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sfgh46
Apr 28, 2023Aspirant
Downstream Flashes
Downstream starts flashing every couple of weeks. Only have 1/5 internet speed, then eventually no internet when this happens. Reboot used to work, not anymore. Attached are modem logs. Let me k...
plemans
Apr 28, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Your logs indicate line issues.
Do you have a screensnip of the cable connections page?
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.
If you can, simply connect the modem right where the coax comes into the home. This prevents wiring in the home from being the issue. And some ISP’s charge if the wiring issue is in the home. So this helps prevent this.
sfgh46
Apr 29, 2023Aspirant
Thanks for the help! Just one new rg6 coax connected directly to isp coax, then run through wall connected directly to modem. Here is other info you asked for?
- sfgh46Apr 29, 2023Aspirant
- sfgh46Apr 29, 2023Aspirant
- FURRYe38Apr 29, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Power levels are all over the place and some channels are too high:
https://kb.netgear.com/24311/Power-level-guidelines-for-a-NETGEAR-cable-modem-router
All channels should be with in 3db of each other.
You have lots of correctables and un-correctables that should be mostly zero.
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