By default, access to the SBG6580 configuration menu is only accessible from the local network. However, the SBG6580 can also be configured to be accessible from a remote location. Whereas local access uses port 80, remote access uses port 8080. This document describes how to configure the SBG6580 for remote access.
NOTE 1: The ports used for local and remote access cannot be changed.
NOTE 2: This feature is not available for units that have been purchased or leased from Time Warner.
To Enable Remote Access
- Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key. The Login page appears.
NOTE: By default the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1. If the default address has been changed, enter the custom address in the address box.
 - On the Login page:
a.  Enter admin in the Username field.
b.  Enter motorola in the Password field.Â
c.   Click the Login button. The Home page appears.
NOTE: On firmware version 8.9.0.4 and later, the default admin password is required to be changed. Â The Change User Password prompt will immediately appear after logging into the Web manager with the default admin password. Â For assistance with the Change User Password screen, please refer to article # 18055 - SBG6580 (v.8.9.x): Prompt to Change Default Admin Login.
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 - Move the mouse-cursor over the Advanced tab and select the Options sub-link. The Advanced - Options page appears.
- On the Advanced - Options page:
a.  Check the Remote Config Management option.Â
b.   Click the OK button in the pop-up window.
c.  Click the Apply button.
NOTE: A restart is not necessary, as the settings will immediately take effect.
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To Disable Remote Access
- Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.  Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key. The Login page appears.
NOTE: By default the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1. If the default address has been changed, enter the custom address in the address box.
 - On the Login page:
a.  Enter admin in the Username field.
b.  Enter motorola in the Password field.
c.   Click the Login button. The Home page appears.
NOTE: On firmware version 8.9.0.4 and later, the default admin password is required to be changed. Â The Change User Password prompt will immediately appear after logging into the Web manager with the default admin password. Â For assistance with the Change User Password screen, please refer to article # 18055 - SBG6580 (v.8.9.x): Prompt to Change Default Admin Login.Â

 - Move the mouse-cursor over the Advanced tab and select the Options sub-link. The Advanced - Options page appears.
- On the Advanced - Options page:
a.  Uncheck the Remote Config Management option.Â
b.   Click the Apply button.
NOTE: A restart is not necessary, as the settings will immediately take effect.
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