Motorola SB5100 / SB5101 Cable Modem

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	Motorola SB5100 / SB5101
details:	SURFboard 5100 DOCSIS 2.0 cable modem with Ethernet and USB connectivity
hardware type:	Cable Modem
date added:	2006-01-23
updated:	2014-09-22

The Motorola SURFboard 5100 / 5101 is a DOCSIS 1.1 and 2.0 Certified cable modem capable of providing up to 38Mbps downstream, and 30 Mbps upstream data rate.

The modem features both USB and Ethernet connectivity, as well as web based diagnistics for quick troubleshooting.

The SURFboard 5100 incorporates DOCSIS 2.0 Advanced Time Division Multiple Access (A-TDMA) and Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (S-CDMA) technologies to provide up to three times greater upstream capacity than DOCSIS 1.0/1.1 systems.

The SURFboard SB5100 also features a top-mounted stand-by button that quickly isolates the USB and Ethernet connection to the PC without disconnecting the cable modem from the RF network.

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SB5100 / SB5101 Features
General
Availability:	discontinued
Street price:	$50
LAN / WAN Connectivity
WAN throughput:	38 Mbps
WAN throughput upstream:	30 Mbps
WAN ports:	1
WAN port(s) type:	Coax F-connector
LAN ports:	1
LAN ports type:	10/100 Base-TX (RJ-45)
USB port(s):	1
Cable Modem
DOCSIS compliance:	DOCSIS 1.1 DOCSIS 2.0
Cable Diagnostics:
Device Management
Default IP address:	192.168.100.1
Administration:	Web-based (LAN) Remote centralized management
Firmware upgradeable:
Event log:
Misc hardware info
Chipset:	SB5100: Broadcom BCM3348; SB5101: Broadcom BCM3349
Power over Ethernet (PoE):
Notes:	SB5101 contains a different chipset.
Links
Product page:	http://www.arrisi.com/
Datasheet:	http://www.motorola.com/mdirect/manuals/...
Manual:	http://www.speedguide.net/images/hardwar...

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by anonymous - 2011-11-26 00:32

I have the same problem it does work well with a netgear wireless / eternet routher . I can only connect to the internet via the routher if I leave my main computer on

by thephonebrokers.com - 2012-04-16 01:23

This Modem sure works great with your computer.... however try it with other IP video devices like tivo or roku, or VOIP... this thing has very limited capabilities.. however if you want the triple play and $170 per month then it works. Now my biggest problem is getting good customer service...

by WT - 2012-05-16 18:53

I find it hilarious to read comments from people who blame their lack of knowledge on this device! The device needs no external configuration because it is plug and play. Rarely do you need to do anything. I've used this modem for years. I have used DLink, Netgear, Cisco, 3Com and a few no name routers and all have performed flawlessly. There is NOTHING to configure folks. Anyone here who is having issues either has supplier problems or their router is not working/configured correctly.

by anonymous - 2012-07-19 10:36

How can I configure internet with this modem on linux distribution OS, Please?

by anonymous - 2012-09-08 09:23

This modem has worked flawlessly for eight years! What else needs to be said. Seems to handle streaming Netflix to the TV fine. Multiple users can cramp performance, but that is the exception rather than the rule.

by JanneM - 2014-10-23 18:25

For some reason, my Motorola SB5100e gives only half of the supposed speed. I have Win7. Anything I can do? It has to be in the drivers.

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