Couple of Internet Questions
I hope these don't sound dumb. I read the forums a lot and see a lot of discussions about latency, but I don't really understand it. When I use a wired connection, the speed test says latency 17, when...
View Article[Speed] 100/20 appearing to be more like 30/20
I have had 100/20 service for quite a while now (Atlanta area). Over the last few weeks I have noticed my download speeds from anything other than speedtest.comcast.net are in the 30s and my uploads...
View Articlecomcast tiers
wonder how comcast will deal with new fcc laws now. that the internet 6mbit tier is now illegal by new 2015 speed law. 10/1 is now the bare minimum as of jan 1st. wonder if theyll bump speeds now say...
View Article[Business] Static IP price increase
Heads up for business customers, static IP assignments are getting more expensive starting at the end of this month. # of Static IP Addresses - New Monthly Rate 1 - $19.95 5 - $24.95 13 - $39.95...
View Article[Speed] infinity 105mbps internet
to those who has 105mbps internet. do you actually get 105mbps on speed test. I don't. pleae help http://stage.results.speedtest.comcast.net/result/727649604.png
View Article[Bill] Comcast charges $8 monthly modem lease on purchased modems?
Just got a nice form letter from ComCrap stating: "During a review of our billing records it was determined that you are not being charged for all the Comcast equipment that you are using with the...
View Article[Equip] Flakey DPC3939
I know I've heard others mention that bridge mode on the DPC3939 is unstable, but I can at least say mine stayed working fine for 12 days, then it took a dive last night. None of my network...
View Article[IPv6] Do I want/need IPv6-capable devices?
I'm about to switch from DSL (CenturyLink) to Comcast HSI and have lots of questions. My first relates to IPv6. Do I need it? My PCs and DSL modem/router support IPv6, but CenturyLink does not use it...
View Article[Connectivity] I just bought a Motorola Surfboard modem Model sbg6580
i am a renting a techcolor modem from comcast. will the surfboard give me better results?
View Article[Equip] Modem + router vs. combo
I'm about to become a Comcast HSI user and am trying to decide on equipment. I need a router / WiFi access point in addition to the modem. If I lease Comcast equipment I assume I get a combo...
View ArticleIntra-comcast mail server delays?
A strange delay this morning on Comcast mail - what was it doing in Comcast-land for seven hours before delivery? Other emails (from other senders) were coming through like clockwork. Received: from...
View Article[Business] Network outages
Has anyone in western PA had an outage last night? My line was down for ~2 hours. This is on a business connection with static IP. DOWN 2014-12-12 00:34:14 - 2014-12-12 02:44:15 (130 minutes) UP...
View Article[Connectivity] Still having sync issues after tech visit, new modem?
Downstream Frequency 663000000 Hz Signal To Noise Ratio 38.7 dB Power Level 1.4 dBmV Upstream Channel ID 1 Frequency 34800000 Hz Power 43.5 dBmV
View Article[Business] Netgear CG3000DCR
My customer has one of these gateways with a static IP. He also has a Linksys EA2700 router with the connection from the Netgear to the WAN port of the Linksys. DHCP is enabled on both. The Netgear...
View Article[Business] Business class incorrectly disconnected me and won't do anything
I got home today (Friday 12/12) and find no internet access. I am an IT guy so I begin a few steps of of basic troubleshooting, no luck, so I call comcast. The first person discovered my service has...
View Article[Business] Comcast Business HSI Versus Comcast Regular HSI
Hi. We will be getting Comcast HSI. It will be a new hook up. We expect it to be expensive due to the length of our driveway. There is no existing service here. After reading all the horror stories...
View Article[Speed] Curiosty question Is 5 Mbps Upload enough.
Would 5 Mbps upload be enough? Let say all you do, is surf the web, play online gaming, watch videos, upload videos, Netflix, stream on Twitch.TV through PS4, would 5 Mbps upload be enough. And maybe...
View ArticleAdvice needed: Purchasing eMTA Gateway.
I would like to purchase an eMTA that is just a gateway but is ideally a 16x8 (or better). - MUST be an eMTA 16x8 (I have a home business, please do not ask me to go get another VOIP product) -...
View Article[Security] A different kind of DDoS.(TM)
I've been DDoS'd a lot by powerless kids who have access to some botnet or something. Typically, they'll get your IP address from some Skype resolver if they have your Skype name, or you're streaming...
View ArticleReturned comcast modem, how long does it take to show in system
I Returned comcast modem, how long does it take to show in system that I returned it? I check in my comcast account settings. I kept the receipt, I use my own modem now... --...
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