Comcast pricing not competitive
Looking at the current "deals" for new customers, Comcast doesn't seem competitive in price. All these are the "online" deals. No contract. Comcast For $39.95 you only get 60/5 with a $59 installation...
View Article[Account] my account activity meter is broken
https://customer.xfinity.com/#/services/internet#usage my account meter for January is stuck at 29gig and not moved for over a week... is it just me? should I worry? and yea I am capped at 1tb and yea...
View Article[Plan] Chicago Xfinity Gigabit users....
Anyone in Chicago, sign up about 3 years ago for the gigabit service? It was right when they announced it. My question is that it was $70 / month for 3yrs. That time has come and gone and it’s still...
View ArticleIs a Netgear CM700-1AZNAS modem good? Anyone had any issues?
A relative is moving into Comcast territory and at their former location the cable company provided a cable modem, so now they need to get a new one and wanted a recommendation. Considering that...
View Article[Mobile] "Xfinity Mobile" wireless service
As mentioned in this recent DSLR news item https://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Comcast-Prepares-For-Mid2017-Wireless-Service-Launch-139048 , Comcast is planning a mid-year launch of their wireless...
View Article[Connectivity] MOCA and filters
I recently have a need for MOCA in the townhome I'm in. This place is buttoned up tighter than Ft. Knox ...for 1 friggin run... anyway: So, I understand the filters and MOCA adapters, but of course,...
View ArticleOFDM Channel Signal Levels vs other 32 channels
Do the SNR or Power levels for the OFDM channel vs the QAM256 channels give you an indication of how far the fiber node is away from your home? I see that the OFDM channel typically has less SNR than...
View Article[Other] Motorola MT7711 reverts to eRoute_DualMode from Bridge mode - Xfini
Two weeks ago, I upgraded from my owned modem from a Netgear CM500V to a newly purchased Motorola MT7711. I am on a 400 Mbs speed tier and upgraded the modem as my Netgear was not compatible with my...
View ArticleCompetition
So my initial 36 month contract for Gigabit Pro (FTTH) expired last month. I've tried getting Comcast to reduce my rate in exchange for signing another 36 month contract with zero luck. Most reps don't...
View ArticleNetgear CM1150v DOCSIS 3.1 plus voice
Finally there is a modem for DOCSIS 3.1 plus voice for Gigabit Triple Play customers. https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/cable-modems-routers/CM1150V.aspx
View Article[Equip] MT7711 approved docsis 3.0 24X8 modem doesn't use puma 6 chipset
Warning, this starts with a bit of a rant about the forever increasing costs of comcast services -- skip below to "trimming off the rentals" to get to the information on the modem..... My 77 year old...
View Articlecoaxial wiring
i was reading a couple of the other posts similar to what i'm about to ask,my question is wherever you put an attenuator(back of modem,demarc) can you screw 2 of them on together on that same line?
View ArticleCMTS and signal levels
can signal levels for specific areas or neighborhoods be adjusted from the main headend(CMTS) or do they have to be adjusted on the pole near resident houses?
View Article[Equip] Upgrade to Netgear CM1100 worth it?
I was at Costco today and I saw the new Netgear CM1100 and I noticed 2 ethernet ports. I have the gigabit upgrade with my double play. Is the modem worth the upgrade or should I stick with my CM1000....
View ArticleComcast Military Veteran appreciation offer
I came across this offer searching google "Comcast Military Veteran appreciation offer" from Comcast since i'm retired and a Veteran and nothing better to do...i follow direction and a month+ (i forgot...
View ArticleManaging Modem
I tried to get into our modem today, using 10.0.0.1 from a browser (couple different ones) to check & possibly change a static IP for a device on our home LAN. Immediately goes to a blank page...
View Article[WiFi] What are speeds usually like on the public XFINITYWIFI hotspots?
I just got Xfinity (gigabit download, ~35Mbps upload) and realized that now I can use those Xfinity wifi hotspots I see everywhere. What are the speeds on those usually like? I know it depends by area...
View ArticleComcast pricing not competitive
Looking at the current "deals" for new customers, Comcast doesn't seem competitive in price. All these are the "online" deals. No contract. Comcast For $39.95 you only get 60/5 with a $59 installation...
View ArticleCM1000 Randomly keeps resetting
Randomly, my CM1000 keeps resetting. I will be streaming and it will just reset. No warning just bam. I figured maybe it was the fact I was in the basement and I was working near the amplifier.. I...
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