[Equip] How to get an ASUS RT-N56U router to work with Comcast modem
I just today got Comcast HSI service. I requested just a modem because I have an ASUS RT-N56U router. I cannot get the router to talk with the modem. I'm sure the router is okay because it works fine...
View Article[Connectivity] Too close to electrical box?
Over the past 5 or so months I have been experiencing an issue with random bursts of packet loss, which really affects gaming severely when it starts. I have had several techs to the house, and...
View ArticleSudden Large Increase in Codeword Errors on SB-6141 Modem
I installed my own SB-6141 modem about 6 months ago and everything was working great until today. I first noticed a loss of two HD TV channels after two hours of steadily increasing tiling/pixellation,...
View Article[Equip] Need voice modem recommendation... already have a Zoom 5341j
I have a rented Arris TM502G that I would like to replace with a purchased voice modem. I already have a purchased Zoom 5341j Data modem that is doing great. I would prefer not to replace the Zoom. I...
View Article[Equip] Opinions of best modem for futureproofing
My mother-in-law is letting me redo her home network for Christmas. I am seeking your expert opinions for the best modem to buy for her, to replace the rented Comcast modem, that will keep her in good...
View ArticleWhy do I a have to pay for Xfinity Voice?
Question: Why do I a have to pay $$ for Xfinity Voice? What are the Xfinity Voice advantages compared to (Obi100 plus Google Voice) for free. Is it worth it? Comments are really appreciated. Thank you
View Article[Connectivity] Ethernet activity on cable modem
Yesterday I got Comcast HSI. I'm using a uBee DDM3513 modem. When I connect either my PC or router to the modem it shows constant activity on the ethernet port. (At least the light blinks constantly.)...
View Article[Speed] Comcast 2014 Side Discussion about Doubling Speeds
Mod Note: Tracking here, please: https://secure.dslreports.com/forum/r28975270-Speed-Report-Tiers-Doubling-In-Speed-Here...
View Article[Speed] Congestion? Pattern of regular speed loss over the past month
Ugh, whenever something goes wrong with my Comcast connection, I dread it. Well over the past month, I have been facing random speed loss. Most of the time the connection is a solid 28mbps down, 5 up....
View Article[Connectivity] area being upgraded??
All week I've seen comcast maintenance trucks all up and down the street my neighborhood is off of. Even more today they are all bucket trucks and guys are up on poles. Does this mean they may be...
View Article[Speed] Internet speed half of what is advertised
It's been about 3 years since I've seen any improvement at all in my internet speed. I decided to check the comcast site to investigate. Looking at My Account > Full Billing Details it states that I...
View Article[Connectivity] Help needed ID'ing this cable and sourcing a connector for it
Long story short: I have some exterior grade RG6 or RG11 maybe that I need a single connector for and a way to attach it in an economical way. The bottom pic shows it next to some standard RG6. Can...
View Article[Connectivity] Getting A Second Comcast Account/Modem
My husband and I were spending some "quality time" this afternoon in my home office writing code :) - because a key data source function on a MSFT Excel spreadsheet I use has just been discontinued :(....
View Article[Connectivity] Help measure the global Internet!
Based in the U.S. and want to help measure the global Internet? There is a program called RIPE Atlas (see https://atlas.ripe.net/). It is run from the Netherlands at RIPE NCC, which is building the...
View Article[Equip] Changing from rental to owned modem
Current Modem is a arris Tm722g- Leased (NO phone service) I use vontage Looking a buying a Tm 822g from Amazon / Or another TM722g - (older) both would be new -Never used. Suggestions on Difference...
View ArticleUpstream not bonding, super slow Comcast
So here recently my internet has been acting up on me. The download is fine, but when I run a upload test sometimes it never connects an if it does its super slow. I checked the bonding channels today...
View Article[Connectivity] TG862G and NAT Loopback
Anyon with this Gateway know if it can do Loopback? -Joe
View Article[Equip] Arris/Motorola SBG6782-AC & Xfinity
1. Does this gateway have the same historical issues as the SBG6580? (which is what I have now -- it actually works pretty good, except no IPv6 at this point, no dual band, and no 802.11ac) 2. Does its...
View Article[Connectivity] Connection suddenly horrible
So beginning yesterday morning, I began having issues where the download speed would plummet to 1/2 Mb/s (not MB), whether being on wired or wireless internet, and packet loss would skyrocket. I...
View Article[Equip] DPC-3939 Not Logging Again
My DPC-3939 has stopped logging again. Last time this happened was, I think, the beginning of November. It was fine up to 12/31. Nothing after that. Anyone else having this?
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