Learn about the hardware features, and specifications and about what the light sequence means on the Motorola SB5100 Internet modem. On this page, you will find information that will help familiarize you with your Motorola SB5100 Internet modem.

Motorola SB5100 Front View

Learn what the various light sequences mean on the front of the Motorola SB5100 Internet modem.

 

Motorola SB5100 Internet Modem

Power

Solid Green Light: the unit is receiving power.
Flashing Light: startup diagnostics are in progress

Receive

Solid Green Light: the downstream channel is connected.
Flashing Light: the modem is scanning for a downstream connection

Send

Solid Green Light: the upstream channel is connected.

Flashing Light: the modem is scanning for an upstream connection.

Online

Solid Green Light: the modem is online.
Flashing Light: the modem is scanning for network connectivity.

PC/Activity


Amber Light: Indicates the modem detects that it is physically connected to another device.

Flashing Light: the modem is transmitting or receiving data (this is normal)

Standby

Off: normal operation

Solid Green Light: the "Standby" button (located at the top of the modem) has been pressed and Standby mode is enabled. All other lights will be off in Standby mode and you will not be able to surf the Internet. Press the Standby button to disable Standby mode.

 

Motorola SB5100 Rear View

Here are some additional details and connection features of the Motorola SB5100 Internet modem.

 
Rear View
Motorola SB5100 Internet modem - rear view
Ethernet Connects the modem to an ethernet equipped computer or third-party device (router, Ethernet hub, etc.)
USB Connects the modem to USB equipped computers (not supported)
Cable Connects the modem to the cable outlet using a coaxial cable
+12VDC Connects modem to the power supply

 

Details/Specifications

Here are some additional details for the Motorola SB5100 Internet modem.

Details/Specifications
Docsis 2.0
WiFi No
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps
Maximum Download Speed Supports Shaw Internet download speeds up to 25Mbps (depending on your Internet subscription)
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