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CWhite
Jan 31, 2023Aspirant
C6220 is my own netgear product but I can't update as the message says it is controlled by Comcast X
C6220 is my own netgear product but I can't update it,as the message says it is controlled by Comcast Xfinity my internet provider. Why can't I update the firmwear?
FURRYe38
Jan 31, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Ok.
We'll need some more info.
Does this happen on both wireless and ethernet (wired) devices?
Please post a copy and paste of the modems connection status and event log page. You'll need to use a PC and web browser for this.
https://kb.netgear.com/30007/How-do-I-obtain-the-cable-connection-information-from-a-NETGEAR-cable-modem-modem-router
https://kb.netgear.com/30008/How-do-I-view-or-clear-the-event-logs-on-my-NETGEAR-cable-modem-or-modem-router
You can copy and paste the information from these two web pages right into your next post here.
CWhite
Jan 31, 2023Aspirant
Re:C6220
- FURRYe38Jan 31, 2023Guru - Experienced User
This is good. Now we need all the bottom portions of this page as well. Please scroll down in the web page to reveal the additional information.
CWhite wrote:
Re:C6220
- CWhiteJan 31, 2023Aspirant
RE:C6220
- FURRYe38Jan 31, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Ok,
The event logs show some Warnings and Criticals that the ISP needs to review and resolve in this log. We can't do anything here.
The power level are kinda low but in specs:
https://kb.netgear.com/24311/Power-level-guidelines-for-a-NETGEAR-cable-modem-router
The ISP could help raise them some.
Have the ISP check the signal and line quality UP to the modem. Be sure the ISP provisions the modem correctly.
I see some Correct and Un-correctable values here which should be all reading Zeros.
You may need to ask the ISP to help on this as well:
Be sure there are no coax cable line splitters in the between the modem and ISP service box.
Be sure your using good quality RG6 coax cable up to the modem.
Start with removing any amplifiers, signal attenuators, or splitters from the coax.
From there check the line for kinks, damage, moisture in the line.
Check the connectors for improperly made ends, foil touching the copper coax line, loose connections, bad/old/cheap connectors, or corroded connections. Replace them if you do.
Some of this should help with betting the correctables and un-correctables down to zero.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Cable-Modems-Routers/General-info-and-Troubleshooting-for-Cable-Modems/m-p/1530376#M12853