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Modem disconnects from internet every 24-48 hours

After my last modem upgrade, shortly after I started service, my modem would drop internet and require a power-down reboot every 7 days (almost to the minute),

Over the last 6 months it has slowly degraded and it now disconnects every 24-48 hours, requiring a power-down reboot in order to reconnect. This impacts my work since I'm working from home and cannot predict when it'll disconnect.

The Support website and chatbot have been worthless in helping to get a replacement modem. Please let me know how I can actually connect with a service representative to obtain a replacement modem.

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110.2K Messages

2 years ago

You may not need a new modem. YMMV. It could be a line / signal / connection quality problem.

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 ?

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@EG​ The first IP timed out and the second asked for a login to the gateway. Where would I find the login information, or is it my Xfinity account login?

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110.2K Messages

2 years ago

@user_ee24f6 

admin is the username and password is the password.

See if these instructions still apply;

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.

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2 years ago

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
435 MHz
417 MHz
423 MHz
429 MHz
441 MHz
447 MHz
453 MHz
459 MHz
465 MHz
471 MHz
477 MHz
483 MHz
489 MHz
495 MHz
507 MHz
513 MHz
519 MHz
525 MHz
531 MHz
543 MHz
549 MHz
555 MHz
561 MHz
567 MHz
SNR
43.377 dB
43.377 dB
43.377 dB
43.377 dB
43.377 dB
44.626 dB
43.377 dB
43.377 dB
43.377 dB
43.377 dB
43.377 dB
43.377 dB
43.377 dB
44.626 dB
43.377 dB
43.377 dB
43.377 dB
40.946 dB
40.366 dB
43.377 dB
40.946 dB
40.946 dB
43.377 dB
43.377 dB
Power Level
-1.700 dBmV
-2.000 dBmV
-1.800 dBmV
-1.700 dBmV
-1.800 dBmV
-1.900 dBmV
-2.000 dBmV
-1.900 dBmV
-1.800 dBmV
-1.800 dBmV
-2.000 dBmV
-2.000 dBmV
-1.800 dBmV
-1.500 dBmV
-1.600 dBmV
-1.800 dBmV
-2.100 dBmV
-2.000 dBmV
-2.000 dBmV
-1.900 dBmV
-2.000 dBmV
-2.000 dBmV
-1.800 dBmV
-1.600 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
5
6
Lock Status
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Frequency
10 MHz
16 MHz
40 MHz
35 MHz
29 MHz
22 MHz
Symbol Rate
2560 KSym/sec
5120 KSym/sec
2560 KSym/sec
5120 KSym/sec
5120 KSym/sec
5120 KSym/sec
Power Level
48.500 dBmV
48.500 dBmV
50.500 dBmV
50.500 dBmV
50.000 dBmV
49.750 dBmV
Modulation
16 QAM
64 QAM
64 QAM
64 QAM
64 QAM
64 QAM
Channel Type
ATDMA
ATDMA
ATDMA
ATDMA
ATDMA
ATDMA
The only "Upstream" and "Downstream" values that I could find are listed above. I went through every single menu option (twice) but could not find the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR). I even looked at the logs for the last week, thinking it might be something buried in there. Other than the password change (from logging in the first time as admin) the only other messages were an add/remove of a port each day.
Thank you for your help.

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@user_ee24f6​ Of course, now that I posted, I can see the SNR in the Downstream values. Hopefully that is what you were asking for earlier.

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110.2K Messages

2 years ago

The upstream power is too high and it may be intermittently fluctuating even higher 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 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 5-1002 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 !

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2 years ago

Hey there, @user_ee24f6! I see that you've been working with one of our awesome Experts, @EG. I wanted to swing by and see if you've made any progress since your last interaction on our Forums?

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@XfinitySara​ Unfortunately, no, I have not made any progress. I only understood every third word of what was suggested but I live in an apartment complex so the only thing I'm capable of doing on my own is looking at the outlets I have in my rooms (if I understood that correctly).

Since it sounds like it's the upstream signal and I have no control over it I may be stuck with random disconnects as long as I live here. I've been powering it down each night now and it has so far lasted through the workday. I was really hoping it was the modem.

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@user_ee24f6​ wrote;

@XfinitySara​ I only understood every third word of what was suggested but I live in an apartment complex so the only thing I'm capable of doing on my own is looking at the outlets I have in my rooms (if I understood that correctly).

OK, then please reread my last comment. I think that it's comprehensible..

" then perhaps it's best to book a tech visit to investigate and correct." Good luck !

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Oh, no. I'm sorry @user_ee24f6. It can be very hard to understand. Some suggestions were to check your cables connected to the back of the modem and all the way to the wall, and see if you can spot any damage like kinks and bends. If you do, this will tell us those cables need to be changed. If the cables look good, we'll move to another common issue. You can also check the cables and secure and finger tight behind the modem, at the wall, and at all connection points in between (if there are any). These connection points in between could be joined by a coax cable splitter (a little metal type box with one outlet or more that joins another set of cables). These little boxes could be the issue, which is what our Expert @EG mentioned above. You can also Google these to see what they look like. You can then see if it is needed or eliminate it altogether if it is not. The coax splitter takes the internet connect from the modem on one line, and converts the internet signal into two lines where one line can travel to your cable box, so you have an internet connect there. The second line can travel to a computer or other device requiring a cable connection directly into it. We are not sure if you do. This is why we say to remove the splitter, if you do not require another internet connection by cable. I hope this explains it different. If not, please ask me for clarification. This is why we are here.

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@XfinityLinda​ Thank you for the explanation, I appreciate it. For whatever reason I was thinking I was being referred to look inside the apartment outlets and external building wires. I'm sure it's just my misunderstanding from the particular mindset I was in at the time. I shouldn't have posted while multitasking for work. I had also lost connection during a meeting, so I was frustrated at the time.

I checked all the cables and reset the connections and everything looks good. The cable was a brand new one that came with the modem and it's in pristine condition, visually. The modem is connected directly to the outlet about a foot away. There isn't a splitter used, so that's not an issue. Everything appears to be good from a setup perspective.

I've been unplugging/re-plugging the modem each night before bed and it hasn't cut out on me between reboots. I know that's not a solution, but it's a band-aid that is working for the time being.

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@user_ee24f6 If you are still encountering issues please let us know. As @EG suggested we can definitely get a technician appointment set up for you so you do not need to keep unplugging the modem all the time. 

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2 years ago

You could try using a Return Path-only drop amplifier such as one of these;

https://www.amazon.com/Antronix-RRA1-10-Coaxial-Return-Amplifier/dp/B00ZONO3MO  

It only amplifies the upstream channels which will lower their power levels into the desired range.

If you get a tech out to investigate as was suggested, and they determine that this is what is needed, they will supply one for free instead of you having to buy one. Good luck with things ! Please feel free to post back here with how things turn out.

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