Product DescriptionMotorola SURFboard SB5100 cable modem is among the first to earn the Microsoft Designed for Windows logo for Windows Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows XP operating systems. New Unique Vertical Design --slim design saves desk space Standby switch provides enhanced security against unauthorized access to your PC Front panel LEDs make troubleshooting easy Specially designed architecture allows for future upgrades DOCSIS 1.1 and 2.0 CableLabs Certified Includes USB and Ethernet Cables, AC adapter, Quick Start Guide, CD-ROM with USB drivers and User Manual 2-Year Limited Warranty
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Motorola Cable Modem
This cable modem is a Work Horse, I've had it for sometime now and never a problem with it. It may be an older model but It is still Kickig out the Jams! Great product!
Rating: - Old Unreliable...
I don't know if it's my modem or my ISP...but for some reason my Internet connection keeps getting lost. I've had this modem for about a year now and most of the time it does what it's supposed to do. Every now and then, however--sometimes for a day and sometimes for weeks--it loses its commnection. Then I have to unplug it, reset it, plug it back in...see if it works.... If it doesn't, I have to do it again...maybe call my ISP on the phone....
I get a lot of downtime when I should ... Read More
Rating: - Was great for a year and then....
Like other reviwers stated, works fine for awhile then gradually gets worse and worse. After about 1 year mine had trouble connecting all the time. Now I've switched it out I've had no problems connecting since.
Rating: - just a plain good cable modem
I recieved my sb5100 free with hook up to cable internet, and this is 500 times better than the one I had in kansas city. fast, reliable, no problems in 3 years now. Highly recommended, very affordable, dependable brand. Great price, great value.
Rating: - had to be replaced
i had this modem for about 9 months and for the first 8 months it ran perfectly. unfortunately, it gradually became harder and harder to get online. it took longer and longer to connect and it kept dropping the connection while i was online. at first, i thought it was just Comcast having problems or maybe it was my computer. I switched the computer and called Comcast but still ended up with the same problems. it was the modem that was the problem. i didn't have any problem with Comcast replacing it for ... Read More