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6 Messages

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 3:58 PM

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Internet dropping every day/other day

Lost connectivity almost every day for the last week. It appears the modem is rebooting and connectivity is restored when it goes through it's reboot.
This morning after first drop I pulled the power waited 10 secs and plugged back in.
Connectivity was restored after it did it's thing then dropped again 10 mins later.
Don't see a way in the chat to have someone verify the modem.  

Expert

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111.1K Messages

2 years ago

What do the modem's signal stats look like ? Try getting them here; http://192.168.100.1 or here http://10.0.0.1 

Please copy all of the text in its entirety of the *Downstream Power Levels*, the *SNR's* (Signal to Noise Ratios), and the *Upstream Power Level* numbers and paste them into your next post.


What is the exact make and model number of the modem / gateway device ?

Visitor

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6 Messages

2 years ago

I do not see Downstream Power levels or SNR etc numbers when I access http://10.0.0.1 
The options I have are 
Gateway
Connected Devices
Parental Control
Advanced
Troubleshooting
Logs
Diagnostic Tools
Wi-Fi Spectrum Analyzer
MoCA Diagnostics
Reset/Restore Gateway
Change Password

Cisco Model:DPC3941T
Here is the only entry from the logs

Event Logs

All logs for Today
[Docsis][1023]: No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out 2023/7/18 11:10:03 Warning
[Docsis][1023]: No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out 2023/7/18 10:44:07 Warning
[Docsis][1023]: No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out 2023/7/18 09:57:21 Warning
[Docsis][1023]: No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out 2023/7/18 09:49:00 Warning
[Docsis][1023]: No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out 2023/7/18 09:38:54 Warning
[Docsis][1023]: No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out 2023/7/18 09:38:03 Warning
[Dhcpc][1895]: erouter0 got new IP 73.88.209.165 2023/7/18 09:32:29 Notice
[Dhcpc][1774]: mta0 got new IP 21.150.213.252 2023/7/18 09:32:24 Notice
[Docsis][1023]: No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out 2023/7/18 09:32:05 Warning

Expert

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111.1K Messages

2 years ago

See if this still applies;

Once you log in, and are at the main screen, you will need to select the dropdown menu for Connection under Gateway. Then select XFINITY Network. Scroll down to find the downstream power, the SNR, and the upstream power information.

Visitor

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6 Messages

2 years ago

Thanks.

Downstream
Channel Bonding Value
Index
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Lock Status
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Frequency
591 MHz
549 MHz
555 MHz
561 MHz
567 MHz
573 MHz
579 MHz
585 MHz
597 MHz
603 MHz
609 MHz
615 MHz
621 MHz
627 MHz
633 MHz
639 MHz
645 MHz
651 MHz
657 MHz
663 MHz
669 MHz
675 MHz
681 MHz
687 MHz
SNR
40.366 dB
40.366 dB
40.366 dB
40.946 dB
40.946 dB
40.366 dB
40.946 dB
40.366 dB
40.366 dB
40.366 dB
40.946 dB
40.366 dB
40.366 dB
40.366 dB
40.366 dB
40.946 dB
40.946 dB
40.366 dB
40.366 dB
40.366 dB
38.983 dB
40.366 dB
40.366 dB
40.366 dB
Power Level
-6.600 dBmV
-6.200 dBmV
-5.800 dBmV
-6.000 dBmV
-5.900 dBmV
-6.600 dBmV
-6.800 dBmV
-6.900 dBmV
-7.000 dBmV
-7.100 dBmV
-6.900 dBmV
-6.800 dBmV
-6.500 dBmV
-6.700 dBmV
-6.400 dBmV
-6.500 dBmV
-6.300 dBmV
-6.600 dBmV
-6.900 dBmV
-7.200 dBmV
-7.000 dBmV
-6.800 dBmV
-7.100 dBmV
-7.000 dBmV
Modulation
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
256 QAM
Upstream
Channel Bonding Value
Index
1
2
3
4
Lock Status
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Frequency
16 MHz
35 MHz
29 MHz
22 MHz
Symbol Rate
5120 KSym/sec
5120 KSym/sec
5120 KSym/sec
5120 KSym/sec
Power Level
49.750 dBmV
52.750 dBmV
51.500 dBmV
51.000 dBmV
Modulation
64 QAM
64 QAM
64 QAM
64 QAM
Channel Type
ATDMA
ATDMA
ATDMA
ATDMA

Expert

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111.1K Messages

2 years ago

Both the upstream and the downstream power levels are marginal to being out of spec, and they may be intermittently fluctuating even farther to 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 an 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 5-1000 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.


Good luck with it !

Visitor

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6 Messages

2 years ago

Thanks for the reply.
No splitters involved, straight from wall to modem, out from modem to Deco mesh.
I will replace the coax from the wall to the gateway and see if that helps.

Expert

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111.1K Messages

2 years ago

Quite welcome ! 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 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.


Good luck !

Visitor

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6 Messages

2 years ago

One last thing, when you say the upstream and the downstream power levels are marginal what range should they be in?

Thanks

Expert

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111.1K Messages

2 years ago

@user_5992f1 

Here are the desired signal stat ranges from the pinned "Internet Troubleshooting Tips" topic that resides at the top of this help board.

Specification      Min             Max
Downstream Power Level    
Cable Modems -10dBmV +10dBmV
Gateways and EMTAs -7dBmV +7dBmV
Downstream Signal to Noise Ratio 35dB -
Upstream Power Level +35dBmV +50dBmV
Upstream Signal to Noise Ratio 31dB -
Upstream Receive Power -2dBmV +2dBmV

 

Note: Not all modems will allow you to view the status page and some will have different URLs to access this info. If you are unable to access your modem’s status page, you can contact Comcast Customer Support and ask the support representative for these values.

Visitor

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6 Messages

2 years ago

So there is no spec for downstream power level and my upstream power level is in the 49 to 51 range where spec says 35dBmV to 50BmV.
I should be telling the tech that the upstream power level is the issue?

Expert

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111.1K Messages

2 years ago

The downstream power levels are in lines two and three;

Cable Modems -10dBmV +10dBmV
Gateways and EMTAs -7dBmV +7dBmV
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