 - Always on, always connected
- Installs easily in just four steps
- User-friendly online diagnostics page
- No additional software required
- Slim vertical design saves desk space
List Price: $69.99
Lowest Price: $43.99 
Product Description: With the next-generation SURFboard SB5101 cable modem, you're compatible with today's broadband Internet ? and ready for the future, too. When your cable service provider upgrades to a DOCSISŪ 2.0 network system, you'll surf the Internet at as much as 30 Mbps ? 3 times faster than earlier modems!
With Ethernet and USB connectivity, installation couldn't be simpler (just follow these steps (PDF, 2 MB)). A convenient stand-by button provides hassle-free security by disengaging from the PC without disconnecting from the cable network. Troubleshooting is a breeze too, thanks to front panel status indicator LEDs and an online diagnostics page.
Once you've experienced broadband powered by Motorola, you'll never want to go back to dial up again! Get onto the cable pipeline today with the powerful, convenient, flexible and simple to install SURFboard SB5101 cable modem. USB or Ethernet connectivity ? simplifies installation, enhances versatility Supports up to 32 users No telephone line needed When connected to a DOCSIS 2.0 cable network, capable of up to 30 Mbps upstream capacity Firmware upgradeable Windows PC and Macintosh compatible Broadband Internet access requires subscription from a broadband provider Customer Reviews: Rating: 
Date: 2008-07-04
great modem, nice price
hooked it up and called the cable company to set everything up. No problems here. I like. Rating: 
Date: 2008-06-30
good product
This item arrived sooner than expected in the mail, and so far has lived up to our expectations. It works like a charm! The only time our high-speed service has been interrupted has been when the local utilitymen were in the area working on the lines. Rating:
Date: 2008-06-23
Easy install, fast speeds, sturdy design.
I was tired of renting from my cable company. This device doesn't overheat, it remains sturdy, and I haven't had as many outages. I highly recommend it. Rating:
Date: 2008-06-22
Works with Comcast internet.
I bought this modem so that I would not have to rent one from Comcast, and this one works fine. It has been on for a week now with no problems. Great modem. Rating:
Date: 2008-06-21
much better than a rental
After years of renting a box from the cable company, I finally bought one. I got it, opened it up, plugged it in, called Cox tech support to give them the serial number and MAC number and was up and running in 5 minutes. I don't know that I can claim an increase in speed over the Toshiba PCX2200 that I rented from Cox, but the performance is at least as good. Honestly, I never had any complaints about the performance of the prior modem, I have always had a fast connection to the internet. The real benefit is that I now own one for the same price as 4 months rental of the other one.
I am also using a D-Link DI-624 wireless router. Some previous reviewers complained that this modem either did not work with D-Link routers or needed special cables. The only thing I did was re-boot the router after the modem was activated and it worked great. At first I used the same ethernet cable that I had been using with the old modem, but, when I realized I had to return the cable with the modem to Cox, I replaced it with the cable that came with this modem (both appear to be standard ethernet cables). Because I pressed the standby switch before disconnecting the cable, I didn't even have to re-boot anything after replacing the cable. I have to wonder if those reviewers had their cables connected properly?
One note: I am using an ethernet connection to a wireless router and not USB, which is an option if connecting the modem directly to your computer. I cannot comment on how this modem works with a USB connection.
I highly recommend this unit. |
