[Speed] My IPv4 & IPv6 speed test
My IPv4 & IPv6 speed test's from 622am 1-1-14 to 747am 1-3-14 on the 50Mbps/10Mbps. Before Comcast went IPv6 in my area it would auto pick Seattle as the server to test. Now Comcast has IPv6 in my...
View Article[Connectivity] Coax Shocked Me + Packet Loss
I've been noticing a lot of issues with my HSI the past month or so (As well as cable, sound/video sync issues). I really only use the internet for Netflix (30/5 plan) and it will freeze and stop...
View Article[Rant] Comcast cut off my non-Comcast service
A few days ago, I returned home from a vacation to find that my RCN cable internet service was not working. Not only that- when I opened a web browser, it would take me to a Xfinity self-activation...
View ArticleWhich modem? MOTOROLA SB6141 or MOTOROLA SB6121
Age old,,, million times asked question. Which one should I buy. MOTOROLA SB6141 or MOTOROLA SB6121 Both are in my price range. Currently I have the 25 meg down with phone service. Going to DUMP phone...
View Article[Connectivity] Is anyone else noticing packet loss/high pings in Chicago Metro?
Started on Friday through Sunday and Monday all was ok no issues but today its just pain full. Cant play BF4 cause of lag spikes from 200+1000+ sporadically. I changed my coax cables/tips all direct...
View Article[CustSvc] Provisioning a new modem -- Quickest way?
Hi there, I am going to assist someone replacing a XFinity gateway with a Motorola SB6121 modem. (The XFinity is not allowing PPTP VPN connections out and from what I can see on the forums, this is a...
View Articleissues with internet in the western burbs of Chicago
Modem is not synching up it gets stuck on the "acquire downstream channel"
View Article[E-mail] Keeping Comcast Email
Newbie here, hello everyone! Not sure if this is possible but can I keep my Comcast Email service and have Verizon Fios just for my Cable TV service simultaneously? thanks.
View Article[Install] Okay to split TV-TV-Internet?
I'm in the process of installing Internet in a relative's place where there's existing TV working. I used a 5-2050 two-way splitter which I brought from a discount store back home. On one side I have...
View Article[Equip] Modems EOL
It looks like Comcast EOLed almost all of their DOCSIS 2.0 modems recently. What does this mean for me (using a modem that was just marked EOL)? I still get 28Mbps down, 5Mbps up on performance...
View Article[WiFi] xfinitywifi channel
I recently started having wifi difficulty at home, where I have comcast wifi. I then noticed the SSID xfinitywifi, which appears to be from my comcast wifi gateaway (it disappears if I unplug the...
View Article[Speed] Not getting new promised speeds. Router issue?
Hi. I signed up for a new HSI package. I was getting 25 mbps and should now be getting 50 mbps. However, I am still sitting around 20-25 mbps. When my modem is plugged directly into the PC, I get the...
View Article[Connectivity] Signal attenuator for downstream
Do they make these? My friend has 12 db on the downstream and 48 on the upstream. He's having a lot of jitter in some games. Do they make 100mhz+ downstream attenuators? Edited to add topic group...
View Article[Speed] Speed dramatically slower recently
My first post here. My internet speed has dramatically declined recently. I have Comcast Blast (50Mpbs) and speedtest.net tests have consistently reported up to 45 Mbps prior to Friday Jan 3. For...
View Article[Connectivity] Using ATT Microcell/Verizon Network Extender. My voice cuts out
I have an ATT Microcell and Verizon Network Extender connected to my Comcast Cisco wireless modem/router. When making or receiving calls, the person on the other end often tells me my voice cuts out or...
View Article[Caps] Comcast New 300GB Monthly Limit And Overage Charges
Well, this is some BS!!! Dear XFINITY Internet Customer: At Comcast, we recognize that our customers use the Internet for different reasons and have unique data needs. Starting September 1, 2013,...
View Article[Rant] Comcast tries to blame my BRAND NEW router
Just bought a brand new Netgear N900 router to replace my 4th gen Apple AirPort Extreme. Today January 6th it's raining out with some snowmelt so moisture is possibly an issue. I'm having horrible...
View Article[Connectivity] I hate cold weather
I hate it when the temperature gets near 0. I always run into upstream issues. Connection goes dead, but I can see the link light still blinking as normal for awhile. Then it goes into a reconnect, but...
View Article[Speed] Extreme 200 Coming Soon
Comcast doesn't have a status/plan widget for the Extreme 505 tier. It just shows some other tier and then my PDF bill reflects the 505 tier. Whelp this showed up and figured it might be of some interest.
View ArticleAnyone having problems with connectivity in Michigan right now?
I'm wondering if its the extreme cold. I'm having a problem at home and several clients in the howell/brighton area.
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