no modem option other than xfi?
Went to request a modem for a new account Im trying to setup, and the options are either xfi (multiple) or self supplied. Is comcast not doing anything other than xfi for a company-provided modem?
View ArticleChannel IDs above 32 in my modem
Comcast did some scheduled maintenance last night and now the channels on my modem go from 32-47. Any idea what's going on? Thanks
View Article[CustSvc] Comcast's Support During the Massive California Wildfires
During the current multiple wildfire situation in California, Comcast is providing the following customer support: Comcast’s Support to the Community During Massive Wildfires Comcast California -...
View Article[Equip] Some new companies entering the DOCSIS CPE market soon?
Besides veteran DOCSIS CPE suppliers like Hitron and Ubee Interactive, a number of other, new original device manufacturers (ODMs) have recently received CableLabs DOCSIS 3.1 product certifications,...
View Article[Equip] Comcast regular morning disconnects
I noticed internet disconnects in the mornings while working from home for about 10 to 20 minutes a few times per week. When I check for outages, none are ever listed. I am unable to remotely reset the...
View ArticleSignal check + T3 timeouts
So I have a few questions about my connection. How do my signal levels look? They are much improved after I got a new modem (~36 SNR to 41+) but the DS power levels look slightly high to me. I'm no pro...
View Article[Other] gonetspeed fiber competing with comcast
Some workers in a bucket truck were pulling wire in front of my house and told me they're installing fiber in the neighborhood for gonetspeed, which would be a new isp for my area's market. I looked...
View ArticleCan?t connect LIFX bulbs to XB7...
Went from xb6 to xb7. Since installing xb7, lifx bulb woulds disconnect randomly. Decided to reset them and add them as new They will not connect to network. Tried 200 times. Cant change channel on 2.4...
View ArticleNew Router Question
It's time I replaced my wifi router (it's like 8 years old). I currently have a Netgear WNDR3700v4 (N600). I was thinking about getting the Linksys EA6900 AC1900. It's got pretty good reviews and it's...
View ArticleFiber coming down my street!
8/13/2020 so... i saw a truck outside with communications labeled on it, and i noticed they were working on the box behind the amplifier next to my house, so i asked the guys what they were doing, they...
View ArticleRain = No Internet; 7 Visits by Comcast - Problem not fixed.
EDIT: Its now fall 2020 the story continues, but the service in our neighborhood continues to deteriorate. Comcast Corporate Escalations team, and Comcast Direct here are in communication with me....
View Article[Mobile] Share 1GB with multiple phones for $15?
Am I reading this right? It says I can sign up multiple phones (as in 3-4), and as long as we stay under 1GB, it's $15/mo? Do voice calls count toward 'data'? I realize that 1GB is no longer a lot. But...
View ArticleDisconnects after Comcast worked on cable
Comcast did some work on the cable about three weeks ago. It was announced with great fanfare of text and email messages about service interruptions etc. That day, quite a number of trucks showed up on...
View ArticleA device that is clearly disconnected still shows as connected..
In the xFi app. I cant forget device because i cant disconnect it from network. It’s already disconnected. How do i fix this? Only thing i can do is Pause it in the xfi app.
View ArticleComcast is putting up a new "line" along the poles on my road
We've been stuck with an old analog cable system in this area for decades. They finally showed up yesterday running a new line, or what looks like it along the poles. One of the workers said they were...
View Article[Speed] Upload Speed Increase on Gig Tier?
I just measured my upload speed and for the first time I'm getting a consistent 50 up. Until now, I could eke out 42-43. One thing to note is that the speed test here doesn't give me that upload speed...
View Article[NodePlus0] General Discussion of N+0 deployment activity
I would like to start a thread where we can keep track of the areas where Comcast has started deploying N+0 equipment. Earlier this year Comcast started pushing fiber deeper into the neighborhoods...
View Article[Equip] XB7 light flashing
Just got a rental gateway to compliment my upcoming home security install and to have XFi. It’s online and working but unfortunately the light (it’s white in color) is flashing). What does that mean.
View ArticleInternet Essentials 10mbps Upload when connected to VPN
https://www.speedtest.net/result/d/5fc7943f-bddd-4e16-89f8-633c534789fb.png Getting around 10mbps upload when connected to VPN with udp protocol but normal 3mbps upload with TCP protocol. Anyone know why?
View ArticleUnprofessional Contractor
I had a wonderful comcast contractor wake me up at 7:30 on a Saturday Morning.. with his underage child.. probably 16 Since I did not wake up, and grant him access, he decided to hop my fence to gain...
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