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KEmerick
Nov 25, 2023Aspirant
CAX30 internet connection drops all day long
I called COX and they said the CAX30 cable modem/router I bought is on their list. However the drops all day long all of my devices have are not related to my OCX internet connection. I have remove...
- Nov 25, 2023
You behind on FW:
However you need to get the following corrected by the ISP:
You hav a ton of correctables and un-correctables that should be zeros.
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.
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#M12853Power Levels are kind of all over the place. Should be with in 3db on each adjacent channels.
https://kb.netgear.com/24311/Power-level-guidelines-for-a-NETGEAR-cable-modem-router
https://www.duckware.com/tech/solving-intermittent-cable-modem-issues.html
https://highspeed.tips/docsis-events/Any Criticals, Errors or Warnings seen in the event logs needs to be reviewed and resolved by the ISP. Indicates a signal issue on the ISP line up to the modem. Have the ISP check the signal and line quality UP to the modem. Be sure the ISP provisions the modem correctly.
After this has been resolved, then you might update FW.
FURRYe38
Nov 25, 2023Guru - Experienced User
You behind on FW:
However you need to get the following corrected by the ISP:
You hav a ton of correctables and un-correctables that should be zeros.
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.
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
Power Levels are kind of all over the place. Should be with in 3db on each adjacent channels.
https://kb.netgear.com/24311/Power-level-guidelines-for-a-NETGEAR-cable-modem-router
https://www.duckware.com/tech/solving-intermittent-cable-modem-issues.html
https://highspeed.tips/docsis-events/
Any Criticals, Errors or Warnings seen in the event logs needs to be reviewed and resolved by the ISP. Indicates a signal issue on the ISP line up to the modem. Have the ISP check the signal and line quality UP to the modem. Be sure the ISP provisions the modem correctly.
After this has been resolved, then you might update FW.
KEmerick
Nov 26, 2023Aspirant
I updated the router firmware to V2.2.1.12 and the issue appears to have gone away. Thank you for your time!
- FURRYe38Nov 26, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Enjoy. 📡