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SURFboard® SBG6580 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway • User Guide
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Safety and Regulatory Information ..................................................................................................................... i
Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................... 1
In The Box ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Additional Items You May Need ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
System Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Product Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Gateway Label ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Installing the Gateway ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Connect the SBG6580 to Your Computer ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Establish an Internet Connection ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Wall Mount the Gateway ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Wall Mounting Template .................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection ..................................................................................................... 11
Launch the SBG6580 Quick Start Wizard .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Set Up a Wireless Network Connection Using Your Computer .................................................................................................... 13
Quick Connect Using the Windows Taskbar ............................................................................................................................... 13
Connect Using the Windows Control Panel ................................................................................................................................ 15
Use the SBG6580 WPS Pairing Button .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Test Your Wireless Network Connection ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Managing Your Gateway and Connected Networks ....................................................................................... 19
Start the Gateway Web Manager ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Gateway Web Manager Menu Options ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Get Help ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Overview Help ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Help Links ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Field Level Help ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
View the Gateway Product Information ................................................................................................................................................ 23
View the Gateway Status ............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Back Up Your Gateway Configuration .................................................................................................................................................... 24
Restore Your Gateway Settings ................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Reset Your Gateway Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Exit the SBG6580 Web Manager ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
Protecting & Monitoring Your Wireless Network ............................................................................................ 27
Prevent Unauthorized Access.................................................................................................................................................................... 27
