Motorola SURFboard SBG6580 Series - Manual (Page 20)

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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 functioning and to perform routine maintenance tasks.
Performing a System Status Check
In addition to using the Status menu to change passwords, you can use it to get an at-a-
glance view of your system, learn the Software version currently on your modem, what
devices are Connected to your network(s), run a basic Diagnostic test, and view all
Event Logs.
Creating a Backup Copy of Your Modem Settings
After you complete configuring your modem, save a copy of the new settings and store
the file in a safe location. Use the backup copy to quickly restore your custom settings
after resetting the modem to the factory settings.
1. Select Backup from the Basic menu.
2. Click Backup.
3. Click OK when prompted.
4. Click Save.
5. Save the backup file to a safe location on your computer (or an external storage
device).
6. Click Save.
Restoring Your Modem Configuration Using a Backup Copy
1. Select Backup from the Basic menu.
2. Browse to your backup file.
3. Click Restore and then click OK to reboot the modem.