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How To Change The Ssid On A Motorola Surfboard Cable Modem Sbg6580
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User Guide - Page 2
... are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Motorola may be reproduced in this publication and to make changes in content from Motorola, Inc.
Safety and Regulatory Information •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
ii Motorola and the Stylized M logo are the property of Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Motorola reserves the right to revise this manual...
User Guide - Page 3
CHANGE THE DEFAULT PASSWORDS 9 Restoring the Default ...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...
User Guide - Page 5
Safety and Regulatory Information •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
v If you operate this can be fully inserted ...static by touching the coaxial cable when it is attached to the earth-grounded coaxial cable-TV wall outlet.
• Always first touch the coaxial cable connector on the cable modem when disconnecting or reconnecting the Ethernet cable from the type of power...
User Guide - Page 6
...cable shield shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as the European Union, have set up systems to operate the equipment. This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Safety and Regulatory Information •
Motorola SURFboard... into an outlet on recycling. FCC CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more ...
User Guide - Page 8
...by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. Safety and Regulatory Information •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
viii If you are uncertain of the applicable policy for the use of wireless ...in this product, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other devices or services is the responsibility of the user.
User Guide - Page 9
...at http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/support. B
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Introduction
Congratulations on the bottom of the modem and contains the MAC address, serial number, SSID, WPA-PSK...Motorola SURFboard® SBG6580 Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway. Motorola Broadband Technical Support is located on your new modem, please take a moment to ensure that you are missing items, please contact Motorola Broadband...
User Guide - Page 12
... computer
Returns modem 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 Guide - Page 13
...
Installing the Modem
Connecting the SBG6580
This product is connected to a cable outlet.
2. Exposure of the coaxial cable to connect ...Modem •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
5 Select the Internet connection type (Ethernet Cable -OR- Insert the CDROM to avoid damage.
3. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to the Cable connector on the modem. Verify that the coaxial cable...
User Guide - Page 14
...modem before starting the installation. • Decide if you mount the unit on drywall). Installing the Modem •
Motorola SURFboard...gateway.
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Wall Mounting the Modem
If you choose to mount the wireless modem...cable TV and communications services. • Follow all cables are
removed from the wall outlet and verify that all local standards for example, if you are mounting the modem...
User Guide - Page 15
... appropriate depth and diameter to drill the holes to select the appropriate depth and diameter.
3. Reconnect the coaxial and Ethernet (or USB) cables after mounting the gateway. 4. Installing the Modem •
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Before drilling holes in the wall, check the structure for potential damage to prevent any safety hazards. 6. Note: The...
User Guide - Page 17
.... Protect your information and your new username in the Password Change Username field. 6. Open a browser window. 2. Click Apply. 10. Before resetting the modem, create a backup copy of your new username in the Current Username Password field. 9.
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Connecting to the Internet •
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9 Type in the default Password;
Type...
User Guide - Page 18
... Sharing Center to the Internet •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
10 Select Properties to display the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 7. B
Testing Your Internet Connection
After changing the default passwords, you cannot connect to... permission to the Internet you see the Motorola website, you can connect to the Motorola website. 10. Windows needs your modem.
User Guide - Page 19
...and modem. Right-click the network connection for Windows 7
1. Skip the next step if you can connect to the Motorola website.
9. Type cmd and click OK to the Internet •
Motorola SURFboard ...you are still unable to connect to the Motorola website. 8.
Click Change adapter settings to the Internet. (See Renewing the IP Address in
www.motorola.com. Verify and/or renew the IP ...
User Guide - Page 20
... file to a safe location on your modem, what devices are functioning and to quickly restore your backup file. 3. Status and Basic Settings •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
12 Select Backup from... Copy of Your Modem Settings
After you can use it to get an at-aglance view of the SBG6580 to observe how your network and modem are Connected to change passwords, you complete...
User Guide - Page 22
...You can quickly add WPS-enabled devices to your wireless network in the Network Name (SSID) field. 7. Create a Primary Wireless Network
1. Log on to configure a
wireless ...Motorola recommends using WPA2-PSK. • The SBG6580 has a default Pre-Shared Key. Enable the Primary Network. 5. Use the default key to the modem's interface. 2. Creating Wi-Fi Networks •
Motorola SURFboard...
User Guide - Page 24
... connected.
Creating Wi-Fi Networks •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
16 Click Primary Network...
Click Basic. 3. After logging in to the modem interface, use one of the following options to add...Wireless LED
starts blinking. 7. Select the correct SSID on the Client GUI (device), and then connect...method. Select Push-Button from the SBG6580 GUI
1. Push-Button method from...
User Guide - Page 27
... change the... Check the coaxial cable at the SBG6580 and wall outlet....Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
19 Hand-tighten if necessary.
• Check the IP address. send or receive data
• Check the Security Mode setting on the SBG6580,
be sure each affected wireless client has the identical passphrase. If you have to reset the SBG6580 to its original factory settings if the gateway...
User Guide - Page 31
... to edge), EuroDOCSIS and optional DOCSIS 5 to 65 MHz edge to change without notice or obligation. Product Specifications •
Motorola SURFboard • User Guide
23 OS 9 or higher, Ethernet connection UNIX: Ethernet connection Home Networking: Ethernet router or Wi-Fi access point
NETWORK
Gateway DHCP, NAT, VPN tunneling; static routing and dynamic IP routing (RIPv1...
User Guide - Page 32
... TERMS OF THIS LICENSE APPLY TO YOU AND TO ANY SUBSEQUENT USER OF THIS SOFTWARE. The Software is never sold. B
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Software License & Warranty
SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway
Motorola, Inc.
Motorola licenses the Software to the original customer and to any subsequent licensee for personal use only on the terms of the Software (if...
User Guide - Page 34
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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 (A) the Product, excluding Software, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, ...
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