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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 3:46 PM

New install, blinking yellow light on modem

Background Info:

  • There is an existing Xfinity modem within my household under a different account
  • I chose this plan for easy install, especially given there is already a connection to our house
  • I received and attempted to set up the modem the same day, 12/15/2025

Things I tried (in order)

  • Normal activation: Scan QR code > plug in coaxial cable in upstairs outlet and modem > plug power cord in upstairs outlet and modem >wait five minutes [Light goes from solid yellow light to blinking yellow light]
  • Double checks all wires to ensure they're secure
  • Unplug everything > wait a few minutes > plug everything back in > wait five minutes [Light goes from solid yellow light to blinking yellow light]
  • Unplug everything > wait a few minutes > Enter CM MAC manually > plug everything back in > wait forty-five minutes [Light goes from solid yellow light to blinking yellow light]
  • Unplug power cord > wait a few minutes > plug power cord back in > wait five minutes [Light goes from solid yellow light to blinking yellow light]
  • Check for outages in my area via Xfinity AI Assistant > says there are none
  • Troubleshoot via Xfinity AI Assistant > says no issues, suggests scheduling with technician > choose not yet, would like to resolve on my own first
  • Unplug everything > go to existing modem downstairs (kitchen) > unplug existing modem > replace existing modem with new modem > scan QR code > plug in coaxial cable in wall and modem (used existing modem's coaxial cable) > plug power cord in wall and modem (used new modem's power cord) > wait five minutes [Light goes from solid yellow light to blinking yellow light]
  • Unplug everything > return upstairs > scan QR code > plug in coaxial cable in upstairs outlet and modem > plug power cord in upstairs outlet and modem > wait five minutes > hold reset button for twenty seconds [Light goes from blinking yellow light to blinking blue light, before returning to blinking yellow light]
  • Wait five minutes > hold reset button for twenty seconds again [Light goes from blinking yellow light > solid green light > rapid blinking green light > solid yellow light > blinking yellow light]

After this final attempt, I left it plugged in overnight hoping it just needed more time. I checked again around eight hours later and there are no changes. I am now at work, and it is still plugged in. I would prefer not bringing in a technician, but if absolutely necessary I suppose I don't have a choice. Hope to see a response soon!

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