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JPRife71
Jul 28, 2022Follower
CM1200 Modem Powering-Off
Hey! I run my home network on a Netgear CM1200 Cable Modem/1200 Nighthawk set-up, with Comcast Xfinity as my IP Provider. Lately, our connection has started dropping, just occasionally but enough to...
FURRYe38
Jul 28, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Please post a copy and paste of the modems connection status page.
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
What is the brand and model of the host wifi router connected 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.
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?article=24311
https://www.duckware.com/tech/solving-intermittent-cable-modem-issues.html
You have some criticals that the ISP should help you look into.