Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem
![]() | Motorola : 515290-087-00Customer Rating: 147 reviews Recommend |
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- 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
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.
Title: Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem
Sales Rank: 230 in Electronics
Manufacturer: Motorola
Model: 515290-087-00
Modem Description: Cable modem
Special Features: Modem Type: Cable; Form Factor: External; Interface: Ethernet, USB.
Item Dimensions: 6 x 2.3 x 6.2 inches, 5 pounds
Package Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.9 x 2.7 inches, 2.6 pounds
- Cable Modem
- Works Well! installation was real easy, but requires talking to cox to update mac address, (no big deal 5 minute process).
Amazon as usual hassle free! More reviews
- Replaced 3COM and works Great
- This Motorola Surfboard SB5101 replaced a 3COM cable modem which I had for less than a year. The old cable modem was dropping the signal constantly. I called Comcast and they did diagnostics several times over the phone and came out to my house and found no issues with any of the wiring. Eventually I decided to replace the 3COM More reviews
- updating cable modems is not painless
- Item is not plug and play. If this a replacement for another modem you need to contact your cable company to synch the device. It also required resetting the wirless router which required calling the wireless router provider and if you are using VOIP it requires resetting the phone adapter to synch with the modem and router. Needless to say More reviews
- Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem
- Unfortunately, I am not happy with this product. I called Time Warner, who is my internet provider and told them I had purchased my own cable modem, which is the exact model I have been leasing from them. They had me hook it up, while on the phone with them, and after registering the serial number they needed, we could not get it to work, More reviews
- Replacement Modem
- Replaced an older modem that was acting up. Installed very easily and hasn't missed a beat. More reviews

