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How To Retrieve Sbg6580 Surfboard Wifi Password
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User Guide - Page 2
... by any kind, implied or expressed, including, but not limited to make changes in this manual at any time. Safety and Regulatory Information •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
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No part of this guide without obligation on the part of Motorola to make improvements or changes in the product(s) described...
User Guide - Page 3
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Safety and Regulatory Information •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
iii CHANGE THE DEFAULT PASSWORDS 9 Restoring the Default Username and Password 9 Testing Your Internet Connection 10 Configuring TCP/IP for......4 Installing the Modem Connecting the SBG6580 ...5
Wall Mounting the Modem...6 Wall Mounting Template...8 Connecting to the Internet PROTECT YOUR NETWORK -
User Guide - Page 4
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Troubleshooting Front Panel Icons and Error Conditions 20 Product Specifications Software License & Warranty Software License...24 Warranty Information...26
Safety and Regulatory Information •
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User Guide - Page 9
... a Motorola SURFboard® SBG6580 Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway. In the Box
ITEM Power Supply
DESCRIPTION Provides power via an AC electrical outlet
Ethernet Cable Software License & Regulatory Card
SBG6580 Installation CD-ROM
SBG6580 Install Sheet
Use the cable to connect to learn more about Motorola products, visit the Motorola support website at http://broadband.motorola...
User Guide - 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 •
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User Guide - Page 12
...use the USB port to connect a Mac, UNIX, or Linux computer
Returns modem to the SBG6580 Wi-Fi network. To increase the bandwidth available for receiving and transmitting data, your service provider ...Indicates a data connection is ON - Rear Panel
Note: The USB port is not included on all SBG6580 models. B
About Wi-Fi Protected Security Feature (WPS)
The WPS Pairing button activates any Wi-Fi ...
User Guide - Page 13
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3
Installing the Modem
Connecting the SBG6580
This product is connected to your WPS-enabled device.
7. Verify that the...your computer -OR-
Insert the Ethernet cord from the modem to a cable outlet.
2. Installing the Modem •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
5 Select the Internet connection type (Ethernet Cable -OR- Insert the CDROM to connect additional computer ...
User Guide - Page 14
... cable TV and communications services. • Follow all local standards for mounting the gateway. See the dimensioned view below for the spacing needed between the screw head and wall...that all cables are
removed from the back of 9.0 mm to mount the gateway. Installing the Modem •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
6 Note: Contact a qualified installer to concrete, masonry...
User Guide - Page 15
Arrange the cables to the wall. Verify the gateway is still securely attached to prevent any safety hazards. 6. B
Before drilling holes in the wall,...at least 1½ inches (3.8 cm). Reconnect the coaxial and Ethernet (or USB) cables after mounting the gateway. 4. Installing the Modem •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
7 Position and secure the wall mounting template on the...
User Guide - Page 17
.... Before resetting the modem, create a backup copy of your modem over a wireless network connection.
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Connecting to the Internet •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
9 CHANGE THE DEFAULT PASSWORDS! Type in the default Username; Select Yes under Restore Factory Defaults. 2. NEVER configure your configurations. 1. admin. 4. Connecting to the Internet
PROTECT YOUR...
User Guide - Page 18
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Testing Your Internet Connection
After changing the default passwords, you are ready to connect to the Motorola website. 10....the Local Area Connection Properties window and then exit the Control Panel. 9. Select Properties to the Internet •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
10 See the Configuring TCP/IP sections for
your network interface. 5.
Verify that Internet Protocol (TCP...
User Guide - Page 20
...safe location on your modem, what devices are functioning and to change passwords, you complete configuring your modem, save a copy of the new settings ... in a safe location. Status and Basic Settings •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
12 Select Backup from the Basic menu. ...use it to get an at-aglance view of the SBG6580 to observe how your network and modem are Connected to...
User Guide - Page 22
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• Motorola recommends using WPA2-PSK. • The SBG6580 has a default Pre-Shared Key.
Use the default key to.../WPA2 Encryption type. 10. Creating Wi-Fi Networks •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
14 Log on to configure a
wireless adapter....visitors. User must configure the system manually WPS (WiFi Protected) -
Create a Primary Wireless Network
1. You can quickly...
User Guide - Page 24
... and the operating system (Windows XP, Mac, etc.,) being added to connect. Select WPS from the SBG6580 GUI
1. The system reports when you have successfully connected. Select your network. 6. Creating Wi-Fi Networks •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
16 Click Basic. 3. Select Restore Wireless Defaults and Apply. 4. Some adapters have successfully...
User Guide - Page 26
... User Name from the pull down menu. 5. Setting the Parental Control Features •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
18 Click ToD Filter. 2. Friday). 7. Parents can set permissions for... the policy (i.e., the After School Policy is active
Monday - Enter the new override password. 2. Enter a name in the Add New Policy field. 3. Select the days of day that...
User Guide - Page 27
...-tighten if necessary.
• Check the IP address.
If you have to reset the SBG6580 to its original factory settings if the gateway is connected via the Ethernet port, check the ONLINE icon to AES.
51BTroubleshooting •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
19 If you cannot receive regular TV channels, the data service...
User Guide - Page 28
... not properly
The SBG6580 is unplugged
plugged into the power outlet
FLASHING Downstream receive channel The downstream channel is lost cannot be acquired
FLASHING Upstream send channel cannot The upstream channel is lost be acquired
FLASHING IP registration is unsuccessful The IP registration is lost
51BTroubleshooting •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide...
User Guide - Page 31
...router or Wi-Fi access point
NETWORK
Gateway DHCP, NAT, VPN tunneling; full suite of Windows, although not specifically supported, may work with this cable modem)
Macintosh: Power PC or later; L2TPv2
Wi-Fi LAN 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, WDS bridging... IGD 1.0; Product Specifications •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
23 Windows Vista™, 2000, or XP or Linux®...
User Guide - Page 32
... separate end-user license agreements from the manufacturers of this License. B
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Software License & Warranty
SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway
Motorola, Inc. Motorola and its 3rd party licensors retain the ownership of this License.
If you ...USE the Software only in whatever form. Software License & Warranty •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
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User Guide - Page 34
...Provider if you experience problems with this Product. Software License & Warranty •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
26 A limited warranty for this Product (including Software) may ...the Software will perform error free or without bugs. B
Warranty Information
SURFboard SBG6580 Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway
Home & Networks Mobility ("Motorola")
Retail Purchasers: If you purchased this...
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