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Motorola Cable Modem

Model #: MOT   SB5101


 

• 100 x faster than dial up
• Easy install
• 3 x faster than modems
• Stand-by button
• Diagnostics page
• Always connected

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Product description

Motorola Cable Modem

Features

Cable modem: The Motorola SURFboard Cable Modem gets you to your favorite sites 100 times faster than traditional 28.8k analog phone modems. Download graphics with unbelievable ease and real-time interactive PC gaming and expand console gaming comes to life with lighting fast speeds. You’ll never want to go back to dial up again.

Compatible: Compatible with today's broadband Internet and ready for the future–when your cable service provider upgrades to a DOCSIS 2.0 network system, you'll surf the Internet at as much as three times the speed of earlier modems.

Easy install: Ethernet and USB connectivity installation couldn't be simpler. In just four steps, you’ll be up and surfin’ in no time. The SURFboard Cable Modem lets you enjoy hassle-free security by disengaging from the PC without disconnecting from the cable network, a convenient stand-by button keeps hackers locked out. Get onto super highway today without fear.

Cool features: With its user-friendly online diagnostics page and space saving design, the always connected Motorola SURFboard Cable Modem SB5101 takes you to a new level of Internet.

System requirements: Minimum 486/66MHz processor (Pentium preferred) or Macintosh Power PC. Windows 95/ 98/ 2000/ NT/ ME/ XP or Macintosh OS 8 or higher. Unix CD-ROM drive, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet or USB connection. Check with your local cable provider for DOCSIS high speed data service.

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Specifications

Motorola Cable Modem

General features

UPC 612572139967
Manufacturer's part number SB5101

Dimensions

Height 6.2 inches
Width 2.3 inches
Depth 6.0 inches

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Customer ratings and reviews

Motorola Cable Modem

Average customer ratings
Based on 180 ratings

Ease of use
4.7
Performance
4.6
Ease of installation
4.7
Cost-Benefit
4.3
Overall rating
4.6

Most helpful review (based on customer feedback)

Ease of use
5
Performance
5
Ease of installation
5
Cost-Benefit
5
Overall rating
5.0

Great Product - Great Tech Support
Reviewer: KAM from Chicago, IL on Mar 19, 2007
183 out of 273 found this review helpful

Using this modem with Comcast and Windows 98SE. Had some initial problems because of older OS, but Motorola tech support was fabulous and got the routers loaded and systems is great. Had to also work with Comcast to get Mac address confirmed.

Recent reviews

Ease of use
5
Performance
5
Ease of installation
4
Cost-Benefit
4
Overall rating
4.5

So far, so good, it's working great.
Reviewer: djlm from Detroit on Mar 1, 2008
8 out of 18 found this review helpful

Ease of use
5
Performance
4
Ease of installation
5
Cost-Benefit
4
Overall rating
4.5

Good Modem
Reviewer: VenkatN from Hillsborough,NJ on Feb 27, 2008
6 out of 18 found this review helpful

I bought this modem for replacement for telphone modem and it works fine

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Motorola Cable Modem

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Warranty information

Motorola Cable Modem

Many products come with a limited warranty on parts or labor from the manufacturer. See below for how long your product's parts and labor warranties are valid. Refer to the warranty information included with your product for coverage details.

Parts 12 months
Labor 12 months

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Returns

Motorola Cable Modem

30-day return policy

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