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ok, just to close out my minithread   Comcast tech came out.  He replaced my passive 2-way and 3-way power splitters with a comscope amplified splitter.   Upstream signal level, which was at 55 dbmv, then went to 52 dbmv.   He then went outside to the pedestal near the street, and replaced a corroded coaxial connector.  The upstream power then went to 50 dBmv.  He said 54 dbmv is just on the boarder of being acceptable.   Lets hope that fixes it all.     ... View more

ok, thanks for the help.  tech is coming out this weekend and bringing the amp. ... View more

yeah, looks like it is tech time.  This is the wiring set up i have now:   ... View more

by "SPLITTER". i mean a cable type splitter.  Such as a BAMF   SB-2002, 5-2300MHz 2 way splitter.  There are two 2-way splitters between where the cable comes into the house, and the DVR.  Maybe i will make a drawing.   I am still a little unclear on your nomenclature.  You say "attenuators add to the upstream level".  So, when i added an attenuator, and the upstream power went from 55dbmv to 58dbmv...that makes sense.  So i want the upstream level to say something like "around 49 dbmv" to be happy???   I do not see how to do that UNLESS an amplifier is added?  If an attenuator makes it go the wrong way, an amplifier should make it go the right way?  YES/NO??? ... View more

there are no extra splitters in front of the DVR, so i will need a comcast tech to add an amplifier if you say 55dbmv is too low of a signal level. ... View more

comcast andrew, or someone else.  My UPSTREAM power was 55dbmv.   I just put a 6 dB 75ohm attenuator in the line leading to the DVR box.   Now when i test my upstream signal strength, i see it is 58 dbmv.  Should't it have gone DOWN with an attenuator added?   Or are you guys forgetting the "minus sign" maybe, i.e. you mean my signal was -55 dbmv (too small) and it needs to get bigger?   I guess what i am asking, when you say my upstream signal was 55dbmv, was that too big or too small a power level? ... View more

"The upstream signal level of the DVR is too high and out of spec, sitting at 55dbmv and should be under 51. Unrelated to X1, your internet modem is also even more out of spec at 57dbmv as well as out of spec on the downstream at -9dbmv. Take a look at what you have in the way of splitters, amps etc. If you get within spec you will more than likely see your remote issues disappear."   not sure i understand that statement. First What does "Upstream vs Downstream" mean?   2nd, it sounds like my signal to the DVR box is TOO HIGH?  like i need to add at least a 4 dB attenuation somewhere?? ... View more

XR11 controlling the DVR.  it works fine for a while, then the DVR suddenly stops responding.  I can tell it is some sort of RF communications problem, because when it is working a little green light on the dvr flashes on for each remote control command, but when it stops working, that little green dvr light refuses to light when i push a remote command.   Sometimes...if i push random buttons many times, like "exit" or "guide" or "xfinity" is starts working again.  But most times, once it stops working, is is dead.  I then have to push the setup button for 3 seconds, and then enter the 3 digit code on the screen again.  Then it works again   so...why the heck is it unpairing so often (maybe once a day).  It has fresh batteries.  I moved the other wireless devices (like the roku) further away, wondering if they were interferring with the zigbee rf link, but no joy. ... View more