SB5120 Surfboard Cable Modem Docsis 1.1 and 2.0 Certified USB
from: Motorola
Product 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.
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.
Features:
- SURFboard SB5120 cable modem, USB and Ethernet cables, Power adapter / Instaallation CD-ROM with USB drivers and access to special online bonus offers
- Windows PC and Macintosh compatible
- Works with most cable pipeline Internet connections - subscription service required from your local carrier
- Always on, always connected
- Installs easily in just four steps
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- this modem was a dud
Purchased modem because of reviews and personal recommendation of friend. Modem was shipped promptly but due to an apparent ethernet port malfunction, it would not connect to the internet. It was shipped back to sender IAW instructions.
Rating: 
- Simple, Easy setup
The SB5120 was easy to setup and has been working just fine ever since I gave my provider the MAC address.
Rating: 
- A reliable Modem Spare
Modem hooked up easily and works fine. I wanted to have a spare and a backup incase of failures since i work from home and this is it.
Does as advertised.
Rating: - Class Act
This modem has performed admirably for over 4 years with three different cable networks in two different cities. As it is no longer manufactured by Motorola, I have no idea what I will do if it ever needs to be replaced. The SB5101 is the presumptive replacement however it has a different chipset and I don't necessary accept the premise performance will be the same. I have a Broadcom wireless adapter (manufacturer of SB5101 chipset) that requires frequent resets and in the time I have owned this ... Read More
Rating: - defective modem and seller doesn't refund
I tried twice with the cable company to hook this modem to the internet. It turned out to be a defective one. In addition, package received is incomplete, missing CD claimed. Seller is not willing to refund. My recommendation: not to buy from private sellers with limited reviews only.
- this modem was a dudPurchased modem because of reviews and personal recommendation of friend. Modem was shipped promptly but due to an apparent ethernet port malfunction, it would not connect to the internet. It was shipped back to sender IAW instructions.
- Simple, Easy setupThe SB5120 was easy to setup and has been working just fine ever since I gave my provider the MAC address.
- A reliable Modem SpareModem hooked up easily and works fine. I wanted to have a spare and a backup incase of failures since i work from home and this is it.
Does as advertised.
- Class ActThis modem has performed admirably for over 4 years with three different cable networks in two different cities. As it is no longer manufactured by Motorola, I have no idea what I will do if it ever needs to be replaced. The SB5101 is the presumptive replacement however it has a different chipset and I don't necessary accept the premise performance will be the same. I have a Broadcom wireless adapter (manufacturer of SB5101 chipset) that requires frequent resets and in the time I have owned this ... Read More
- defective modem and seller doesn't refundI tried twice with the cable company to hook this modem to the internet. It turned out to be a defective one. In addition, package received is incomplete, missing CD claimed. Seller is not willing to refund. My recommendation: not to buy from private sellers with limited reviews only.
