting template Applicable screwdriver: Phillips or flathead Two M3.5 (#6) screws ...with a flat underside and maximum screw head diameter of the modem before starting the installation. • Decide if you mount the unit on drywall). Installing the Modem • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 6 See the dimensioned view below for mounting the gateway. Note: Contact a...
... of 9.0 mm to concrete, masonry, a wooden stud, or some other solid wall material. B Wall Mounting the Modem If you choose to mount the wireless modem on a wall, do the following items: Wall-mounting template Applicable screwdriver: Phillips or flathead Two M3.5 (#6) screws ...with a flat underside and maximum screw head diameter of the modem before starting the installation. • Decide if you mount the unit on drywall). Installing the Modem • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 6 See the dimensioned view below for mounting the gateway. Note: Contact a...
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.... 5. There must be .10 inch (2.5 mm) between the wall and underside of the screw head. 2. Arrange the cables to the wall. Installing the Modem • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 7 Note: The installer must determine the depth of at least 1½ inches (3.8 cm). Reconnect the coaxial and Ethernet (or USB) cables after mounting the...
.... 5. There must be .10 inch (2.5 mm) between the wall and underside of the screw head. 2. Arrange the cables to the wall. Installing the Modem • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 7 Note: The installer must determine the depth of at least 1½ inches (3.8 cm). Reconnect the coaxial and Ethernet (or USB) cables after mounting the...
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B Installing the Modem • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 8 Wall Mounting Template Print the wall mounting template for use during installation.
B Installing the Modem • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 8 Wall Mounting Template Print the wall mounting template for use during installation.
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.... NEVER configure your new password in the New Password field. 7. Type in your network from the modem. Before resetting the modem, create a backup copy of your new password. 8. Click Apply to the Internet • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 9 motorola. 5. Re-enter your configurations. 1. Log in the default Username; CHANGE THE DEFAULT PASSWORDS! Default passwords are...
.... NEVER configure your new password in the New Password field. 7. Type in your network from the modem. Before resetting the modem, create a backup copy of your new password. 8. Click Apply to the Internet • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 9 motorola. 5. Re-enter your configurations. 1. Log in the default Username; CHANGE THE DEFAULT PASSWORDS! Default passwords are...
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Configuring TCP/IP for your modem. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server... Sharing Center window. 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties to the Internet • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 10 Skip the next step if you may need to configure your network interface. 5. Connecting to display ... pull-down menu to display the Local Area Connection Properties window. Renew the IP Address if you see the Motorola website, you are ready to connect to the Internet. 1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. 2. Configuring...
Configuring TCP/IP for your modem. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server... Sharing Center window. 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties to the Internet • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 10 Skip the next step if you may need to configure your network interface. 5. Connecting to display ... pull-down menu to display the Local Area Connection Properties window. Renew the IP Address if you see the Motorola website, you are ready to connect to the Internet. 1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. 2. Configuring...
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...Renew the IP Address if you can connect to the Internet, try restarting your computer and modem. Select Properties to display the LAN or High-Speed Internet connections window. Select Internet Protocol Version... and click Properties to display the Internet Protocol Properties window. 7. Renewing the IP Address in www.motorola.com. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Select Internet Protocol Version...Close to the Internet • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 11 Test your Internet Service Provider.
...Renew the IP Address if you can connect to the Internet, try restarting your computer and modem. Select Properties to display the LAN or High-Speed Internet connections window. Select Internet Protocol Version... and click Properties to display the Internet Protocol Properties window. 7. Renewing the IP Address in www.motorola.com. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Select Internet Protocol Version...Close to the Internet • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 11 Test your Internet Service Provider.
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... devices are functioning and to perform routine maintenance tasks. Status and Basic Settings • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 12 B 5 Status and Basic Settings Use the Status and Basic pages of the SBG6580 to observe how your network and modem are Connected to your network(s), run a basic Diagnostic test, and view all Event Logs. Creating...
... devices are functioning and to perform routine maintenance tasks. Status and Basic Settings • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 12 B 5 Status and Basic Settings Use the Status and Basic pages of the SBG6580 to observe how your network and modem are Connected to your network(s), run a basic Diagnostic test, and view all Event Logs. Creating...
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...version 2 with Pre-Shared Key Notes: • Motorola recommends using WPA2-PSK. • The SBG6580 has a default Pre-Shared Key. Click Apply. User must configure the system manually WPS (WiFi Protected) - For better security, Motorola recommends that you , and a guest network for... Set-up 8. Use the default key to the modem's interface. 2. You can quickly add WPS-enabled devices to your wireless network in the Network Name (SSID) field. 7. Creating Wi-Fi Networks • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 14 Select an Automatic Security Configuration option: Disabled -...
...version 2 with Pre-Shared Key Notes: • Motorola recommends using WPA2-PSK. • The SBG6580 has a default Pre-Shared Key. Click Apply. User must configure the system manually WPS (WiFi Protected) - For better security, Motorola recommends that you , and a guest network for... Set-up 8. Use the default key to the modem's interface. 2. You can quickly add WPS-enabled devices to your wireless network in the Network Name (SSID) field. 7. Creating Wi-Fi Networks • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 14 Select an Automatic Security Configuration option: Disabled -...
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...-Shared Key for 802.11N) TKIP&AES Allows both TKIP and AES-capable clients to the modem's interface. 2. Enter a new string in to connect. • Motorola recommends using WPA2-PSK. 7. Creating Wi-Fi Networks • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 15 B Create a Guest Wireless Network 1. Click Wireless. 3. Select the Security Method: WPA Wi-Fi...adapter on the guest network computer. Name your wireless guest network. 6. AES provides the strongest encryption, TKIP provides strong encryption with Pre-Shared Key Motorola recommends using AES, the default setting. 8.
...-Shared Key for 802.11N) TKIP&AES Allows both TKIP and AES-capable clients to the modem's interface. 2. Enter a new string in to connect. • Motorola recommends using WPA2-PSK. 7. Creating Wi-Fi Networks • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 15 B Create a Guest Wireless Network 1. Click Wireless. 3. Select the Security Method: WPA Wi-Fi...adapter on the guest network computer. Name your wireless guest network. 6. AES provides the strongest encryption, TKIP provides strong encryption with Pre-Shared Key Motorola recommends using AES, the default setting. 8.
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... (device), and then connect using the PIN. Creating Wi-Fi Networks • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 16 Select Restore Wireless Defaults and click Apply. 4. Select WPS from the Automatic Security... and then connect by pushing the device's WPS button. Select Push-Button from the SBG6580 GUI 1. Enter the PIN of three options to add WPS-enabled devices to select either...Basic. 3. The system reports when you have successfully connected. After logging in to the modem interface, use one of configuring the device for WPS varies depending on the wireless adapter ...
... (device), and then connect using the PIN. Creating Wi-Fi Networks • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 16 Select Restore Wireless Defaults and click Apply. 4. Select WPS from the Automatic Security... and then connect by pushing the device's WPS button. Select Push-Button from the SBG6580 GUI 1. Enter the PIN of three options to add WPS-enabled devices to select either...Basic. 3. The system reports when you have successfully connected. After logging in to the modem interface, use one of configuring the device for WPS varies depending on the wireless adapter ...
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... Enable Parental Control box. 5. Click Add New Policy. 3. Setting the Parental Control Features • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 17 Click Parental Control. 3. Go to grow the list(s). Enter the name of your new policy in to the modem's interface. 2. Log in the Add New Policy field. 2. Create Policies to Block or Allow Content...
... Enable Parental Control box. 5. Click Add New Policy. 3. Setting the Parental Control Features • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 17 Click Parental Control. 3. Go to grow the list(s). Enter the name of your new policy in to the modem's interface. 2. Log in the Add New Policy field. 2. Create Policies to Block or Allow Content...
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... Encryption type is connected via the Ethernet port, check the ONLINE icon to verify connectivity. MODEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Power light is off • Check that the SBG6580 is properly plugged into the electrical outlet. • Check that the electrical outlet is clear... contact your wireless clients support AES, change the WPA Encryption to AES. 51BTroubleshooting • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 19 If you enabled WPA and configured a passphrase on the SBG6580, be sure each affected wireless client has the identical passphrase. You may have cable TV...
... Encryption type is connected via the Ethernet port, check the ONLINE icon to verify connectivity. MODEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Power light is off • Check that the SBG6580 is properly plugged into the electrical outlet. • Check that the electrical outlet is clear... contact your wireless clients support AES, change the WPA Encryption to AES. 51BTroubleshooting • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 19 If you enabled WPA and configured a passphrase on the SBG6580, be sure each affected wireless client has the identical passphrase. You may have cable TV...
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..., AES, 802.1x, 802.11i (pre-authentication) Wi-Fi Pairing User-friendly Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) for connection with this cable modem) Macintosh: Power PC or later; B UPSTREAM (CONTINUED) Frequency Range DOCSIS... 5-42 MHz (edge to edge), EuroDOCSIS and optional DOCSIS 5 to 65 MHz edge to change without notice or obligation. SPI firewall with DoS protection and intrusion prevention; port, packet, and URL keyword filtering; Product Specifications • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide...
..., AES, 802.1x, 802.11i (pre-authentication) Wi-Fi Pairing User-friendly Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) for connection with this cable modem) Macintosh: Power PC or later; B UPSTREAM (CONTINUED) Frequency Range DOCSIS... 5-42 MHz (edge to edge), EuroDOCSIS and optional DOCSIS 5 to 65 MHz edge to change without notice or obligation. SPI firewall with DoS protection and intrusion prevention; port, packet, and URL keyword filtering; Product Specifications • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide...
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...to any "on the terms of the Software (if applicable) in whatever form. B C Software License & Warranty SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway Motorola, Inc. TRANSFER the Software (including all copies of this License. If you transfer the Software, you must at the...lease, give, sublicense or otherwise transfer the Software, in whole or in violation of such Software. Software License & Warranty • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 24 BY USING THE CABLE DATA PRODUCT AND/OR INSTALLING, DOWNLOADING OR USING ANY OF THE SOFTWARE, YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF ...
...to any "on the terms of the Software (if applicable) in whatever form. B C Software License & Warranty SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway Motorola, Inc. TRANSFER the Software (including all copies of this License. If you transfer the Software, you must at the...lease, give, sublicense or otherwise transfer the Software, in whole or in violation of such Software. Software License & Warranty • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 24 BY USING THE CABLE DATA PRODUCT AND/OR INSTALLING, DOWNLOADING OR USING ANY OF THE SOFTWARE, YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF ...
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... meet this Limited Warranty. B Warranty Information SURFboard SBG6580 Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway Home & Networks Mobility ("Motorola") Retail Purchasers: If you purchased this Product directly from Motorola or from an authorized Motorola retail reseller, Motorola warrants to you, the original end user customer, that (A) the Product, excluding Software, ...ALL WARRANTIES ARE VOID IF THE PRODUCT IS OPENED, ALTERED, AND/OR DAMAGED. IN NO CASE SHALL MOTOROLA'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. Software License & Warranty • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 26
... meet this Limited Warranty. B Warranty Information SURFboard SBG6580 Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway Home & Networks Mobility ("Motorola") Retail Purchasers: If you purchased this Product directly from Motorola or from an authorized Motorola retail reseller, Motorola warrants to you, the original end user customer, that (A) the Product, excluding Software, ...ALL WARRANTIES ARE VOID IF THE PRODUCT IS OPENED, ALTERED, AND/OR DAMAGED. IN NO CASE SHALL MOTOROLA'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. Software License & Warranty • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 26