Losing modem connection daily

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@llamafilm wrote:

Each time, I am unable to ping the modem at 192.168.100.1.  

 

That's because many models of modems also lose connectivity to their LAN interface when the WAN interface loses synchronization with / connectivity to the Comcast cable system for whatever the reason may be.

 

I think if it were excessive noise on the coax then I should still be able to ping the modem.  

 

Not necessarily. See above.

 

Could the modem be receiving some kind of bad signal that knocks it out temporarily?

 

Yes.

 

I check the modem log right after it comes back and it does not show a reboot.

 

Please post the error log entries in their entirety.

 

The modem is Motorola SB6141.  According to this article, the upstream power level should be between 45 - 51 dBmV.

 

That article is for Arris modems. You stated that you have a Motorola Modem. Regardless, it is incorrect anyway. Only the Comcast system / plant specifications matter. And at 42 dB, it is well within spec.

 

 Mine is usually around 42 dBmV.  Not sure if that matters. 

 

It's fine if it is remaining stable.

 

There are some uncorrectable codewords but I don't know how many is acceptable.

 

Please post a screenshot of the entire signal status page. Post the *Downstream Power Level*, the *Upstream Power Level*, and the *SNR* (Signal to Noise Ratio) numbers. Post the correctable and uncorrectable errors, and the error log entries as stated earlier.

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Thank you for your reply.  I forgot to subscribe to this topic so I didn't see it until now.  

Here are screenshots of the logs and signal page, taken a few minutes after a dropout.  https://imgur.com/a/rtLo899

The Comcast technician unplugged my modem to measure the signal strength and said it looks perfect.  But I am very skeptical of his equipment because right after he measured, I noticed a large gash in the coax cable going all the way to the core (through the sheild and dielectric).  Fortunately the cable was long enough, so he just cut it out and added a new F connector.  After this, of course the signal strength is still perfect, according to his meter.

I still get dropouts for a few minutes every couple of days.

It's weird that the logs are not in chronological order.  I assume the 1/1/1970 entries are from right after a reboot before it has time to sync the clock?

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@llamafilm wrote:

 I assume the 1/1/1970 entries are from right after a reboot before it has time to sync the clock?

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Yes, exactly.

The signal stats are good but the error log entries indicate that something is going on. Perhaps there is noise ingress into the line(s) somewhere.

There are other signal stat figures 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 that are available to these boards. They will be able to poll the CMTS to see whether or not everything is in the green zone, see your node / cable plant and modem health, and also see a history plot for the modem. You should get a reply here in your topic. Good luck !

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