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Creating Wi-Fi Networks

 

 

 

The SBG6580 supports both a Primary Wi-Fi network for you, and a guest network for visitors. You can quickly add WPS-enabled devices to your Wi-Fi network by entering a PIN or pushing a button.

Create a Primary Wireless Network

1.Log on to the modem’s interface.

2.Click Wireless.

3.Click Primary Network.

4.Enable the Primary Network.

5.Disable or select the Automatic Security Configuration (WPS or SES).

6.Enter the name of your wireless network in the Network Name (SSID) field.

7.Select an Automatic Security Configuration option:

Disabled – User must configure the system manually

WPS (WiFi Protected) – Easy and quick start up

SES – (Secure Easy Set-up) – Better security, slow set-up

8. Select the Security Method:

WPA

Wi-Fi Protected Access

 

 

WPA-PSK

Wi-Fi Protected Access with Pre-Shared Key, standard encryption

 

 

WPA2

Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre-Shared Key, standard

 

encryption with the AES encryption type

 

 

WPA2-PSK

Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre-Shared Key

 

 

Notes:

Motorola recommends using WPA2-PSK.

The SBG6580 has a default Pre-Shared Key. Use the default key to configure a wireless adapter. For better security, Motorola recommends that you change the Pre- Shared Key setting.

9.Select the WPA/WPA2 Encryption type.

10.Click Apply.

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Contents Motorola SURFboard Safety and Regulatory Information Table of Contents Software License Warranty Information Safety and Regulatory Information Read This Before You BeginFCC Statements Industry Canada IC Statement Restrictions on the Use of Wireless Devices Box Contact InformationSystem Requirements Product Overview Front PanelAbout Wi-Fi Protected Security Feature WPS Rear PanelInstalling the Modem Connecting the SBG6580Wall Mounting the Modem Installing the Modem Wall Mounting Template Connecting to the Internet Restoring the Default Username and PasswordConfiguring TCP/IP for Windows Vista Testing Your Internet ConnectionConfiguring TCP/IP for Windows XP Click Start, Settings, and Control PanelConfiguring TCP/IP for Windows Renewing the IP Address in Windows XP, Vista, orRestoring Your Modem Configuration Using a Backup Copy Creating a Backup Copy of Your Modem SettingsPerforming a System Status Check Using the Dhcp Server Feature Activate the Dhcp ServerSelect an Automatic Security Configuration option Create a Primary Wireless NetworkClick Wireless Click Primary Network Select the WPA/WPA2 Encryption typeCreate a Guest Wireless Network Click Wireless Click Guest Network Enable the Guest NetworkClick Wireless Create a Wi-Fi Network Using the WPS FeatureSelect Restore Wireless Defaults and Apply Check the Enable Parental Control box Enable Parental ControlsCreate Policies to Block or Allow Content Click Parental ControlAdd Users to the Parental Controls Create an Override PasswordClick User Setup Create a Time of Day Policy ToD FilterTroubleshooting Front Panel Icons and Error Conditions Icon Status IF, During Startup IF, During Normal OperationProduct Specifications Product Specifications Network You may Software LicenseYou may not Government Restricted Rights Warranty Information Software License & Warranty Motorola, Inc Tournament Drive Horsham, PA 19044 U.S.A
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