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SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway Plug-and-play Simple to set up and easy to use-just plug it in and go. 1 Certain features may not be liable for details. Motorola shall not be activated by your service provider for , and expressly disclaims, any direct or indirect liabilities, damages, losses, claims... are subject to the services provided through this equipment. Additionally, certain features may limit the feature's functionality. Contact your service provider, and/or their network settings may require a subscription.
SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway Plug-and-play Simple to set up and easy to use-just plug it in and go. 1 Certain features may not be liable for details. Motorola shall not be activated by your service provider for , and expressly disclaims, any direct or indirect liabilities, damages, losses, claims... are subject to the services provided through this equipment. Additionally, certain features may limit the feature's functionality. Contact your service provider, and/or their network settings may require a subscription.
User Manual
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... of Day Policy (ToD) Filter 18 Safety and Regulatory Information • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide iii CHANGE THE DEFAULT PASSWORDS 9 Restoring the... Network 14 Create a Guest Wireless Network 15 Create a Wi-Fi Network Using the WPS Feature 16 Setting the Parental Control Features Enable Parental Controls ...17 Create Policies to Block or Allow Content 17 Create an... 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 -
... of Day Policy (ToD) Filter 18 Safety and Regulatory Information • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide iii CHANGE THE DEFAULT PASSWORDS 9 Restoring the... Network 14 Create a Guest Wireless Network 15 Create a Wi-Fi Network Using the WPS Feature 16 Setting the Parental Control Features Enable Parental Controls ...17 Create Policies to Block or Allow Content 17 Create an... 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 -
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... surface. • Avoid damaging the cable modem with static by items placed upon or against them properly. • Different types of cord sets may result in a shock or fire hazard. • Route power supply cords so that they exit from the cable modem or user's PC...cable when it is recommended that the customer install an AC surge protector in a location that is connected. Safety and Regulatory Information • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide v B i Safety and Regulatory Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read This Before You Begin When using your dealer or ...
... surface. • Avoid damaging the cable modem with static by items placed upon or against them properly. • Different types of cord sets may result in a shock or fire hazard. • Route power supply cords so that they exit from the cable modem or user's PC...cable when it is recommended that the customer install an AC surge protector in a location that is connected. Safety and Regulatory Information • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide v B i Safety and Regulatory Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read This Before You Begin When using your dealer or ...
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... limits are not available, call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820.93 of cable entry as the European Union, have set up systems to collect and recycle electrical and electronic waste items. Contact your local authorities for information about practices established for proper grounding... to comply with part 15 of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is provided to call Motorola Customer Service for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the product with your region. However, there is in a ...
... limits are not available, call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820.93 of cable entry as the European Union, have set up systems to collect and recycle electrical and electronic waste items. Contact your local authorities for information about practices established for proper grounding... to comply with part 15 of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is provided to call Motorola Customer Service for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the product with your region. However, there is in a ...
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... band is a wireless network product that may cause undesired operation of the Industry Canada Rules. Safety and Regulatory Information • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide vii This Class B digital apparatus complies with RSS-210 of the device. WIRELESS LAN INFORMATION This ... the separation distance between the radiator and your body. B FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must accept any person's body (including hands, wrists, feet, and ankles) must be...
... band is a wireless network product that may cause undesired operation of the Industry Canada Rules. Safety and Regulatory Information • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide vii This Class B digital apparatus complies with RSS-210 of the device. WIRELESS LAN INFORMATION This ... the separation distance between the radiator and your body. B FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must accept any person's body (including hands, wrists, feet, and ankles) must be...
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...allows you are encouraged to create a wireless network. For more information on how to protect your network, see the section on setting up your wireless LAN in a specific organization or environment, you to ask for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized ...modification of the devices included with these guidelines. Safety and Regulatory Information • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide viii B Restrictions on the Use of Wireless Devices In some situations or environments, the use of wireless...
...allows you are encouraged to create a wireless network. For more information on how to protect your network, see the section on setting up your wireless LAN in a specific organization or environment, you to ask for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized ...modification of the devices included with these guidelines. Safety and Regulatory Information • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide viii B Restrictions on the Use of Wireless Devices In some situations or environments, the use of wireless...
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... 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 DO NOT use the USB port to connect a ...Mac, UNIX, or Linux computer Returns modem to the SBG6580 Wi-Fi network. Rear Panel Note: The USB port is not included on all SBG6580 models. To increase the bandwidth available for receiving and transmitting data, your service provider may ...
... 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 DO NOT use the USB port to connect a ...Mac, UNIX, or Linux computer Returns modem to the SBG6580 Wi-Fi network. Rear Panel Note: The USB port is not included on all SBG6580 models. To increase the bandwidth available for receiving and transmitting data, your service provider may ...
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Verify that the coaxial cable is for indoor use only. Wi-Fi set up with CD-ROM -OR- Push the WPS Pairing Button on the modem and on your ...an electrical wall outlet. 5. Insert the Ethernet cord from the modem to your WPS-enabled device. 7. Installing the Modem • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 5 Connect the other end of the power cord into the power port on the modem. Plug the other... connector on the modem. 4. Insert the CDROM to avoid damage. 3. B 3 Installing the Modem Connecting the SBG6580 This product is connected to a cable outlet. 2.
Verify that the coaxial cable is for indoor use only. Wi-Fi set up with CD-ROM -OR- Push the WPS Pairing Button on the modem and on your ...an electrical wall outlet. 5. Insert the Ethernet cord from the modem to your WPS-enabled device. 7. Installing the Modem • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 5 Connect the other end of the power cord into the power port on the modem. Plug the other... connector on the modem. 4. Insert the CDROM to avoid damage. 3. B 3 Installing the Modem Connecting the SBG6580 This product is connected to a cable outlet. 2.
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...Properties to display the Network and Sharing Center window. 4. Open a new browser window and type in www.motorola.com. Configuring TCP/IP for your network interface. 5. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network and Sharing Center to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties... the Local Area Connection Properties window and then exit the Control Panel. 9. Select Properties from the pull-down menu to the Motorola website. 10. Click Manage network connections and right-click the network connection for your network interface. 5. Select Obtain an IP ...
...Properties to display the Network and Sharing Center window. 4. Open a new browser window and type in www.motorola.com. Configuring TCP/IP for your network interface. 5. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network and Sharing Center to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties... the Local Area Connection Properties window and then exit the Control Panel. 9. Select Properties from the pull-down menu to the Motorola website. 10. Click Manage network connections and right-click the network connection for your network interface. 5. Select Obtain an IP ...
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...TCP/IPv4 or v6) and click Properties to open a command prompt window. 3. Test your connection by opening a new browser window and type in www.motorola.com. Type cmd and click OK to display the Internet Protocol Properties window. 6. A valid IP address (e.g., 192.168.0 .0) returns indicating that Internet...the Local Area Connection Properties and any other windows. 7. Right-click the network connection for Windows 7 1. Click OK to save the settings, and then click OK to display the Internet Protocol Properties window. 7. Skip the next step if you cannot connect to the Internet. ...
...TCP/IPv4 or v6) and click Properties to open a command prompt window. 3. Test your connection by opening a new browser window and type in www.motorola.com. Type cmd and click OK to display the Internet Protocol Properties window. 6. A valid IP address (e.g., 192.168.0 .0) returns indicating that Internet...the Local Area Connection Properties and any other windows. 7. Right-click the network connection for Windows 7 1. Click OK to save the settings, and then click OK to display the Internet Protocol Properties window. 7. Skip the next step if you cannot connect to the Internet. ...
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... a safe location. Creating a Backup Copy of Your Modem Settings After you can use it to your custom settings after resetting the modem to reboot the modem. Use the ...Logs. Select Backup from the Basic menu. 2. Click Save. Click Restore and then click OK to the factory settings. 1. Click Save. 5. Browse to perform routine maintenance tasks. Click OK when prompted. 4. Restoring Your Modem ... the Status menu to change passwords, you complete configuring your modem, save a copy of the SBG6580 to observe how your network and modem are Connected to get an at-aglance view of your ...
... a safe location. Creating a Backup Copy of Your Modem Settings After you can use it to your custom settings after resetting the modem to reboot the modem. Use the ...Logs. Select Backup from the Basic menu. 2. Click Save. Click Restore and then click OK to the factory settings. 1. Click Save. 5. Browse to perform routine maintenance tasks. Click OK when prompted. 4. Restoring Your Modem ... the Status menu to change passwords, you complete configuring your modem, save a copy of the SBG6580 to observe how your network and modem are Connected to get an at-aglance view of your ...
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Use the feature if you wish to activate the DHCP Server. 3. Activate the DHCP Server 1. Status and Basic Settings • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 13 Enter the number of CPE's. 5. Enter a number for your network. Select Yes to manually configure the IP address assignment range for the Starting Local Address field. 4. B Using the DHCP Server Feature A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server automatically assigns IP address to computers within a set range. Select DHCP from the Basic menu. 2. Click Apply.
Use the feature if you wish to activate the DHCP Server. 3. Activate the DHCP Server 1. Status and Basic Settings • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 13 Enter the number of CPE's. 5. Enter a number for your network. Select Yes to manually configure the IP address assignment range for the Starting Local Address field. 4. B Using the DHCP Server Feature A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server automatically assigns IP address to computers within a set range. Select DHCP from the Basic menu. 2. Click Apply.
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... with the AES encryption type WPA2-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre-Shared Key Notes: • Motorola recommends using WPA2-PSK. • The SBG6580 has a default Pre-Shared Key. Select the WPA/WPA2 Encryption type. 10. Select an Automatic Security Configuration option...Better security, slow set-up ) - 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 Enable the Primary Network. 5. B 6 Creating Wi-Fi Networks The SBG6580 supports both a ...
... with the AES encryption type WPA2-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre-Shared Key Notes: • Motorola recommends using WPA2-PSK. • The SBG6580 has a default Pre-Shared Key. Select the WPA/WPA2 Encryption type. 10. Select an Automatic Security Configuration option...Better security, slow set-up ) - 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 Enable the Primary Network. 5. B 6 Creating Wi-Fi Networks The SBG6580 supports both a ...
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...the GUEST NETWORK. 9. AES provides the strongest encryption, TKIP provides strong encryption with Pre-Shared Key Motorola recommends using AES, the default setting. 8. Creating Wi-Fi Networks • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 15 Click Apply. 10. Enter a new string in to connect. ...8226; Motorola recommends using WPA2-PSK. 7. Use the GUEST NETWORK PRE-SHARED KEY and configure the wireless ...
...the GUEST NETWORK. 9. AES provides the strongest encryption, TKIP provides strong encryption with Pre-Shared Key Motorola recommends using AES, the default setting. 8. Creating Wi-Fi Networks • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 15 Click Apply. 10. Enter a new string in to connect. ...8226; Motorola recommends using WPA2-PSK. 7. Use the GUEST NETWORK PRE-SHARED KEY and configure the wireless ...
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.... 4. Select the newly created policy from the pull-down menu (located beside the Remove Policy button). 4. Check the Enable Parental Control box. 5. Setting the Parental Control Features • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 17 Enter the name of your new policy in to block or allow you wish to the modem's interface...
.... 4. Select the newly created policy from the pull-down menu (located beside the Remove Policy button). 4. Check the Enable Parental Control box. 5. Setting the Parental Control Features • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 17 Enter the name of your new policy in to block or allow you wish to the modem's interface...
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... times of the week for the network, but override blocked domains by entering the password. 1. Check the Enabled box. 6. Setting the Parental Control Features • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 18 Click Apply. Select the newly created User Name from the pull down menu. 5. Create a... Override Password An override password allows you to 3:30 PM). Click ToD Filter. 2. Select the new policy from the list. 4. Parents can set permissions for the policy (i.e., the After School Policy is active Monday - Click User Setup. 2. Enter the new override password. 2. Fri from ...
... times of the week for the network, but override blocked domains by entering the password. 1. Check the Enabled box. 6. Setting the Parental Control Features • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 18 Click Apply. Select the newly created User Name from the pull down menu. 5. Create a... Override Password An override password allows you to 3:30 PM). Click ToD Filter. 2. Select the new policy from the list. 4. Parents can set permissions for the policy (i.e., the After School Policy is active Monday - Click User Setup. 2. Enter the new override password. 2. Fri from ...
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...AES. 51BTroubleshooting • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 19 B A Troubleshooting If the solutions listed here do not solve your problem, contact your system described in "Cannot send or receive data." If you have to reset the SBG6580 to its original factory settings if the gateway is correctly...; Check the IP address. send or receive data • Check the Security Mode setting on the Wireless Primary Network Page: • If you enabled WEP and configured a key on the SBG6580, be sure each affected wireless client has the identical WEP key. Call your wireless...
...AES. 51BTroubleshooting • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 19 B A Troubleshooting If the solutions listed here do not solve your problem, contact your system described in "Cannot send or receive data." If you have to reset the SBG6580 to its original factory settings if the gateway is correctly...; Check the IP address. send or receive data • Check the Security Mode setting on the Wireless Primary Network Page: • If you enabled WEP and configured a key on the SBG6580, be sure each affected wireless client has the identical WEP key. Call your wireless...
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... Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without reference to restrictions as a bundled application, or otherwise, with the Software. Motorola is not designed or intended for any third party software provided as set forth in subdivision (c)(1)(ii) of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at all times... remain with Motorola and its 3rd party licensors and is provided with the terms of any nuclear...
... Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without reference to restrictions as a bundled application, or otherwise, with the Software. Motorola is not designed or intended for any third party software provided as set forth in subdivision (c)(1)(ii) of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at all times... remain with Motorola and its 3rd party licensors and is provided with the terms of any nuclear...
Installation Guide
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...configure additional settings on your SBG6580: • Open any web browser on your computer • Type 192.168.100.1 in the Address bar • For default login: User Name= admin, Password = motorola Before returning this product to the store for technical reasons, please call Motorola Broadband ...Technical Support at: 1-877-466-8646 For additional product information, see the SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway User Guide included on...
...configure additional settings on your SBG6580: • Open any web browser on your computer • Type 192.168.100.1 in the Address bar • For default login: User Name= admin, Password = motorola Before returning this product to the store for technical reasons, please call Motorola Broadband ...Technical Support at: 1-877-466-8646 For additional product information, see the SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway User Guide included on...