Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem

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Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem

(361 customer reviews)

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 DOCSIS 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.

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

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Product Details:

Product Length:	9.4 inches
Product Width:	7.9 inches
Product Height:	2.7 inches
Product Weight:	5.0 pounds
Package Length:	10.0 inches
Package Width:	2.7 inches
Package Height:	0.9 inches
Package Weight:	0.05 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 361 reviews

Customer Reviews:

Average Customer Review: 4.5

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Superb Product Sep 06, 2010
Great product! Does exactly what it is advertised to do. No problems experienced at all.

Surfboard Modem Sep 06, 2010
When Comcast increased the modem lease price to $7 a month I decided it was time to get my own modem. When the Motorola Surfboard Modem SB5101 arrived I unpluged my old modem and plugged it in. I called Comcast to register the new modem. It has worked perfectly ever since.

Motorola Cable Modem SB5101 Sep 04, 2010
I am not an expert on cable modems and I have only had this product for about one month, so I can't comment on the technical features of the product compared to other cable modems on the market. I purchased this modem because my ISP did not provide a free modem with the installation of new internet service and I did not want to rent for $5/month, figuring that I'd pay off this one in less than a year of rental of their modem. The technician who installed the internet service plugged this modem in and it functioned flawlessly right out of the box with no setup required. My ISP does not use static IP, but rather the address is different each time I log on, so I can say that this modem functions with no problems under those conditions. My download speed is rated by the ISP at 1MB/sec and I have had no problems with speed or other issues when connected directly to my Apple MacBook Pro. I have not yet installed the wireless router (Airport Extreme), but I don't expect problems there either. All in all, the product appears to be easy to use and I have had no surprises or technical issues at this point, one month into it's life. If you have to purchase your own cable modem, this would probably do the job for you. I should caution that if your download speed is very high, you might want to buy Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem this on a trial basis to make sure it will handle the very fast speeds.

Great! Aug 27, 2010
Got if as promised and works great. Buy this product today to save you monthly rental fees from your cable internet provider.

Works great Aug 24, 2010
Only comment - make sure you call your provider and give them the new MAC address

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