X1 Gateway Keeps Dropping Internet Connection

Hi @user_u3pbum I'm sad you're having trouble with your internet connection. Have you already taken the time to troubleshoot with us?

My X1 is only a year old, but this started the day I got it.   But now, it's ridiculous how often this happens.  Sometimes more than 10 times a day.

I don't loose my network connection, just the internet.  That is, I can still connect to things in the house via the wifi like printers, but I can't get on the internet.  I have to disconnect from the whole network, and then re-connect. 

I'm wondering if it's a DNS issue with the default DNS set on the gateway.  Maybe a flush dns would help?

I also avoid trying to get through to Comcast on the phone.  And even when I can get through, most often they are of no help.

What do you know?  Just as I was about to press Post, I lost internet connection.  Here we go again.

Hey there, @anon86290 thanks for reaching out through Xfinity Forums regarding your internet connection. I know how important it is to have a solid connection. We would love to take a look at your connection and help with troubleshooting. 

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@user_80vmap Thanks for letting us know you're having connection issues with your modem. Can you check all the connection to your equipment and wall to ensure everything is finger tight and secure?

Do you have any additional devices connected such as splinters, extenders, routers or amplifiers? 

Have you noticed if this happens during a certain time?

Does the connection come back on its own?

How long is the connection drop?

The first thing I do is check all connections.  They are fine.

I have nothing else connected to the gateway using ethernet.  There are other devices connected via the wifi home network...three other laptops, occassional printers, and of course, mobile phones.  All devices loose internet access when this happens.  The network stays connected, but internet connection is lost.  This happens at all times of the day.  The connection does not come back.  I have to 'disconnect' and re-connect.  The connection stay 'dropped' until I manually re-establish it.

I have to impress upon anyone that reads this thread, that the network connection does not drop, the internet connection is what drops.

@user_xqtz4i Four years is a long time of issues! Let's get this resolved for good. Please send us a direct message with your full name and service address. 

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