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CAX80 Connectivity Loss
CAX80 new in March started having disconnection issues, I think around the time of the most recent firmware update.
The app shows firmware is up to date and no issues. Comcast internet, they have been out and verified signal from the street to the house is good, they even replaced every fitting including MOCA filter between the drop at the street at the house. Constant disconnects on my hardwired PC connection. They are seemingly random but range from seldom to frequent. How do I go about troubleshooting this? Comcast is saying it's the router and that these are known to have this issue. Only log I know how to pull is the network monitoring through NZXT monitor.
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What Firmware version is currently loaded?
Please post a copy and paste of the modems connection status and event log page.
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-routerPower is good but you have a ton of Correctables and Un-Correctables that should be zeros.
Also see some T3 Criticals as well. 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.
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
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/
