Larry Posted April 29, 2007 CID Share Posted April 29, 2007 hello people I just gotten new cablemodem from bestbuy and called up comcast too registered my modem and notice on the orange lite is blinking but on the other cablemodem that I rented from comcast there orange lite wasnt blinking and it seems that it broadband speed was faster then the one Ive bought and there modem was newer one the model number on the cablemodem is SB5120 and at bestbuy store they dont sell that models only the SB5101 and SB5100 what they sells, and comcast dont even carrys that anymore what the F*ck, they wanted people rent newer model SB5120, ok so is there anyway too get my speed back too 16Meg back?? thanks you all for the help! the last time I did the download test was about an hour ago and gotten 1meg thats not right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushonbye Posted April 29, 2007 CID Share Posted April 29, 2007 The SB5101 is a great modem and completely capable of getting 16Mb speeds.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted April 29, 2007 Author CID Share Posted April 29, 2007 is your cablemodem that lite blinking the orange lite?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushonbye Posted April 29, 2007 CID Share Posted April 29, 2007 There are five lights on the front (power, receive, send, online, and activity) if I remember right. The activity light should blink. The others should remain solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted April 29, 2007 Author CID Share Posted April 29, 2007 ok, I just wanna make sure, becouse comcast newer models that orange lite doesnt blink only if you browse the internet it starts then, but on older models they blinks all the time, well anyway thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buntz Posted April 29, 2007 CID Share Posted April 29, 2007 I have Comcast and use SB 5100 modem to connect. The only orange light I have is for PC/ACTIVITY and it is always blinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted April 29, 2007 Author CID Share Posted April 29, 2007 new models 5120 doesnt blink only if you browsing the web, if you dont browse the web it stays solid orange but thats kinda weird thou! P.S have a great day everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akhilsankar Posted May 30, 2007 CID Share Posted May 30, 2007 hai guys a had a motorola SB5101....i need to kno.....is anybody there knos the port configuration of this modem. i need to kno whether it is capable of doin prot redirection or not...pls tell mee.....if so....i think of setting up a apache based webserver..... thanks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushonbye Posted May 31, 2007 CID Share Posted May 31, 2007 hai guys a had a motorola SB5101....i need to kno.....is anybody there knos the port configuration of this modem. i need to kno whether it is capable of doin prot redirection or not...pls tell mee.....if so....i think of setting up a apache based webserver..... thanks.... The modem itself does not do port forwarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keetan Posted May 31, 2007 CID Share Posted May 31, 2007 For goodness sake, take it back! I can tell you which one is the best to buy, but I'm not here to advertise so you'll have to pm me. If you keep it, don't let it sit on it's side. They tend to overheat. Some people I know, rarely ever reach above 6Mb with it. Yeah, yeah, it's docsis 2.0 certified, but their chipset is crap imo. The last good ones they had were the 4k series. That's over with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogramjo Posted June 1, 2007 CID Share Posted June 1, 2007 Keetan, I'm just happy to see your list of specs following your invitation to IM you...I'm going to assume you *have* the best modem already and it's showing I needed to know myself, like right now because I took delivery on a new SB5120 today to replace my first SB5120 as it's been a good one...and I've had it awhile...no issues except off/on connectivity...which may just be hot weather here in the deser. But with the new modem, I don't know whether it was firmware obsolescence or what... my Cox 12/1 died down to 1/1 on most speed tests, including here at TMN. That'll never do! Some few were fine, which in a way is even more puzzling. Some of you may look at the firmware numbers and say 'aha!' but I won't bother you with that...it could take awhile before Cox pushes me a newer firmware that fixes the problem...and so, I just had the 1st modem reprovisioned and I'm back to square one...researching modems. As to 'perfect connectivity'. I don't know if it's possible but I'll thiMk hard about the DLink. (While I pack up the new dud and return it to NewEgg) Thanks P.S. All speed tests are back to normal...doubt just all the switching will fix the connectivity probs...but hope springs eternal, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogramjo Posted September 15, 2007 CID Share Posted September 15, 2007 This being an 'old' thread...my last comments were in May '07 but today I got a replacement for the not-so-hot Webstar that Cox sold me on their recent visit. Not a bad modem exactly but no help in the connectivity department. So now? :cheesy:I'm over-joyed to say that for Cox (at least here in AZ), the Dlink dcm-202 that arrived today is blowing the doors off all previous modems in terms of *connectivity*. I've had Cox service for about 3 years and after the first 6 months, nothing and no one could help me keep it connected for more than 30 hours at a stretch and usually 1 or 2 hours, maximum. It's very, very nice to be getting Premier service that actually stays connected. I'm a fan of Dlink fan. For each of us, it's a matter of what works, in the final analysis...not trying to sell modems. No increase in speeds but what relief from woe!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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