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Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 3:34 PM

Dynamic Range Window & T3 Timeouts

Experiencing intermittent issues multiple times a day where connectivity is interrupted. I'm using a Netgear CM2050V, and each time the issues arise, the event log shows entries like the following:

  • RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power in Excess of 6 dB Below the Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;
  • Dynamic Range Window violation
  • CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 16; Chan ID: 25;
  • Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out

Anecdotally, it usually seems to happen around certain times of day (mid-morning), but can happen anytime. I often know that it's about to happen, because I'll be able to hear people on a work call but they can't hear me anymore (i.e. my upload has died).

The power levels and SNR levels are all within spec, and a technician verified that the levels looked fine on his tool. Most times, my connection is fine & quite fast. That said, the technician did specify that if the issues persisted, there were some logging steps that could be taken by the Xfinity CMTS team to examine stability on the ISP side over several days.

From some searching on these forums and other places, it appears that similar issues have been resolved for other customers by replacing lines/equipment between Xfinity and the house. I looked for the button to send a Direct Message, but I'm not sure if that option is still available.

Expert

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107.1K Messages

9 days ago

@user_bptxfn 

FYI, it's not an "option"... Be advised that sending an unrequested direct message to the support team is a violation of their forum guidelines. It may get ignored.


Please see this post about direct messaging the support team;


https://forums.xfinity.com/conversations/getting-started/direct-message/6445fb0eb9339b2013e8ff9c?commentId=6446bf50b9339b2013e93478  

Official Employee

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2.1K Messages

7 days ago

 

user_bptxfn Hi there! Thanks for reaching out to us on our forum. We understand connection issues can be frustrating. I would have reached out too! Our team is here to help! 
 
Can you tell us what troubleshooting steps you have taken so far? 

 

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Reset modem numerous times, tightened coaxial cable on both ends, had a technician visit and verify the downstream/upstream levels are within spec on his tester. One easy task that I just tried is replacing the coaxial cable with a spare to see if that magically solves it, but I'm not optimistic about that helping at this stage. It's hard to tell quickly, since it's an intermittent issue.

I keep an eye on the modem homepage logs and can see when the modem loses connectivity and starts giving the DRW and T-3 Timeout messages. It usually re-establishes connectivity within the minute, but it can definitely be jarring when I unexpectedly lose connection during a meeting. Are there ISP-side logging steps that could be taken to identify from where the issue is originating? I'm wondering if some of the distribution hardware and/or cabling from the ISP to the house is going bad.

Official Employee

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user_bptxfn Thank you for these details. Can you please share what your subscription is, and about how many devices you have connecting to your network? 

 

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It's the gigabit plan, and maybe 40 or so devices.

Official Employee

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user_bptxfn Perfect, thank you! With that amount of devices, I can see why you would have our Gigabit speed. It is still quite a bit of devices. I'd like to take a look at things on my end. Can you please send a DM with your name, and service address? 
 
Click "Sign In" if necessary
Click the "Direct Messaging" icon at the top of the page (looks like a text bubble)
Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
Type "Xfinity Support" in the "To:" line and select "Xfinity Support" from the drop-down list which appears. The "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces the "To:" line
Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window
Press Enter to send it

 

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