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Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme Broadband Cable Modem Gateway

Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme Broadband Cable Modem Gateway

Item: 927430    Model: SBG6580

Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme Broadband Cable Modem Gateway
4.5stars
( 205 reviews)
  • Ethernet connectivity ensures compatibility with most PC, Mac or UNIX network-ready systems
  • 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet for blazing speed
  • Downstream data speeds up to 200 Mbps and upstream data speeds up to 120 Mbps for quick response time
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Ethernet connectivity ensures compatibility with most PC, Mac or UNIX network-ready systems10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet for blazing speedDownstream data speeds up to 200 Mbps and upstream data speeds up to 120 Mbps for quick response timeEacheXtreme Broadband Cable Modem GatewayEthernet connectivity ensures compatibility with most PC, Mac or UNIX network-ready systems10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet for blazing speedDownstream data speeds up to 200 Mbps and upstream data speeds up to 120 Mbps for quick response timeMotorola SBG6580 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme Broadband Cable Modem Gatewayhttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0417507_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0417507_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0417507http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0417508_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0417508_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0417508/Motorola-SBG6580-SURFboard-DOCSIS-30-eXtreme-Broadband-Cable-Modem-Gateway/product_927430Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme Broadband Cable Modem Gateway4.5205
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Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme Broadband Cable Modem Gateway
 
4.4

(based on 205 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (118)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (61)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (16)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (8)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Highly compatible (136)
  • Easy to set up (129)
  • Fast (121)
  • Secure (95)
  • Small (77)

Cons

  • Unreliable (9)
  • Heavy / bulky (6)
  • Slow (5)
  • Pricey / poor value (3)

Best Uses

  • Home (137)
  • Small office (53)
  • Secure networks (43)
  • Computer equipment (31)
  • Networking (25)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • High bandwidth user (105), Low bandwidth user (37), Quality oriented (37), Budget shopper (10)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (181), Business (21)
    • Computer Platform:
    • PC (174), Mac (14), Other (6)

Most Helpful Positive Review

 

Poor Reviews are wrong

On another site this modem/wireless router is extremely poorly rated and almost made me decide not to buy. But those reviews all seem to be wrong, at least so far. (I have ...Read complete review

On another site this modem/wireless router is extremely poorly rated and almost made me decide not to buy. But those reviews all seem to be wrong, at least so far. (I have only been connected 5 days, and, should note that I am primarily using this over a wired connection and not the wireless.)
First, connection to Comcast could not have been easier. I did not even need to call them. A screen popped up asking me to enter the magic numbers and I was on.
The wireless connection was a little more confusing as the instructions did not make clear the password to use and I needed to go to youtube for videos showing me what to do. Don't even bother with Motorola's website. It is worthless.
The wireless range is sufficient for my uses, probably about 45 feet through a single wall and 35 feet through 2 walls.
This modem is speedy, improving my download speed from 5.73 mbps to 25.50 and upload from 3.31 to 3.84, which is fine for me.
Other reviews indicated you needed to tweek the default firewall setting to turn off "IP Flood Detection", but on mine, that was already correctly set as off as the default so speeds were good from the start.
The combined modem/router is a good idea with fewer wires, no compatibility issues and a single set-up.

VS

Most Helpful Negative Review

 

Unreliable

Worked fine for almost two weeks, then began dropping the connection at random. Connection lasts anywhere from five minutes to a few hours. Don't waste your money.

Worked fine for almost two weeks, then began dropping the connection at random. Connection lasts anywhere from five minutes to a few hours. Don't waste your money.

Reviewed by 205 customers

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5.0

Fast and Easy

By Lou

from North Wildwood NJ

About Me High bandwidth user

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast
  • Highly Compatible
  • Secure
  • Small

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home

    Comments about Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme Broadband Cable Modem Gateway:

    purchased our surfboard to replace the one from the cable company. we wanted wireless for all our devices and it was an additional charge from them, this product was recommended by the staples sales associate and we are pleased with both the price and the product

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Computer Platform:
    • Other

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    5.0

    Reliable

    By Manny

    from Phoenix, AZ

    About Me High bandwidth user

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Does Not Require Resets
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Fast
    • Highly Compatible
    • Secure
    • Small

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home
      • Large Office
      • Secure Networks
      • Small Office

      Comments about Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme Broadband Cable Modem Gateway:

      I use a Mac, a PC, a blueray player, my xbox, two cell phones, and vonage through this all at the same time. My baby steams movies through the br player on netflix while I do some online gaming, while my wife updates Facebook, and our phones run through the wifi connection, all without any slowing or having to reset the router. I have had it for about three weeks now and have had no issues. My old router used to have to be reset at least once a day. Great product!

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Computer Platform:
      • Mac

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      5.0

      New technology, new problems

      By Ron

      from Mission Viejo, CA

      About Me High bandwidth user

      Verified Buyer
      This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

      Pros

      • Easy To Set Up

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home
        • Small Office

        Comments about Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme Broadband Cable Modem Gateway:

        Because of the new technology, I had to have Cox come out to work on the the connections and signal coming in that they provide. Cox technology was below the basic requirements for a DOCSIS piece of new techhnology.

        • Primary use:
        • Business

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        5.0

        Broadband technology @ exceptional speed

        By EZHelp4U

        from Leesburg, FL

        About Me High bandwidth user

        Verified Buyer
        This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Fast
        • Highly Compatible
        • Secure
        • Small

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home
          • Small Office

          Comments about Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme Broadband Cable Modem Gateway:

          broadband technology at exceptional speeds with high-performance Wireless N networking

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Computer Platform:
          • PC

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          4.0

          Almost perfect

          By BassJamie

          from Houston

          About Me High bandwidth user

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Set Up
          • Fast
          • Highly Compatible

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Home

            Comments about Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme Broadband Cable Modem Gateway:

            It bummed me out to have to change all of the Ethernet peripherals IP addresses (printers, NAS...etc) because MNotorola decided to use 192.168.0.nnn instead of 192.168.1.nnn. It was a pain!

            • Primary use:
            • Personal
            • Computer Platform:
            • PC

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            • Q:

              Is this only ONE part to the Broadband internet connection, meaning we would ALSO need to purchase a Wireless Router too? There's NOT one integrated device that does everything?

              Otherwise it might be easier to purchase a simple Cable Modem and a Wireless (N) router unless this would be the same thing? Maybe somehow this device is better with Multi-media Streaming and VoIP applications to get the best performance with live data?
              Asked on 4/8/2013 by FeatureDriven from Nashua, NH

              1 answer

              • A:

                This product serves as a router, you do not need to buy an extra product.

                Answered on 4/8/2013 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              My current cable modem (provided by Charter) and wireless router keep dropping the internet signal. I have computers, TiVo, and Roku depending on the signal... so having to unplug, plug back in... in various sequences to massage the signal into working nearly every day is incredibly frustrating. Is this a modem/router problem that this product could help with, or something else?
              Asked on 11/26/2012 by Liz from Madison, WI

              1 answer

              • A:

                The first step is you should check with your provider to make sure there is a signal going to the modem and then into the router. It could be that one or the other is faulty and needs to be replaced. If the modem needs to be replaced, then this modem would more than likely fix your problem. However, if your modem is provided by your provider then they should cover the cost to replace it as well.

                Answered on 11/26/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              i have one of these gateways that i used with at&t , i want to know if i can use it with another company ?
              Asked on 10/28/2012 by jean from laurinburg nc

              1 answer

              • A:

                Yes, the Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme Broadband Cable Modem Gateway can be used with any cable company.

                Answered on 10/28/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              Is this Gateway compatible with Comcast?
              Asked on 9/21/2012 by RJ

              1 answer

              • A:

                Yes, it will work with Comcast Broadband Internet with downstream data speeds up to 200 Mbps and upstream data speeds up to 120 Mbps.

                Answered on 9/22/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              I'm in DFW Texas and have Time Warner cable. Will this product be compatible for my high speed internet? If it does not have a phone connection port, how can I use my phone?
              Asked on 9/18/2012 by cheryl from Bedford, TX

              1 answer

              • A:

                You will have to contact Time Warner customer support to determine if this modem/gateway is compatible with their system. To connect your home phone you would need an Ethernet (RJ45) to phone line adapter.

                Answered on 9/18/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              can this product be use if I have Verizon?
              Asked on 8/13/2012 by tame

              1 answer

              • A:

                You will have to call your local Verizon office to find out if this unit compatible with the specific configuration of the cable system you are connected to. It varies by region.

                Answered on 8/14/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              Will this modem work with Mediacom ? I've bought other modems and they worked for a little while then all of a sudden they quit. Mediacom always says it is the modem, so Now I'm renting one from them and have had no problems. Sounds like they just wanted my rental fee.
              Asked on 7/2/2012 by Scott from United States

              1 answer

              • A:

                This should work with your Internet Provider. The answer to your question could be a range of things that will require a tech to come out and test your lines.

                I lived in an apartment complex roughly 6 years ago where I was going through modems at roughly 1 a month and constantly calling customer support with Internet Connection issues. When a tech actually tested the line coming in, the signal was 10X higher than it needed to be for a simple cable modem. They put splitters on the lines coming out from the wall and didn't have a problem thereafter.

                If it were me, I'd have your lines test, especially if you reside in an older apartment complex or house.

                Answered on 7/3/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              please can you let me know if this modem work whit vonage the phone co. I have comcast for just speed internet and mostly time the audio on phone chopped ,right now I have modem rent from comcast and I like change for two thing save money on rent and maby whit the better quality from motorola I resolve the incovenient from the audio .thanks very much sal garruto
              Asked on 4/9/2012 by sasa retired live whit my wife from naples florida

              2 answers

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                This is a cable modem. If your service through vonage is a cable internet hook up, this modem will work for you.

                Answered on 4/10/2012 by Dawn B from Staples
              • A:

                This modem will work to help any PC connect to the internet, Vonage may have their own modem that is required for their system. You should check with the company to see what their specifications and requirements are.

                Answered on 4/10/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              I currently have this product provided by Time Warner. I am moving to where the service is provided by Charter. I believe this will work with Charter but want to be sure. Also, I have a new Net Gear 3800 router for my wireless network and it gets speeds of 300mps upload/download. When TW installed the modem they said it is also a wireless access point, so I would like to know if this is actually a wireless modem/router in one will that also give me the ability to run 2 separate wireless networks? Is there a different product I should consider? I do know it must be a Docsis 3.0 modem. I currently am paying for wide band and am getting wireless download speeds of 50mps+ and upload speeds of 10mps+. TW says that the service I am paying for will not have less than 50mps/10mps download and upload, Charter claims I will be getting 100mps/10mps download/upload when I sign up for their service. Is this the ideal product for me? Do I need the expanded wireless ability? Thanks
              Asked on 3/21/2012 by Anonymous

              2 answers

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Due to the nature of your inquiry, please contact Staples EasyTech 1-866-439-8327.

                Answered on 3/22/2012 by Dawn B from Staples
              • A:

                Yes, this is the ideal product for you.

                Answered on 3/23/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              I have comcast phone service. Does this modem have a plugin for the phone?
              Asked on 2/9/2012 by Mike

              1 answer

              • A:

                The Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme Broadband Cable Modem Gateway does not have direct connection jack for a VoIP phone connection.

                Answered on 2/13/2012 by Community Answer from None
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