SBG6782 (v8.4.x): Locating the Software Version

The software (also known as firmware) version of the SBG6782 is located on its configuration page.  Some features may vary depending on the software version the SBG6782 has.  The SBG6782 does not support manual software upgrades.  Any firmware or software changes must be implemented via the cable network.  The cable provider can update the firmware based on what they have approved for their network distribution.  This document describes how to locate the software version.

To Locate the Software Version

1. Launch a Firefox or Safari browser.  Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key.  
   
   NOTE: A browser message on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera, may appear when accessing the Web Manager.  The message includes 192.168.01 uses an unsupported protocol and ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH.  The Web Manager uses an earlier version of the TLS protocol and does not match the version allowed by the web browser.  Safari browsers on Apple PC and mobile devices are not impacted.  The workaround to access the Web Manager with a PC is to use the Firefox browser and set the TLS version to 1.  For workaround instructions refer to article # 19435 - 192.168.0.1 uses an unsupported protocol.
    
2. A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager.  There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager.  For instructions to bypass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
    
3. On the Login page, enter admin or a customized username in the Username field.
    
4. Enter motorola or a customized password in the Password field.
   
   NOTE 1: On later versions of the SBG6782-AC, the Wi-Fi Security Key is used as the default admin password printed on the bottom white label.  For assistance with Web Manager Access, refer to article # 18755 – SBG6782-AC: Web Manager Access.
   
   
    
   NOTE 2:  For units that have been leased or purchased by Shaw Communications, the username is cusadmin, and the password is the Customer S/N (Serial Number), located on a white sticker on the bottom of the unit.
   
   NOTE 3:  If the unit has been leased or purchased by Time Warner Cable, and the admin username and motorola password does not allow access to the GUI, please contact Time Warner for assistance.
    
5. Click the Login button.  The Home page will appear.
   
   
    
6. Move the mouse cursor over the Status tab and select the Product Information sub-link.  The Status - Product Information page will appear.
   
   
    
7. Check the Software Version in the information section (as shown below).