9 Messages
Internet keeps dropping several times a day.
This is preventing me from being able to work from home one day a week and saving the time and fuel of a cross-town commute and is frustrating for the entire family to have television and gaming constantly interrupted. After many rounds with the Xfinity Assistant and finally talking to multiple real live agents on the phone we had a tech check the line to the house and signal strength to the modem. He said everything was good and that if the problem continues it is the router. Of course, the problem did continue, so I bypassed the router and connected my PC directly to the modem and still continued to have internet drops. The modem event logs show many events that correspond to the drops. Below are screenshots of the modem connection statistics as well as an example of the event log during one outage period:
Time Priority Description
17:34:27
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:28
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:29
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:30
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:31
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:32
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:33
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:34
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:35
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:36
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:37
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:38
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:39
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:40
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:41
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:42
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:43
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:44
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:45
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:46
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:47
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:48
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:49
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:50
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:51
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:52
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:53
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:54
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:55
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:55
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:57
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:57
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:59
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:34:59
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:35:01
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:35:01
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:35:03
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:35:03
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:35:05
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:35:05
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:35:07
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:35:07
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:35:13
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:35:14
Sat Jun 22 2024 Warning (5) TCS Partial Service;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:36:04
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:36:07
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Received Response to Broadcast Maintenance Request, But no Unicast Maintenance opportunities received - T4 time out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:39:50
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:39:50
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Ranging Request Retries exhausted;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:39:50
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) 16 consecutive T3 timeouts while trying to range on upstream channel 0;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:40:28
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:40:28
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Ranging Request Retries exhausted;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:40:28
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) 16 consecutive T3 timeouts while trying to range on upstream channel 2;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:41:00
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:41:00
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Ranging Request Retries exhausted;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:41:00
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) 16 consecutive T3 timeouts while trying to range on upstream channel 1;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:41:01
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:41:01
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Ranging Request Retries exhausted;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:41:01
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) 16 consecutive T3 timeouts while trying to range on upstream channel 3;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:43:12
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:43:35
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:US_Diplexer_Mode_Change:Fixed Initial, 5-42MHz.
17:43:36
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:TLV-21.2, 258MHz.
17:43:36
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:TLV-21.3, 1002MHz.
17:43:36
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:US_Diplexer_Mode_Change:TLV-21.1, 5-85MHz.
17:43:41
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:43:45
Sat Jun 22 2024 Notice (6) Honoring MDD; IP provisioning mode = IPv6
17:43:54
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:TLV-84.2, 108MHz.
17:43:55
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:TLV-84.3, 1002MHz.
17:43:59
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:US_Diplexer_Mode_Change:TLV-84.1, 5-42MHz.
17:44:05
Sat Jun 22 2024 Warning (5) Lost MDD Timeout;CM-MAC=[Edited: "Personal Information"];CMTS-MAC=00:00:00:00:00:00;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:44:09
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) SYNC Timing Synchronization failure - Failed to acquire QAM/QPSK symbol timing;;CM-MAC=[Edited: "Personal Information"]CMTS-MAC=00:00:00:00:00:00;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:44:15
Sat Jun 22 2024 Warning (5) Lost MDD Timeout;CM-MAC=[Edited: "Personal Information"];CMTS-MAC=00:00:00:00:00:00;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:44:17
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:US_Diplexer_Mode_Change:Fixed Initial, 5-42MHz.
17:44:23
Sat Jun 22 2024 Warning (5) Lost MDD Timeout;CM-MAC=[Edited: "Personal Information"];CMTS-MAC=00:00:00:00:00:00;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:44:25
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:US_Diplexer_Mode_Change:Fixed Initial, 5-42MHz.
17:44:25
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) SYNC Timing Synchronization failure - Failed to acquire QAM/QPSK symbol timing;;CM-MAC=[Edited: "Personal Information"];CMTS-MAC=00:00:00:00:00:00;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:44:29
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:TLV-21.2, 258MHz.
17:44:29
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:TLV-21.3, 1002MHz.
17:44:30
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:US_Diplexer_Mode_Change:TLV-21.1, 5-85MHz.
17:44:35
Sat Jun 22 2024 Notice (6) Honoring MDD; IP provisioning mode = IPv6
17:44:43
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:TLV-84.2, 108MHz.
17:44:43
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:TLV-84.3, 1002MHz.
17:44:47
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:US_Diplexer_Mode_Change:TLV-84.1, 5-42MHz.
17:44:49
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:TLV-21.2, 258MHz.
17:44:49
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:TLV-21.3, 1002MHz.
17:44:49
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:US_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:TLV-21.1, 85MHz.
17:44:51
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:44:55
Sat Jun 22 2024 Notice (6) Honoring MDD; IP provisioning mode = IPv6
17:45:03
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:TLV-84.2, 108MHz.
17:45:03
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:TLV-84.3, 1002MHz.
17:45:03
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) CMSTATUS:US_Diplexer_Mode_Change:TLV-84.1, 5-42MHz.
17:45:05
Sat Jun 22 2024 Notice (6) DS profile assignment change. DS Chan ID: 32; Previous Profile: ; New Profile: 1 2 3.;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:45:06
Sat Jun 22 2024 Notice (6) DS profile assignment change. DS Chan ID: 33; Previous Profile: ; New Profile: 1 2 3.;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:45:10
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:45:11
Sat Jun 22 2024 Warning (5) RCS Partial Service;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:45:14
Sat Jun 22 2024 Critical (3) UCD invalid or channel unusable;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:45:19
Sat Jun 22 2024 Notice (6) CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 16; Chan ID: 193 194; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: 0.;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:45:19
Sat Jun 22 2024 Notice (6) CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 20; Chan ID: 194; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:45:34
Sat Jun 22 2024 Notice (6) CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 7; Chan ID: 1 2 3 4; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:51:19
Sat Jun 22 2024 Notice (6) CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 24; Chan ID: 193 194; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: 0.;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
17:51:19
Sat Jun 22 2024 Notice (6) CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 22; Chan ID: 194; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=##:##:##:##:#_:##;CMTS-MAC=##:##:_#:##:##:##;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
XfinityDena
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5 months ago
@dex.b765 Thank you for reaching out. I am sorry to hear of the issues you are having with your connection. Have you reached out to the manufacture of the modem for additional support as well?
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EG
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5 months ago
What do the modem's signal stats look like ? Please also copy all of the text in its entirety of the *Downstream Power Levels*, the *SNR's* (Signal to Noise Ratios), and the *Upstream Power Level* numbers and paste them into your next post.
What is the exact make and model number of the modem / gateway device ?
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EG
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5 months ago
OK but don't post a pic. Post text as stated please.
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EG
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5 months ago
@dex.b765
This may or may not be the root cause of the problem (YMMV) but it should be addressed regardless. YMMV.
The downstream power is too high. It may be over-driving the front-end receiver circuit of the modem. That can cause random disconnects, spontaneous re-booting of the modem, speed, packet loss, latency problems, and the un-bonding of channels.
Is there a drop amplifier on the coax cable line leading to the modem ? If so, try removing / bypassing it and see. If not, you can try installing a -6 dB forward path-only attenuator pad such as this one on the coax port on the rear of the modem to knock that power level down and see;
https://www.amazon.com/FPA6-54-Forward-Attenuator-DOCSIS-Internet/dp/B08KTRC3XZ
It won't affect the upstream power level which is within spec. Good luck !
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dex.b765
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5 months ago
New errors in the event log, but they only occurred during 2 windows: 0018 hours to 0044 hours and again from 1202 hours and 1224 hours. The first window is the most concerning as there were many critical events over a lengthy time span (fortunately at a time when we weren't relying on internet service). The second window only had 2 warning events and 2 notice events, but this event caught my attention: RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW
I don't know what CCAP Commanded Power is, but since the PFA was put on to restrict the downstream power levels, could this event be a result of installing the PFA? I hadn't seen the warning prior to installing it.
In any event, since I cannot confirm whether or not our service was interrupted during either of these windows, I'll need to keep monitoring the logs. I'm still hesitant to attempt working from home because my last attempt was a nightmare with many disconnects in the afternoon.
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EG
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5 months ago
CCAP is an upstream power error. That said. If there is nothing more that can be done to improve the connection quality, then you'll need a tech visit as stated.
Bear in mind that if the premises facing techs can not find or fix a problem at your home, it is they who are responsible for escalating it up to their line / network / maintenance dept. techs. The problem may lie beyond your home in the local neighborhood infrastructure somewhere but it is their S.O.P. to start at the home. And if the problem is found to be on their side of the demarcation point, there will not be any charge.
Good luck !
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user_nunpuu
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3 months ago
I have this exact same issue. It started after they did work on our road. Every single day the internet drops around the same time. I have been on the Xfinity Assistant numerous times. I have a technician scheduled tomorrow. I’m guessing he is going to say he doesn’t know why it’s doing that. They sent us a new router last week…no change. I too work from home and it’s a nightmare. Funny thing is that right after they got a technician scheduled I got another message saying they had found and solved the problem and wanted me to cancel the appointment. I did not cancel because I wanted to see if it would continue to drop. It has. Every single day I lose connection. Today was at 11, 7:30, midnight and 2 am. I feel like I’m stuck in a circle and it will be months before we have a solution if ever. And they will just keep having me pay the bill. We never had this issue before they did the work. Internet was perfect.
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user_4jtvfy
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2 months ago
Having the same issue here. Keeps dropping anywhere between 2-4 times daily with the time affected is inconsistent. Finally got a tech out here two weeks in a row. Last week, got a new router. Still have the issue. Got an appointment and within 48 hours, I received four phone calls and several text messages asking me to cancel my appointment. The tech came out yesterday and said he tried a few different things but said that I’m the only one calling about an issue. I live in an apartment which I don’t know if people in my building are home daily like I am where they don’t know there’s an issue. Once again, the day after the tech was here, internet dropped for 4 minutes. I’m hoping that another company builds a network near by that allows me to switch providers. I’m tired of having the same conversations with XFinity with no resolution
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EG
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2 months ago
@dex.b765
Curious if you ever got a resolution for the problem ?
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user_m8lrsj
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2 months ago
SAME issue here. Techs have been out twice and replaced the line from the post all the way to my modem and still have connection drops. 4-5 times a day or so. He just left an hour ago and still the same problem. Before he left he did "one last check" and the test he ran he said "huh the last thing failed" asked him what it was and he said it was a "PHT fail". He came back after going to his truck and said "oh it turned green now your good to go!" Still the same issues. I don't know why Xfinity can't seem to get this whole consistency thing down but this is pretty horrible. Been dealing with this for just over a year now.....
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