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How do I setup my Motorola Surfboard SBG6580 wireless router?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

How do I setup my Motorola Surfboard SBG6580 wireless router?

Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box. NOTE: By default the LAN IP address is 192.168. 0.1….Configuration

  1. Enter admin in the Username field.
  2. Enter motorola in the Password field.
  3. Click the Login button.
  4. Click the Wireless link on the top menu.

How do I bridge my Motorola SBG6580?

Bridge Mode Guide | SBG6580

  1. Unplug Coax Cable from Motorola.
  2. Reset the Modem with Factory setting.
  3. Turn Modem back online, Connect Your PC to the modem using hard wire.
  4. Turn off Wireless Network.
  5. Disable NAPT Mode.
  6. Disable DHCP.
  7. Bridging the MAC address of your router:

How do I reset my Motorola Surfboard SBG6580?

Factory Reset With The Reset Switch

  1. Carefully insert the tip of a pen or an unwound paperclip into the reset switch and press on to it.
  2. Hold down the Reset switch for 5 -10 seconds and release it. NOTE: To assure the gateway factory defaults, hold the reset switch for 5 -10 seconds.

How do I Turn On my SBG6580 modem?

Verify that the coaxial cable is connected to the cable outlet. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the Cable connector on the modem. Hand-tighten the connectors to avoid damages. Plug the power cord into the power connector on the SBG6580. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. This turns on the SBG6580.

What do I need to know about the SURFboard SBG6580?

On the SURFboard SBG6580 wireless gateway, the primary network wireless functionality is enabled by default – with WPA-PSK encryption for security. This allows any wireless clients associated with the primary network to communicate with other wired or wireless clients on that primary network.

Do you need to unplug power cable on SBG6580?

Note: The power cable does not need to be unplugged when the gateway is not in use. Proceed to connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of your computer. Connect the remaining end of the Ethernet cable to one of the Ethernet ports on your SBG6580.

What kind of drivers do I need for SBG6580?

NOTE: USB drivers are not supported on the SBG6580. packs and patches must be installed on the computer. Pentium class or better processor installed on the computer. 10Base-T, 10/100Base-T, or 1000Base-T Ethernet adapter with proper driver software installed on the computer.