SBG6580 Series WiFi Cable Modem Gateway
Positioning Your Modem
You'll want to put your wireless modem somewhere where it will receive the strongest signal with the least amount of interference to your signal.
Position your wireless modem in a central location. Place the router as close to the center of your home as possible to increase the strength of the wireless signal throughout your home.
Position the wireless modem off of the floor and away from walls and metal objects. The fewer obstructions between your computer and the modem’s signal, the more likely that you'll get full signal strength.
Setting Up Your Modem
1. Make sure that the coaxial cable is plugged into the cable outlet in the wall.
2. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable into the modem (in the blue area).
3. Plug the power cord into the power port on the modem (green area).
4. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical wall outlet.
Creating a New Wired Connection

5. If you have an Ethernet connection than plug one end of the Ethernet cord into one of the four ports on the back of the modem and the other end into your computer.
6. And/or plug the Ethernet cable into another device like a gaming platform (Xbox, PS, Wii, etc.)
You should now have wired internet access; if you do not please go to the consult our YouTube channel – myEastlink (http://www.youtube.com/user/myEastlink) or contact technical support at 1-888-345-1111 (press 2, then 5).
Adding Computers to Your WiFi Modem
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Mac OS X
For information on how to change your SSID (WiFi user name) and Password click here.