Motorola SBG6580 Support Question
Motorola SBG6580 Support Question
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Question posted by summehon on May 16th, 2014
What Is The Button On The Bottom Of My Motorola Surfboard Modem?
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on May 16th, 2014 7:09 AM
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Hi. Download and refer to the User Manual on the link below
Related Motorola SBG6580 Manual Pages
Brochure - Page 5
...Motorola's SURFboard modem's packaging is 100% recyclable and is also committed to helping its customers, Motorola...the development of our nextgeneration SURFboard portfolio of our products, ... to be part of Conduct regulations.
Motorola's SURFboard portfolio of suspension plastic and reduce box.... Finally, all new SURFboard CPE use our products. Motorola has a global commitment to...
User Manual - Page 3
... Information •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
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Table of Contents
Safety and Regulatory Information Introduction In the Box ...1 Contact Information ...1 System Requirements...2 Product Overview Front Panel...3
About Wi-Fi Protected Security Feature (WPS 4 Rear Panel...4 Installing the Modem Connecting the SBG6580 ...5
Wall Mounting the Modem...6 Wall Mounting Template...
User Manual - Page 5
... of the blades exposed.
• Place this device on a stable surface.
• Avoid damaging the cable modem with all warning and caution statements in a risk of fire or electric shock. Safety and Regulatory Information •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
v Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation...
User Manual - Page 7
... Electrical and Electronics Engineers • The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) certification as primary users (meaning they have priority) of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are restricted from using the 5600-5650 MHz frequency band. Safety and Regulatory Information •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
vii Cet...
User Manual - Page 9
..., warranty, and safety information for the SBG6580
Contains the SBG6580 Wi-Fi Installation Wizard, software license agreement, multi-language SBG6580 User Guides, and USB drivers (for use with the CD Wi-Fi Wizard).
If you have all of a Motorola SURFboard® SBG6580 Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway.
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1
Introduction
Congratulations on the modem's Media Access Control (MAC) label. Before...
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 12
...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... USB port is not included on all SBG6580 models.
DO NOT use the USB port to connect a Mac, UNIX, or Linux computer
Returns...
User Manual - Page 13
...;
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
5 Exposure of the coaxial cable to your WPS-enabled device.
7. Plug the other end of the cables to connect additional computer and/or other devices. Push the WPS Pairing Button on the modem and on your computer -OR- Repeat steps 5 and 6 to lightning could create a safety hazard and damage...
User Manual - Page 14
...Modem
If you choose to mount the wireless modem on drywall).
Installing the Modem •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
6 Use anchor bolts if necessary (for mounting the gateway. See the dimensioned view below for the spacing needed for example, if you are
removed from the back of the modem... that all cables are mounting the modem horizontally or vertically. • Gather...
User Manual - Page 17
.... 3.
Type in the IP address for the modem 192.168.0.1. 3. Retype your modem over a wireless network connection.
1. Default passwords are commonly shared on...Ethernet connection to change the modem's default passwords BEFORE connecting to the Internet •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
9 Type in again using the defaults. motorola.
5. Type in the Password...
User Manual - Page 19
...Service Provider. Right-click the network connection for Windows 7
1. Click OK. Click the Start button and select Run. 2. If restarting does not resolve the issue, contact your network interface. ...address automatically. Test your computer and modem.
Renewing the IP Address in www.motorola.com. Type cmd and click OK to the Internet •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
11 Type ...
User Manual - Page 20
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Select Backup from the Basic menu. 2. Click Save. 5.
Browse to the factory settings.
1. Click OK when prompted. 4. Click Restore and then click OK to reboot the modem.... Click Save. Select Backup from the Basic menu. 2. Save the backup file to a safe location on your modem..., you complete configuring your modem, save a copy of ...
User Manual - Page 22
...). 6.
Creating Wi-Fi Networks •
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Creating Wi-Fi Networks
The SBG6580 supports both a Primary Wi-Fi network for you change the PreShared Key setting.
9. Click Wireless. 3. Enable the Primary Network. 5. Enter the name of your Wi-Fi network by entering a PIN or pushing a button. User must configure the system...
User Manual - Page 23
... Access version 2 with improved compatibility (not supported if configured for the GUEST NETWORK.
9. Creating Wi-Fi Networks •
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15 Click Apply. 10. Enter a new string in to connect.
• Motorola recommends using WPA2-PSK. 7. Click Wireless. 3. B
Create a Guest Wireless Network
1. Click Guest Network. 4. Enable the Guest Network. 5.
User Manual - Page 24
... menu. 6. Option 2 - Creating Wi-Fi Networks •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
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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. WPS Pairing Button
1. After logging in to the modem interface, use one of the following options...
User Manual - Page 25
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Policy button). 4....modem's interface. 2.
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7 Setting the Parental Control Features
The Parental Control features allow you wish to block or allow. 6. Click Add to the box under the desired category (Keyword List, Blocked Domain List, Allowed
Domain List). 5. Create Policies to Block or Allow Content
1. Click Apply. Setting the Parental Control Features •
Motorola SURFboard...
User Manual - Page 27
... the reset button will not function.
• Check the coaxial cable at the SBG6580 and wall outlet. WPA enabled
• If all of your service provider. 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.
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Motorola SURFboard • User...
User Manual - Page 28
... OPERATION:
OFF
SBG6580 is 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 Manual - Page 32
... the User Guide included with the operation of such Software. Software License & Warranty •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
24 The Software includes associated media, any printed materials, and any "... OF THIS LICENSE.
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Software License & Warranty
SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway
Motorola, Inc. THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE APPLY TO YOU AND TO ANY...
User Manual - Page 34
...ALL WARRANTIES ARE VOID IF THE PRODUCT IS OPENED, ALTERED, AND/OR DAMAGED. 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...
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