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Monday, March 13th, 2023 6:03 AM

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your computer appears to be correctly configured but the device or resource dns server is not responding

for past 3 days i keep getting disconnected from internet  with this mesg showing up on win 10 trouble shooter last some were between 20 min to few hrs  randomly 

your computer appears to be correctly configured but the device or resource dns server is not responding 

i have reset network 

i have reset modem both from app and manual 

i have power cycled modem and unconnected all cords and reconnected them 

i have exchanged modem with a new one from xfinity store

any ideas how to fix this 

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... device or resource dns server is not responding ​...

"DNS server" problems are most often "lost connection to Comcast" problems. Are you connecting via Wifi or Ethernet? If Wifi, it's best to switch to an Ethernet cable connection if possible for testing. That would allow you to determine whether the problem is the Wifi signal or the link between your modem or gateway and Comcast's network. Network connection problems that affect both Ethernet and Wifi devices are often due to poor coax connections or damaged coax cable, usually in or near your home. Running the cable through a surge protector, a defective splitter, or too many splitters can cause signal problems as well. If there is an amplifier in the line make sure it's getting power. 

If you want to troubleshoot this yourself, please see Internet Troubleshooting Tips. If you still need help, please post your Internet plan speed and the following information from your modem or gateway (from http://192.168.100.1 or http://10.0.0.1):

  • model number
  • downstream: power levels, SNR, and error counts
  • upstream: power levels
  • event log, if available (Be sure to remove or blot out any MAC addresses. Forum security processing considers them "personal information" and may prevent the event log from posting if these are present.)

If you can't find the problem or you'd rather have Comcast take care of it, call them at the phone number on your bill or 1-800-Comcast, or use one of the options on https://www.xfinity.com/support/contact-us/. It's not likely they can fix the problem remotely. If not, insist they send a tech out to identify the cause and correct it.

If the tech finds bad coax, splitters, amplifiers, or connections in your home (even if Comcast originally supplied them) you'll probably have to pay for the visit ($70-$100) unless you have their Service Protection Plan ( https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/service-protection-plan, closed to customers that don't already have it). If the trouble is due to a faulty Comcast rental device or anything outside your home you shouldn't be charged.

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