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Very slow upload speed
My problem seems identical to the one described in this post: https://forums.xfinity.com/t5/Your-Home-Network/Extremely-slow-upload-speeds/td-p/3059871
I have the 300/25 service. My only issue is that the upload speed is consistently <40% of what is advertised; consistently in the 6-8 Mbps range when I typically use the internet. It's 10am on a workday, when I'd normally be at work, and I'm seeing 11 Mbps for the first time ever; reported by Speedtest.Xfinity.com and Fast.com. This is a real problem, as I want to stream video with my calls to friends and family in the evenings but ~7Mbps is a bottleneck. I recently upgraded form the XB3 (TG1682G) modem/router to a Netgear CM1150V for other reasons and the upload issue persists.
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BruceW
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Yes, the signal level image is visible now. The downstream channel levels are weak, and the upstream levels are too high. And the "Dynamic Range Window violation", "Commanded Power Exceeds" and other errors in the log suggest an intermittent coax connection.
Signal problems are often due to loose, damaged, or corroded coax or coax connectors, usually in or near your home. 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/. If they can't fix the problem remotely (unlikely), 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 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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BruceW
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The image you posted isn't visible. It looks like this:
This is probably because you are a new poster and the image requires moderator approval. That could take a while. If you don't want to wait you could upload the image to a file sharing site and post a link to it here, or post text instead of an image.
Meanwhile please see Connection Troubleshooting Tips and Information Requested for Connection-Related Posts.
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CnSWEST
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Thank you for that information, Bruce. I noticed that when I posted, but had to leave. Now it appears to be working. I will start reading through the troubleshooting link you you sent.
Error Logs
"Event Logs" per Netgear Genie interface:
Time
Priority
Description
Thu Dec 05 14:53:43 2019
Warning (5)
Dynamic Range Window violation
Thu Dec 05 14:53:43 2019
Warning (5)
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Thu Dec 05 14:45:44 2019
Warning (5)
Dynamic Range Window violation
Thu Dec 05 14:45:44 2019
Warning (5)
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Thu Dec 05 12:46:54 2019
Warning (5)
Dynamic Range Window violation
Thu Dec 05 12:46:54 2019
Warning (5)
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Thu Dec 05 10:13:07 2019
Warning (5)
Dynamic Range Window violation
Thu Dec 05 10:13:07 2019
Warning (5)
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Thu Dec 05 09:42:50 2019
Warning (5)
Dynamic Range Window violation
Thu Dec 05 09:42:50 2019
Warning (5)
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Thu Dec 05 09:42:50 2019
Warning (5)
Dynamic Range Window violation
Thu Dec 05 09:42:50 2019
Warning (5)
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Thu Dec 05 08:53:14 2019
Warning (5)
Dynamic Range Window violation
Thu Dec 05 08:53:14 2019
Warning (5)
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Thu Dec 05 08:15:18 2019
Warning (5)
Dynamic Range Window violation
Thu Dec 05 08:15:18 2019
Warning (5)
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Thu Dec 05 06:12:28 2019
Warning (5)
Dynamic Range Window violation
Thu Dec 05 06:12:28 2019
Warning (5)
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Thu Dec 05 02:12:09 2019
Warning (5)
Dynamic Range Window violation
Thu Dec 05 02:12:09 2019
Warning (5)
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Wed Dec 04 23:02:45 2019
Warning (5)
Dynamic Range Window violation
Wed Dec 04 23:02:45 2019
Warning (5)
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Wed Dec 04 22:17:49 2019
Warning (5)
Dynamic Range Window violation
Wed Dec 04 22:17:49 2019
Warning (5)
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Wed Dec 04 09:53:14 2019
Warning (5)
Dynamic Range Window violation
Wed Dec 04 09:53:14 2019
Warning (5)
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Wed Dec 04 06:57:29 2019
Warning (5)
Dynamic Range Window violation
Wed Dec 04 06:57:29 2019
Warning (5)
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Tue Dec 03 22:05:25 2019
Critical (3)
SYNC Timing Synchronization failure - Loss of Sync;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Tue Dec 03 21:53:21 2019
Warning (5)
Dynamic Range Window violation
Tue Dec 03 21:53:21 2019
Warning (5)
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Tue Dec 03 21:53:21 2019
Warning (5)
Dynamic Range Window violation
Tue Dec 03 21:53:21 2019
Warning (5)
RNG-RSP CCAP Commanded Power Exceeds Value Corresponding to the Top of the DRW;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Tue Dec 03 21:53:07 2019
Notice (6)
TLV-11 - unrecognized OID;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Time Not Established
Notice (6)
Honoring MDD; IP provisioning mode = IPv6
Time Not Established
Critical (3)
SYNC Timing Synchronization failure - Failed to acquire QAM/QPSK symbol timing;;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=00:00:00:00:00:00;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Tue Dec 03 19:30:11 2019
Notice (6)
CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 3; Chan ID: N/A; DSID: �; MAC Addr: N/A; OFDM/OFDMA Profile ID: N/A.;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Tue Dec 03 19:30:11 2019
Warning (5)
Unicast DSID PSN startup error
Tue Dec 03 19:29:28 2019
Notice (6)
TLV-11 - unrecognized OID;CM-MAC=[REDACTED];CMTS-MAC=[REDACTED_2];CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
Time Not Established
Notice (6)
Honoring MDD; IP provisioning mode = IPv6
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CnSWEST
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Thank you for your insight! I really appreciate it. I think I'll move the gateway to the first splitter in the basement, disconnect everything else, and check the singal levels there before calling Comcast - just to mitigate the risk of being charged for the visit.
Per the link you sent, I'm targeting these levels, correct?
Downstream Power Levels: -8dBmV to +10dBmV (Currently too low at -11.4 to -9.0)
Downstream Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): >35dB (Currently fine)
Upstream Power Level: +25dBmV to +54dBmV (Currently too high at +55.5)
Upstream Signal to Noise Ratio (uSNR): >31dB (Currently unknown?)
Upstream Receive Power: -2dBmV to +2dBmV (Currently unknown?)
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BruceW
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I think that's a solid plan.
Correct, except that I always like to see upstream power below +50 dBmV if possible. To me, +54 is borderline/too high, but that's how some modems run.
Note that Upstream Signal to Noise Ratio (uSNR) and Upstream Receive Power can only be measured by Comcast, not at the modem. Some reps know enough to find them for you, most do not.
Please let us know your results, thanks.
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CnSWEST
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Here are the results of being attached directly to the incoming coax line for the house.
Per our discussions:
Downstream Power Levels: -8dBmV to +10dBmV
Office: Currently too low at -11.4 to -9.0
PoE: On the high side. 7 to 10.1
Downstream Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): >35dB
Office: fine.
PoE: fine. 40.9 to 41.6 dB
Upstream Power Level: +25dBmV to +50dBmV
Office: Too high, +55.5
PoE: fine. 40.5 dBmV.
Notably, I ran a speed test connected to the modem and had the same results as I have in the office. 360 down, ~10 up. Do you think this is sufficient for Comcast to investigate the matter without charging me?
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jweaver0312
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Can't see your picture just yet.
+7 to +10.1 is still on the high side but ok for being at PoE. Other than not knowing the uSNR nor the Upstream Receive Power currently, especially from the PoE, everything else seems fine from PoE indicating the problem could be inside as you are losing way too much from PoE to office. Are there any splitters that are not needed or are the connections tight?
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EG
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If the tech finds the problem to be on your side of the demarcation point, you will likely be charged.
Some stuff that you can try before you call;
In a self troubleshooting effort to try to obtain better connectivity / more wiggle room, check to see if there are there any excess/unneeded coax cable splitters in the line leading to the modem that can be eliminated/re-configured. Any splitters that remain should be high quality and cable rated for 5-1002 MHz, bi-directional, and no gold colored garbage types like GE, RadioShack, RCA, Philips, Leviton, Magnavox, and Rocketfish from big box stores like Home Depot, Lowes, Target, Wal-Mart etc. Splitters should be swapped with known to be good / new ones to test
If there aren't any unneeded splitters that can be eliminated and if your coax wiring setup can't be reconfigured so that there is a single two way splitter connected directly off of the drop from the street/pole with one port feeding the modem and the other port feeding the rest of the house/equipment with additional splits as needed, and you've checked all the wiring and fittings for integrity and tightness and refresh them by taking them apart then check for and clean off any corrosion / oxidation on the center wire and put them back together again, then perhaps it's best to book a tech visit to investigate and correct.
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CnSWEST
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Here's the route trace from PoE to office:
At the point of entry I am getting <50% of the advertised upload speed at best. That's the same result I'm getting when the modem is connected in my office. Do you not agree, then, that the root cause of the slow upload speed is independent of anything to do with my property? I'd rather divert my attention to the root cause of the immediate problem before improving my home network.
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jweaver0312
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mswiencicki
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meant to say I get 14.7 upload after 5 pm, and about 2-5 mbs upload from 11 am - 5 pm. The advertised speeds only apply when few people are using the internet. That's why fiber optic is needed rather than shared cable internet.
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mswiencicki
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Probably because everyone in your neighborhood is Zooming at the same time. I have Xfinity Extreme Plus witn 600/15 (dl/upload) and in the evening when everyone is done Zooming I get 14.8 mbs upload, but from 11 am to 5 pm I get only between 2.5-5.5 mbs. upload (sometimes less). I asked Tech support at Xfinity and they confirmed that everyone in my neighbor uses the same bandwidth to upload, so if too many people uploaded at the same time it would lower my upload speed. I even upgraded from 100/5 to 600/15, and it boosted my upload by about 50%, but that doens't help much when its mid day and i still can only get 2 mbs or less per second. Xfinity needs to upgrade its uploading capacities. Your only other option is to swtich to a provider with higher upload speeds, or even better one like Sonic that has 1000 dl/ul - but that's fiber optic 1 gig service.
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EG
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Dead thread from last year now being closed.
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