[Firmware] Arris SBG6580 Firmware Woes
Version SBG6580-8.6.2.0-GA-00-131-NOSH was delivered the other day. I'm not sure when exactly, because until a problem crops up I don't visit the Admin pages. But yesterday it did. Things stopped...
View Article[Install] Strange experience with installation tech + cable requirements?
Hi everyone here, first time poster (sorry upfront if this post violates any rules I'm not aware about - this was not intentional). So here I am moving to a new area (Scranton area in PA) where Comcast...
View Article[Equip] Finally got the SB6183 activated on business class
So it was somewhat of a challenge, but I finally got this up and running. It was bought from Amazon in ~October of last year. Right out of the box, I did notice something interesting: it appears that...
View ArticleDirecTV with Comcast internet
I currently have DirecTV and ATT 6mb Uverse, which is the highest I can get. I decided to have Comcast come out and install just internet only, but I'm worried that I will have to run a separate coax...
View Article[Connectivity] How long does coax cable last?
Comcast has coaxial cable laid to some huge percentage - maybe 95 % or more - of its customers. A lot of it was put in the ground 10-20 year ago, maybe more. (I know in my yard, it hasn't been updated...
View ArticleOvernight Channel Change
Woke up this morning to find that I went from 8 x 3 to 15 x 3 (yes 15 x 3) on my 3939. However, I no longer have ipV6. Tried rebooting, etc. Any information from anyone?
View Article[Speed] Comcast Testing 2GB's in Denver/Colorado Springs Market
Got a new router since my airport base station died recently and was trolling the usage graphs and I noticed that in the middle of the night the wan port received 2.7GB/s spikes a few times between...
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[CustSvc] Comcast direct posts?
Hey guys, I'm trying to post to the Comcast Direct forum, but it keeps taking me to a page stating that I can't read other people's posts (but I'm free to post my own by hitting Back and post). When I...
View Article[Speed] What kind of speed to expect on a 50mbps connection?
I get around 27 mbps download speed even though I have a 50mbps connection. I have a Motorola SB6141 modem and speed tests were done on a wired connection so no speed loss on wifi. I expected a lot...
View ArticleChicago getting Gigabit Pro later this Month
check out the article in chicago tribune!!!!! http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-comcast-retail-prototype-0506-biz-20150505-story.html
View Article[Speed] paying for 105mpbs getting 25down/24up
i'm paying for 105mpbs and only getting 25mpsdown/24up. my modem is an arris 722 certified for docsis 3.0, comcast rep says it does not need to be replaced to get max speed but i am only getting 1/4...
View Article[Signals] Side Discussion about 16 channel Downstream Bonding?
Since Comcast Supports Several Modems with 16x4 Bonding Capabilities, I was wondering If anybody out there with these modems on Comcast is seeing 16 channel DS bonding or at least more the 8channels...
View Article[Equip] DPC3941T. XB3 with AC
My niece has had Comcast for years, but just decided to upgrade. She called and got everything ordered that she wants. She received a email this AM, saying they are sending her a self-install kit with...
View Article[Equip] what type of SMC network routers is comcast supplying.
hi can someone give me a list of all smc network routers comcast supplies to customer in the south florida miami area? thanks
View Article[Speed] Comcast speed upgrade in San Jose?
With the recent announcement of new tier upgrades happening this month and moving forward I was wondering if anyone has any information for the San Jose Area? I have the 50mbps + blast so I'm getting...
View Article[Signals] Where is the downstream signal levels set?
Where does Comcast set the downstream signal levels? I installed a ZyXEL BRG-35503 modem in June of 2014. At the time three of the channels were +/- 0.9 dBmV one was -3 dBmV at a frequency of 579 MHz....
View Article[Connectivity] How long does coax cable last?
Comcast has coaxial cable laid to some huge percentage - maybe 95 % or more - of its customers. A lot of it was put in the ground 10-20 year ago, maybe more. (I know in my yard, it hasn't been updated...
View Article[Firmware] Netgear CM500 Firmware Update
Just noticed the firmware has been updated from V1.01.03 to V1.01.04 Anyone know what was changed or the reason for the update?
View Article[Equip] Replace tg862 tith a tm722
HI I have a arris tg862g/gt modem router with the wifi. I had Comcast disable the wifi and put the unit into the bridge mode so I can use my own router with wifi. Also, the Comcast unit is putting out...
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