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Why I Cannot See Guest Network On Motorola Sbg6580
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Related Motorola SBG6580 Manual Pages
Brochure - Page 1
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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
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... gaming, and IPTV to share a single ultra-broadband connection, files, and networked peripherals using wired or Wi-Fi connectivity. The SBG6580 eliminates the need for the sophisticated consumer. 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...
Brochure - Page 3
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The SBG6580's 802.11n integrated access point eliminates the need for wires altogether -
With Motorola's SURFboard integrated home networking solutions, service... network addressing capabilities
Versatile and Convenient Backwards compatible to 802.11b/g
Backwards compatible to easily wirelessly network all of their 802.11 b/g/n equipped devices. Switched radio operation enables the SBG6580 to...
Brochure - Page 4
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... and migration of customers to higher-revenue / margin Wi-Fi offerings
Built-In Security
The SBG6580 is equipped with a CD-ROM including Motorola's easy-to remotely access, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot their full portfolio of consumer devices, home networks, and services. These value-adding features enable remote device administration for improved accuracy and...
Brochure - Page 5
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...In addition to delivering high-quality gateways to its customers, Motorola is also committed to identify recycling opportunities. SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway Finally, all new SURFboard ...of suspension plastic and reduce box size, thereby reducing waste and transport costs.
Motorola is working to make it easier for years to help them reduce their environmental ...
Brochure - Page 6
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... (BPI+,
Pmin = +17 dBmV, 1280 kHz
EAE, AES, and SSD)
modulation rate
Network Management
SNMP v2 & v3
Pmin = +20 dBmV, 2560 kHz
Provisioning
Supports IP addressing using...dBmV, 5120 kHz
modulation rate
Output Impedance
75 Ω (nominal)
SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
UPSTREAM
DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 3.0 ...
Brochure - Page 7
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...-Fi access point
NETWORK
Gateway
DHCP, NAT, VPN tunneling; L2TPv2
Wi-Fi LAN
802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, WDS
bridging, 802.11e WMM
admission control, QoS
Power Management
802.11e WMM power save/U- full suite of
Windows, although not
specifically supported, will
work with DoS protection
and intrusion prevention;
SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi...
Brochure - Page 8
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..., and/or their network settings may require a subscription. 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 the services provided through this equipment. SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi...
User Manual - Page 3
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... 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 ...SBG6580 ...5
Wall Mounting the Modem...6 Wall Mounting Template...8 Connecting to the Internet PROTECT YOUR NETWORK - B
Table of Day Policy (ToD) Filter 18
Safety and Regulatory Information •
Motorola...
User Manual - Page 9
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... to connect to the network
Contains software license, 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 connecting the SBG6580
Contact Information
For technical support or to ensure that you are missing items, please contact Motorola Broadband Technical Support...
User Manual - Page 10
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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
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... 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 20
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... Use the backup copy to quickly restore your backup file. 3. Status and Basic Settings •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
12 Select Backup from the Basic menu. 2. Browse to your custom 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.
User Manual - Page 22
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... - For better security, Motorola recommends that you , and a guest network for you change the PreShared Key setting.
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Creating Wi-Fi Networks
The SBG6580 supports both a Primary Wi-Fi network for visitors. You can quickly add WPS-enabled devices to your wireless network in the Network Name (SSID) field. 7. Click Primary Network. 4. Enable the Primary Network. 5. User must configure...
User Manual - Page 23
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...802.11N)
TKIP&AES Allows both TKIP and AES-capable clients to the modem's interface. 2. Name your wireless guest network. 6.
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Create a Guest Wireless Network
1. Click Guest Network. 4. Click Apply. 10. Enter a new string in to connect.
• Motorola recommends using WPA2-PSK. 7. AES
provides the strongest encryption,
TKIP
provides strong encryption with Pre-Shared Key...
User Manual - Page 24
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... Click Wireless. 2. Click Basic. 3.
Click Basic. 3. Select WPS from the Automatic Security Configuration pull-down menu. 6. Option 3 - Select Push-Button from the SBG6580 GUI
...Fi Networks •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
16 Select Restore Wireless Defaults and Apply. 4. Option 1 - Click Basic. 3. The Wireless LED
starts blinking. 7. Select your network. ...
User Manual - Page 27
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...wireless clients support AES, change the WPA
Encryption to identify the error.
WPA enabled
• If all of the icons and refer to Front Panel Icons and Error Conditions to AES.
51BTroubleshooting •
Motorola... 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...
User Manual - Page 32
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Software License & Warranty
SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway
Motorola, Inc. Home & Networks Mobility Solutions Business ("Motorola") 101 Tournament Drive Horsham, PA 19044
Software License
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE ("LICENSE") CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU INSTALL, DOWNLOAD OR USE ANY APPLICATION SOFTWARE, ...
User Manual - Page 34
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...THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Software License & Warranty •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
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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...
Installation Guide - Page 2
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... the written permission of Motorola Mobility, Inc. SURFboard® SBG6580
Wi-Fi Cable Modem ...MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are the property of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC.
All other product or service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. See "Product Overview -
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