SMCrap again
lately (about once a week it seems) my SMC crashes internet access goes down and the SMC's web interface can't be reached this is getting annoying last time was Friday night (er Saturday morning)...
View Article[IPv6] IPv6 slower than IPv4 this evening
IPv4 [att=1] IPv6 [att=2] I was doing a few download tests and thought things seemed a little sluggish to me. I'm on Blast (50/10) and I figured out that only IPv6 is running slow.
View Article[Connectivity] Gunshot cuts Comcast service to 3,200
I guess someone wasn't happy with their service...... :D This effected the Brewster, Carmel, Patterson, Pawling NY areas last Friday...
View Article[CDV] Bypass tech install
I have a rental home where I'm trying to setup internet and basic TV. I'm only here for 2 days so time is of the essence and I cant wait for a tech to come. I purchased a surfboard modem with the...
View Article[Connectivity] Comcast ran 200 feet of RG59 to my Splitters
I moved into a new house back in January. I am in the process of upgrading some cabling around the house and decided to check out the Comcast line into the splitter box. It took me awhile to find the...
View ArticleI am getting DDOSED Non stop...
[DoS Attack: RST Scan] from source: 65.221.13.210, port 80, Sunday, August 11, 2013 21:58:24 [DoS Attack: ACK Scan] from source: 65.221.13.210, port 80, Sunday, August 11, 2013 21:58:24 [DoS Attack:...
View Article[Wi-Fi] 5 Tips For Buying A Future Proof Router
I thought this was a good article to share as questions come up like this from time to time....... http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-basics/32183-5-tips-for-buying-a-future-proof-router
View Article[IPv6] First hint of getting closer in Portland?
My SB6120 rebooted about 1:00pm yesterday afternoon. When it came back online the Configuration page now lists the Modems IP Mode as IPv6 only. My router still doesn't pull a native IPv6 address, all...
View Article[Connectivity] Odd issues, lost packets, etc...
On and off for several weeks, I've been having issues with lost packets. My signal levels are find, and according to Comcast, even my upstream SNR is 'green'. It would be fine in the early morning, but...
View Article[Signals] Too Hot?
New install for me yesterday. The tech did not check signal levels when he was done, just did a speed test, said looks good and was out the door. Is my signal too strong? I do not see any errors in the...
View ArticleCheck Your Comcast Bill- Modem Rental Fees
Check your Comcast bill if you own your own modem. I have several coworkers including myself that are being charged rental fees for modems we own. Try calling Comcast and you will go through a hoop of...
View Article[IPv6] IPV6 DNS Not Working
Comcast's IPV6 DNS isn't working, at least for me, according to http://test-ipv6.comcast.net/ Everything IPV6 is fine, otherwise. I first noticed this yesterday, though it may have started on Sunday....
View ArticleNew Modem Out
I was at Best Buy today and I noticed that there is a new Motorola modem/gateway out. It says it supports MoCA and 802.11ac. I did not get the exact model number but I snapped a photo. Too bad it...
View Article[Signals] Signal Level Check PLEASE!
Hi, I have been watching my signal level change over the last 6 months from -1 to -12 on the downstream power level readings. Oddly my speeds have remained the same and in the last month actually...
View Article[Speed] Permanent Service "outage"
I have outage in quotes because my account has shown that there's an "outage" in my area for almost two months. While there's no real outage, I still have not gotten the much promised speed upgrade. Of...
View Article[Praise] CableWifi is everywhere!
I recently rode my bike a long distance through New Jersey. I use my iPhone for navigation and data recording. I noticed that my phone connected to a CableWifi hotspot frequently. I turned off the...
View Article[Speed] Docsis 3.0 in Danbury-Bethel CT?
My Docsis 2 modem speedtest showing 33Mbps down / 10Mbps up. Any point in upgrading the modem in my service area? I'm currently a "Blast!" customer, IIRC the advertised rate is 50Mbps...
View ArticleISP modem life?
With my just having bought a Moto 6141. How long will Comcast keep 8 channel modems going before they replace them? What are you guy's thoughts?
View ArticleCongestion issues.
Hello everyone, I have been having for a month or so some congestion problems or that's what I think. It's also impossible to play any multiplayer game at peak hours because I start to rubberbanding...
View Articlecisco down in hudson
cisco modems are down in hudson county any eta on when they will be up?? going on for 2 days started on the 12 of august and has continued into the 15th of August now.
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