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Is the Motorola SBG6580 dual band?

The SURFboard SBG6580 Wi-Fi Cable Modem is 3 products in one device: DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem, Dual-Band 802.11n Wi-Fi Access Point and 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Router. Capable of download speeds up to 343 Mbps and Wi-Fi speeds up to 300 Mbps per band, the SBG6580 is an affordable, complete solution for your home network.

How do I enable 5ghz WiFi on my Arris router?

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  1. On the Login page, enter admin in the Username field and password in the Password field.
  2. Click the Login button.
  3. Move the mouse-cursor over Wireless on the main menu and click the 802.11 Radio link on the sub-menu.
  4. On the 802.11 Radio page, click the 5 GHz option for Band Selection.
  5. Click the Apply button.

Can I use Arris surfboard as router only?

The answer is no. In order to use it as a router the device has to have an “incoming” ethernet port. This is where you would plug the Ethernet cable from the Comcast modem and that interface would be assigned the public IP.

How do I change from 5ghz to 2.4 GHz?

To connect your Android device to a 2.4 GHz network: Unlock your device and tap the Settings app. Tap Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. Enable WiFi by tapping Use WiFi at the top. Select a 2.4 GHz WiFi network.

How do I change my channel to 5ghz?

Using the Admin Tool

  1. Connect to your WiFi network.
  2. Go to Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi. To change your Channel Selection, select Edit next to the WiFi channel (2.4 or 5 GHz) that you’d like to change, click the radio button for the channel selection field, then select your desired channel number.
  3. Select Save Settings.

Is the Arris SURFboard SBG6580 WiFi compatible?

The ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 is a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem with built-in Wi-Fi. It’s compatible with major U.S. cable internet providers including Cox, Spectrum, Xfinity and others. If you are unsure about compatibility, check your ISP website or the ARRIS website to confirm.

What is the Arris SURFboard cable modem gateway?

Drivers and install wizards are only online for this product. The SBG6580 SURFboard Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway enables the delivery of innovative ultra-broadband data and multimedia services as well as high-bandwidth home networking.

Why did Arris come up with the Arris SURFboard?

When you choose an ARRIS SURFboard, you’re joining a 60-year legacy of innovation from the company that invented digital TV and brought wireless Internet into the home with the first cable modem gateway. The same company that the world’s leading service providers choose to connect millions of people around the world to the Internet.

Are there any problems with the Cox SBG6580 modem?

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