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Question posted by Bobbmandyp on March 25th, 2014

How To Set Up Parental Controls On Surboard Extreme Sbg6580

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Answer #1: Posted by microglyphics on April 26th, 2014 8:42 PM
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Motorola changed the location of "parental controls."

Select Firewall from the top menu, and then select Web Filter from the left menu. Click the Create button, and you will see the fields you'll need.

You can set up access control by computer based on MAC address, port, and protocol.

Related Motorola SBG6580 Manual Pages

Brochure - Page 1

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

... network to your bandwidth-demanding consumers - Cost-effective, efficient, and secure, the SBG6580 enables users to offer their customers advanced multimedia services, capable of data rates of... Home Networking in a sleek, stylish package for deployment of their customers. The SBG6580's highspeed services enable operators to their existing resources, while benefiting from next generation ...
Brochure - Page 3

...media experiences. Capable of supporting converged IP-based entertainment services, the SBG6580 enables the delivery of the connected home. Switched onboard radios: ...wirelessly network all of their 802.11 b/g/n equipped devices. SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway Dual Radio Operation: The SBG6580 is to eliminate wires altogether. Switched radio operation enables the SBG6580...
Brochure - Page 4

...of customers to higher-revenue / margin Wi-Fi offerings Built-In Security The SBG6580 is helping ease cable operators into Wi-Fi delivery. As the leading worldwide ...machine. These value-adding features enable remote device administration for the cable industry. SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway More Highlights Efficient Stylish and space-saving enclosure Compatible...
Brochure - Page 7

...are subject to edge) Compatibility PC: 90496, Pentium, or later; UPnP IGD 1.0; SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway Specifications UPSTREAM (CONTINUED) Frequency Range DOCSIS 5-42 MHz (edge... 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- APSD (Unscheduled-Automatic Power Save ...
Brochure - Page 8

..., demands, actions, causes of action, risks, or harms arising from or related to change without notice or obligation. SURFboard SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway Plug-and-play Simple to set up and easy to use-just plug it in and go. 1 Certain features may not be liable for details. Contact...
User Manual - Page 3

... 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...
User Manual - Page 9

... is located on the modem's Media Access Control (MAC) label. The MAC label is also available at 1-877-466-8646. In the Box ITEM Power Supply DESCRIPTION Provides power via an AC electrical outlet Ethernet Cable Software License & Regulatory Card SBG6580 Installation CD-ROM SBG6580 Install Sheet Use the cable to connect to...
User Manual - Page 12

...use the USB port to connect a Mac, UNIX, or Linux 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 ...
User Manual - Page 13

...or other end of the coaxial cable to the Cable connector on the modem. 4. Wi-Fi set up with CD-ROM -OR- Push the WPS Pairing Button on the modem and on your computer -OR-... B 3 Installing the Modem Connecting the SBG6580 This product is connected to a cable outlet. 2. Plug the other devices. Connect the other end...
User Manual - Page 18

... Open a browser window. 2. See the Configuring TCP/IP sections for Windows Vista 1. Click Control Panel. 3. Verify that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. 6. Click Manage network connections ... Properties window and then exit the Control Panel. 9. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network and Sharing Center to save the TCP/IP settings and exit the TCP/IP Properties ...
User Manual - Page 20

... tasks. B 5 Status and Basic Settings Use the Status and Basic pages of the SBG6580 to observe how your network and modem are Connected to the factory settings. 1. Performing a System Status Check ... test, and view all Event Logs. Use the backup copy to quickly restore your custom settings after resetting the modem to your computer (or an external storage device). 6. Restoring Your Modem...
User Manual - Page 22

... for you change the PreShared Key setting. 9. Select the WPA/WPA2 Encryption type. 10. Log on to configure a wireless adapter. Enable the Primary Network. ...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. Create a Primary Wireless Network 1. Click Wireless...
User Manual - Page 24

...Press and hold the WPS pairing button (approximately 7 seconds). Click Basic. 3. Click Wireless. 2. Option 3 - Select WPS from the SBG6580 GUI 1. Some adapters have successfully connected. B Create a Wi-Fi Network Using ... displays "Your AP is now waiting for WPS varies depending on the wireless adapter and the operating system (Windows XP, Mac, etc.,) being added to your network...
User Manual - Page 25

... Go to grow the list(s). Click Add to the box under the desired category (Keyword List, Blocked Domain List, Allowed Domain List). 5. Enable Parental Controls 1. B 7 Setting the Parental Control Features The Parental Control features allow you wish to block or allow. 6. Enter keywords and/or domain names you to block websites, schedule Internet availability, and monitor web...
User Manual - Page 26

Enter a name in the Add New Policy field. 3. Select the times of Day feature to schedule times on your network to 3:30 PM). Setting the Parental Control Features • Motorola SURFboard • User Guide 18 Click Apply. Enter a Password. Re-enter the new password. 3. Click Add New Policy. 4. Select the days of ...
User Manual - Page 27

... remove custom settings, including Parental Control, Firewall, and Advanced settings). MODEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Power light is off • Check that the SBG6580 is properly plugged into the electrical outlet. • Check that the electrical outlet is working and the picture is working . • Press the RESET button on the SBG6580, be sure each affected wireless client...
User Manual - Page 33

... its 3rd party licensors and is protected by such laws and treaty provisions. The use in on-line control of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at all rights not expressly licensed under United States... preparation of derivative works of the Software, any nuclear facility. Except as set forth in design, construction, operation or maintenance of laws principles.
Installation Guide - Page 1

To configure additional settings on your SBG6580: • Open any web browser on your SBG6580. Wi-Fi Setup with CD-ROM 5c - Direct Ethernet Connection 5b - Wi-Fi Setup... Broadband Technical Support at: 1-877-466-8646 For additional product information, see the SBG6580 Series Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway User Guide included on the bottom label of device connection: 5a - SURFboard®...
Installation Guide - Page 2

... Acrobat Reader installed to your cable modem gateway and computer. First, check if Wireless icon is not controlled by unplugging the power cord, waiting five seconds, and then plugging it back ...following the steps in "Verifying the IP Address" in again. Check that is on the SBG6580 Installation CD to reconnect to your cable modem gateway and cable outlet or splitter. Then,...

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