I've had this cable modem for 14 years and I can say that it has never given me any problems. I live in a rural town that only supports the old docsis 1 & 1.1. Our service with DSL is faster here so I decided to go with DSL. One of the disadvantages to this modem is that you have to have a external router hooked up to it to have multiple computer hooked up. That's not really that big a deal in fact it might be a advantage to some considering you can choose a high end router instead of using a integrated one that you find in most newer cable modems. A advantage to owning this modem is you don't have to pay the cable company rent on a modem that is capable of docsis 1 & 1.1 because you own it. You can hook up 2 pc to this modem without a router. 1 connects to the ethernet jack and the other goes to the usb port. A disadvantage is that there is no hard reset switch on the unit. Considering how old this unit is, you can find them cheap used if you shop around for them. Motorola External Cable Modem (SB4200)
Product Features
- DOCSIS 1.0 CableLabs Certified (upgradable to DOCSIS 1.1)
- New user-friendly, top-mounted stand-by button for additional end-user security
- USB and Ethernet connections
- Ethernet and USB are bridged allowing LAN traffic between USB device and Ethernet LAN
- Compatible with Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, NT, XP, Mac, and UNIX operating systems
Technical Details
- Brand Name: Motorola
- Model: 484939-012-00
- Number of Ports: 4
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