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Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem
Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem
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Brand: Motorola
Category: CE

List Price: $69.99
Buy New: $42.00
You Save: $27.99 (40%)
Buy New/Used from $29.99

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(111 reviews)
Sales Rank: 40

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Modem: Cable modem
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 2 years warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 6 x 2.3 x 6.2

MPN: 515290-087-00
Model: 515290-087-00
UPC: 612572148273
EAN: 0612572148273
ASIN: B000JV9LUK

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • 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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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Get to your favorite Web sites quickly, download graphics with unbelievable ease, and enjoy real-time interactive PC gaming and expand console gaming with broadband Internet access from the cable modem market leader - Motorola.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. 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.


Customer Reviews:   Read 106 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Motorola SB5101 High Speed Modem   August 30, 2008
Received the product promply and exactly as advertised. I was having periodic dropouts on my old modem using Cox service. Since installing this modem, I have had no dropouts and I am absolutely delighted with the performance.


5 out of 5 stars Motorola Surfboard, the best cable modem you can buy   August 26, 2008
I owned a SB4100 for about 10 years before buying the new SB5101. The SB4100 worked great, but I wasn't getting the extra speed I was paying for with Cox Premium package. A friend recommended I upgrade my modem and I figured after 10 years I might as well. While I do notice a speed increase, this is only due to my purchase of the extra service from Cox. Don't expect this to increase your speed without paying for the premium package.


5 out of 5 stars Excellent Cable Modem   August 24, 2008
Excellent cable modem for the price. The speed is a lot higher than what I got with the rented cable modem from Comcast.

I would recommend this modem to everyone.



5 out of 5 stars Worked well for the last 3 years, no problems at all.   August 21, 2008
I've been using this modem for the last 3 years, I've changed routers (D-Link, Linksys) during that time but the modem is still going strong. I've not experienced any problems with it at all with my Comcast Broadband connection. I had not realized that Comcast had been charging me $3.95 for modem rental per month before I got this modem. It therefore makes sense to get your own modem.

I got mine as part of a retail store promotion. If you signed up for Comcast at the big box electronics store, they sent you a gift card for the value of the modem when you activated your account. I'm not sure if that promotion is still ongoing after 2-3 but you can check at your local electronics store.



1 out of 5 stars Stay far away from this unit   August 18, 2008
This is a bad unit as it has a confirmed firmware issue that Motorola is refusing to fix. After 3 days of flawless operation, the unit started to Reboot itself which is beyond annoying. My wife informed me that during the day time the modem could reboot 20 times.

I will promptly return this unit to Amazon.



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