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Monday, September 1st, 2025

15yr old modem replace

My tv locks up or is buffering every 5 minutes. I have a smart tv and thinking the modem/ router is old and needs updating. 

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4 days ago

Usually, smart TVs will have a utility that can check to see the speed you have via a simple download / upload test and then you can troubleshoot from there. Have you looked in the TV manual for this utility? It would help to see what is happening if its just the TV  or your computer as well 

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4 days ago

@user_yds00l 

What do the modem's signal status values look like ? Try getting them here; http://192.168.100.1 or here http://10.0.0.1 

Please 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 ? Is there a router in the mix here ?

Is this with a WiFi connection ?

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2 days ago

Hello @user_yds00l, Thanks so much for taking a moment out of your day to leave a post on our community forum and we would be happy to help. Are you still having connection issues? What modem are you using? 

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I am using a retail customer owned home-cea2. 

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@user_yds00l, Thank you for the update, I appreciate it! It looks like we need to take a closer look at your equipment and account. If you could send our team a direct message with your full name, the name listed on the account (if different), and the service address associated with your account, I'd be more than happy to look into this for you. To send a Direct Message, please click on the chat icon in the top-right corner of the screen, next to the bell icon, and then type or select "Xfinity Support" to initiate a direct message.

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2 days ago

Darn echoes.....

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