Nighthawl C50V Downstream light blinking on Generator Power

Hello, I recently had a power outage. I have a UPC that I run my PC, Router, and Wifi Mesh on. In the past, I've had no issues with the internet running while the whole house generator is on. Toda...

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Jul 08, 2024

Please post a copy and paste of the modems connection status page.
https://kb.netgear.com/30007/How-do-I-obtain-the-cable-connection-information-from-a-NETGEAR-cable-modem-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.

erickmclemore

Aspirant

Jul 08, 2024

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Frequency start Value

This field below allows you to modify the frequency the cable modem start with its scan during initialization and registration. Enter the new start frequency and restart the cable modem for it to take effect.

Starting Frequency

Startup Procedure

Procedure	Status	Comment
Acquire Downstream Channel	579000000 Hz	Locked
Connectivity State	OK	Operational
Boot State	OK	Operational
Security	Enabled	BPI+

Downstream Bonded Channels

Channel	Lock Status	Modulation	Channel ID	Frequency	Power	SNR	Correctables	Uncorrectables
1	Locked	QAM256	32	579000000 Hz	5.2 dBmV	43.3 dB	0	0
2	Locked	QAM256	17	489000000 Hz	5.8 dBmV	43.9 dB	0	0
3	Locked	QAM256	18	495000000 Hz	5.5 dBmV	43.8 dB	0	0
4	Locked	QAM256	19	501000000 Hz	5.4 dBmV	43.8 dB	0	0
5	Locked	QAM256	20	507000000 Hz	5.5 dBmV	43.8 dB	0	0
6	Locked	QAM256	21	513000000 Hz	5.6 dBmV	43.8 dB	0	0
7	Locked	QAM256	22	519000000 Hz	5.6 dBmV	43.8 dB	0	0
8	Locked	QAM256	23	525000000 Hz	5.2 dBmV	43.6 dB	0	0
9	Locked	QAM256	24	531000000 Hz	5.0 dBmV	43.5 dB	0	0
10	Locked	QAM256	25	537000000 Hz	4.9 dBmV	43.6 dB	0	0
11	Locked	QAM256	26	543000000 Hz	5.1 dBmV	43.6 dB	0	0
12	Locked	QAM256	27	549000000 Hz	5.3 dBmV	43.7 dB	0	0
13	Locked	QAM256	28	555000000 Hz	5.3 dBmV	43.6 dB	0	0
14	Locked	QAM256	29	561000000 Hz	5.0 dBmV	43.5 dB	0	0
15	Locked	QAM256	30	567000000 Hz	4.9 dBmV	43.4 dB	0	0
16	Locked	QAM256	31	573000000 Hz	5.0 dBmV	43.4 dB	0	0
17	Locked	QAM256	33	585000000 Hz	5.4 dBmV	43.4 dB	0	0
18	Locked	QAM256	34	591000000 Hz	5.5 dBmV	43.5 dB	0	0
19	Locked	QAM256	35	597000000 Hz	5.4 dBmV	43.4 dB	0	0
20	Locked	QAM256	36	603000000 Hz	5.0 dBmV	43.2 dB	0	0
21	Locked	QAM256	37	609000000 Hz	5.0 dBmV	43.3 dB	0	0
22	Locked	QAM256	38	615000000 Hz	5.2 dBmV	43.2 dB	0	0
23	Locked	QAM256	39	621000000 Hz	5.6 dBmV	43.3 dB	0	0
24	Locked	QAM256	40	627000000 Hz	5.6 dBmV	43.2 dB	0	0
25	Locked	QAM256	41	633000000 Hz	5.4 dBmV	43.2 dB	0	0
26	Locked	QAM256	42	639000000 Hz	5.0 dBmV	43.1 dB	0	0
27	Locked	QAM256	43	645000000 Hz	5.2 dBmV	43.2 dB	0	0
28	Locked	QAM256	44	651000000 Hz	5.4 dBmV	43.2 dB	0	0
29	Locked	QAM256	45	657000000 Hz	5.8 dBmV	43.3 dB	0	0
30	Locked	QAM256	46	663000000 Hz	5.7 dBmV	43.2 dB	0	0
31	Locked	QAM256	47	669000000 Hz	5.4 dBmV	43.2 dB	0	0
32	Not Locked	Unknown	0	0 Hz	0.0 dBmV	0.0 dB	0	0

Upstream Bonded Channels

Channel	Lock Status	US Channel Type	Channel ID	Symbol Rate	Frequency	Power
1	Locked	ATDMA	1	2560	10400000 Hz	41.3 dBmV
2	Locked	ATDMA	2	5120	16400000 Hz	42.0 dBmV
3	Locked	ATDMA	3	5120	22800000 Hz	42.5 dBmV
4	Locked	ATDMA	4	5120	29200000 Hz	43.0 dBmV
5	Locked	ATDMA	5	5120	35600000 Hz	43.3 dBmV
6	Locked	ATDMA	11	2560	40400000 Hz	43.0 dBmV
7	Not Locked	Unknown	0	0	0 Hz	0.0 dBmV
8	Not Locked	Unknown	0	0	0 Hz	0.0 dBmV

Downstream OFDM Channels

Channel	Lock Status	Profile ID	Channel ID	Frequency	Power	SNR / MER	Active Subcarrier Number Range	Unerrored Codewords	Correctable Codewords	Uncorrectable Codewords
1	Locked	0 ,1 ,2 ,3	48	722000000 Hz	6.3 dBmV	42.7 dB	928 ~ 3167	224664690	216978459	0
2	Not Locked	0	0	0 Hz	0 dBmV	0.0 dB	0 ~ 4095	0	0	0

Upstream OFDMA Channels

Channel	Lock Status	Modulation / Profile ID	Channel ID	Frequency	Power
1	Not Locked	0	0	0 Hz	0 dBmV
2	Not Locked	0	0	0 Hz	0 dBmV

Current System Time:Mon Jul 08 17:20:35 2024

System Up Time:01:48:40

FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 08, 2024
Power Levels and Correctables and Un-correctables are good.

I'd check the modem plugged into a non generator power source to check for differences in LED behaviors. There could be some on power differences happening on the generator vs a wall jack power source.

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/
- erickmclemore
  Aspirant
  Jul 08, 2024
  Not sure I understand the comment about generator power source vs wall, the generator runs the entire house when it's running. So we are on the same page, I've had zero issues with the C2050v while on city-provided power. The issue mentioned is only when the generator is sourcing the power for the entire house.
  - plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jul 09, 2024
    It could be with the power out, one of the hubs/connections to the cmts is down.
    
    Even if your modem is powered, the hub/connection back might not be.

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Nighthawl C50V Downstream light blinking on Generator Power