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Introduction Before You Begin Installation & Configuration Troubleshooting FAQ Glossary License Frequently Asked Questions Here are answers to questions our customers frequently ask. Q What is high-speed cable Internet access? A Cable Internet access uses cable television wires instead of telephone lines to connect to the Internet. It is extremely fast and affordable and does not tie up telephone lines for incoming or outgoing calls and faxes. Q How fast are cable modems? A Cable modems offer Internet access at speeds up to 100 times faster than a traditional phone modem. You can experience speeds of over 1,000 Kbps. Due to network condition such as traffic volume and the speed of the sites you visit, actual speed may vary. Many network and other factors can affect download speeds. Q Can I still watch cable TV while using my cable modem? A Yes, your cable TV line can carry the TV signal while you send and receive information on the Internet. Q What are CableLabs Certified, DOCSIS and Euro-DOCSIS? A CableLabs® Certified, DOCSIS, and Euro-DOCSIS are the industry standards for high-speed data distribution over cable television system networks. They are intended to ensure that all compliant cable modems interface with all compliant cable systems. Your Motorola SURFboard cable modem is DOCSIS or Euro-DOCSIS certified. X Home Print Exit 62 SB5100 Series Cable Modem User Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to questions our customers frequently ask.
Q
What is high-speed cable Internet access?
A
Cable Internet access uses cable television wires instead of telephone lines to connect to the Internet. It is extremely fast and affordable and
does not tie up telephone lines for incoming or outgoing calls and faxes.
Q
How fast are cable modems?
A
Cable modems offer Internet access at speeds up to 100 times faster than a traditional phone modem. You can experience speeds of over
1,000 Kbps. Due to network condition such as traffic volume and the speed of the sites you visit, actual speed may vary. Many network and
other factors can affect download speeds.
Q
Can I still watch cable TV while using my cable modem?
A
Yes, your cable TV line can carry the TV signal while you send and receive information on the Internet.
Q
What are CableLabs Certified, DOCSIS and Euro-DOCSIS?
A
CableLabs
®
Certified,
DOCSIS
, and Euro-DOCSIS are the industry standards for high-speed data distribution over cable television system
networks. They are intended to ensure that all compliant cable modems interface with all compliant cable systems. Your Motorola SURFboard
cable modem is DOCSIS or Euro-DOCSIS certified.