Motorola SURFboard SB5120 - Cable modem - external - Hi-Speed USB / Fast Ethernet - 38 Mbps
Motorola SURFboard SB5120 - Cable modem - external - Hi-Speed USB / Fast Ethernet - 38 Mbps see short title
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Motorola's next-generation SURFboard SB5120 Cable Modem incorporates the latest DOCSIS 2.0 Advanced Time Division Multiple Access (A-TDMA) and Sychnronous Code Division Multiple Access (S-CDMA) technologies to provide up to three times greater upstream capacity than DOCSIS 1.0/1.1 systems. Packed with power, the SB5120 is interoperable and backward compatible with DOCSIS 1.0 and 1.1 for a fast and timely transition - operators can deploy the SB51... » full description
Motorola's next-generation SURFboard SB5120 Cable Modem incorporates the latest DOCSIS 2.0 Advanced Time Division Multiple Access (A-TDMA) and Sychnronous Code Division Multiple Access (S-CDMA) technologies to provide up to three times greater upstream capacity than DOCSIS 1.0/1.1 systems. Packed with power, the SB5120 is interoperable and backward compatible with DOCSIS 1.0 and 1.1 for a fast and timely transition - operators can deploy the SB5120 today without a service interruption.The Motorola SURFboard SB5120 is flexible and allows operators to maximize their current infrastructure investments and also offer additional cost-effective services, all at the same time. Convenient for both operators and end-users alike, the SURFboard SB5120 ensures end-user security via a top-mounted stand-by switch that quickly isolates the USB and Ethernet connection to the PC without disconnecting the cable modem from the RF network. What's more, the SB5120 simplifies troubleshooting with its front panel status indicator LEDs and integrated HTML diagnostics page. The SURFboard SB5120 is competitively priced and includes many of the valuable features found in previous SURFboard models, such as USB and Ethernet connectivity, software upgrades available over the network, proven field reliability, a quality, advanced RF design, and a high-performance processor. Highly functional and attractive, the Motorola SURFboard SB5120 features a new, compact design that is a stylish and clutter-free addition to virtually any desktop. « short desciption
User Reviews
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Review Date: 2009-10-22
I was very pleased with my purchase. I could not tell other than the sticker that said "property of Comcast" on it that this was a used unit. Out of the box it worked perfectly and has ever since. Motorola makes excellent new products which makes excellent used products. I would recommend buying a used modem and save some money.
User: Paul D. Stephenson
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Summary: Excellent purchase
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Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-10-11
I have had my SB5120 for about 4 years now running through Comcast cable and it just works. It tolerated the four routers I've used over that time. It also it very tolerant of poor line quality and problematic signal strength. I was in an older apartment with a bunch or torn up cabling a few years back and it did not complain. While in use, it seems responsive so I don't think it hinders packets much.
The main limitation of the modem is that it tends to lock up every few months, especially if you send large amounts of data with various packet sizes such as in gaming, bit torrent, or VPN. When this happen the modem requires a few minutes to cool down and a manual reboot to get it to work again. My other quibble is that it is older hardware, and will not supply the full speed of your cable system's DOCSIS 3.0 equipment. But that is a minor as I think that it is plenty fast.
Overall, you could choose worse. I suggest you look at some big box retailers as I got mine for about half of the charge here.
User: Steven J. Rubendall
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Summary: Just Works
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-10-04
Product showed up on time (internet modem) and was as described. Seller sold me an internet modem with no power cord.. I thought I was saving five dollars buying from this seller only to have to go out and spend another $28 on a power cord for the modem... Caveat Emptor people!!!!!
User: B. hannat
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Summary: Bad seller!!
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-08-28
i finally got it hooked up last night and it doesn't work. I would like to return it and get my money back!!!
User: William G. Terry Jr.
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Summary: very bad it doesn't work
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 3
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Review Date: 2009-08-22
item seems to be working but rattles like a piece is broken or loose .
User: Spencer Towns
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Summary: cable
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 2
Product Details
- Latest DOCSIS 2.0 Advanced Time Division Multiple Access (A-TDMA) and Sychnronous Code Division Multiple Access (S-CDMA) technologies
- Compatible with DOCSIS 1.0 and 1.1 for a fast and timely transition
- Convenient for both operators and end-users alike