Does a Motorola Surfboard cable modem work with Dish Network?
A Motorola SB5101 Surfboard modem will not work with Dish Network Internet. The Motorola Surfboard modem is designed for cable Internet services only, while Dish Network’s Internet service requires special modems designed for satellite Internet service. One of the primary differences is the Motorola cable modem’s use of the DOCSIS 2.0 standard.Source:iDirect Technologies: iDirect Series 3000 Satellite RouterMotorola: SB5101Surfboard Cable Modem Technical Specifications”Data-Over-Cable Service Interface Specifications DOCSIS 2.0 + IPv6 Cable Modem Specification CM-SP-DOCSIS2.0-IPv6-I01-090518;” Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.; 2009.