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How to Reset the Arris SBG6580

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On this page I will be showing you how to properly reset the Arris SBG6580 router back to factory defaults. A lot of people confuse the word reset with reboot. In this guide when I use the word reboot I am referring to a cycle in the power to the device. When I use the word reset I am referring to a complete factory restore of all the previously changed settings.

Warning: A reset like this one is a big step and should not be taken lightly. We recommend creating a list of any settings you may of changed in the past. Consider the following:

  • The router main access username and password are reverted back to how it was from the factory.
  • The Internet name and password are reverted as well.
  • If you use a DSL router you need to re-enter the ISP username and password. To find out what these are call your Internet Service Provider.
  • Have you made any other changes to your router? How about port forwards or IP address changes?

Other Arris SBG6580 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Arris SBG6580 SBG6580-8.6.2.0-GA-02-137-NOSH. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Arris SBG6580

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Do you know where the reset button is located? If you flip the router over and look at the back panel you can see the reset button. For a more detailed view of the reset button check out the image below. I have circled it's location for you in red.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Arris SBG6580 router.

While the router is on, take a straightened paperclip and press down on the button for about 10 seconds. This begins the reset process. If you don't hold the reset button down for long enough you end up only rebooting the router instead of the reset you wanted.

Please don't forget that this reset is going to erase every single setting you have ever changed on this device. This is why we recommend trying other methods of troubleshooting before you continue.

Login to the Arris SBG6580

After the factory reset is complete you need to login using the appropriate default information. The default IP address, username and password can be found in our Login Guide for the Arris SBG6580 router.

Tip: If the defaults didn't work it might be because you didn't hold the reset button down for long enough.

Change Your Password

The next step is to change the default password. This password protects your router settings. Create a unique password for your router. If you need help check out our Choosing a Strong Password guide.

Tip: You need to try and avoid losing this password. One way to do this is to write it down on a piece of paper and stick it to the bottom of the router for next time.

Setup WiFi on the Arris SBG6580

Finally it's time to begin the reconfiguration of your router. Don't forget to include the WiFi settings. If you need it we have a guide for you titled How to Setup WiFi on the Arris SBG6580.

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Arris SBG6580 Help

Be sure to check out our other Arris SBG6580 info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Arris SBG6580 SBG6580-8.6.2.0-GA-02-137-NOSH. We also have the following guides for the same router: