Motorola has unveiled SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 modems and integrated gateways, which it claims to deliver ultra-broadband IP-based voice and data services.
The company claims that the new platform is two times faster than the previous version and the new gateways will help cable operators enhance the delivery of personal media experiences to their subscribers by making ultra broadband available throughout the home.
The company said that the new line of standards-based and remotely manageable gateways supports high-bandwidth gigabit ethernet (GiGe) home networking and channel bonding of up to eight downstream and four upstream channels. This increased 8 x 4 throughput support enables an operator to offer its customers multimedia services with data rates up to 300Mbps downstream and more than 100Mbps upstream.
According to Motorola, the new SURFboard integrated gateways are equipped with a four-port GiGe switch and integrated 802.11n Wi-Fi access point. The gateways’ internal antenna and switched on-board radios (2.4 or 5GHz) enable consumers to maximise the high-bandwidth potential of their home or business networks, while eliminating the need for stand-alone routers, hubs and access points.
In addition, the new SURFboard gateways also includes built-in firewall with stateful packet inspection; intrusion detection; denial of service attack prevention; and a simplified visitor feature set, enabling users to accommodate addition of their permissioned guests onto the home’s Wi-Fi network, while protecting the network from hacker attacks, the company said.
Alan Lefkof, corporate vice president and general manager of Motorola Broadband Home Gateways and Software, said: With the introduction of our new line of next-generation SURFboard modems and gateways, Motorola continues to demonstrate its global leadership and expertise in developing and deploying DOCSIS-certified solutions. Our new SURFboard integrated gateways demonstrate Motorola’s commitment to delivering high-value, lower-cost-of-ownership solutions, in one convenient and reliable package.
