[Speed] Erratic download speed fluctuations for the past 2 days..
As of yesterday afternoon the speed of my internet connection is gone crazy. I started running some tests (Xfinity Speed Test and others) and the results are all over the map. One minute I get over 100...
View Article[Equip] In Defense Of the Much Maligned Arris TG862 Modem
I have been accused - perhaps unfairly - of being a Comcast apologist. But that is nothing compared to the insults that have been hurled against this Gateway. Anyway - I wanted to give a review of this...
View Article[Price] New Customer Packages and Pricing
I currently have RCN cable and internet in Somerville, MA. But, I'll be moving to Medford, MA soon. Comcast and Verizon FiOS, are the only cable/internet providers at the new address and I'm having...
View Article[Speed] Slow speeds since Wednesday afternoon
1) Your location: Richmond, Indiana 2) Since Wednesday after noon, I have been getting between 2Mbps and 7Mbps of download speed, which is causing issues with netflix and youtube. A 30 minute show on...
View ArticleHow to change from one cable to another?
I'm already with a cable company, but i want to switch to comcast. I have my own modem and it's comcast compatible. I want to use the modem on comcast, but the modem is currently on the other cable...
View Article[Business] Since cord cutting data use is up to nearly a TB per month
Hi, Since my family cut the cord (well not technically the cord, but the satellite feed), our data use has skyrocketed. This month we are at nearly 1 TB, recent use is nearly 40 GB per day. I...
View Article[Connectivity] Getting A Second Comcast Account/Modem
My husband and I were spending some "quality time" this afternoon in my home office writing code :) - because a key data source function on a MSFT Excel spreadsheet I use has just been discontinued :(....
View Article[Speed] Any advice on how to get Comcast HSI to address a...
For weeks now, I have had dropped packets and terrible speeds, particularly on uploads, and mostly in the evenings. Watching streaming media is spotty and playing online games is hopeless. Contacted...
View ArticleUnable to order Comcast HSI standalone?
I'm looking to change my Comcast service and am considering an Internet-only plan. However, as the screenshot shows, all the Comcast Internet plans on the website say "Requires subscription to Xfinity...
View Article[Signals] Higher Signal Levels than Usual
Checked our signal levels tonight. They seem a little higher than usual. Typically we usually have around 2 dBmV down for most channels. It is somewhat cold here at around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Could...
View Article[Connectivity] IP address changed. Reverse DNS geolocates to wrong state.
The IP address I have had for years has suddenly changed. I knew that day would eventually happened as it wasn't supposed to be a static IP. However when I do a reverse DNS on my new IP address, it now...
View Article[Connectivity] WiFi in bridge mode, xfinitywifi hotspot etc,,
I noticed that my gateway now has an xfinitywifi hot spot being broadcast. I do not mind sharing my connection but on my terms and under my control,. I did some digging around and found that you can...
View Article[Connectivity] New modem and now WiFi suddenly limited
I just bought (and activated with Comcast) a Surfboard SB6183 modem. I get a connection to the Internet fine when it's hardwired to my PC. When I try to wire it to my Medialink Wireless-N router so I...
View Article[Equip] Opinions of best modem for futureproofing
My mother-in-law is letting me redo her home network for Christmas. I am seeking your expert opinions for the best modem to buy for her, to replace the rented Comcast modem, that will keep her in good...
View Article[Speed] double Blast Speed
I am wondering when the Comcast doubling your speed project will be complete in Colorado. From the TV, I am getting the impression that it is complete already but I haven't got the free upgrade. How...
View Article[Equip] How often are cable modems the source of packet loss?
Been having packet loss & frequent T3 timeouts on my BCI connection w/cust. owned SB6141 for the past few days. Signals don't look bad, few codeword errors, problem happens over multiple computers...
View Article[Connectivity] Can I purchase a modem that includes VOIP
I am a Comcast xfinity customer and I have TV, Internet & Phone service (Arris -TG862). Prices are increasing rapidly in Chesterfield County VA. I would like to know if anyone has purchase there...
View Article[Price] New modem pricing
We have Comcast HSI (30 mgs) along with their phone service. Just those 2. With their recent price changes for modems, I was thinking of buying my own. Due to the combined service, will our modem have...
View Article[Equip] DPC-3939 Not Logging Again
My DPC-3939 has stopped logging again. Last time this happened was, I think, the beginning of November. It was fine up to 12/31. Nothing after that. Anyone else having this?
View Article{OT} Boom Boom room wireless network.
So a new network showed up in my area and its called boom boom room (unsecured). Do you guys or gals think one of my neighbors was hacked or they just named it that. Can only be one of three houses...
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