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Motorola SBG6580 Series User Manual

Motorola SBG6580 Series
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User Guide
Motorola SURFboard
®
SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem
Gateway
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Motorola SBG6580 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
DOCSIS StandardDOCSIS 3.0
Downstream Channels8
Upstream Channels4
Wireless Standard802.11n
Frequency Band2.4 GHz
Ethernet Ports4
Wireless SpeedUp to 300 Mbps
Max Download Speed343 Mbps
Max Upload Speed131 Mbps
SecurityWPA, WPA2

Summary

Safety and Regulatory Information

In the Box

Lists the items included with the SBG6580 modem.

Contact Information

Provides support contact details and website for assistance.

System Requirements

Details the operating systems compatible with the SBG6580.

Introduction

Product Overview

Front Panel

Describes the indicators and ports on the front of the SBG6580.

Installing the Modem

Connecting the SBG6580

Step-by-step guide for connecting the modem to power and network.

Connecting to the Internet

PROTECT YOUR NETWORK - CHANGE THE DEFAULT PASSWORDS!

Instructions to change default passwords for network security.

Restoring the Default Username and Password

Procedure to reset modem to factory default login credentials.

Status and Basic Settings

Performing a System Status Check

How to check the modem's operational status and software version.

Creating a Backup Copy of Your Modem Settings

Procedure to save modem configuration settings for backup.

Restoring Your Modem Configuration Using a Backup Copy

Steps to restore custom settings from a saved backup file.

Creating Wi-Fi Networks

Create a Primary Wireless Network

Guide to setting up the main Wi-Fi network for the modem.

Setting the Parental Control Features

Enable Parental Controls

Steps to activate and configure parental control features on the modem.

Create Policies to Block or Allow Content

How to set up rules for blocking or allowing specific websites or keywords.

Troubleshooting

Power light is off

Solutions for when the modem's power light is not illuminated.

Cannot send or receive data

Troubleshooting steps for connectivity issues when data cannot be sent or received.

Wireless client(s) cannot send or receive data

Solutions for wireless devices failing to connect or transfer data.

Slow wireless transmission speed with WPA enabled

Tips for improving wireless speed when using WPA encryption.

Product Specifications

Software License & Warranty

Software License

Details the terms and conditions for using the modem's software.

Warranty Information

Retail Purchasers

Warranty terms for customers who purchased the product directly from Motorola.

Cable Operator or Service Provider Arrangements

Warranty terms for products obtained through service providers.

General Information

General warranty conditions, exclusions, and disclaimers.

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