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How do I setup my Motorola SURFboard SBG6580?

By Daniel Moore

How do I setup my Motorola SURFboard SBG6580?

Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter 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 setup my Arris SURFboard SBG6580 2?

Access to the user interface

  1. Put router into operation.
  2. Set up a connection between the device and the router via Wi-Fi* or network cable.
  3. Open web browser.
  4. Insert IP address into the address bar and confirm with ‘Enter’ key.
  5. Enter username as well as password in the login form and confirm.

How do I use Motorola SBG6580?

Installing SBG6580

  1. Verify that the coaxial cable is connected to the cable outlet.
  2. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the Cable connector on the modem.
  3. Plug the power cord into the power connector on the SBG6580.
  4. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.

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.

What is the default password for Arris SBG6580?

When attempting to access the SBG6580 configuration menu, the gateway prompts for a username and password. By default, the username is admin, and the password is motorola.

How do I connect a router to a modem router combo?

Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the new router’s WAN/uplink port, then plug the other end into any free port on the first router other than its uplink port. You can connect two routers wirelessly, but the second router will only function as a wireless access point. Can I use a router without a modem? Yes.

How do I use my Motorola SBG6580 as a WiFi extender?

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 top of the page.
  5. Click the Bridging button on the left-hand menu.
  6. Click on the drop-down menu next to Wireless Bridging, and select Enabled.

How fast is surfboard SBG6580?

343 Mbps
With download speeds up to 343 Mbps and Wi-Fi speeds up to 300 Mbps, it’s the perfect choice for the low-bandwidth home network!