Asher_21 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hello, I'm looking for the driver of Motorola SB4101 Cable modem for Kalyway 10.5.2. Tried looking at Motorola website but with no success. I thank anyone who can help me! Asher Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122690-motorola-surfboard-cable-modem-sb4101/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVNeptune Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Few questions: 1) Why do you have such an old cable modem? That model is 7-10 years old now 2) Why are you even using USB? You are limiting your bandwidth to your usb 3) Upgrade Modem ($50), use ethernet, not usb Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122690-motorola-surfboard-cable-modem-sb4101/#findComment-868256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asher_21 Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 thank you for your reply. Few Answers: 1) I use this Cable modem becuase this is one of the best Modems ever made! never had even 1 problem with it. Old not necessaraly say that it's not good, the contrast, it's better!. 2)I'm using my usb because the ISP gave me the modem with USB (altough there is an ethernet connection in the Motorola sb4101 modem) and my xp is doing well with it. never had any problem with downloads, although maybe I don't know what you're talking about since I have never experiensed my connection with an ethernet..just usb wiring. 3) I Have ethernet connection in the back of the modem + at the back of my pc. (and I've just bought an ethernet cable, hopfully I'll get it by tomorrow.) By the way, do you know how to configure a dialer to the net on mac os x? because that's what I have. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122690-motorola-surfboard-cable-modem-sb4101/#findComment-868780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerkex'd Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 No you don't. Cable modems don't "dial". If your network card works in OSX your internet connection should just work. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122690-motorola-surfboard-cable-modem-sb4101/#findComment-868800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asher_21 Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 what I meant was I have a software who "dial" to the ISP servers for authontication. (User name+Password). And yes, it's called a dialer, that's how I am able to connect on win xp. and I have to connect ethernet inorder for it to work. (that's what the company said). Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122690-motorola-surfboard-cable-modem-sb4101/#findComment-868816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacUser2525 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 what I meant was I have a software who "dial" to the ISP servers for authontication. (User name+Password).And yes, it's called a dialer, that's how I am able to connect on win xp. and I have to connect ethernet inorder for it to work. (that's what the company said). Seems strange for a cable modem but I just checked and their is an option to create a PPPoE service on my nic in the Network Preferences Pane this is most likely what you will have to use although that is usually for ASDL users. You should call your ISP again and make sure this is what you need to use you want to mention you are using Mac OS X as well they may have software that will set all this up for you. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122690-motorola-surfboard-cable-modem-sb4101/#findComment-868942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asher_21 Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 ok, thank you. I'll call them as soon as the ethernet cable will arrive at my door step, and yesterday I called them and they told me the same, that I need to be with all the equipment (meaning ethernet+infront of the "mac") and that's it. * I wanted to ask you another question: What is the best antivirus software for the mac? and best "office" software? thanks for the quick response! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122690-motorola-surfboard-cable-modem-sb4101/#findComment-869121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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