[Connectivity] Random ~5s connection drops
I'm having a problem where my connection will intermittently stop working for about 5 seconds. It seems to only be my outbound dropping while my inbound is unaffected. The only thing I have that...
View ArticlePhysically at modem to reconnect?
I work away from my unattended office quite often. After extended power failures at that office (or Charter "reset" IPs?), I can no longer remotely connect to my home servers. The cable modem can't get...
View ArticleBuying a DOCSIS 3 modem
Any suggestions as to what to buy or avoid from Comcast's approved list? I don't need wi-fi or any other features, I have a router. The only must have is being able to connect to the admin interface...
View Article[WiFi] Xbox One Service Advisory
Comcast and Microsoft are aware of a software issue affecting the ability of Xbox One users to play some games online. This issue is only observed when the Xbox One is connected to a network via WiFi...
View Article[Connectivity] EPL over Coax?
Anyone know if Comcast can run an EPL (Ethernet Private Line) over Coax? one of our tenants wanted to get MetroE, we had fiber ran dedicated to our business only, Comcast will not run a second fiber...
View ArticleConstant Guard Alert - Bot Detected!!
Dear Comcast, I am efin pissed right now more then you can ever image or any words could ever describe!!!! I have 2 desktop PC's, 3 laptops, and every single one of them is showing same exact Add...
View ArticleHow do I become a "New Subscriber" to get "Internet Plus"?
The "Internet Plus" package is only available for "New Subscribers". I'm happy to lie, or do whatever it takes to get fair service from my local monopoly*. What's the easiest way? Do I have to my sell...
View Articlebridge ethernet network to new SMCD3GNV via wireless?
I have an existing PC network served via Sagemcom F@ST1704 ADSL gateway router. Although all devices are connected via ethernet, this router also has wireless B/G capabilities. We no longer wish to...
View Article[Connectivity] I hate cold weather
I hate it when the temperature gets near 0. I always run into upstream issues. Connection goes dead, but I can see the link light still blinking as normal for awhile. Then it goes into a reconnect, but...
View ArticleJust got statics for Bus Class. Question about IP's for Netgear
Hi All, I just received my 5 ips from Comcast. Is there a workaround for the netgear portion? can I use the existing wan ip on the smc side and drop those ips in there instead? if possible which ip am...
View Article[CDV] Who successfully owned their own eMTA?
Just curious who here actually purchased an eMTA (not from best buy since they no longer sell them for Comcast) and had it activated successfully. Also, where did you purchase it from?
View ArticleDMZ question
Can someone tell me what exactly is that this function? yes I have goggled it, but I was hoping it would be explained to me in easier form. It is a firewall from the outside but there got to a better...
View ArticleiPhone/iPad won't connect after changing settings
My neighbor's ComCast modem broke and they sent her a new one in the mail, an Xfinity TC8305C. I set it up for her and we got connected just fine. We then connected her iPhone then her iPad to the new...
View ArticleXfinity modem setup & packet loss
The tech setup an Xfinity modem while I was at work. I think he set it up with the built in router enabled, during a support call I was told that the modem has router capabilities. The problem I'm...
View Article[Speed] Starting to Stream Videos, DSL limits are too low, what plan?
Hello, I am new here and I am happy to have joined the forum. I hope that I have posted this in the right section. I recently started using YouTube to help people with How To's as well as stream video...
View Article[Speed] Pay for performance hsi but account shows starter performance
I have Digital Preferred + Performance HSI. Comcast Customer Service says I have Performance, but on the Comcast Account page it says I have Starter Performance. Customer Service does not know what do...
View Article[IPv6] rtac56u
How exactly would I set it up to get an /60 prefix on the lan side of the router. Thanks guys
View Article[Connectivity] asus rt56u or dlink fir-860l
i looked at the the smallnetbuilder reviews and it seems like the asus is the way to go. can someone shed some opinions and some light on this. thanks
View Article[IPv6] Home network addressing with IPv6 and Comcast? NAT?
Hey guys, I've got a question about how addressing within my home network can be handled with IPv6 service from Comcast. It is live in my area and my CM supports it (Motorola SB6140). In my mind there...
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