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CAX30 Poor Cable Connection

I'm currently having issues with my modem-router reading a poor cable connection. I have replaced all cables and splitters, factory reset the router as well and continue to have issues. Additionally, Comcast has been doing work recently in my area, and the issues popped up after they were complete. My diagnostics are below. 

Cable Diagnostic
Startup Procedure
CM status:  OPERATIONAL
DownstreamChannel: 519000000Hz Locked
ConnectivityState: OK operational(12),
BootState:  OK Operational
Security:  Enabled
IPProvisioningMode: 12 IPv6Only

Downstream Bonded Channels
Channel LockedStatus Modulation Channel ID Frequency Power  SNR Correctables Uncorrectables
1 Locked  256 QAM  17  519000000 Hz -19.6 dBmV 33.8 dB 17342  13519
2 Locked  256 QAM  14  501000000 Hz -19.3 dBmV 34.2 dB 22053  16753
3 Locked  256 QAM  15  507000000 Hz -19.6 dBmV 33.9 dB 23319  24840
4 Locked  256 QAM  16  513000000 Hz -19.3 dBmV 34.1 dB 22822  20449
5 Locked  256 QAM  18  525000000 Hz -19.5 dBmV 34.0 dB 18519  18609
6 Locked  256 QAM  19  531000000 Hz -19.9 dBmV 33.6 dB 19231  20242
7 Locked  256 QAM  20  537000000 Hz -19.8 dBmV 33.6 dB 16171  14805
8 Locked  256 QAM  21  543000000 Hz -19.4 dBmV 33.9 dB 15808  13948
9 Locked  256 QAM  22  555000000 Hz -19.6 dBmV 27.5 dB 204837114  170006901
10 Locked  256 QAM  23  561000000 Hz -19.8 dBmV 30.9 dB 63518  87456
11 Locked  256 QAM  24  567000000 Hz -19.5 dBmV 33.0 dB 3956  14947
12 Locked  256 QAM  25  573000000 Hz -19.6 dBmV 32.7 dB 22494  68144
13 Locked  256 QAM  26  579000000 Hz -19.9 dBmV 33.2 dB 14235  11504
14 Locked  256 QAM  27  585000000 Hz -19.8 dBmV 32.7 dB 32042  58827
15 Locked  256 QAM  28  591000000 Hz -20.0 dBmV 32.7 dB 60871  40166
16 Locked  256 QAM  29  597000000 Hz -19.3 dBmV 33.8 dB 15942  15423
17 Locked  256 QAM  30  603000000 Hz -19.9 dBmV 33.4 dB 15641  14677
18 Locked  256 QAM  31  609000000 Hz -19.4 dBmV 33.8 dB 14504  14481
19 Locked  256 QAM  32  615000000 Hz -19.8 dBmV 33.4 dB 14239  14029
20 Locked  256 QAM  34  621000000 Hz -20.0 dBmV 31.5 dB 107258372  66169492
21 Locked  256 QAM  35  627000000 Hz -20.1 dBmV 30.2 dB 357116939  213505703
22 Locked  256 QAM  36  633000000 Hz -21.3 dBmV 0.0 dB 225342718  312460777
23 Locked  256 QAM  37  639000000 Hz -21.1 dBmV 0.0 dB 127696440  205410498
24 Locked  256 QAM  38  645000000 Hz -20.1 dBmV 32.7 dB 497731  62070
25 Locked  256 QAM  39  651000000 Hz -19.8 dBmV 33.3 dB 17536  25075
26 Locked  256 QAM  40  657000000 Hz -20.2 dBmV 33.1 dB 16325  19316
27 Locked  256 QAM  41  663000000 Hz -19.9 dBmV 33.3 dB 15468  16726
28 Locked  256 QAM  42  669000000 Hz -20.4 dBmV 32.9 dB 1044964  2400222
29 Locked  256 QAM  43  675000000 Hz -20.6 dBmV 32.1 dB 573601  1146078
30 Locked  256 QAM  44  681000000 Hz -20.3 dBmV 33.1 dB 266717  625730
31 Locked  256 QAM  45  687000000 Hz -20.3 dBmV 33.0 dB 377249  852879
33 Not Locked Unknown  0  0 Hz  0.0 dBmV 0.0 dB 0  0

Upstream Bonded Channels
Channel LockedStatus ChannelType Channel ID SymbolRate Frequency Power
1 Locked  ATDMA  1  5120 Ksym/sec 16300000 Hz 58.8 dBmV
2 Locked  ATDMA  2  5120 Ksym/sec 22800000 Hz 59.0 dBmV
3 Locked  ATDMA  3  5120 Ksym/sec 29200000 Hz 59.0 dBmV
4 Locked  ATDMA  4  5120 Ksym/sec 35600000 Hz 59.0 dBmV
5 Not Locked Unknown  0  0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz  0 dBmV
6 Not Locked Unknown  0  0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz  0 dBmV
7 Not Locked Unknown  0  0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz  0 dBmV
8 Not Locked Unknown  0  0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz  0 dBmV

Downstream OFDM Channels
Channel Channel ID Frequency Power  SNR/MER  ActiveSubcarrier Correctable Uncorrectable
1 33  693000000 Hz -19.8 dBmV 30.7 dB  1108 ~ 2987  605740097  119 
2 0  0 Hz  0 dBmV  0 dB  0 ~ 0   0  0

Upstream OFDMA Channels
Channel UpstreamMuted RangingStatus Subc Zero Freq ActiveSubcarrier SymbolsPerFrame Power
1 n/a  Other  0 MHz  0 ~ 0   0  0 dBmV
2 n/a  Other  0 MHz  0 ~ 0   0  0 dBmV

Expert

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111.3K Messages

1 year ago

The signal stat values are horrible !! I'm surprised that you are able to get online at all.... I see that you have tried some things but see if anything else here may apply;

In an effort to try to obtain better connectivity / more wiggle room, check to see if there are 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 from Home Depot, Target, Wal-Mart, etc. Splitters should be swapped with known to be good / new ones to test.

Also check the coax cable for any damage such as cuts, nicks, abrasions, kinks, sharp bends, etc.

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.

So 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. Since this started after network maintenance / upgrades were done, 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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2.2K Messages

1 year ago

Greetings, @KevinMW! I hope your week has been treating you well. Thanks so much for taking a moment out of your busy day to leave a post on our community forum. I'm sorry to hear you're having issues with your connection, but you have definitely come to the right place for assistance.

 

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.

 

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Expert

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111.3K Messages

1 year ago

@KevinMW 

Have you had a chance to see if any of those tips apply ? Please reply right here in your topic on these public help forums. Thank you.

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