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Modem drops internet connection frequently
My Arris T25 modem has for some time been dropping the internet connection at least once a week, sometimes more frequently. Sometimes the modem reboots itself, sometimes I have to reboot it myself. On occasion it happens at night while I'm asleep and I only know it has happened by a message on my TiVo that it failed to make a scheduled connection. Xfinity informs me that there is a newer Netgear Nighthawk modem that provides the phone line I need and faster download speeds that I'm paying for. At first I thought replacing my Arris modem might fix the problem. Then I saw all the posts on here about this same modem problem even when using Xfinity's equipment. So apparently the issue isn't my modem but some problem with Xfinity's service lines. Would like some help. I used to be able to call Comcast for a service problem and get immediately connected to a real technician. Now you try communicate with a computer that can't figure out what you are saying or to a phone center person who doesn't know anything and can't answer questions that aren't included in their collection of scripts.
EG
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23 days ago
What do the modem's signal status values look like ? Try getting them here; http://192.168.100.1
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.
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XfinitySeth
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22 days ago
Howdy tullyguy, thanks for taking the time to be an active member of our community forums, and thank you as always EG for being on top of trying to help!
I know how impactful an inconsistent internet connection can be, so we want to do everything we can to identify any issues or improve your networks' performance! Have you had the opportunity to try getting your modems signals using the link our Expert provided?
If this has not been the case when you've rebooted the modem up to this point, you may also want to try disconnecting the modem from its power source completely for about a minute before plugging it back in. This can often solve similar issues.
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user_n0e1mt
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18 days ago
I have been having the same problem for the past 2 (going on 3) weeks. Only it drops my internet within minutes of getting it. A friend came over a few days ago, got me on, checked it before I got dropped again and told me my signal is very weak. I am only 8 feet away from my modem; it is in the same room with my computer. I am paying for high speed and do not have problems with my computer - only my phone. It has a brand new battery and since then I have had trouble with internet. It must be coincidence since I doubt a battery would influence the internet. But I'm going crazy without internet on my phone. I need to pair WhatsApp and some other things, but it always fails.
HELP!
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EG
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16 days ago
I wonder how the original poster @tullyguy is making out ?
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