What is a Cable Modem?
A cable modem is a device that is designed to receive broadband Internet signals over cable television's coaxial cables. Coaxial cable has far greater bandwidth than standard telephone wires. The cable modem is connected to one’s PC or some network. Ethernet cable, the most common of which is Cat 5 and Cat 5e. Cable modems are capable of transferring data at speeds over 30 Mbps.
Broadband providers will take care of the set up and installation of your cable broadband modem if you choose to rent one from them. There is a growing number of cable broadband customers who would rather purchase their own cable modem. These people need look no further than Motorola for a great selection of cable modems at equitable prices.
How Cable Modems Work--A Tutorial for Beginners
Motorola Cable Modems
Motorola has worked with the Cable Internet industry for years and offers customers a wide variety of cable modems to choose from. One particular series of cable modems offered by Motorola that are extremely popular is the Surfboard cable modem series. Motorola Surfboard cable modems include some of the following popular models:
- Motorola Surfboard Cable Modem SB5101
- Motorola Surfboard Cable Modem SB5100
- Motorola Surfboard Cable Modem SB5120
- Motorola Surfboard SBG900 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
Supporting both DOCSIS 2.0 and 1.1, the SB5101 is one of Motorola’s most popular cable modems.
SB5101 Motorola Cable ModemSB5101 Motorola cable modem features include:
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SB5100 Motorola Cable ModemSB5100 Motorola cable modem features include:
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Motorola Surfboard Cable Modem SB5120The Motorola Surfboard SB5120 is an extremely easy-to-use cable modem allowing owners to gain access to continual high speed Internet access that makes downloading, surfing, uploading, shopping and gaming as easy as ever. SB5120 Motorola cable modem features include:
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Motorola Surfboard SBG900 Wireless Cable Modem GatewayCombining your cable modem and wireless access point into a single unit, The Surfboard allows multiple users to access the cable modem without the hassle of running Ethernet cables throughout the house. SBG900 Motorola Wireless Cable Modem Gateway features include:
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