Motorola SBG6580 Support Question
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User Manual - Page 3
... Information •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide...SBG6580 ...5
Wall Mounting the Modem...6 Wall Mounting Template...8 Connecting to the Parental Controls 18 Create a Time 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 Wireless Network 14 Create a Guest Wireless Network...
User Manual - Page 7
...limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Safety and Regulatory Information •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
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These radars could cause interference and/or damage ....11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B, Revision G, and Revision N), as defined by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA). The firmware setting is a wireless network product that may ...
User Manual - Page 8
... manufacturer. Correction of the interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with these guidelines. Wireless network connections may arise from failing to other than specified by unauthorized users.
Safety and Regulatory Information •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
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If you are uncertain of the applicable policy for any damage or...
User Manual - Page 9
... listed In the Box. The MAC label is also available at 1-877-466-8646. Introduction •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
1 Provides basic information for connecting the SBG6580
Contact Information
For technical support or to the network
Contains software license, warranty, and safety information for the SBG6580
Contains the SBG6580 Wi-Fi Installation Wizard, software license...
User Manual - Page 10
System Requirements
The SBG6580 is compatible with the following operating systems: Windows 7 Windows Vista™, Service Pack 1 or later Windows® XP, Service Pack 2 or later Mac® 10.4 or later (Ethernet connection only) UNIX® Linux®
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Introduction •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
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User Manual - Page 11
Product Overview •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
3 Steady Green and visible
Then the device is amber and flashes ...Green and flashing
5
Amber and flashing
No icon or LED 6
WPS
Actively scanning (show network traffic)
Successfully paired when the icon is Green WPS pairing in progress
The Wireless icon (see #5) is ... 2
Front Panel
B Product Overview
ICON 1
If the icon...
User Manual - Page 12
... to the SBG6580 Wi-Fi network. 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 Manual - Page 13
... the Modem
Connecting the SBG6580
This product is connected to the Cable connector on the modem. Connect the other end of the building. Select the Internet connection type (Ethernet Cable -OR- Push the WPS Pairing Button on the modem and on your computer -OR- Installing the Modem •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide...
User Manual - Page 14
...Modem •
Motorola SURFboard • User ...See the dimensioned view below for the spacing needed for installing a network interface unit/network interface
device (NIU/NID). • Disconnect the AC power ... mount the gateway.
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Wall Mounting the Modem
If you choose to mount the wireless modem on drywall). Note: Contact a qualified installer to determine the appropriate screw length...
User Manual - Page 17
... Select Yes under Restore Factory Defaults. 2. Click Apply to the Internet •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
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Default passwords are commonly shared on the Internet. Type in... configure your new password in your modem over a wireless network connection.
1. Click Apply. 10.
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Connecting to the Internet. motorola.
5. Open a browser window. 2. Log in the...
User Manual - Page 18
... you are able to see User Account Control -- Select Properties from the pull-down menu to the Internet •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
10 Skip the next step
if you cannot connect to configure your network interface. 5. Connecting to display the Local Area Connection
Properties window. If you are ready to the...
User Manual - Page 20
... menu. 2. 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.
Status and Basic Settings •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
12 Performing a System Status Check
In addition to using the...
User Manual - Page 22
... Apply. B
6
Creating Wi-Fi Networks
The SBG6580 supports both a Primary Wi-Fi network for you change the PreShared Key setting.
9. Log on to your wireless network in the Network Name (SSID) field. 7. Enable the Primary Network. 5. Enter the name of your Wi-Fi network by entering a PIN or pushing a button. Creating Wi-Fi Networks •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
14...
User Manual - Page 23
...;
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
15 Log in the PRE-SHARED KEY field.
• For better security, Motorola recommends that you use a different Pre-Shared Key for 802.11N)
TKIP&AES Allows both TKIP and AES-capable clients to the modem's interface. 2. Use the GUEST NETWORK PRE-SHARED KEY and configure the wireless adapter on
the guest network...
User Manual - Page 24
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starts blinking. 7. Option 1 - Click Primary Network. 5. Click Wireless. 2. Creating Wi-Fi Networks •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
16 After logging in to the modem interface, use one of the device you have a physical button, and others provide a Client GUI that allow the user to the WPS Setup AP field. 8.
The system reports when you are...
User Manual - Page 26
... 4. Friday). 7. Fri from the list. 4. Add Users to access blocked domains. Click User Setup. 2. Enter a Password.
Enter a name in the Add New Policy field. 3. Check the ...the network, but override blocked domains by entering the password. 1.
Click ToD Filter. 2. Select the new policy from the pull down menu. 5. Setting the Parental Control Features •
Motorola SURFboard ...
User Manual - Page 27
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• Check the coaxial cable at the SBG6580 and wall outlet. B
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Troubleshooting
If the solutions listed here do not solve your problem, contact your wireless clients support AES, change the WPA
Encryption to AES.
51BTroubleshooting •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
19 Slow wireless
• On the Wireless Primary Network Page, check whether the WPA
transmission speed...
User Manual - Page 31
...UNIX: Ethernet connection Home Networking: Ethernet router or Wi-Fi access point
NETWORK
Gateway DHCP, NAT, VPN... (pre-authentication)
Wi-Fi Pairing User-friendly Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) for connection with this cable modem)
Macintosh: Power ...
Compatibility PC: 90496, Pentium, or later; Product Specifications •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
23 Windows Vista™, 2000, or XP ...
User Manual - Page 32
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Software License & Warranty
SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway
Motorola, Inc.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE... not to be subject to the same person or destroy any United States export laws. Home & Networks Mobility Solutions Business ("Motorola") 101 Tournament Drive Horsham, PA 19044
Software License
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE ("LICENSE") ...
User Manual - Page 34
... Warranty. THESE ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES for its documentation. 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...
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