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Motorola SURFboard SBG900 DOCSIS 2.0 Wireless Cable ModemGateway (Black)

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Average Customer Rating:	4.5
Brand:	Motorola
Model:	SBG900
Display size:	669.2913385827 inches
Format:	CD
Weight:	0.88 pounds
Dimensions:	11 inches x 11 inches x 3 inches [Width x Length x Height]

Product Categories

Access Points; Modems; Motorola; 802.11g; Cell Phone; 50 Inches & Up; PC; Mac

Product description

MOTOROLA SBG900 494022-019-00 SURFboard(R) Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Combination of modem & wireless access ;point allows users to network all computers, ;peripherals & game consoles together ; Wireless range of up to 328 ft indoors ;& 1312 ft outdoors ; 1 internal antenna ;& 1 external antenna to enhance wireless ;connectivity ; Includes power adapter SURFboard(R) Wireless Cable Modem Gateway

Features

PCs can be located where it is most convenient, not where there is a physical connection

Surf the Internet at speeds up to 100 times faster than a 28.8k analog modem

Offers 802.11g wireless technology with a range of up to 328 ft indoors and 1312 ft outdoors

Everyone on your network (up to 252 users) can share a single broadband connection

64-bit and 128-bit WEP security keeps hackers and viruses from attacking your network

Customer reviews

« Works reliably »

This gateway works just like it is supposed to. The setup didn't take too long, the Cat-5 cable hookup works, and the wireless works with my PS3. If you unplug it while the computer is on, it takes a bit of fussing to disconnect, reconnect, and repair the connection... but there's nothing faulty about it.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-08-29

« THE WORST MODEM I HAVE EVER OWNED »

The title says it all. Every 5-10 min i have to reset the modem, even with a direct connection. The signal constantly goes out. If i could give it a zero star rating, i would. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS MODEM. You will be very sorry you did.

Rating: (1 out of 5) @ 2010-08-17

« Great for web browsing, Poor for online gaming. »

Great: easy setup, combined with modem and wireless router, no need to purchase any additional equipments for you to surf the web. Has 1 Ethernet connection and 1 usb.

Poor: not good for gaming. Port forwarding or triggering isn't working well with gaming. Decent speed, but you will get disconnected from an on-going game frequently.

Rating: (2 out of 5) @ 2010-06-21

« Great All-In-One Product »

I purchased the newer version of this model (the SBG901) after my SBG900 died after six years of constant use. I have yet to find out what the technical differences are between the two models. Motorola's website shows no differences on their comparison chart. The only changes I've noticed are that the newer model loses the USB port (never needed it, anyway), has an internal antenna, and sports an uglier housing (in my opinion). Also, I think that the admin software on the newer model is more confusing. So, if you can find this older model for less money than the newer one, I definitely recommend it.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-04-28

« Worked ... for a while. Seller a nightmare »

This unit was purchased on Amazon and supplied by a reseller.
The modem was pretty easy to set up, worked for a while, then kept resetting itself. I returned the unit. Three weeks later I'm still trying to get my refund from Amazon's supplier.