[Speed] Issues / packet loss in Chicago from Comcast to Level 3?
For months I've been having Comcast speed issues / packet loss. I've posted a bunch on the Comcast forums with no luck...
View ArticleLooking for advice after free upgrade
When she doubled your speeds, did you reset the modem right away? I had a different experience than you... 1. Called sales and the representative was aware of the upgrade and supposedly applied it to...
View Article[CustSvc] "Comcast Business Broadband Performance Measurement...
got an email today saying that, if I plug in a "SamKnows" device that Comcast will send me, into my cable modem & leave it there for 60 days, i'll get $150.... apparently all it does is measure...
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[Speed] PSA: Slow WiFi on Comcast? May be Comcasts Fault
There is a critical bug in Comcast's network configuration that is likely crippling thousands of routers and pretty much only Comcast has this issue. It is an edge case interaction caused by bad DSCP...
View Article[Business] I was being "underbilled" for Static IP?
I just received a letter saying I'm going to have to pay $14.95 more a month because I was apparently being "underbilled" for my Static IP. When I got my service years ago they threw in the static IP...
View Article[Equip] Anyone with an Arris MG2402?
After spending some time looking at different specs, it seems that the Arris MG2402 is the top-tier device, being a combination Gateway (eMTA and WiFi) and has channel bonding of 24x8....
View Article[IPv6] Work VPN
Hello, I am having issues resolving domains when connected to my work VPN. I can connect to my work VPN fine, and when I run "ipconfig /all", I see that the DNS servers I am picking up are the correct...
View Article[Install] Neighbors cable across my yard
Comcast came onto my property and opened my box and placed a cable giving service to the new construction next door. The cable ran out of my open box, (cant close as there is a cable out the top)...
View Article[Price] Comcast 3.0 Internet 19.99 4 1 YR - Now 39.95 + U Must Buy More
Just browsing Comcast.com and noticed that they dropped their Economy Plus package, 3.0 Mbps, at $19.99 for one year. It's now $39.95 and you have to buy either a voice plan at regular price or a TV...
View Article[Install] new business install
They just said the building is 241' away from service and they'll send someone out to survey. Comcast will cover the first $3500 of the install cost. Any chance it'll cost less than that or just wait...
View Article[Connectivity] packet loss/constant interruption
Hello, Just recently had comcast install their cable internet and phone 8 days ago, I live in kansas city, mo.. I checked for any issues in my area and none have been reported. Since i've had these...
View Article[Equip] how's Arris as a cable modem brand?
doing an install of a remote site which will be used for various types of live media streaming from other local Comcast locations, the modem in use is an Arris TM722G. don't have experience with these,...
View Article[Signals] out of curiousity
Is rg11 needed for a cable run of a total 150 ft.I Wonder if it would make for a better connection cause of less loss per 100 ft. Any thoughts thanks guys
View Article[Connectivity] Outage reporting and online status
I'm in Pleasant Hill, CA, and have HSI + telephone service on an Arris Modem. Last night about 9:30, my internet connection essentially stopped working - it would range from very slow, to normal, to...
View Article[DNS] Why did DNS servers show as google, not Comcast
Just curious and no rush but ..... A couple of days ago I ran the Windows Network repair tool after it seemed ages before I got a network connection after starting my PC. Anyway, the tool indicated it...
View Article[Connectivity] Packet Loss! GRRRR!!
Hi all! I am located in the Bay Area, Pleasanton, CA. I've been dealing with packet loss for a while now and I've learned what I've had to about the internet out of necessity. I'm no dummy, but I'm no...
View Article[Install] How do I get Comcast to come install at my house?
I run a small IT Consulting business and my husband is an avid gamer. We are moving from our current location which utilizes Comcast to a new location that is not serviced by Comcast. The new location...
View Article[Speed] New Commercial (Chicagoland) "Up to 505Mb Per Second"
I was working on something here at work, and monitored our Off Air Program, and I swear I just heard something.... A Comcast Commercial indicating "Up to 505Mb Per Second" ???? -- Looking for 1939...
View Article105Mb
Howdy, I was thinking of leaving U-verse and their 45 mb speed as it is worthless in terms of reliability. If I order the 50mb from Comcast, wont they upgrade me to 105 anyway? I heard it is just a...
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