MOTOROLA SB5120 505788-006-00 SURFboard(R) Cable Modem Can download up to 100x faster than traditional analog modems ; Enhanced with TurboDOX(TM) bandwidth optimization software ; CableLabs(R) DOCSIS(TM) 1.1 & 2.0 Certified(TM) ; Simple installation using either an Ethernet or USB connection ; Includes power adapter SURFboard(R) Cable Modem
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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Review Date: July 24, 2010
Reviewer: Ravi,
I got the good deal, the product is in good condition. looks like a new one, thank dear.
Good Service
Review Date: July 20, 2010
Reviewer: Sachin,
I got issues with the initial delivery but this vendor is very good in its service. They immediately sent me replacement. I would recommend them
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Stop paying modem rental
Review Date: June 25, 2010
Reviewer: SCARD,
If you don't want to keep paying modem rent, buy one of these. It is easy to install, you just need to call your internet provider once you have your modem in your hands, and they will guide you through installation and activate it remotely. Return your rented modem, and start saving about USD$5 (varies) a month (once your purchase is paid off)
SB5120 Surfboard Cable Modem Docsis 1.1 and 2.0 Certified USB
Review Date: June 5, 2010
Reviewer: DJSFO, San Francisco, Ca.
The unit sent t ome did not work after installation and set up with the cable company. I realize the unit was used. But they need to be checked out before shipping to a customer that they work. Very disappointed.
Motorola SB5120 Cable Modem
Review Date: May 26, 2010
Reviewer: J. Suter, Cleveland, Ohio
Arrived before scheduled delivery date in good condition. No problem for my cable guy to hook up and get going. Since it was used, I didn't expect a user's manual but would be nice to have. So far, I very satisfied both in product and seller.
Plays well with Charter
Review Date: May 3, 2010
Reviewer: David K. Miller,
On the basis of several comments in these reviews, I purchased a used Surfboard 5120 cable modem from an Amazon partner to replace the modem leased from Charter. Activation with Charter took less than ten minutes and all I needed was the MAC number printed on the bottom of the modem. The Motorola modem is at least as fast as the leased equipment and it will pay for itself in six months. (I used another Surfboard modem with Comcast in the past and never had any problems with it.)
The best cable modem I've used
Review Date: April 29, 2010
Reviewer: J. Stussy, La Crosse, WI
I currently have 8Mb/s service through Charter Communications. With my new Surfboard 5120 modem, I average speeds between 22 Mb/s and 35 Mb/s. With my old modem, I averaged less than 10 Mb/s. This works great for my network, which includes a computer, TV, Blu-Ray home theater, PS3, and my Dish network DVR. I highly recommend this modem.
Buy this so you don't have to pay your internet co a rental fee
Review Date: April 21, 2010
Reviewer: Marc, USA
As the title says. After 3 years of paying 3.50 a month to rent a modem I realized I could get an upgraded used version on Amazon for 25.00. I wish I would have realized this earlier, but it's my fault for just paying the bill and never looking at exactly what I was paying for. This will definately save you money if you are being forced to rent one. Just call your internet provider and give them the MAC addess of the new modem once it arrives. Set up and talking to the internet company only took a few minutes. I was renting a SB5100 and I can definately tell there is a speed boost with the SB5120.
cheap and used but works like new
Review Date: April 18, 2010
Reviewer: M. Mahamud, Reno, NV USA
I bought this cable modem used one. It is working without any problem very first day. Just gave mac id to charter cable. No droping signal.
Works better than SB6120
Review Date: April 14, 2010
Reviewer: A. Cardaniuc,
Bought the newer model Motorola SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 to replace the leased SB5120 from Comcast and stop paying them $5/month for a modem lease.
Installed it and speakeasy test showed about the same speeds for download and upload, but the real download speed dropped from around 1.6Mbs to around 500Kbs with the newer one. I had a tech guy from comcast to come and check what was the problem with the newer one and they said (after many trials) that the newer one will work faster only if you have their speeds over 20Mbs, and actually will be slower than the older sb5120 even if the new sb6120 is backward compatible with docsis 2.0. ..that does not make much sense to me... anyway
Changed back and fourth the new (sb6120) and old (sb5120) under my account and comcast could not give me a good explanation why with SB5120 I get download speed at 1.6Mbs and with SB6120 only 400-500Kbs.. They said that I should get their higher speed service (20Mbs or 50Mbs) to get better speed with the new DOCSIS 3.0 modem..
..so I had to return the SB6120 and buy a used SB5120 from Amazon which works as fast as the one leased from comcast with downloads over 1.5Mbs.
I have comcast service of 12Mbs or 16Mbs... the real download speed (even with a download manager/accelerator) is around 1.5-1.8Mbs. That is enough for me and I don't plan to get higher than that very soon. So this modem it is great, works fine, no drops or other issues, no restarts., always on.
It will pay for itself in seven months (bought used).
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