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Sunday, April 26th, 2020 3:00 PM

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Arris XB6 Modem, stability and consistency issues

Hi there, I just want to check if anyone else has the same issue with this Arris XB6 cable modem + router combo? Basically, after switching to it, my internet kept dropping for ~30s or so and come back. Which basically prevents me from working from home these days. I called comcast, talked to technician and they also sent people to check my cable in person, but still the issue existed. Is there a way to swap to a non-intel chip cable modem? 

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4 years ago

Is this with a WiFi connection ? If so, for a test, does a computer hardwired directly to the gateway device with an ethernet cable have the same problem ?

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4 years ago

I do not have any machines with ethernet cable socket. But tried both bridge and defalut modes, and experienced on and off internet from both. 

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4 years ago

Then we can't do that important test.

 

Then here's some WiFi stuff that you can try;

 

Some tips for improving WiFi performance;


http://corporate.comcast.com/comcast-voices/10-ways-you-might-be-killing-your-home-wi-fi-signal

 

http://forums.xfinity.com/t5/Your-Home-Network/Improve-Your-Wireless-Gateway-Home-Network/td-p/2627659


https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/improve-your-wireless-home-network


There are other options. Google for WiFi repeaters / range extenders, WiFi mesh systems / pods Good luck !

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