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bvkiran
Feb 17, 2022Follower
CM400 keeps dropping internet
My configuration is a CM400 modem with a TP-Link router. For a past few days it keeps dropping internet. To rule out TP-Link router issues, I tried to swap out my router with a older one but it does ...
FURRYe38
Feb 17, 2022Guru - Experienced User
You have correct and un-correctables which should be near zero.
Power levels are a bit too high:
https://kb.netgear.com/24311/Power-level-guidelines-for-a-NETGEAR-cable-modem-router?article=24311
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://www.duckware.com/tech/solving-intermittent-cable-modem-issues.html