[Connectivity] Need help troubleshooting
Hello, I wanted to share my story and ask for advice on how to solve some of the issues that I have experienced this year. I have had Comcast/Xfinity since 2001 when cable modems were first introduced...
View ArticlePrivacy Warning
My town lost power this morning and when we got it back my iPhone says a privacy warning on my wifi network that my ISP is not allowing encrypted DNS traffic. I have the XB7-T and this is warning is...
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Is there any way to get unlimited bandwidth? Working from home and every month my usage has creeped up to the cap. This month I'm dangerously close. Just re-upped my contract so I'm paying almost...
View Article[Connectivity] Need help troubleshooting
Hello, I wanted to share my story and ask for advice on how to solve some of the issues that I have experienced this year. I have had Comcast/Xfinity since 2001 when cable modems were first introduced...
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[Signals] XFinity XB3 Signal Levels: Upstream > 50?
On my friend’s XB3, upstream levels are about 52. Before I waste time tracing coax and splitters, am I correct that levels above 50 are “bad mojo”? With my old SurfBoard modems, I recall the newer...
View ArticleLow SNR 591Mhz & 597Mhz Uncorrectable Codewords
I am getting disconnects at night and early morning. My downstream SNR on 591Mhz-597Mhz are going down into the 20's. I am getting a lot of Uncorrectable Codewords. I called Comcast. I told them I am...
View Article[Connectivity] May have found the problem: no ground
For months I have been trying to find and fix an intermittent downstream dropout. Best example: Zoom calls longer than 20 minutes or so periodically freeze, as do VOIP calls. The other end can hear/see...
View ArticleUpstream power levels high - likely the grounded connector
I have been having intermittent internet problems. My upstream power levels have been high: ~59 dB, sometimes with only one channel locked instead of normal four. Checking various connections, I think...
View ArticleWebmail address?
What is the URL for Comcast's webmail? I haven't been able to retrieve my Comcast email for about a year now and never bothered to get it sorted out. I just realized I use the account for one important...
View ArticleI was sent an old box that does not work
Older pace box. I have an x1 account and this box wont work. It is the older cartoon style guide and can't connect to anything. Did they change the type of signal and these old boxes won't be able to...
View Article[WiFi] Comcast announces a new generation of xFi Pods
Comcast announced today a new version of its xFi mesh extender pods that now have twice as much bandwidth (up to 500 Mbps): Introducing a Faster and More Powerful xFi Pod to Deliver Whole Home WiFi...
View Article[DOCSIS] DOCSIS 4.0 Status?
This thread continues the discussion of the latest status of Comcast's implementation of D4.0 from this previous (and now locked) thread:...
View Article[Install] Switching to Xfinity - Cable Cutter
TLDR: I want to know if I can connect my router directly to the Comcast Xfinity ONT/ONU? Full Story: We had FIOS at our previous home. We stopped using cable services several years ago. I had networked...
View Article[Speed] Slow upload speed ? any hope of improving?
We’re on a 100/5 plan (“Performance Select”), and I know it used to speedtest in that range. But now I’m consistently unable to get higher than about 3.5 Mbps UL, and sometimes (like today) it’s as low...
View Article[Price] About 600Mbps plan
Hello. I would like to hear some reviews regarding the 600Mbps plan. How much upload will i get with this plan? I ask because i have an offer for $60 for 2 years and Gigabit $70 for 2 years. I also...
View ArticleChannel ID now to 40?
Sorry if I missed this in another post but noticed that my modems range started at channel 9 vs. 1. It went to channel 40 on the high end vs 32 +OFDM at 33. Does this mean that the older DOCSIS 3.0...
View ArticleHelped my brother get on Internet Essentials for $9.99
Was in and out of the Xfinity store in 15 min. No equipment deposit... first 2 months free, then $9.95/month after. https://imgur.com/tKLBguO It's a great service for what it is... here's a speedtest:...
View Articlecaps
Is there any way to get unlimited bandwidth? Working from home and every month my usage has creeped up to the cap. This month I'm dangerously close. Just re-upped my contract so I'm paying almost...
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...
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