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Monday, July 10th, 2023 8:51 PM

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T3/T4 timeout network interruptions

I have been experiencing network interruptions for the past few days. This set of equipment has been working fine for a year with no issues. However, starting a few days ago, I started experiencing frequent network disruptions, occurring approximately every two or three hours. The logs indicate T3 or T4 timeouts. I have checked my modem, and it seems to be functioning properly based on the data. I haven't connected any splitters or similar devices. I have tried changing the cable and restarting the modem, but it hasn't resolved the issue. Since scheduling Xfinity's technical service requires payment, I want to confirm if this is indeed not an issue with my equipment. After some research, it seems that T4 timeout errors typically occur on the ISP side. I will attach my equipment status data and logs. Thank you. 

2023-7-10, 15:34:19 Notice (6) Honoring MDD; IP provisioning mode = IPv6
2023-7-10, 15:34:00 Critical (3) Received Response to Broadcast Maintenance Request, But no Unicast Maintenance opportunities received - T4 time out;CM-MAC=XXX;CMTS-MAC=XXX;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.0;
2023-7-10, 15:32:23 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=XXX;CMTS-MAC=XXX;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.0;
2023-7-10, 15:32:23 Warning (5)

MDD message timeout;CM-MAC=XXX;CMTS-MAC=XXX;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.0;

Startup Procedure
Procedure Status Comment
Acquire Downstream Channel 531000000 Hz Locked
Connectivity State OK Operational
Boot State OK Operational
Security Enabled BPI+
IP Provisioning Mode Honor MDD honorMdd(4)
 
Downstream Bonded Channels
Channel Lock Status Modulation Channel ID Frequency Power SNR Correctables Uncorrectables
1 Locked QAM256 17 531000000 Hz 3.4 dBmV 39.9 dB 0 0
2 Locked QAM256 21 555000000 Hz 3.5 dBmV 40.1 dB 0 0
3 Locked QAM256 22 561000000 Hz 3.7 dBmV 39.9 dB 0 0
4 Locked QAM256 23 567000000 Hz 3.5 dBmV 40.1 dB 0 0
5 Locked QAM256 24 573000000 Hz 3.7 dBmV 40.2 dB 0 0
6 Locked QAM256 1 435000000 Hz 3.7 dBmV 39.8 dB 0 0
7 Locked QAM256 2 441000000 Hz 3.6 dBmV 39.9 dB 0 0
8 Locked QAM256 3 447000000 Hz 3.6 dBmV 39.9 dB 0 0
9 Locked QAM256 4 453000000 Hz 3.6 dBmV 39.9 dB 0 0
10 Locked QAM256 5 459000000 Hz 3.7 dBmV 40 dB 0 0
11 Locked QAM256 6 465000000 Hz 3.5 dBmV 40 dB 0 0
12 Locked QAM256 7 471000000 Hz 3.6 dBmV 40.1 dB 0 0
13 Locked QAM256 8 477000000 Hz 3.7 dBmV 40.2 dB 0 0
14 Locked QAM256 9 483000000 Hz 3.5 dBmV 40.2 dB 0 0
15 Locked QAM256 10 489000000 Hz 3.6 dBmV 40.2 dB 0 0
16 Locked QAM256 11 495000000 Hz 3.2 dBmV 40 dB 0 0
17 Locked QAM256 12 501000000 Hz 2.7 dBmV 39.9 dB 0 0
18 Locked QAM256 13 507000000 Hz 2.7 dBmV 39.4 dB 0 0
19 Locked QAM256 14 513000000 Hz 2.6 dBmV 39.5 dB 0 0
20 Locked QAM256 15 519000000 Hz 2.9 dBmV 39.8 dB 0 0
21 Locked QAM256 16 525000000 Hz 2.5 dBmV 39.4 dB 0 0
22 Locked QAM256 18 537000000 Hz 2.8 dBmV 39.6 dB 0 0
23 Locked QAM256 19 543000000 Hz 2.9 dBmV 39.9 dB 0 0
24 Locked QAM256 20 549000000 Hz 2.9 dBmV 39.9 dB 0 0
 
Upstream Bonded Channels
Channel Lock Status US Channel Type Channel ID Symbol Rate Frequency Power
1 Locked ATDMA 5 5120 Ksym/sec 35600000 Hz 44.9 dBmV
2 Locked ATDMA 3 5120 Ksym/sec 22800000 Hz 44.9 dBmV
3 Locked ATDMA 4 5120 Ksym/sec 29200000 Hz 44.9 dBmV
4 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz 0.0 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

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2 years ago

Hello @SwordSea! Thank you for reaching out to us over our Community Forums. If you are experiencing T3, and T4 timeouts there can be a few different causes. Ranging from a modem issue, to noise on the upstream/downstream signal power levels, or an impairment along the cable drop to your home. Generally, for T3 time-outs you want no more than a dozen. More than one T4 Time out is cause for concern. If you would like, we can take a look from our end to see what the signal levels are reading. Just send us a direct message. 

 

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2 years ago

I’ve been dealing with exactly the same problem- intermittent internet outages that last several minutes, several times a day. I sent my Motorola MB8611 modem logs to Motorola who confirmed T3 and T4 timeouts, and said it’s an Xfinity issue. I had new coax put in from the street to my house, and in my house as well. The Xfinity reps claimed there have been SRO’s and that one was scheduled yesterday. I even got a message on my app saying there’s a known network issue. End result of all this and countless calls?- same problem persists. 

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@bajanjack 

Please create a new topic of your own here on this board detailing your issue. Thanks. For future reference, it is better to submit your own post as it creates a ticket to get help, and posting on an old thread can delay getting help.

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