Among the technological features of the Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem, it is always on, it requires no additional software, it is extremely user friendly and its installation is a matter of four steps. The cable modem requires a minimum of 486MB, preferring a Pentium processor, Windows 95 or later, a CD-ROM drive, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet or USB 2.0 port and a high speed Internet connection. In addition to Windows 95 or higher, it is compatible with Macintosh OS8 or greater, Unix and Linux. Websites are loaded quickly, graphics and videos are downloaded with ease, and real-time interactive PC games are fully enjoyed thanks to the broadband capabilities of the Motorola Surfboard.

Without disconnecting your PC from the cable network, you can install your Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem in just four steps. Using either a Base-T Ethernet or USB port the modem can be up and running in no time at all, giving you enhanced versatility and supporting up to 63 users. In terms of performance, download speeds are up to 100 times faster than 28.8k analog phone modems, there is no need for a telephone line, it offers gaming access in real time and because of its design future upgrades are allowable.

The Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem comes with both USB and Ethernet cables, power adaptor, quick start guide and an installation CD-ROM with USB drivers. If your cable provider offers a DOCSIS 2.0 network system, with the Motorola Surfboard you will be able to surf the web 3 times faster than with earlier modems – at 30Mbps. For convenience, portability, quick installation and of course high speed Internet access, the Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem offers you broadband accessibility that will make dial-up Internet seem like a Stone Age relic. Whether you are a gamer, enjoy digital video or just like fast Internet access, you will notice the difference with this cable modem.