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wendeeoh's avatar
Aug 25, 2021
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C6250 Internet LED blinking, connection spotty despite strong signals

C6250-100NAS

Firmware V1.01.29

Provider: Consolidated Smart Systems (apartment building)

we have 3 devices connected wirelessly and 1 connected direct (a tv)

 

My wireless internet has been spotty for many weeks to months - mainly the upstream. I mostly notice it while on Zoom calls with choppy voice / video. For the most part i don't get fully disconnected, just choppy coverage and bad network notifications despite speed test telling me i have strong connection. My average is 60+ Mbss download and 12-26Mbps upload. 

 

I live in an apartment building so there could be some line issues.  However my TV is hard wired with ethernet and I don't seem to have any issues with it. Also this connection rarely TOTALLY drops, it just spits a bit making calls unbearable.  

 

I called the ISP and they said their connection is great. Since my 90 day router warranty has expired they want to send a person out for $100. Before I do that i wanted to check all from the modem side.  The modem is about 1 year old. 

 

Diagnostics I've done:

1) i power cycled the modem. Fixed for a few days but the problem came back.  

2) I reset the modem following instructions in Genie. Fixed for a day but the problem is here again today. 

3) I checked my connections - the white cable plug is physically close to the router and there are no splitters / amps attached. I have unplugged and replugged this in, inspecting the cable. (part of me wonders if the cable wire may be the tiniest bit bent). 

4) i looked at Genie's cable connections and have attached a screen shot (the power fluctates between 7.3 and 8.7). i have no "uncorrectebles" and some "correctables" this seems to start from zero every time you reset modem. 

5) I physically inspected the modem - staring at the screen the 2.4hz, 5hz and the far right one (3 prongs) are sort of blinking green. They are on, but not 100% solid. They strobe a bit.  This is true despite my troubleshooting. Not sure if this is meaningful or not...???

 

Any recommendations? thanks so much in advance! 

wendy 

 

 

5 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    Have the ISP check the signal and line quality UP to the modem. Be sure the ISP provisions the modem correctly.
    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. 
    Be sure to power OFF the modem for 1 minute then back ON.
    https://community.netgear.com/t5/Cable-Modems-Routers/General-info-and-Troubleshooting-for-Cable-Modems/m-p/1530376#M12853

     

    Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?

    What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.

    • wendeeoh's avatar
      wendeeoh
      Tutor

      These are all great suggestions I'm going to try now.  I think the RG6 coax may be spotty.  I fiddled with it yesterday and crossing my fingers I've fixed it. thank you!