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Sunday, January 30th, 2022 1:14 AM

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Lost Connections and Intermittent Delays

For the last couple weeks my internet connection has been getting disconnects, intermittent delays when surfing (stalls for 10 seconds then finally loads a page), etc.  If I have a constant stream such as a zoom call or Netflix, it seems to keep the constant connection fine but might be having other issues at the same time.  If I reset the modem (Netgear CM1150V), it will work for a period (sometimes 10 minutes other times multiple hours), then reverts back to the same issues.  I tried connecting a laptop directly to my cable modem but unfortunately it continued to work for a couple hours that way and finally had to reconnect my router due to others in the home needing internet.

After contacting Xfinity they checked the line and said everything looks fine with the line, but it's definitely not.  They said they could send someone out but would have to charge me if they didn't find anything.  I really don't want to get charged for their issue, but from everything I've read on these forums and such, it seems to be an issue with the neighborhood.  I've tried removing any splitters and checking all connections as is usually suggested, but nothing changed.  There is currently only one splitter which was installed by Xfinity when they installed the system.

Any suggestions on how to proceed?

Downstream Bonded Channels
Channel Lock Status Modulation Channel ID Frequency Power SNR Correctables Uncorrectables
1 Locked QAM256 20 507000000 Hz 2.2 dBmV 39 dB 0 0
2 Locked QAM256 4 405000000 Hz 1.4 dBmV 39.1 dB 0 0
3 Locked QAM256 5 411000000 Hz 1.4 dBmV 39 dB 0 0
4 Locked QAM256 6 417000000 Hz 1.4 dBmV 39 dB 0 0
5 Locked QAM256 7 423000000 Hz 1.5 dBmV 39.1 dB 0 0
6 Locked QAM256 8 429000000 Hz 1.8 dBmV 39.1 dB 0 0
7 Locked QAM256 9 435000000 Hz 1.9 dBmV 39.1 dB 0 0
8 Locked QAM256 10 441000000 Hz 1.8 dBmV 39.2 dB 0 0
9 Locked QAM256 11 447000000 Hz 1.8 dBmV 39.1 dB 0 0
10 Locked QAM256 12 453000000 Hz 1.9 dBmV 39.1 dB 0 0
11 Locked QAM256 13 459000000 Hz 1.8 dBmV 39 dB 0 0
12 Locked QAM256 14 465000000 Hz 2 dBmV 39.2 dB 0 0
13 Locked QAM256 15 471000000 Hz 2 dBmV 39.2 dB 0 0
14 Locked QAM256 16 477000000 Hz 2 dBmV 39.2 dB 0 0
15 Locked QAM256 17 483000000 Hz 1.9 dBmV 39.1 dB 0 0
16 Locked QAM256 18 489000000 Hz 2 dBmV 39.1 dB 0 0
17 Locked QAM256 19 495000000 Hz 2.1 dBmV 39.1 dB 0 0
18 Locked QAM256 21 513000000 Hz 2.3 dBmV 39.3 dB 0 0
19 Locked QAM256 22 519000000 Hz 2.3 dBmV 39.2 dB 0 0
20 Locked QAM256 23 525000000 Hz 2.2 dBmV 39.2 dB 0 0
21 Locked QAM256 24 531000000 Hz 2.3 dBmV 39.2 dB 0 0
22 Locked QAM256 25 537000000 Hz 2.3 dBmV 39.2 dB 0 0
23 Locked QAM256 26 543000000 Hz 2.3 dBmV 39.2 dB 0 0
24 Locked QAM256 27 549000000 Hz 2.3 dBmV 39.2 dB 0 0
25 Locked QAM256 28 555000000 Hz 2.3 dBmV 39.1 dB 0 0
26 Locked QAM256 29 561000000 Hz 2.4 dBmV 39.2 dB 0 0
27 Locked QAM256 30 567000000 Hz 2.5 dBmV 39.4 dB 0 0
28 Locked QAM256 31 573000000 Hz 2.5 dBmV 39.3 dB 0 0
29 Locked QAM256 32 579000000 Hz 2.5 dBmV 39.3 dB 0 0
30 Locked QAM256 33 585000000 Hz 2.4 dBmV 39.1 dB 0 0
31 Locked QAM256 34 591000000 Hz 2.5 dBmV 39.1 dB 0 0
32 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 Hz 0.0 dBmV 0.0 dB 0 0
 
Upstream Bonded Channels
Channel Lock Status US Channel Type Channel ID Symbol Rate Frequency Power
1 Locked ATDMA 1 5120 Ksym/sec 16400000 Hz 39.5 dBmV
2 Locked ATDMA 2 5120 Ksym/sec 22800000 Hz 39.8 dBmV
3 Locked ATDMA 3 5120 Ksym/sec 29200000 Hz 39.8 dBmV
4 Locked ATDMA 4 5120 Ksym/sec 35600000 Hz 39.8 dBmV
5 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz 0.0 dBmV
6 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz 0.0 dBmV
7 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz 0.0 dBmV
8 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz 0.0 dBmV
 
Downstream OFDM Channels
Channel Lock
Status
Modulation /
Profile ID
Channel
ID
Frequency Power SNR /
MER
Active Subcarrier
Number Range
Unerrored
Codewords
Correctable
Codewords
Uncorrectable
Codewords
1 Locked 0 ,1 ,2 ,3 48 688000000 Hz 3.3 dBmV 38.5 dB 1108 ~ 2987 17764607 16639767 0
2 Not Locked 0 0 0 Hz 0 dBmV 0.0 dB 0 ~ 4095 0 0 0
 
Upstream OFDMA Channels
Channel Lock Status Modulation / Profile ID Channel ID Frequency Power
1 Not Locked 0 0 0 Hz 0 dBmV
2 Not Locked 0 0 0 Hz 0 dBmV

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3 years ago

If Xfinity tech hasn't been out to test gateway and signal at the tap may be worthwhile to schedule a visit. While the charge may seem excessive its worth it to find out if the issue is on Xfinity side or in customer's home or owned equipment.

 Also on the bright side if the issue is found to be on Comcast side there should be no charge for the visit. As for the description of the issue, if the signal was stable to device when connected by ethernet directly to the modem then the issue is probably not signal related. The type of router isn't mentioned but it may be worthwhile to try switch and see if there is any improvement. If by router you're referring to WIFI device, than it may be worthwhile to see if switching to wired ethernet connections to other device on the network improves things. WIFI is convenience but there are number of issues that impact QOS to other device downstream.

 Just my .2 cents.

 Thanks and good luck.

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3 years ago

@Gervin33 

The signal stats were good at that snapshot in time. Are there any modem error log entries being shown ? If so, please post them as well in their entirety (copy and paste them, don't post a screenshot) but redact the CM MAC and the CMTS MAC addresses for your privacy. They are considered to be personal information. Personally identifying information is a violation of their forum guidelines. The forum bot will not allow your post to be seen publically.

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3 years ago

Here are the modem events for today.  I think the ones from 7am PST are from when I rebooted the modem this morning.  I can watch for more events going forward as well.

As someone mentioned above, I was on a wired connection last night and was again receiving disconnect messages.  I am using a Netgate SG-3100 router.

Time Priority Description
Sun Jan 30 18:32:12 2022 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=XXXX;CMTS-MAC=XXXXX;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Sun Jan 30 07:18:17 2022 Notice (6) CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 48; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=XXXXX;CMTS-MAC=XXXXX;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Sun Jan 30 07:17:50 2022 Notice (6) DS profile assignment change. DS Chan ID: 32; Previous Profile: ; New Profile: 1 2 3.;CM-MAC=XXXXX;CMTS-MAC=XXXXXX;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Sun Jan 30 07:17:45 2022 Notice (6) TLV-11 - unrecognized OID;CM-MAC=XXXXXX;CMTS-MAC=XXXXX;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;

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@EG Thank you for your help on this one!

 

@Gervin33 Hello and thank you for your post. I am sorry to hear about the trouble with your internet service! You have brought your concern to the right place and we'll be happy to help. 

 

Please send me a private message with your first and last name, as well as complete service address to "Xfinity Support". To do so, click on the chat icon located at the top right of this forums page.

 

  1. Click "Sign In" if necessary
  2. Click the "Direct Messaging" icon (upper right corner of this page)
  3. Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
  4. Type "Xfinity Support" in the "To:" line and select "Xfinity Support" from the drop-down list
  5. Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window
  6. Press Enter to send your message

 

I look forward to working with you soon!

I no longer work for Comcast.

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Sent my name and address as requested.

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3 years ago

Even though the signal stats looked o/k at that snapshot in time, the error log entries confirm that something is going on. Perhaps there is noise ingress into the line(s) / an upstream channel-return path impairment 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 can check the CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System) 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 poll for those upstream receive signal stats.

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

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@EG​ Thank you for the help!

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Not sure if it's related but I started experiencing a similar issue two days ago and I noticed that my WAN IP lease is only 2 hours each time.  My router is an ASUS RT-AC86U and I had the "DHCP Query Frequency" set to aggressive (which is the default).  I changed this to the new "Continuous" mode which was released in a firmware update a few years ago.  Now my lease is properly renewing before the 2-hour lease expires, and I no longer lose connection.

Still, it seems like this is just a band aid fix and the real issue is that I suddenly started only getting a 2-hour lease from Xfinity.

You might want to check your WAN lease and see how long it is.  Mine used to be for 7 days.

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3 years ago

I keep getting a bunch of errors and disconnects, is there any update?  Here are some more modem entries I have been getting:

Time Priority Description
Tue Feb 01 20:01:54 2022 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=XXXXX;CMTS-MAC=XXXXX;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Tue Feb 01 19:12:48 2022 Notice (6) CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 5; Chan ID: 48; DSID: N/A; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=XXXXX;CMTS-MAC=XXXXXX;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Tue Feb 01 19:12:34 2022 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=XXXXX;CMTS-MAC=XXXXX;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Tue Feb 01 19:12:06 2022 Warning (5) Dynamic Range Window violation
Tue Feb 01 19:12:06 2022 Warning (5) RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=XXXXX;CMTS-MAC=XXXXXX;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Tue Feb 01 19:12:06 2022 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=XXXXX;CMTS-MAC=XXXXX CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;

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3 years ago

I had a similar problem as described here. I turned off "Private Wi-Fi Address" on my iPhone, which was enabled by default, and that seemed to fix the issue. The problem seemed to be my computer would completely disconnect from the network then reconnect, as if it had been waiting for a DHCP reassignment. I think the DHCP address space was getting full from the changing MAC address on my iPhone, and when the DHCP address space would overflow, this would cause a 10 second disconnection to occur.

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