Motorola SBG6580 Series User Manual

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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.............................................................................................................8
Connecting to the Internet
PROTECT YOUR NETWORK - CHANGE THE DEFAULT PASSWORDS!.........................................9
Restoring the Default Username and Password.........................................................................9
Testing Your Internet Connection .............................................................................................10
Configuring TCP/IP for Windows XP.........................................................................................10
Configuring TCP/IP for Windows Vista .....................................................................................10
Configuring TCP/IP for Windows 7 ...........................................................................................11
Renewing the IP Address in Windows XP, Vista, or 7..............................................................11
Status and Basic Settings
Performing a System Status Check ..........................................................................................12
Creating a Backup Copy of Your Modem Settings ...................................................................12
Restoring Your Modem Configuration Using a Backup Copy ...................................................12
Using the 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 Parental Control Features
Enable Parental Controls ...........................................................................................................17
Create Policies to Block or Allow Content ................................................................................17
Create an Override Password ...................................................................................................18
Add Users to the Parental Controls ..........................................................................................18
Create a Time of Day Policy (ToD) Filter ...................................................................................18

Motorola SBG6580 Series Specifications

General

DOCSIS Standard	DOCSIS 3.0
Downstream Channels	8
Upstream Channels	4
Wireless Standard	802.11n
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz
Ethernet Ports	4
Wireless Speed	Up to 300 Mbps
Max Download Speed	343 Mbps
Max Upload Speed	131 Mbps
Security	WPA, WPA2