Motorola SB6121 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

Motorola SB6121 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

Regular Price: $99.99 |

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details IPV6 support - latest Internet communication protocol Front panel, easy to read operational LEDs to indicate status and simplify troubleshooting Up to 160 Mbps downstream, up to 120 Mbps upstream Rear panel color coded for ease of installation Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

Customer Review

Great Modem works with Comcast
Bottom line: this is a great modem and it works with Comcast. Comcast just doesn't have its act together. This modem is not only on their approved list, it has a three star rating, which, according to Comcast, is "the highest and most thorough level of testing." When the cable installer got here (I got a new line installed), he said that this modem was NOT on the Comcast list. Since I still had my DSL line working, I showed him that not only did Comcast approve the modem but that Comcast thoroughly tested it. He had to call the "office" to activate the internet service. The "office" didn't want to set up internet service for this modem; the "office" stated that this wasn't an approved modem. Well, he recalled the "office" and got someone else and they set up the service. I've been happy ever since. I'm supposed to get up to 20 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload. My computers are connected wirelessly. Speednet states that I am getting 20 to 25 Mbps downloads and the upload...
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June 29, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 159 | Rating: 5

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Product Description

A new and improved version of the world's most widely deployed DOCSIS cable modems. For the residential cable subscriber who wants a powerful modem capable of delivering a high-speed data service at blazing fast speeds. Top to learn more

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Does the job well/tip for Comcast users
Out of nowhere, I was having excruciatingly slow internet speed on Comcast. The Comcast tech advised that my Motorola SB 4100 was at the "end of life" and that I should upgrade. Skeptical, I purchased this modem which is a DOCSIS 3.0 (and backwards compatible) modem. It worked. I went from a 2mbps download speed to over 17mbps. What a difference. There was one installation glitch that you need to be aware of. When you hook up the modem (connect the coax cable, connect the ethernet cable, and plug it in, that's it), and then try to get online, it will direct you to a Comcast self-activation screen (no other site is available). After entering my account number and phone number and hitting the "next" button, I got a blank screen, and nothing happens. So I called Comcast and they said that usually happens if you are doing an upgrade; it mostly works only for a new service connection. However, it is a simple matter to give the tech your MAC address and the serial number. After...
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September 29, 2011 (Denver, CO) | Helpful Votes: 248 | Rating: 4

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Stay with the SB6120
I have tried both the SB6120 and the SB6121 and the signal levels and speeds were the same on both.The SB6121 is a little smaller than the SB6120 but runs much warmer than the SB6120. Looks like they tried to cram too much hardware into too small of a space.My SB6121 did not come with the power save button (it's listed as an optional feature), so about the only difference between the two models is the design. Both the SB6120 and the SB6121 use the same firmware: labeled SB612X.So unless you want the different looking LED lights and a smaller and warmer box for a higher price, stay with the SB6120.As far as speeds are concerned: the multiple channel bonding on these DOCSIS 3.0 modems is nice for sustained constant speeds. It also makes it easier for your ISP to enforce the speed cap if they choose to do so (Comcast in my case does). I was getting 20+ Mbps down and 3+ Mbps up on my old Linksys DOCSIS 2.0 modem, however that was the peak when...
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July 8, 2011 (Texas, USA) | Helpful Votes: 453 | Rating: 4

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Motorola SURFboard SB5101U DOCSIS 2.0 Cable Modem

Regular Price: $79.99 |

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Supports up to 63 users (with additional networking hardware; not included) All packaging products are made from recycled materials and Energy Star Compliant No telephone lines needed; always on, always connected USB and Ethernet connectivity to help ensure compatibility with almost any PC or Mac network-ready system Easy to Install, Activate, and Use. Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

Customer Review

Great Buy!
This modem was economical and very easy to install. I simply disconnected my old Comcast modem, connected my new Motorola Surfboard modem, and called Comcast to give them my MAC ID (located on the modem). Within five minutes I was connected to the internet with the same great speed!
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May 29, 2010 (Mobile, AL) | Helpful Votes: 66 | Rating: 5

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Plug-and-Play easy, Energy Star rated Power Adaptor
Works great. Easy, hassle-free setup, no software install required, just connect the cables, call your cable company to register the modem over the phone and you're done.This is the only Energy Star rated cable modem I could find. Power adaptor is compact and electronic--not a brick-- so it doesn't get hot or waste energy.
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February 6, 2010 | Helpful Votes: 64 | Rating: 5

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Product Description

Enjoy a super-fast broadband connection with a-Friendly Cable Modem.
Get more out of your time online and feel good about using a Green cable modem. Surf the Web and view pages quickly, download video with blazing speed and play online games faster than your opponents with this SURFboard cable modem. Up to 100 times faster than traditional dial-up. No dialing up – no phone line required. Easy-to-install and simple-to-use

Motorola SURFboard® SB5101U Cable Modem

Easy to Install, Activate, and Use.

Product Features

Environmentally-Friendly

All packaging products are made from recycled materials

The shipping carton is made of recycled corrugated material

100% of package contents is created from recycled materials

Energy Star Compliant

Smaller Power Supply (PWB) for reduced environmental impact

USB and Ethernet connectivity to help ensure compatibility with almost any PC or Mac network-ready system

Supports up to 63 users (with additional networking hardware; not included)

No telephone lines needed; always on, always connected

10/100Base-T Ethernet for blazing speed; capable of downloading at speeds up to 100 times faster than a standard 28.8Kbps analog phone modem

High-Speed Internet is as Easy as 1,2,3

Additional Features

• Downstream data speeds up to 38 Mbps
• Upstream data speeds up to 30 Mbps
• Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) Ready - Next-generation Internet Protocol
• Front-panel status LEDs and user-friendly online diagnostics page for quick and easy troubleshooting
• Compatible with Windows, Macintosh and Unix systems
• Integrated DOCSIS 2.0 A-TDMA and S-CDMA technology; backwards compatible with existing DOCSIS 1.0 and 1.1 systems
• Remote configuration and monitoring from the headend using SNMP and TFTP
• Includes USB and Ethernet cables, power adapter and installation CD-ROM
• Note: Ask your cable company if they support DOCSIS cable modems. DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) is the industry standard for cable-based Internet access service.
• 2-year limited warranty

What’s in the Box
Inside the Box - Motorola SB5101U SURFboard Cable Modem,Installation CD-ROM with USB drivers,Power,adapter,Ethernet cable,Quick Start Guide,Warranty card

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Comcast won't activate! EDIT: Use Chat Support to Activate!
After being placed on hold for 10 minutes with technical support, I was informed that Comcast wouldn't activate it because I didn't buy it from an "authorized retailer". The interesting part is that Best Buy is the ONLY authorized retailer. I asked the tech support rep if it's an issue of trust with the Motorola brand (counterfeiting, shoddy equipment, etc...) and he just towed the company line and said, "sir, I'm sorry, but you need to purchase this from Best Buy and not Amazon.com". I was flabbergasted.As of the writing of this review, Best Buy is offering this same modem for $30 more than Amazon, and Comcast just raised their modem rental fees from $5 to $6.61 in my area. I can't help but wonder what kind of profit sharing setup they've got behind the scenes. This feels like marketplace manipulation, collusion, or some other anti-trust lawsuit waiting to happen.I'll probably try to call back in another day or two and claim that I bought it from Best...
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January 8, 2011 (Houston, TX) | Helpful Votes: 158 | Rating: 4

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Motorola SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme Broadband Cable Modem

Regular Price: $99.99 |

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Features a 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Port for incredible wired network speeds User-friendly online diagnostics and bonded channel status page Intuitive, easy to read front panel operational status LEDs Capable of downloading up to 2000 times faster than 56k analog phone modems; up to 4 times faster than DOCSIS 2.0 broadband Designed to provide a cost effective, next generation technology to offer a high speed residential or commercial service tier Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

Customer Review

PERFECTION, for Docsis 3.0 Installations
I was renting a modem from Comcast for $4 per month which really was horrible. The modem would crash, reboot, not work, etc... I spoke to some Comcast tech's on Twitter and they recommended I go and buy this modem since it was not yet being distributed by them in my area. Voila, off to Amazon I went.I purchased the modem, it arrived the next day. I turned everything off....router, computer, etc. The setup was as follows:A. Plug cable into new modem.B. Plug ethernet cable from modem to your computer (first time only).C. Power up modem.D. Power up computer.E. For Comcast - Web page comes up that allows you to change your modem.F. Enter some details....ie. your account number, etc.G. DONE....shutdown modem, and plug ethernet cable to Router.H. Enjoy DOCSIS 3.0I have had this thing for a few weeks now and it works perfectly well on a daily basis. We are actually getting what we pay for...which was not the...
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October 24, 2009 (Hillsborough, NJ) | Helpful Votes: 289 | Rating: 5

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Product Description

Ultra-fast Internet at your fingertips - NEW lightning fast technology lets you surf up to 4x faster than traditional cable modems. The Motorola SURFboard SB6120 extreme Cable Modem unleashes the next wave of broadband technology at exceptional speed. The SB6120 is up to 4 times faster than DOCSIS 2.0 broadband cable modems making it capable of reaching data rates up to 150 Mbps. That makes gaming, shopping, downloading, working, high-quality voice and video conferencing, and peer-to-peer networking applications - far more realistic, faster, and efficient than ever before. The SB6120 delivers your complete personal media experience, at lightning-fast broadband speed. Top to learn more

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Great for gamers with bleeding fast internet
As I understand it, this is a great modem to use if you have a very expensive, extremely high speed internet package. The reason for this is that it has bonded channels technology that enables you to get more bandwidth (at high speeds) than the Motorola Surfboard 5120 or 5101. So if you have the top of the line internet package, and a very fast computer, and if the cable internet in your area supports DOCSIS 3.0, this thing could work screaming fast for you.I do not have screaming fast internet, although my computer is pretty bleeding fast. I can't afford that kind of cost for a monthly subscription, because it is a constant and forever drain of a lot of money, and I don't earn that much money where I can do that.I am located in the Phoenix, Arizona area, and have the $40/month Preferred internet package. My downstream bandwidth varies a lot by the time of day, it ranges between 13Mbps all the way up to about 23Mbps when almost everyone else is in bed...
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September 30, 2009 (Phoenix, AZ, USA) | Helpful Votes: 276 | Rating: 4

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Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem

Regular Price: $69.99 |

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Real-time gaming access No telephone line needed Specially designed architecture-allows for future upgrades Capable of downloading up to 100 times faster than traditional 288k analog phone modems When connected to a DOCSIS 20 cable network, capable of up to 30 Mbps upstream capacity - that's 3 times faster than our previous models Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

Customer Review

Plug it in, and forget it!
As an FYI, Amazon has this product listed 3 different ways as "Motorola Surfboard Broadband Cable Modem SB-5101" and as "Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem" and as "SURFboard Cable Modem". All are listed at 3 different prices, too!I did a little bit of homework, and the Motorola seemed to have good reviews. This product is supposed to be the same in function as the SB5120 except that the SB5101 uses a slightly different chip set.I chose to buy a cable modem so that I could replace the rental unit from the cable company. Make sure your cable company supports this cable modem before buying!For my setup, I have my cable service from the evil Comcast, my cable modem, and an older Linksys wireless router. The day my Motorola cable modem arrived, I took it out of the box, glanced at the Quick setup guide, and plugged it in. I called Comcast, navigated through their Byzantine automated phone menu system, and read off the MAC ID to the tech services...
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August 22, 2007 (Minneapolis, MN United States) | Helpful Votes: 128 | Rating: 5

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Helpful Hints for the Motorola 5101
I bought the Motorola Surfboard 5101 a couple of weeks ago on Amazon. Think they must have gotten a new vendor because the price was about $15 cheaper and there were hundreds of reviews for this cable modem.I just wanted to point out some things that I picked up from the other reviews. I am a Comcast customer and I wanted to avoid paying the $3/month rental charge for their RCA modem. When I connected the 5101 even though I had all green lights I still had no internet connection. That is because you have to call Comcast and tell them your new MAC ID number that is shown on the modem. This is not pointed out anywhere in the instructions. The Comcast tech did not ask for my serial number. After a few minutes he made the change and said everything was OK.I rebooted the modem and computer but I still could not connect to the net. I remembered from other reviews that it takes about ten or fifteen minutes for the change to take place. After 15 minutes I...
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April 25, 2009 (Grass Valley, CA) | Helpful Votes: 70 | Rating: 5

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Speedy cable modem, easy installation
We just ordered th SB-5120 from Fry's, and they sent this model instead. The SB-5101 has almost identical specifications, just the case is a little different, and I guess the 5120 includes TurboDOCS software. We previously had an old Toshiba, which has given stellar service for 5 years, but we decided it was time to replace it before it failed. The Motorola Surfboard was very easy to install, just plug in the ethernet cable to the router (or to your PC), connect the coaxial cable and plug in the power. There is no need to install software or drivers unless you want to use a USB connection. We also had to call Cox Highspeed Internet to give their tech support the new serial number and MAC address of the new cable modem (the Cox website neglects to tell you this step). That was the hardest part of the whole process - it took about 20 minutes, taking into account resetting and rebooting the system at their request. I am not sure that this modem is any faster than the old one, but we have...
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April 22, 2007 (California) | Helpful Votes: 100 | Rating: 5

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Product Description

Get to your favorite Web sites quickly, download graphics with unbelievable ease, and enjoy real-time interactive PC gaming and expand console gaming with broadband Internet access from the cable modem market leader-Motorola. 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. 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. Top to learn more

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Motorola SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem in New Official Manufacturer Brown Box (Environmentally Safe) - Non-Retail Box, 100% New and Complete SB-6121

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details SB-6121 is 100% New from Motorola and complete with power adapter and Cat5 cable SB6121 is compatible with Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX computers makes the SB6121 a great choice. SB6121 offers innovative, high-bandwidth data and multimedia services to customers SB6121 is DOCSIS 3.0 certified & backward-compatible to DOCSIS 1.0/2.0. Plug & Play Enhanced security: supports Advanced Encryption Services (AES) traffic encryption Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

Customer Review

A strong performer with up-to-date features
Motorola's SB6121 cable modem is one of the best cable modems available on the market right now, if not THE best. It is a full DOCSIS-3.0 modem, but also fully backwards compatible with DOCSIS 2.0 and all the way back to DOCSIS 1.0. In short, it should work on any cable system. It is future-ready with IPv6 support built in.I bought the SB6121 to replace a D-Link DCM202 which had started randomly dropping the connection several times a week, sometimes multiple times a day. Installation is trouble-free; just connect the cables and notify your cable company. (Have the MAC address from the label on the bottom of the modem handy when you call.) Many cable users report speed gains on updating to a DOCSIS 3.0 modem; I'm no exception -- my download speed went from 11.5Mbps to 12.8Mbps, and my upload speed increased by 50% from 960Kbps to 1.5Mbps.Interface-wise, there's not a lot to say. The Motorola SB6121's colored graphical-icon LED indicators are much easier...
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March 22, 2012 (Gilford, NH, USA) | Helpful Votes: 20 | Rating: 5

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Same modem at a lower price!
I was wary to buy this modem from this seller because it had no reviews and it wouldn't come in retail packaging. After convincing myself that it was the same one as listed elsewhere for more, I took the plunge and have been very happy with the modem. The installation for this modem, as with all cable modems, is exceedingly easy. The sales rep at Comcast that I spoke to said that they could only guarantee me 12 Mbps service on my plan, but that I was allowed up to 20 Mbps. She said this was because I am in a high rise and that there are many tenants also using the same cable feed for Internet. I am happy to say that with this Docsis 3.0 modem, I am bonding 4 channels and getting over 22 Mbps down and over 4 Mpbs up which is plenty for a vacation spot. I highly recommend this modem and you shouldn't hesitate to buy it here and save a couple bucks.
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March 21, 2012 | Helpful Votes: 16 | Rating: 5

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Fast and Comcast compatible
I decided to buy my own modem instead of renting the lower-end model from Comcast for $7/month. This has DOCSIS 3.0, so it supports higher speeds than the DOCSIS 2.0 Comcast rented me. My speeds increased from 18Mbps to 24Mbps by just installing the new modem. I just called Comcast, gave them the model # and serial/MAC, and they set it up over the phone. The seller shipped the item very quickly too!
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March 29, 2012 | Helpful Votes: 9 | Rating: 5

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Product Description

Utilizing the power of DOCSIS 3.0, the SB6121 enables channel bonding of up to four downstream channels and four upstream channels, which allows an operator to offer their customers advanced multimedia services with data rates of well over 100 Mbps in each direction.

The Motorola SB6121 is backwards compatible to DOCSIS 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0. The SB-6121 also supports both IPv4 and IPv6, Advanced Encryption Services, and all other DOCSIS 3.0 standards. The Motorola SB6121 features a 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45) port, as well as intuitive, easy-to-read front-panel operational status LEDs.

With Motorola's cable modems, high-speed Internet access is always at your fingertips - always on and always connected. The SB6121 is the ideal competitive solution for the high-end residential user, the small home office owner, and the medium to large business enterprise.

The SB6121 is a data-only modem and does not support telephony services. The SB6121 is not a wireless modem, but can be connected to an external wireless router. Top to learn more

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Motorola Surfboard SB5100 Cable Modem

Regular Price: $149.99 |

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Integrated A-TDMA and S-CDMA technology--capable of providing up to 30 Mbps upstream data rate DOCSIS 1.1 and 2.0 Certified Front panel status LEDs and built-in HTML-based diagnostics for quick and easy troubleshooting Compatible with Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, NT, XP, Mac OS, Linux, and UNIX USB and Ethernet connectivity Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

Customer Review

From a cable company installation tech's point of view: Surfboard is best!
I have worked a good year solid installing cable modems for Charter Communications in California and I can vouch for the ease of installation (no software is required honestly folks), the reliability, speed, and simplicity of the Motorola Surfboard. It is a class above other modems such as Toshiba, Terayon, D-Link (only customer supplied) and the most dreadful one of all, the Ambit.Most times we were given Ambit modems to install (about 2 or 3 Ambit for every other type on a daily basis). Most times we had problems that were modem defect related, they were Ambit modems, however, that can't be chalked off to an average likelihood because they were installed more. Now, they failed in high numbers like about 1 out of 4 or 5 before an install could even be completed. To their credit, althought Ambits were what I see as unreliable (drop dead on a dime!), they did stretch the limtis of low signal way beyond cable co specs (+10 to -10 dBs) and sometimes worked (gag) even low...
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January 27, 2006 (East Coast, USA) | Helpful Votes: 132 | Rating: 5

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Surfing the web with the 5100
I got this cable modem for my folks a short while ago rather than have them continue to pay a monthly rental fee to Comcast. I chose the Motorola 5100 based on the reputation of Motorola, the price (although it wasn't as good as this Amazon price), and the technology. Installation was easy with a quick start guide as well as a full manual (on cd). For the price, you can't beat it. It has the latest technology- DOCSIS 2.0 but is backward compatible with the older standards DOCSIS 1.0 and 1.1 used by mostly all cable internet providers. (Please be sure to check with your cable internet provider first before buying any modem to make sure they support the DOCSIS standard and modem you are considering buying.) The Motorola has both USB and Ethernet connections so you can directly hook up 2 computers without having to buy extra networking hardware. Another nice feature is the STANDBY button at the top which you can use to temporarily cut off the internet. Also, it is relatively...
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April 23, 2003 | Helpful Votes: 134 | Rating: 5

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Smaller & Sleeker
This little modem replaced our Motorola SB4100. It's better looking and takes up less space, at about the size of a portable CD player. This model uses new technology (A-TDMA & S-CDMA) that triples the upstream capacity to 30Mbps. It is also DOCSIS 1.1 & 1.0 compatible and will work with older technology. I've been using this modem with Adelphia PowerLink with great results. And, if for no other reason, it's worth getting to save the five dollar monthly rental fee. Pays for itself really.
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June 10, 2003 | Helpful Votes: 42 | Rating: 5

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Product Description

Motorola's next generation SURFboard SB5100 Cable Modem incorporates the latest 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. Packed with power, the SB5100 is interoperable and backward compatible with DOCSIS 1.0 and 1.1 for a fast and timely transition - operators can deploy the SB5100 today without a service interruption. Top to learn more

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