I've been getting this error and internet drops for at leat a Month now. We have been working from home and need consistant, stable internet connectivity. I am a network engineer so it is vital that my connection to the internet does not drop. My modem is a Netgear CM700 and my router is a TP-Link. So the modem randomly times out after the 16 response/tries and therefore looses it's public ip. I've removed all splitters coming from outside into my home. So I need a tech to come out to test the coax coming from the headend. How do I make that happen without having an exhausting conversation with Comcast? Here are the logs from the Modem today. By the way, the logs are a hour begind and I'm not sure if this is a NTP issues or what? I assume the NTP server would be from Comcast that is given to the Modem?
Time | Priority | Description |
Time Not Established | Critical (3) | No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out |
Sep 07 2020 17:23:59 | Warning (5) | MIMO Event MIMO: Stored MIMO=-1 post cfg file MIMO=-1 |
Time Not Established | Critical (3) | No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out |
Sep 08 2020 04:07:12 | Warning (5) | MIMO Event MIMO: Stored MIMO=-1 post cfg file MIMO=-1 |
Sep 08 2020 04:41:12 | Critical (3) | No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out |
Sep 08 2020 09:48:21 | Warning (5) | MIMO Event MIMO: Stored MIMO=-1 post cfg file MIMO=-1 |
Time Not Established | Critical (3) | No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out |
Sep 08 2020 09:54:10 | Warning (5) | MIMO Event MIMO: Stored MIMO=-1 post cfg file MIMO=-1 |
Modems don't do daylight savings time so the timestamp is normal.
That said, What do the modem's signal stats look like ? Try getting them here; http://192.168.100.1
Please post the *Downstream Power Level*, the *Upstream Power Level*, and the *SNR* (Signal to Noise Ratio) numbers.
These are the most db and SNR levels on the upstream and downstream respectivley. The db's are averiging /hovering around 1 dBmV within spec, which is kind of low, but the SNR are lower than recommended. Also, the Upstream Bonded is averiging around 47.0 dBmV. I believe the "best level" should be around 49 dBmV. | |
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<tabindex=-1>Startup Procedure</tabindex=-1>
Procedure | Status | Comment |
Acquire Downstream Channel | 477000000 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 | QAM 256 | 1 | 477000000 Hz | 0.7 dBmV | 37.6 dB | 0 | 0 |
2 | Locked | QAM 256 | 2 | 483000000 Hz | 0.7 dBmV | 37.6 dB | 0 | 0 |
3 | Locked | QAM 256 | 3 | 489000000 Hz | 1.0 dBmV | 38.6 dB | 5 | 0 |
4 | Locked | QAM 256 | 4 | 495000000 Hz | 1.0 dBmV | 37.6 dB | 0 | 0 |
5 | Locked | QAM 256 | 5 | 501000000 Hz | 1.0 dBmV | 38.6 dB | 8 | 0 |
6 | Locked | QAM 256 | 6 | 507000000 Hz | 1.4 dBmV | 38.6 dB | 5 | 0 |
7 | Locked | QAM 256 | 7 | 513000000 Hz | 1.0 dBmV | 37.6 dB | 8 | 0 |
8 | Locked | QAM 256 | 8 | 519000000 Hz | 1.0 dBmV | 37.6 dB | 5 | 0 |
9 | Locked | QAM 256 | 9 | 525000000 Hz | 1.0 dBmV | 37.6 dB | 0 | 0 |
10 | Locked | QAM 256 | 10 | 531000000 Hz | 0.7 dBmV | 37.6 dB | 0 | 0 |
11 | Locked | QAM 256 | 11 | 537000000 Hz | 0.5 dBmV | 37.3 dB | 7 | 0 |
12 | Locked | QAM 256 | 12 | 543000000 Hz | 0.5 dBmV | 37.3 dB | 0 | 0 |
13 | Locked | QAM 256 | 13 | 555000000 Hz | 0.2 dBmV | 37.3 dB | 7 | 0 |
14 | Locked | QAM 256 | 14 | 561000000 Hz | 0.2 dBmV | 37.3 dB | 14 | 0 |
15 | Locked | QAM 256 | 15 | 567000000 Hz | 0.2 dBmV | 37.6 dB | 18 | 0 |
16 | Locked | QAM 256 | 16 | 573000000 Hz | 0.0 dBmV | 37.6 dB | 8 | 0 |
17 | Locked | QAM 256 | 17 | 579000000 Hz | 0.0 dBmV | 37.3 dB | 3 | 0 |
18 | Locked | QAM 256 | 18 | 585000000 Hz | -0.2 dBmV | 37.3 dB | 0 | 0 |
19 | Locked | QAM 256 | 19 | 591000000 Hz | -0.7 dBmV | 37.3 dB | 9 | 0 |
20 | Locked | QAM 256 | 20 | 597000000 Hz | -1.2 dBmV | 37.3 dB | 18 | 0 |
21 | Locked | QAM 256 | 21 | 603000000 Hz | -1.9 dBmV | 36.6 dB | 14 | 0 |
22 | Locked | QAM 256 | 22 | 609000000 Hz | -1.7 dBmV | 36.3 dB | 16 | 0 |
23 | Locked | QAM 256 | 23 | 615000000 Hz | -1.5 dBmV | 36.6 dB | 17 | 0 |
24 | Locked | QAM 256 | 24 | 621000000 Hz | -0.7 dBmV | 36.6 dB | 0 | 0 |
25 | Locked | QAM 256 | 25 | 627000000 Hz | 0.0 dBmV | 36.9 dB | 3 | 0 |
26 | Locked | QAM 256 | 26 | 633000000 Hz | 0.4 dBmV | 36.9 dB | 6 | 0 |
27 | Locked | QAM 256 | 27 | 639000000 Hz | 1.0 dBmV | 37.3 dB | 0 | 0 |
28 | Locked | QAM 256 | 28 | 645000000 Hz | 1.0 dBmV | 37.3 dB | 0 | 0 |
29 | Locked | QAM 256 | 29 | 651000000 Hz | 1.5 dBmV | 37.3 dB | 0 | 0 |
30 | Locked | QAM 256 | 30 | 657000000 Hz | 1.5 dBmV | 37.3 dB | 0 | 0 |
31 | Locked | QAM 256 | 31 | 663000000 Hz | 1.5 dBmV | 37.3 dB | 3 | 0 |
32 | Locked | QAM 256 | 32 | 669000000 Hz | 1.7 dBmV | 37.3 dB | 10 | 0 |
Upstream Bonded Channels
Channel | Lock Status | US Channel Type | Channel ID | Symbol Rate | Frequency | Power |
1 | Locked | ATDMA | 7 | 5120 Ksym/sec | 16400000 Hz | 47.5 dBmV |
2 | Locked | ATDMA | 6 | 5120 Ksym/sec | 22800000 Hz | 47.8 dBmV |
3 | Locked | ATDMA | 5 | 5120 Ksym/sec | 29200000 Hz | 47.3 dBmV |
4 | Locked | ATDMA | 4 | 5120 Ksym/sec | 35600000 Hz | 46.8 dBmV |
5 | Locked | ATDMA | 10 | 1280 Ksym/sec | 39600000 Hz | 47.3 dBmV |
6 | Not Locked | N/A | Unknown | 0 Ksym/sec | 0 Hz | 0.0 dBmV |
7 | Not Locked | N/A | Unknown | 0 Ksym/sec | 0 Hz | 0.0 dBmV |
8 | Not Locked | N/A | Unknown | 0 Ksym/sec | 0 Hz | 0.0 dBmV |
The stats are fine. There are no uncorrectable bit errors.
Are there any error / event log entries being shown ? If so, please post them as well.
No. Just more of the same... My wife is on a Teams call right now with her Boss and the internet keps dropping. I need to get this fix or I need to find a new ISP. Please note how many "Critical (3) T3 time-out" drops! " ie internet dropps since 4 am! Do you know how to get a Tech to come out or do I need to call them directly?
Time | Priority | Description |
Time Not Established | Critical (3) | No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out |
Sep 07 2020 17:23:59 | Warning (5) | MIMO Event MIMO: Stored MIMO=-1 post cfg file MIMO=-1 |
Time Not Established | Critical (3) | No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out |
Sep 08 2020 04:07:12 | Warning (5) | MIMO Event MIMO: Stored MIMO=-1 post cfg file MIMO=-1 |
Sep 08 2020 04:41:12 | Critical (3) | No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out |
Sep 08 2020 09:48:21 | Warning (5) | MIMO Event MIMO: Stored MIMO=-1 post cfg file MIMO=-1 |
Time Not Established | Critical (3) | No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out |
Sep 08 2020 09:54:10 | Warning (5) | MIMO Event MIMO: Stored MIMO=-1 post cfg file MIMO=-1 |
Sep 08 2020 11:52:11 | Critical (3) | No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out |
Sep 08 2020 14:28:05 | Warning (5) | MIMO Event MIMO: Stored MIMO=-1 post cfg file MIMO=-1 |
Even though the signal stats looked o/k at that snapshot in time, the error log entries confirm that something is going on. Perhaps there is noise ingress into the line(s) somewhere.
There are other signal stat figures that can't be read by the modem. They are the "Upstream Rx Power" (Upstream Receive Power Level), the "Upstream SNR Ch." (Upstream Signal To Noise Ratio), and the "Upstream ICFR" (In Channel Frequency Response). These are as equally important in diagnosing connectivity issues as are the modem's stats.
I'm going to escalate your issue to the Comcast corporate employees that are available to these boards. They can check the CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System) for any real time degradation and / or error reports, see your node / cable plant and modem health, and see whether or not everything is in the green zone. They can also see a history plot for the modem and poll for those upstream receive signal stats.
You should get a reply here in your topic. Good luck !
Hello, johnw75! Welcome to the Xfinity Forums.
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