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Asus RT-AX88U Router will not maintain gigabit speed

Hello everyone.

 

I have an Asus RT-AX88U router updated with the latest manufacturer firmware and an Arris SB8200 modem.

 

I have the gibabit internet package and I know both devices are compatible.

 

I would like to know if there are some settings I am missing or if I need to do a factory reset as my gigabit speeds only last for a short period of time then are reduced to a fraction of their original speed.  Upon power cycling the router the speeds recover but, again only for a short period of time

Power cycling the router alone restores the speeds as well making me think it is not a modem issue.

 

On a fresh power cycling of both devices I show 6-700 Mbps downloads and 42 ish Mbps uploads.

 

However after several hours the download speed upon re testing is around 5 Mbps and 13 ish Mbps uploads.

 

These speeds were determined at the router via the internal speed testing app powered by Ookla.

 

QoS is off , Guest network is off, using a CAT6 cable

 

@EG I have seen some of your comments and was hoping you could possibly help me troubleshoot this.  

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4 years ago

@EG  Plugging directly into the router with an ethernet cable to my laptop I get around 5 Mbps speeds.  I need to wait until later to try directly into the modem as there are people using it to work from home. 

 

The Arris SB8200 modem has 2 output ports on the back but if I directly plug into the second port I can't get any connection at all, it simply says "self identified IP address" in my network preferences (Mac) and as others are using the wifi I can't unplug the #1 connection which is plugged into the router this time.

 

Xfinity's speed test gives the same results when plugged in and when using the Asus app over Wifi .  While previously running speed tests w/in Asus' app I assumed it was reading the hard wired speed directly from the router.  I was doing that thinking it would read that speed directly from the hard wired router.  Confirmed same speeds wired vs wireless both.

 

Either way on wireless or plugged directly into the router I am still getting 5 Mbps.  Will test the direct modem connection as soon as I can.

 

I am thinking it may be a router issue only because rebooting (power cycling) fixes the problem but only temporarily...

 

I am not sure if there is an Asus router setting prohibiting it from maintaining gigabit speeds.

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4 years ago

FWIW, only port number 1 is active on the 8200. Port number 2 is disabled. You would need them to assign a second public / WAN IP address (for a fee) to it in order for it to be able to have internet access.

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4 years ago

Does the same thing happen with a direct connection to the 8200 cable modem (no router in the mix) ?

 

Is this with a WiFi connection or an ethernet connection to the router ?

 

Try this speed test:  https://speedtest.xfinity.com/

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4 years ago

@EG thank you for that information.

 

I will get back to you ASAP regarding the speed test on the modem itself.

 

I checked my speed test logs (asus/ookla) and it seems the longest "maintained" speeds of 6-700 Mbps is over a 8-9 hour period.  I test at 2255 one night then 0700 the next morning and they were similar speed.  Later in the day it was back to 4-5 Mbps again until I power cycled the equipment again.

 

I am really stumped.

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4 years ago

Thanks for the information. My router is on a second floor directly plugged into the wall. Perhaps I should relocate the modem to the lower floor where the drop into the house is. It is a matter of convenience to have it centrally located between floors.

I will also discuss with the technician. This house was wired for Direct TV prior to me moving in so when Comcast set it up it was on the lowest level of course.

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@EG I plugged directly in and was only getting 30-40 mbps directly from the modem.  I called comcast after they resent signal / refreshed modem (which did not help).  They are sending a tech to see if it is an issue coming from outside the home.

 

I plugged everything back in and now from within the router's speed test (in the asus GUI being run through my phone) I am getting 715.41 MBPS download speeds from what I assume is the router which is directly connected to the modem.   I have no doubt this will go down again tomorrow.  I am baffled

 

Here are the modem logs followed by event logs while plugged directly in.

 

Connection

The status listed show the connection state of the cable modem. They are used by your service provider to evaluate the operation of the cable modem.

Startup Procedure

Procedure

Status

Comment

Acquire Downstream Channel

651000000 Hz

Locked

Connectivity State

OK

Operational

Boot State

OK

Operational

Configuration File

OK

 

Security

Enabled

BPI+

DOCSIS Network Access Enabled

Allowed

 

 

Downstream Bonded Channels

Channel ID

Lock Status

Modulation

Frequency

Power

SNR/MER

Corrected

Uncorrectables

33

Locked

QAM256

651000000 Hz

7.4 dBmV

41.6 dB

2

0

1

Locked

QAM256

465000000 Hz

6.4 dBmV

41.9 dB

10

0

2

Locked

QAM256

471000000 Hz

6.8 dBmV

38.5 dB

7

0

3

Locked

QAM256

477000000 Hz

6.7 dBmV

39.1 dB

8

0

4

Locked

QAM256

483000000 Hz

6.7 dBmV

41.0 dB

8

0

5

Locked

QAM256

489000000 Hz

7.0 dBmV

42.1 dB

10

0

6

Locked

QAM256

495000000 Hz

6.8 dBmV

42.1 dB

10

0

7

Locked

QAM256

501000000 Hz

7.0 dBmV

39.7 dB

11

0

8

Locked

QAM256

507000000 Hz

7.2 dBmV

42.3 dB

13

0

9

Locked

QAM256

513000000 Hz

7.4 dBmV

42.1 dB

9

0

10

Locked

QAM256

519000000 Hz

7.1 dBmV

37.6 dB

7

0

11

Locked

QAM256

525000000 Hz

6.7 dBmV

41.7 dB

8

0

12

Locked

QAM256

531000000 Hz

6.9 dBmV

41.7 dB

2

0

13

Locked

QAM256

537000000 Hz

6.9 dBmV

38.5 dB

2

0

14

Locked

QAM256

543000000 Hz

6.9 dBmV

41.8 dB

5

0

15

Locked

QAM256

549000000 Hz

6.8 dBmV

41.2 dB

6

0

16

Locked

QAM256

555000000 Hz

7.3 dBmV

41.6 dB

2

0

17

Locked

QAM256

561000000 Hz

7.2 dBmV

41.6 dB

1

0

18

Locked

QAM256

567000000 Hz

7.1 dBmV

41.9 dB

1

0

19

Locked

QAM256

573000000 Hz

7.1 dBmV

41.8 dB

0

0

20

Locked

QAM256

579000000 Hz

7.2 dBmV

41.3 dB

3

0

21

Locked

QAM256

585000000 Hz

7.1 dBmV

41.5 dB

6

0

22

Locked

QAM256

591000000 Hz

7.4 dBmV

41.4 dB

2

0

23

Locked

QAM256

597000000 Hz

7.3 dBmV

41.4 dB

5

0

24

Locked

QAM256

603000000 Hz

7.3 dBmV

41.5 dB

7

0

25

Locked

Other

672000000 Hz

7.7 dBmV

21.2 dB

24222637

63484

26

Not Locked

QAM256

0 Hz

0.0 dBmV

41.7 dB

6

0

27

Locked

QAM256

609000000 Hz

7.5 dBmV

41.7 dB

6

0

28

Locked

QAM256

615000000 Hz

7.3 dBmV

32.3 dB

2404362

2340635

29

Locked

QAM256

621000000 Hz

7.1 dBmV

27.6 dB

974629

1162350

30

Locked

QAM256

627000000 Hz

7.2 dBmV

41.4 dB

435569

969423

32

Locked

QAM256

633000000 Hz

7.6 dBmV

41.9 dB

1

0

 

 

Upstream Bonded Channels

Channel

Channel ID

Lock Status

US Channel Type

Frequency

Width

Power

1

5

Locked

SC-QAM Upstream

17300000 Hz

6400000 Hz

59.0 dBmV

2

7

Locked

SC-QAM Upstream

30100000 Hz

6400000 Hz

59.0 dBmV

3

6

Locked

SC-QAM Upstream

23700000 Hz

6400000 Hz

59.0 dBmV

4

8

Locked

SC-QAM Upstream

36500000 Hz

6400000 Hz

56.0 dBmV

 

 

Current System Time: Mon Dec 21 17:09:40 2020

 

 

 

 

 

Event Log

Status > Event Log

The table below contains the log of events that the SB8200 has detected. This log can be important to the service provider to help diagnose and correct problems, if any should occur.

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Date Time

Event ID

Event Level

Description

12/21/2020 17:30

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 29 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:30

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:30

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 2; Chan ID: 29; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:30

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 29 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:29

84020300

5

"MDD message timeout;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:29

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 2; Chan ID: 29; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:29

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 1; Chan ID: 29; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:29

84020300

5

"MDD message timeout;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:29

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 29 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:29

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 4; Chan ID: 28 29 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:29

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 2; Chan ID: 29; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:29

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 29 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:29

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 1; Chan ID: 28 29; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:29

84020300

5

"MDD message timeout;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:29

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 2; Chan ID: 29; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:29

84020300

5

"MDD message timeout;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:29

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 29 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:29

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:29

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 2; Chan ID: 29; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:29

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 29 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:28

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:28

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 4; Chan ID: 28 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:28

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 29 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:28

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 2; Chan ID: 29; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:28

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 1; Chan ID: 29; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:28

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:28

84020300

5

"MDD message timeout;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:28

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 2; Chan ID: 29; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:28

84020300

5

"MDD message timeout;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:28

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 29 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:28

84020300

5

"MDD message timeout;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:28

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 29 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:28

84020300

5

"MDD message timeout;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:28

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 29 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:27

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 4; Chan ID: 28 29 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:27

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 29 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:27

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 2; Chan ID: 29; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:27

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:27

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 1; Chan ID: 29; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:27

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 29 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:27

84020300

5

"MDD message timeout;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:27

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 2; Chan ID: 29; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:27

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 4; Chan ID: 28 29 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:27

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 28 29 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:27

84020300

5

"MDD message timeout;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:27

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 4; Chan ID: 28 29 30; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:26

84020300

5

"MDD message timeout;CM-MAC=18:9c:27:ee:db:19;CMTS-MAC=00:01:5c:88:38:46;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;"

12/21/2020 17:26

74010100

6

"CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 4; Chan ID: 28 29

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107.3K Messages

4 years ago

The upstream power is WAY out of spec. That can cause random disconnects, spontaneous re-booting of the modem, speed, packet loss, latency problems, and the un-bonding of channels.

In a self troubleshooting effort to try to obtain better connectivity / more wiggle room, check to see if there are there any excess/unneeded coax cable splitters in the line leading to the modem that can be eliminated/re-configured. Any splitters that remain should be high quality and cable rated for 5-1002 MHz, bi-directional, and no gold colored garbage types like GE, RadioShack, RCA, Philips, Leviton, Magnavox, and Rocketfish from big box stores like Home Depot, Lowes, Target, Wal-Mart etc. Splitters should be swapped with known to be good / new ones to test

If there aren't any unneeded splitters that can be eliminated and if your coax wiring setup can't be reconfigured so that there is a single two way splitter connected directly off of the drop from the street/pole with one port feeding the modem and the other port feeding the rest of the house/equipment with additional splits as needed, and you've checked all the wiring and fittings for integrity and tightness and refresh them by taking them apart then check for and clean off any corrosion / oxidation on the center wire and put them back together again, then perhaps it's best to book a tech visit to investigate and correct.

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4 years ago

You could try it and see.

 

For the tech visit, 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 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.

 

Good luck with it ! Please post back with how things turn out.

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4 years ago

How did this issue get resolved? I am having a similar experience.

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4 years ago

@md981 

Please create a new topic of your own here on this board detailing your issue. Thanks.  The original poster has not returned. 3 month old dead now being closed.

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