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CM2000 Internet Dropping / Slow Connectivity / Intermittent Connectivity
'll keep this post updated if I do happen upon a resolution to this. I'm looking to determine if my download stream power is too high. I was reading that it should ideally be around 0db, but min...
Download power on some channels is on the boarder of too high in power. Also power levels seems a bit all over the place, chould be with in 3db across all channels. https://kb.netgear.com/24311/Power-level-guidelines-for-a-NETGEAR-cable-modem-router
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://www.duckware.com/tech/solving-intermittent-cable-modem-issues.html
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