My xfinity gateway has a hidden network
I think it is supposed to broadcast a xfinitywifi network.
View ArticleHelp measure the global Internet!
Based in the U.S. and want to help measure the global Internet? There is a program called RIPE Atlas (see https://atlas.ripe.net/). It is run from the Netherlands at RIPE NCC, which is building the...
View Article[Connectivity] Flooded with Non-Standard Packets
I noticed my internet connection has dropped to 10% capacity yesterday after working fine for 9 months. I have a linux machine acting as my router so I ran tcpdump and I'm being flooded with weird...
View Articlewireless cnt'n prob - diag. says can't find domain name serv
My motorala modem/router worked fine 3 months ago. I disconnected IP for 3months then reacctivated and now Comcast says there is something wrong withmy modem. I chose to belief that it something minor...
View ArticleNew to comcast HSI
I am about to order comcast internet (uverse sucks at my house). What type of modem and router should I buy? So I have WIFI, I am assume that that I have to buy a modem amd a router separately from...
View ArticleProblem with Motorola 6580 going in and out...
I'm very new to the forum and proper "lingo"...But I have the Motorola 6580 and am experiencing the issues that so many others have been...Currently I'm online with no issue, but it goes in and out...
View Article[IPv6] pfSense - Anybody else having issues?
I have been using pfSense for the past couple of weeks and have seen multiple issues with IPv6. These problems are in my thread on the pfSense forums:...
View Article[Connectivity] Levels are fine (I think) Still having problems.
I posted a while back and ended up running a new cable to my modem. Well the issues seen to be back, and I am wondering if maybe my modem is on its last legs? Here are my levels: Downstream Value...
View ArticleChris: Comcast Products Specialist [amusing]
Just a funny observation: Every time I'm on the "Products" page I get a pop-up from "Chris" the Comcast Product Specialist. I've even asked: "Why can't the bot pick random fake names instead of Chris....
View Article[Rant] Netflix Speeds are Terrible
I thought I read on here that L3 and Comcast reached a deal. Why am I still seeing less than 1Mbps during peak times? Was the "deal" to do absolutely nothing to fix the problem? For what it's worth, I...
View ArticlePacket Loss has Comcast Techs stummped.
I was wondering if anyone has some advice for me on a pretty big packet loss issue. I have Comcast High Speed internet connected to a Motorola SB6121. Last Wednesday, I started noticing between 1%-5%...
View Article[Connectivity] Is comcast blocking ultramegabit downloads
I was, up until a month ago, able to download from www.ultramegabit.com with no issue. Now, I receive the following Oops! Internet Explorer could not connect to ultramegabit.com Google Search I have...
View Article[Wi-Fi] Disable WiFi on a TG862G/CT XFinity Wireless Gateway
Does anyone know if it is possible to entirely disable the wireless signals coming out of the TG862G/CT wireless gateway? I have a router I will continue using, and while I understand that I can...
View Article[Rant] Comcast blocks port numbers 137,138,139, 445 netb
Comcast is such a low life company. they started blocking these and bunch others (http://businesshelp.comcast.com/help-and-support/internet/ports-blocked-by-business-class-internet/) without telling...
View Articleis comcast coming to my area anytime soon?
Wondering if comcast will be coming to my area anytime soon since the company is expanding?
View Article[IPv6] Comcast IPv6 Deployed in Arizona and Utah..
Cisco CMTS's are getting rolled out slowly but coming along.. http://www.comcast6.net/index.php/8-ipv6-trial-news-and-information/120-ipv6-deployed-arizona-and-utah -- Comcaster.. Network Engineer with...
View ArticleSB6121 giving out private IPs, making disconnects worse
I have a Motorola SB6121 cablemodem connected to a custom PFsense router. The issue is when the internet is being somewhat spotty, occasionally it might disconnect for 5-10 seconds. What usually...
View ArticleComcast Direct Forum Poll
Given that the Comcast Direct Forum is lacking support & customer needs are not being met, please vote on whether the forum should be closed or not. Ref:...
View ArticleBringing my own modem?
I have an SB6120 (DOCSIS3) modem that I bought from TekSavvy (Canada) a couple of years back. Not using it now, and I'd like to take it to FL this winter when I go to visit family. Is this a supported...
View Article[Bill] Furious about erroneous modem rental fee
I've owned my own cable modem for a long time. For some reason, over the past few months, Comcast has repeatedly snuck it back into my bill. Each time, I received an email about a "new service order",...
View Article