Should I be concerned?
Long Long ago I signed up for a Comcast email address (2001-2002). I had Comcast for quite a while before i cancelled (I moved), but I've had the email every since. They never stopped it from going...
View Article[Security] Questions about XFinity Home Security
Hello- Are there any users of XFinity Home Security here? If so, I hope you can answer some questions for me: 1.) How do you like the service? What features do you have? How much do you pay for it? 2.)...
View Article[E-mail] New email problem - help !
Since last night, I can not get ANY emails from my PRIMARY Comcast email account downloaded to my POP3 email client (Windows Mail 7 on Vista). My secondary accounts emails download just fine. I've sent...
View Article[Connectivity] Need a second opinion....
So I work for a company that hosts EVPL lines with Comcast. Basically just DOCSIS circuits that run back to a head end. We have a end that is loosing line protocol: Example: Apr 15 16:40:04.194:...
View Article[Speed] Java 8 and Java-based speed tests
Does anyone know if the various Java-based speed tests now work with Java 8? In particular, I'd like to know if the Speed and Quality tests from visualware work, as those are the ones I use the most. I...
View Article[Rant] Unreturned Equipment Woes
Just a reminder to keep your equipment receipts. I had to make a change in my internet service to get some more upload bandwidth for a temporary work project I am doing at home, so I ended up switching...
View Article[Equip] So much for the Netgear CM500...
Just tried to install the Netgear CM500 modem and it did not work. Walled garden hung, so I called and got a pretty good rep on the phone and stayed with me for an hour or more. He got it all provision...
View ArticleSwitching to Comcast/Comcast Business
Hi, Right now, I have a 3.5 Mbps down DSL connection. Lately, it has just not been cutting it. The only other internet provider in my area(the Bay Area) is Comcast. There are several things that...
View ArticleHave to run underground cable from house to poll and have a ?
Can you please let me know if RG11 is what is normally used to run underground from house to poll it's 130 ft. The cable company told me we had to purchase RG11 and run in as normal through PVC piping...
View Article[Connectivity] smc d3cm1604 or netgear cm500?
just wondering which on everyone prefers and why thanks.
View Article[Firmware] Arris TM822G - What is the current firmware for rented modems?
Hi, I was wondering what the current firmware version is for rented Arris TM822G modems on the Comcast network. I'd like to compare it with the information on my purchased modem. Thanks
View Article[Equip] Which Modem - SMC D3CM1604 - CM500 - SB6183
Currently have the SB6141 with my own wireless AC router, its been a flawless setup!. Ever since last year I have been eyeing at the SB6183. I was in no rush back then to update because I knew more...
View Article[Connectivity] Possible Congestion Issues? (Illinois, New Customer)
Just had triple play installed at the house yesterday. X1 boxes are working beautifully, the modem appears to be working fine, but speeds are very inconsistent. During the early morning and late night,...
View Article[Equip] Motorola SB6183 install success.
Well, received my new Motorola SB6183 the next day from Amazon. Installed and up and running via the Walled Garden in 20 mins. 16 channels locked, 3 up. This install just flew like my Zoom 5341J, which...
View ArticleMcKuin Pipeline installing Fiber in Madera, Ca
http://www.mckuinpipeline.com/ is installing Fiber here in Madera, and I was wondering if it's for Comcast 2 Gig service for the end of the year? They been installing Fiber for the past 2 weeks here in...
View Article[Bill] Moving with Promotion
Question in regards to moving. A family member of mine currently has internet only service and is on a promotion of 25/5 service for $39.95 for life, or until they upgrade a package or change their...
View ArticleNew modem, issues with Cisco IOS router
After Comcast replaced my Ubee 4x4 modem with a TC8305C, I've been having an odd issue with routing. I have the modem in bridge mode. For some reason, every week or so I need to shut / no shut the...
View Article[Price] dishonest or incompetent?
Got my Mom comcast phone and cable upgrade (added more channels for her and at the same price as her "senior citizens" cable and Verizon). They are now charging for "additional outlet" and a DTA......
View Article[Speed] Comcast to launch new speed tiers, increases existing ones in CA
  Comcast Announces 2 Gigabit Residential Service and New Extreme 250 Mbps Tier in California The company also increases speeds for existing Internet customers at no additional cost. Changes...
View Article[Signals] Annoying overnight issue
For the past few days, I've noticed that one channel has a giant blast of uncorrectables right around 1AM (adjusting for DST that that log doesn't adjust for.) It's nearly 1-2 million errors overnight....
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