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Connectivity problems with SB8200
I've been experiencing problems with my SB8200 lately. I've had a tech out to look at it. They have replaced the cable from the pole to the house and from the wall to the modem.
My event log is full of these messages that alternate back and forth. CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 16;Chan ID: 37 and CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 24; Chan ID: 37. They happen about once per minute and last for several hours of the day. From what I understand from my research, the lock on this channel is dropping.
I know that channel 37 is the OFDM channel and I think it might be out of spec. The tech told me comcast has done all they can do and my next attempt should be to replace my modem since I own it. I don't think that's my problem. My stats are below. Do you think this is indeed my modem causing a problem, do I need a tech back out here, or something on the comcast side? Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Acquire Downstream Channel | 417000000 Hz | Locked |
Connectivity State | OK | Operational |
Boot State | OK | Operational |
Configuration File | OK | |
Security | Enabled | BPI+ |
DOCSIS Network Access Enabled | Allowed |
Downstream Bonded Channels | |||||||
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Channel ID | Lock Status | Modulation | Frequency | Power | SNR/MER | Corrected | Uncorrectables |
38 | Locked | QAM256 | 417000000 Hz | 3.3 dBmV | 35.0 dB | 0 | 0 |
1 | Locked | QAM256 | 453000000 Hz | 1.6 dBmV | 35.1 dB | 0 | 0 |
2 | Locked | QAM256 | 459000000 Hz | 1.6 dBmV | 35.3 dB | 0 | 0 |
3 | Locked | QAM256 | 465000000 Hz | 1.6 dBmV | 35.5 dB | 0 | 0 |
4 | Locked | QAM256 | 471000000 Hz | 1.4 dBmV | 35.4 dB | 0 | 0 |
5 | Locked | QAM256 | 477000000 Hz | 1.3 dBmV | 35.4 dB | 0 | 0 |
6 | Locked | QAM256 | 483000000 Hz | 0.9 dBmV | 34.9 dB | 0 | 0 |
7 | Locked | QAM256 | 489000000 Hz | 0.4 dBmV | 34.5 dB | 0 | 0 |
8 | Locked | QAM256 | 495000000 Hz | 0.2 dBmV | 34.2 dB | 0 | 0 |
9 | Locked | QAM256 | 507000000 Hz | 0.0 dBmV | 33.9 dB | 7 | 0 |
10 | Locked | QAM256 | 513000000 Hz | 0.3 dBmV | 34.0 dB | 0 | 0 |
11 | Locked | QAM256 | 519000000 Hz | 1.0 dBmV | 34.4 dB | 0 | 0 |
12 | Locked | QAM256 | 525000000 Hz | 1.8 dBmV | 34.8 dB | 0 | 0 |
13 | Locked | QAM256 | 531000000 Hz | 2.9 dBmV | 35.4 dB | 14 | 0 |
14 | Locked | QAM256 | 537000000 Hz | 3.8 dBmV | 35.8 dB | 26 | 0 |
15 | Locked | QAM256 | 543000000 Hz | 4.2 dBmV | 36.4 dB | 25 | 0 |
16 | Locked | QAM256 | 549000000 Hz | 3.7 dBmV | 36.5 dB | 9 | 0 |
17 | Locked | QAM256 | 555000000 Hz | 2.5 dBmV | 36.2 dB | 3 | 0 |
18 | Locked | QAM256 | 561000000 Hz | 1.1 dBmV | 35.6 dB | 0 | 0 |
19 | Locked | QAM256 | 567000000 Hz | -0.3 dBmV | 34.5 dB | 0 | 0 |
20 | Locked | QAM256 | 573000000 Hz | -1.1 dBmV | 33.6 dB | 0 | 0 |
21 | Locked | QAM256 | 579000000 Hz | -1.6 dBmV | 33.0 dB | 0 | 0 |
22 | Locked | QAM256 | 585000000 Hz | -1.7 dBmV | 33.7 dB | 0 | 0 |
23 | Locked | QAM256 | 591000000 Hz | -1.3 dBmV | 33.9 dB | 0 | 0 |
24 | Locked | QAM256 | 597000000 Hz | -0.6 dBmV | 34.3 dB | 0 | 0 |
25 | Locked | QAM256 | 603000000 Hz | 0.4 dBmV | 34.7 dB | 0 | 0 |
26 | Locked | QAM256 | 609000000 Hz | 1.5 dBmV | 35.3 dB | 35 | 0 |
27 | Locked | QAM256 | 615000000 Hz | 3.2 dBmV | 36.0 dB | 159 | 0 |
37 | Locked | Other | 690000000 Hz | -0.2 dBmV | 25.5 dB | 1461706434 | 35226511 |
39 | Not Locked | QAM256 | 0 Hz | 0.0 dBmV | 34.7 dB | 0 | 0 |
40 | Locked | QAM256 | 423000000 Hz | 2.9 dBmV | 34.7 dB | 0 | 0 |
41 | Locked | QAM256 | 429000000 Hz | 2.6 dBmV | 34.6 dB | 0 | 0 |
Upstream Bonded Channels | ||||||
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Channel | Channel ID | Lock Status | US Channel Type | Frequency | Width | Power |
1 | 90 | Locked | SC-QAM Upstream | 29400000 Hz | 6400000 Hz | 41.0 dBmV |
2 | 89 | Locked | SC-QAM Upstream | 35800000 Hz | 6400000 Hz | 41.0 dBmV |
3 | 91 | Locked | SC-QAM Upstream | 23000000 Hz | 6400000 Hz | 40.0 dBmV |
4 | 92 | Locked | SC-QAM Upstream | 16600000 Hz | 6400000 Hz | 40.0 dBmV |
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EG
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4 years ago
The SNR's are low and is completely out of spec on channel. Channel 39 isn't even locked. Looks like there is noise ingressing into the lines somewhere. You need to get the techs involved again until it is fixed properly,
Bear in mind that if the premises facing techs can not find or fix a problem at your home, it is they who are responsible for escalating it to their line / network / maintenance dept. techs. The problem may lie beyond your home in the local neighborhood infrastructure somewhere but it is their S.O.P. to start at the home.
Good luck with it !
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