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Thursday, March 20th, 2025 1:52 AM

Constant internet disconnects

I have been struggling with intermittent drops in my internet service for about three weeks now. We are on our second modem and about to have our 4th tech visit. I suspect that there is an issue somewhere up stream of me that is causing the issue, but I need to know the magic words to get a tech to actually go check that and not the cables in my house for the 4th time. Here are the log entries that I am seeing on my modem with the MACs redacted.

If I have to interact with the Xfinity assistant one more time I might loose my mind


03/19/2025 18:39:27
Notice CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 8; 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;

03/19/2025 18:39:08
Critical SYNC Timing Synchronization failure - Loss of Sync;CM-MAC=;CMTS-MAC=;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;

03/19/2025 18:39:05
Warning RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=;CMTS-MAC=;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;

03/19/2025 18:39:05
Warning RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power in Excess of 6 dB Below the Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=;CMTS-MAC=;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;

03/19/2025 18:39:05
Critical No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=;CMTS-MAC=;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;

03/19/2025 18:39:03
Notice CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 17; Chan ID: 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;

03/19/2025 18:39:03
Critical SYNC Timing Synchronization failure - Loss of Sync;CM-MAC=;CMTS-MAC=;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;

03/19/2025 18:38:59
Critical No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=;CMTS-MAC=;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;

03/19/2025 18:38:58
Notice CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 16; Chan ID: 193; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: 3.;CM-MAC=;CMTS-MAC=;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;

03/19/2025 18:38:57
Critical SYNC Timing Synchronization failure - Loss of Sync;CM-MAC=;CMTS-MAC=;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;

03/19/2025 18:38:57
Error TCS Fail on all Upstream Channels;CM-MAC=;CMTS-MAC=0;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;

03/19/2025 18:38:57
Critical No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=;CMTS-MAC=;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;

03/19/2025 18:38:51
Notice CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 2; Chan ID: 12; 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;

03/19/2025 18:38:50
Critical SYNC Timing Synchronization failure - Loss of Sync;CM-MAC=;CMTS-MAC=;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;

03/19/2025 18:38:50
Critical No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=;CMTS-MAC=;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;

03/19/2025 18:38:50
Error TCS Fail on all Upstream Channels;CM-MAC=;CMTS-MAC=;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;

03/19/2025 18:38:44
Notice CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 16; Chan ID: 193; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: 3.;CM-MAC=;CMTS-MAC=;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;

And the current power levels at time of posting

Channel ID Lock Status Modulation Frequency Power SNR/MER Corrected Uncorrectables
4 Locked 256QAM 435000000 Hz -0.9 dBmV 43.4 dB 3091 3132
12 Locked 256QAM 483000000 Hz -0.3 dBmV 43.4 dB 3019 3089
20 Locked 256QAM 531000000 Hz -0.4 dBmV 44.6 dB 9151 11331
28 Locked 256QAM 579000000 Hz -0.6 dBmV 43.4 dB 9269 11751
1 Locked 256QAM 417000000 Hz -0.9 dBmV 43.4 dB 18328 21249
2 Locked 256QAM 423000000 Hz -0.8 dBmV 43.4 dB 18465 25749
3 Locked 256QAM 429000000 Hz -1.0 dBmV 43.4 dB 18937 27898
5 Locked 256QAM 441000000 Hz -0.9 dBmV 43.4 dB 16726 23852
6 Locked 256QAM 447000000 Hz -0.8 dBmV 43.4 dB 14646 16932
7 Locked 256QAM 453000000 Hz -0.4 dBmV 43.4 dB 14548 16424
8 Locked 256QAM 459000000 Hz -0.5 dBmV 43.4 dB 14982 20440
9 Locked 256QAM 465000000 Hz -0.4 dBmV 43.4 dB 14799 15771
10 Locked 256QAM 471000000 Hz -0.3 dBmV 44.6 dB 13741 14086
11 Locked 256QAM 477000000 Hz -0.5 dBmV 43.4 dB 14973 18024
13 Locked 256QAM 489000000 Hz -0.5 dBmV 43.4 dB 12972 19743
14 Locked 256QAM 495000000 Hz -0.3 dBmV 44.6 dB 11906 13599
15 Locked 256QAM 501000000 Hz -0.4 dBmV 43.4 dB 12055 14547
16 Locked 256QAM 507000000 Hz -0.4 dBmV 43.4 dB 11507 13104
17 Locked 256QAM 513000000 Hz -0.4 dBmV 43.4 dB 10966 14787
18 Locked 256QAM 519000000 Hz -0.3 dBmV 43.4 dB 10332 13794
19 Locked 256QAM 525000000 Hz -0.3 dBmV 43.4 dB 10116 10608
21 Locked 256QAM 537000000 Hz -0.4 dBmV 43.4 dB 9043 11369
22 Locked 256QAM 543000000 Hz -0.5 dBmV 43.4 dB 9062 11808
23 Locked 256QAM 549000000 Hz -0.5 dBmV 43.4 dB 9626 13675
24 Locked 256QAM 555000000 Hz -0.5 dBmV 43.4 dB 9565 11874
25 Locked 256QAM 561000000 Hz -0.4 dBmV 43.4 dB 8558 11391
26 Locked 256QAM 567000000 Hz -0.4 dBmV 43.4 dB 9021 11952
27 Locked 256QAM 573000000 Hz -0.5 dBmV 43.4 dB 9789 12925
29 Locked 256QAM 585000000 Hz -0.4 dBmV 43.4 dB 8384 12799
30 Locked 256QAM 591000000 Hz -0.4 dBmV 44.6 dB 9191 13119
31 Locked 256QAM 597000000 Hz -0.3 dBmV 43.4 dB 8247 9815
32 Locked 256QAM 603000000 Hz 0.1 dBmV 43.4 dB 8535 11777
193 Locked OFDM PLC 957000000 Hz -2.6 dBmV 44.0 dB 10882976 10558


Upstream Bonded Channels
Channel ID Lock Status US Channel Type Frequency Width Power
2 Locked SC-QAM 22800000 Hz 6400000 41.0 dBmV
4 Locked SC-QAM 35600000 Hz 6400000 41.3 dBmV
3 Locked SC-QAM 29200000 Hz 6400000 41.3 dBmV
1 Locked SC-QAM 16400000 Hz 6400000 40.8 dBmV


Expert

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109.5K Messages

15 days ago

The signal status values at that snapshot in time were OK but the error log entries indicate that something is going on. Perhaps there is noise ingress into the line(s) /  an upstream channel / return path impairment somewhere.


And there are a fair number of uncorrectable bit errors, but that may not be significant depending on the total uptime of the modem since the last reboot.


There are other signal stat values that can't be read by the modem. They are the "Upstream Rx Power" (Upstream Receive Power Level), the "Upstream SNR Ch." (Upstream Signal To Noise Ratio), and the "Upstream ICFR" (In Channel Frequency Response). These are as equally important in diagnosing connectivity issues as are the modem's stats.


I'm going to escalate your issue to the Comcast corporate employees (The Digital Care Team) who are available to these boards. They will be able to poll the CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System) to check for any real-time degradation and / or error reports, see your node / cable plant, and modem health, and see whether or not everything is in the green zone. They can also see a history plot for the modem and those upstream receive signal stats.


You should get a reply here in your topic. Good luck !

Also, 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. Typically, after three visits, and the issue is not corrected, they should have written up an escalation ticket already....


Good luck !

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Official Employee

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1.1K Messages

15 days ago

 

 

I'm really sorry to hear about the ongoing issues with your internet service. It sounds incredibly frustrating to have intermittent drops for such a long time, especially after multiple modem replacements and technician visits. Let's see if we can get this resolved for you.

First, I want to assure you that your concerns are valid and important. You've been patient through multiple attempts to fix the issue, and it's time to explore other potential causes.

 

I'm really sorry to hear about the ongoing issues with your internet service. It sounds incredibly frustrating to have intermittent drops for such a long time, especially after multiple modem replacements and technician visits. Let's see if we can get this resolved for you.

First, I want to assure you that your concerns are valid and important. You've been patient through multiple attempts to fix the issue, and it's time to explore other potential causes.

3 Messages

Hello, the tech did come out and did a fairly thorough job on site. He installed some MoCA filters on the line to my unit (4 unit town-home) and that seems to have made things slightly better but we are still seeing some drop outs. At this point I am going to have to change service providers, I work from home and this is really negatively affecting my ability to work.

Official Employee

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Hi there, @Colorider ! Thank you so much for reaching your Digital Care team. I appreciate your patience while you waited to connect with me. Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that you are still experiencing connectivity issues with your service. Please be assured you reached the right person to assist you. Can you please DM me your first and last name, along with your full service address so that I can assist you further.-Richard

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Even when I am connected my speed is way below the 600Mbps I should be getting. Even worse is that the latency is just completely unacceptable

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Thank you for those screenshots, @Colorider I would also find that unacceptable as well! Can you please DM me your full first and last name along with your full-service address so that I can assist you further.-Richard

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