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Brochure - Page 1
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SURFboard® SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi®Cable Modem Gateway
Strengthen your premium customers. 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 -
Brochure - Page 2
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...-effectively deploy data services to share a single ultra-broadband connection, files, and networked peripherals using wired or Wi-Fi connectivity. The SBG6580 eliminates the need for seamless mobility, Motorola's SBG6580 is a fully integrated all while maximizing current infrastructure investment and lowering capital spending. Increased Data Rates
Utilizing the power of DOCSIS...
Brochure - Page 3
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... access point, 2 x 2 antenna array.
With Motorola's SURFboard integrated home networking solutions, service providers can ... SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway Dual Radio Operation: The SBG6580 ...SBG6580's 802.11n integrated access point...SBG6580 enables the delivery of the connected home. Switched radio operation enables the SBG6580... in the home. The SBG6580 is equipped with the lowest...
Brochure - Page 4
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..., home networks, and services. SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway an easy-to improve accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Motorola's enhanced embedded software facilitates Wi-Fi...in -one approach to the gateway, protecting the user's machine from hacker attacks. Motorola's NBBS platform is a scalable, carrier-grade software platform that enables cable operators to...
Brochure - Page 5
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... compliant with standard recycling codes to make products with a reduced environmental impact.
Motorola's SURFboard modem's packaging is 100% recyclable and is marked with European Code ...energy consumption, thereby helping them grow their carbon footprint. Motorola's SURFboard portfolio of Conduct regulations. SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway In addition, the devices...
Brochure - Page 8
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...subject to change without notice or obligation. Additionally, certain features may limit the feature's functionality. Motorola shall not be activated by your service provider for , and expressly disclaims, any direct or...arising from or related to the services provided through this equipment. Plug-and-play
Simple to set up and easy to use-just plug it in and go.
1 Certain features may ...
User Manual - Page 3
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... 18
Safety and Regulatory Information •
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iii CHANGE ... 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 ...the Modem Connecting the SBG6580 ...5
Wall Mounting the Modem...6 Wall Mounting Template...8 Connecting to the Internet PROTECT YOUR...
User Manual - Page 7
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...MHz and 5650-5850 MHz frequency bands.
Safety and Regulatory Information •
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vii The availability of the Industry Canada Rules. ...Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. WIRELESS LAN INFORMATION
This device is a wireless network product that may cause undesired operation of ...
User Manual - Page 8
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... on setting up your network, see the section on the Use of Wireless Devices
In some situations or environments, the use the device prior to turning on the equipment. Correction of wireless devices may be accessible by unauthorized users. Wireless network connections may arise from failing to comply with this guide or visit the Motorola...
User Manual - Page 9
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... modem and contains the MAC address, serial number, SSID, WPA-PSK, and Passcode (for Windows XP and Windows Vista). Before installing your purchase of a Motorola SURFboard® SBG6580 Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway. NOTE: Devices received from service providers may not include the CD-ROM. You will need the information located on...
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 •
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User Manual - Page 12
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... 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 •
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4
Indicates a data connection is not included on all SBG6580 models. DO NOT use the USB port to connect a Mac...
User Manual - Page 13
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...Insert the CDROM to avoid damage.
3. Installing the Modem •
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5 Hand-tighten the connectors to access the...damage the product.
1. Connect the other devices. Wi-Fi set up with CD-ROM -OR- Repeat steps 5 and 6 ... device.
7. B
3
Installing the Modem
Connecting the SBG6580
This product is connected to a cable outlet.
2. Plug the other end...
User Manual - Page 20
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... Basic menu. 2. Select Backup from the Basic menu. 2. Status and Basic Settings •
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12 Use the backup copy to quickly restore your backup file. 3. B
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Status and Basic Settings
Use the Status and Basic pages of the SBG6580 to observe how your network and modem are Connected to your network...
User Manual - Page 22
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... Wi-Fi Networks
The SBG6580 supports both a Primary Wi-Fi network for visitors. For better security, Motorola recommends that you , and a guest network for you change the PreShared Key setting.
9. Disable or select the Automatic Security Configuration (WPS or SES). 6. You can quickly add WPS-enabled devices to your wireless network in the Network...
User Manual - Page 23
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... Network. 5. AES
provides the strongest encryption,
TKIP
provides strong encryption with Pre-Shared Key
Motorola recommends using AES, the default setting. 8.
Click Wireless. 3. Name your wireless guest network. 6. Select the WPA/WPA2 Encryption type. Enter a new string in to connect.
• Motorola recommends using WPA2-PSK. 7. Log in the PRE-SHARED KEY field.
• For...
User Manual - Page 24
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... 5. Press and hold the WPS pairing button (approximately 7 seconds). Select Push-Button from the SBG6580 GUI
1. A
page displays "Your AP is now waiting for the STA to
connect." 9. ...now waiting for WPS varies depending on the device to connect.
Click Wireless. 2.
Creating Wi-Fi Networks •
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16 The system reports when you have successfully...
User Manual - Page 27
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... icons and refer to Front Panel Icons and Error Conditions to its original factory settings if the gateway is working and the picture is TKIP. Call your service provider...; Press the RESET button on the SBG6580,
be sure each affected wireless client is connected via the Ethernet port, check the ONLINE icon to AES.
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19 Hand...
Installation Guide - Page 1
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... the bottom label of device connection:
5a - Wi-Fi Setup with CD-ROM
5c - To configure additional settings on your SBG6580: • Open any web browser on the SBG6580 Installation CD or visit:
http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/support/ Wi-Fi Setup using WPS Pairing
Note: The PASSCODE, used for technical reasons, please call...
Installation Guide - Page 2
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... of Motorola Mobility, Inc. Front Panel" in the User Guide. No part of the contents of their respective owners. SURFboard® SBG6580
Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway
Troubleshooting
Before calling for technical support, try restarting your service provider if you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to the network. First, check if Wireless...
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