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Cax80 Astound 1gig plan, intermittent downstream flashing led
Installed a cax80 on Astound/RCN. Ast made the changes, up and running but very frequent drops and dowmstream led flashing. Tech came, found many problems with cables from pole to modem. He changed e...
The ISP in this case is Astound/RCN. Tech said 20 locked channels is what they expect on my 1 gig plan. ISP tech will be here next Thursday. I will update this post.
No splitters, only one connector (coax union inside box on side of house) between coax from the service pole and one line direct into modem. All new lines connectors, etc, all new.
12db attenuator was added to bring power levels close to zero. Attenuator is located in box on house to have easy access for technicians. I will post cable diagnostics and logs after they repair.
What Firmware version is loaded on the CAX80?
Hardware Version 1.01 Firmware Version V5.1.1.8 Cable Firmware Version V1.02.08 Any progress on this?
The ISP in this case is Astound/RCN. Tech said 20 locked channels is what they expect on my 1 gig plan. ISP tech will be here next Thursday. I will update this post.
No splitters, only one connector (coax union inside box on side of house) between coax from the service pole and one line direct into modem. All new lines connectors, etc, all new.
12db attenuator was added to bring power levels close to zero. Attenuator is located in box on house to have easy access for technicians. I will post cable diagnostics and logs after they repair.