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Thursday, February 12th, 2026 9:55 PM

intermittent connections drops daily

I have an arris sb8200 modem. for the past two weeks I have been experiencing intermittent connectivity problems. I noticed it first while in an online game and then my streaming services seemed to pause randomly. At least one a day I will completely lose connection. all the lights on the modem are still on however. and when I use the xifinity app or contact customer service, they can see no issue on their end. if I unplug the modem for at least 30 seconds it usually starts working again but the problem returns. 

there was a text about planned maintenance on 2/5 and that is about when I started experiencing the problems. I have chatted with three separate people. the first upgraded my internet and that didn't work. the second mentioned something about a boot file being updated but that didn't work. The third suggested i try one of xfinity's gateways. I have one on the way now but I am concerned this won't fix the issue. I have checked my modems event log, but I am not sure what I am looking at or what it means.

any help would be appreciated.

 

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2 days ago

I am having the same issue. My ping has went up and stayed up evenly 20ms higher than it was before.
I had my speeds drop download by 200 and upload by 10 and it was never this way before.
Nothing changed on my side of things so I am trying to see why a tech even said it looked clean.
After swapping modems from mine to theirs and back to mine. Changing cables and the ground block.
Nothing has fixed it and coming from someone who LOVES networking, this kinda has me stumped.

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2 days ago

I have a suspicion that noise was introduced in the line somewhere. I have gone through my house and tightened up the coax connections. There is only one line inside my house. And nothing has changed one my end.

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@user_ktimqc​ same. They are sending another tech out for me apparently.

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13 hours ago

Startup Procedure
Procedure Status Comment
Acquire Downstream Channel 555000000 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
28 Locked 256QAM 555000000 Hz 8 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
4 Locked 256QAM 399000000 Hz 5 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
12 Locked 256QAM 453000000 Hz 6 dBmV 40 dB 0 0
20 Locked 256QAM 507000000 Hz 7 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
1 Locked 256QAM 381000000 Hz 4 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
2 Locked 256QAM 387000000 Hz 4 dBmV 38 dB 3 0
3 Locked 256QAM 393000000 Hz 5 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
5 Locked 256QAM 405000000 Hz 5 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
6 Locked 256QAM 411000000 Hz 5 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
7 Locked 256QAM 417000000 Hz 5 dBmV 38 dB 2 0
8 Locked 256QAM 423000000 Hz 5 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
9 Locked 256QAM 435000000 Hz 6 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
10 Locked 256QAM 441000000 Hz 6 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
11 Locked 256QAM 447000000 Hz 6 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
13 Locked 256QAM 459000000 Hz 6 dBmV 40 dB 0 0
14 Locked 256QAM 465000000 Hz 6 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
15 Locked 256QAM 471000000 Hz 6 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
16 Locked 256QAM 477000000 Hz 6 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
17 Locked 256QAM 483000000 Hz 7 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
18 Locked 256QAM 489000000 Hz 7 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
19 Locked 256QAM 495000000 Hz 7 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
21 Locked 256QAM 513000000 Hz 7 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
22 Locked 256QAM 519000000 Hz 7 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
23 Locked 256QAM 525000000 Hz 7 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
24 Locked 256QAM 531000000 Hz 7 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
25 Locked 256QAM 537000000 Hz 8 dBmV 40 dB 0 0
26 Locked 256QAM 543000000 Hz 8 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
27 Locked 256QAM 549000000 Hz 8 dBmV 40 dB 0 0
29 Locked 256QAM 561000000 Hz 9 dBmV 39 dB 0 0
30 Locked 256QAM 567000000 Hz 9 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
31 Locked 256QAM 573000000 Hz 9 dBmV 38 dB 0 0
32 Locked 256QAM 579000000 Hz 9 dBmV 39 dB 0 0
193 Locked OFDM PLC 690000000 Hz 9 dBmV 41 dB 4099290 0


Upstream Bonded Channels
Channel ID Lock Status US Channel Type Frequency Width Power
1 Locked SC-QAM 16400000 Hz 6400000 44.0 dBmV
5 Locked SC-QAM 39600000 Hz 1600000 39.0 dBmV
4 Locked SC-QAM 35600000 Hz 6400000 43.0 dBmV
3 Locked SC-QAM 29200000 Hz 6400000 43.0 dBmV
2 Locked SC-QAM 22800000 Hz 6400000 43.0 dBmV

I am another drop at almost exactly 12:00am. I am monitoring my internet connection via the Chrome extension and I am not noticing any small periodic drops. but I still get the big drop that doesn't come back without a reset. this is my modems status right after I hard reset it.

I also discovered a coax barrel connecter( I think that is what it is called. it is like a coupler joining extending the cable) but nothing looks corroded or loose.

I went outside to the box on the side of the house and can't see anything obviously out of place. 

I will go ahead and post the event log 

Date Time Event Level Description
14/02/2026 09:50:28
notice
GUI Login Status - Login Success from LAN interface
14/02/2026 09:49:41
notice
REGISTRATION COMPLETE - Waiting for Operational status;
14/02/2026 09:49:38
warning
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power in Excess of 6 dB Below the Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;
14/02/2026 09:49:34
critical
Config File Rejected due to Invalid or Unexpected TLV 11;
14/02/2026 09:49:34
notice
TLV-11 - unrecognized OID;
14/02/2026 09:49:31
warning
MIMO Event MIMO: Stored MIMO=-1 post cfg file MIMO=-1;
14/02/2026 09:49:31
notice
CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:[TLV-84.3], [1002MHZ];
14/02/2026 09:49:31
notice
CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:[TLV-84.2], [108MHZ];
14/02/2026 09:49:31
notice
CMSTATUS:US_Diplexer_Mode_Change:[TLV-84.1], [5-42MHZ];
31/12/1969 19:01:24
notice
CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:[TLV-21.3], [1002MHZ];
31/12/1969 19:01:24
notice
CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:[TLV-21.2], [258MHZ];
31/12/1969 19:01:24
notice
CMSTATUS:US_Diplexer_Mode_Change:[TLV-21.1], [5-42MHZ];
31/12/1969 19:01:24
notice
CMSTATUS:US_Diplexer_Mode_Change:[TLV-9], [5-85MHZ];
31/12/1969 19:01:24
notice
Honoring MDD; IP provisioning mode = IPv6;
31/12/1969 19:01:20
notice
CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change:Init, [108-1002MHZ];
31/12/1969 19:01:20
notice
CMSTATUS:US_Diplexer_Mode_Change:Init, [5-42MHZ];
31/12/1969 19:01:13
notice
Cable Modem Reboot due to power reset;
14/02/2026 09:06:42
notice
CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 24; Chan ID: 193; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: 1.;
14/02/2026 03:10:53
critical
No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out;
13/02/2026 22:14:10
notice
CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 24; Chan ID: 193; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: 1.;
13/02/2026 20:04:29
notice
GUI Login Status - Login Success from LAN interface;
13/02/2026 15:59:17
notice
CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 24; Chan ID: 193; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: 1.;
13/02/2026 15:33:38
notice
GUI Login Status - Login Success from LAN interface;
13/02/2026 15:33:02
notice
REGISTRATION COMPLETE - Waiting for Operational status;
13/02/2026 15:32:57
critical
No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out;
13/02/2026 15:32:57
warning
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power in Excess of 6 dB Below the Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;
13/02/2026 15:32:54
critical
Config File Rejected due to Invalid or Unexpected TLV 11;
13/02/2026 15:32:54
notice
TLV-11 - unrecognized OID;
13/02/2026 15:32:53
warning
MIMO Event MIMO: Stored MIMO=-1 post cfg file MIMO=-1;
13/02/2026 15:32:53
notice
CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:[TLV-84.3], [1002MHZ]
13/02/2026 15:32:53
notice
CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:[TLV-84.2], [108MHZ];
13/02/2026 15:32:53
notice
CMSTATUS:US_Diplexer_Mode_Change:[TLV-84.1], [5-42MHZ];
13/02/2026 15:32:37
notice
CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:[TLV-21.3], [1002MHZ];
13/02/2026 15:32:37
notice
CMSTATUS:DS_Diplexer_Mode_Change_Ignored:[TLV-21.2], [258MHZ];
13/02/2026 15:32:37
notice
CMSTATUS:US_Diplexer_Mode_Change:[TLV-21.1], [5-42MHZ];
13/02/2026 15:32:37
notice
CMSTATUS:US_Diplexer_Mode_Change:[TLV-9], [5-85MHZ];
13/02/2026 15:32:37
notice
Honoring MDD; IP provisioning mode = IPv6;
13/02/2026 15:32:29
critical
Received Response to Broadcast Maintenance Request, But no Unicast Maintenance opportunities received - T4 time out;
13/02/2026 15:32:11
notice
MDD Recovery following MDD Loss
13/02/2026 15:32:11
notice
CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 26; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;

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9 hours ago

I input this info into an AI just out of curiosity. It suggested I add a splitter to reduce power. I did that and the power did go down to 0-6db. I am gonna keep that plugged in and see if I get the big drop. I spoke too soon on the small drops I noticed those are still there. I have a tech coming on Monday. 

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Yeah the one today was putting in a work order. So we shall hear back.

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You could probably not even need the splitter cause it is all of a 3db drop etc. i suggest more of a Forward Path Attenuator from Holland or PPC. But Xfinity should have techs look over this as I think they made some plant changes.

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5 hours ago

Hey there, user_ktimqc! Thanks for posting on our XFINITY Community forum. I know how important it is to stay connected at all times especially during gaming sessions. Rest assured, our team is here to help! We will dig deeper into this matter to check the signal levels on this end as well. 
Please 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. 
To send a Direct Message, please click on the “Direct Message” icon in the top-right corner of the screen, next to the bell icon, click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon, then type or select "Xfinity Support". Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window and press Enter to send your message and initiate a live session.  

 

 

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I am doing this right now

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5 hours ago

@user_ktimqc @XfinityNatalie 

Please circle back here and post any possible solutions for the issue here in these open public forums so that all readers here may benefit from the exchange / info. This is in keeping with the spirit for which these public help forums were originally intended. Thank you.

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4 hours ago

I have DMed the Xfinity support as suggested. Waiting for a response. In the meantime I will wait for the tech on Monday and report back with an update.

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