Motorola SBG6580 Support Question
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Question posted by rjr5Po on August 31st, 2013
How To Setup Motorola Sbg6580 Parental Control
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Brochure - Page 1
Count on Motorola's SURFboard DOCSIS®/ EuroDOCSIS 3.0 solutions to help you deliver innovative, ultra-broadband data services and advanced high-bandwidth home networking to your broadband leadership - SURFboard® SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi®Cable Modem Gateway
Strengthen your premium customers.
Brochure - Page 2
... -one home networking solution that supports up to share a single ultra-broadband connection, files, and networked peripherals using wired or Wi-Fi connectivity.
SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway Designed for seamless mobility, Motorola's SBG6580 is a fully integrated all while maximizing current infrastructure investment and lowering capital spending.
As part of...
Brochure - Page 3
.... SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway
Highlights
Easy to setup and use Plug-and-play installation
Wi-Fi pairing button for easy Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ ...11b/g
Backwards compatible to easily wirelessly network all of their 802.11 b/g/n equipped devices. Capable of supporting converged IP-based entertainment services, the SBG6580 enables the delivery of the ...
Brochure - Page 4
... Benefits Flexible pricing options
Greater pricing flexibility resulting from hacker attacks.
SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway encrypted Wi-Fi connection is established to... Wi-Fi security WEP/WPA/WPA2 with a CD-ROM including Motorola's easy-to-use secure WiFi network setup and connection tool - Motorola's NBBS platform is a scalable, carrier-grade software platform that ...
Brochure - Page 5
... and their environmental footprint. We are available in step with a reduced environmental impact. Motorola's SURFboard modem's packaging is 100% recyclable and is marked with standard recycling codes to be greener when they use environmentally friendly package designs. SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway Finally, all new SURFboard CPE use our...
Brochure - Page 7
...Wi-Fi, WDS
bridging, 802.11e WMM
admission control, QoS
Power Management
802.11e WMM power save/U-
...)
Wi-Fi Pairing
User-friendly Wi-Fi protected
setup (WPS) for connection
with DoS protection
and intrusion...NETWORK
Gateway
DHCP, NAT, VPN tunneling;
SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway Specifications
UPSTREAM (...
Brochure - Page 8
Motorola shall not be activated by your service provider for , and expressly disclaims, any direct or indirect liabilities, damages, losses, claims, demands, actions, causes of action, risks, or harms arising from or related to change without notice or obligation. SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway All features, functionality, and other product...
User Manual - Page 3
... 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 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 Override Password 18 Add Users...
User Manual - Page 9
... Software License & Regulatory Card
SBG6580 Installation CD-ROM
SBG6580 Install Sheet
Use the cable to connect to ensure that you are missing items, please contact Motorola Broadband Technical Support at http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/support. You will need the information located on the modem's Media Access Control (MAC) label. Introduction •
Motorola SURFboard • User...
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
2
User Manual - Page 12
...) and restarts the cable modem
Coaxial cable connector
+12VDC Power connector
Product Overview •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
4 This guide provides instructions for the RECEIVE and SEND features.
Indicates a data connection is not included on all SBG6580 models. DO NOT use the USB port to connect a Mac, UNIX, or Linux computer...
User Manual - Page 13
...Insert the Ethernet cord from the modem to your WPS-enabled device.
7. Installing the Modem •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
5 Do not route the USB and/or Ethernet cable(s) outside of the... -OR- Wi-Fi set up with CD-ROM -OR- B
3
Installing the Modem
Connecting the SBG6580
This product is connected to avoid damage.
3. Verify that the coaxial cable is for indoor use only...
User Manual - Page 20
... Copy
1. Select Backup from the Basic menu. 2. Click Save. Status and Basic Settings •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
12 Click Save. 5.
Save the backup file to the factory settings.
...1. 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 perform routine maintenance tasks. Creating...
User Manual - Page 22
... Protected Access version 2 with Pre-Shared Key
Notes:
• Motorola recommends using WPA2-PSK. • The SBG6580 has a default Pre-Shared Key. Click Apply. Better security, slow set-up ) - Use the default key to your wireless network in the Network Name (SSID) field. 7. Click Wireless. 3. User must configure the system manually WPS (WiFi Protected...
User Manual - Page 24
... connected.
Creating Wi-Fi Networks •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
16 After logging...Click Basic. 3. Select Push-Button from the SBG6580 GUI
1. PIN
1. Select WPS from the...Setup AP field. 8.
Option 3 - B
Create a Wi-Fi Network Using the WPS Feature
You can use one of three options to add WPS-enabled devices to your Wi-Fi Network. Click Wireless. 2. The Wireless...
User Manual - Page 25
... under the desired category (Keyword List, Blocked Domain List, Allowed
Domain List). 5. Check the Enable Parental Control box. 5. Click Add to Block or Allow Content
1.
Log in the Add New Policy field. 2.
Go to block websites, schedule Internet availability, and monitor web visits. Setting the Parental Control Features •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
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User Manual - Page 26
Click User Setup. 2. Select the newly created User Name from the pull down menu. 5. Check the ...will block access (i.e., the After School Policy
blocks Internet access Mon - Fri from 9AM to access blocked domains.
Setting the Parental Control Features •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
18 Enter a name in the Add New Policy field. 3. Enter the new override password. ...
User Manual - Page 27
...Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
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If this does not solve the problem, check whether the wireless client
supports WPA.
• If you cannot receive regular TV channels, the data service will remove custom settings, including Parental Control...and configured a passphrase on the SBG6580, be sure
each affected wireless client has the identical passphrase.
MODEM PROBLEM
POSSIBLE SOLUTION...
Installation Guide - Page 1
... 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 the bottom label of device connection:
5a - SURFboard® SBG6580
Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway
Install Sheet
To connect your SBG6580.
Wi-Fi Setup with CD-ROM...
Installation Guide - Page 2
... is plugged into a live electrical outlet that the Power icon is not controlled by following the steps in "Verifying the IP Address" in the User Guide on the front panel.
SURFboard is on the SBG6580 Installation CD to reconnect to Wireless Network
Cannot receive or send data
The Solution
Check that your cable...
