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MChang1
Feb 05, 2026Aspirant
Poor cable connection error message
I have Xfinity internet service. I have the Netgear CAX80 router/modem that I own. This was recommended by Xfinity. I read in the forums that the incoming speed is to fast for the router/modem?...
MChang1
Feb 05, 2026Aspirant
| Firmware Version | V5.1.1.8 |
| Cable Firmware Version | V1.02.08 |
ISP speed test shows @ 900 Mbps.
No splitters. Coax was install by xfinity.
I rebooted the modem yesterday when the problem started.
Thanks brian
FURRYe38
Feb 05, 2026Guru - Experienced User
So is 1Gb the download speed that you pay for from XF? If so, then 900Mpbs would be what to expect from the CAX80 with a ethernet connection.
I have same CAX80 however with Sparklight on a 1Gb/50Mbps service. Constant speeds seen at 900Mpbs or just over.
What problem are you seeing after there reboot yesterday?
Where are you seeing this problem?
If the power levels are over what is seen here:
https://kb.netgear.com/24311/Power-level-guidelines-for-a-NETGEAR-cable-modem-router
Then you can install a cable coax line attenuator behind the CAX80. -3 or -6dbm maybe needed. Check your cable connections web page under the Power column first.
- MChang1Feb 06, 2026Aspirant
Netflix is a little slow on the TV in the bedroom, but tolerable once it loads, and the error message from netgear are my only issues. thanks to everyone. brian
- FURRYe38Feb 06, 2026Guru - Experienced User
If the power levels are over what is seen here:
https://kb.netgear.com/24311/Power-level-guidelines-for-a-NETGEAR-cable-modem-router
Then you can install a cable coax line attenuator behind the CAX80. -3 or -6dbm maybe needed. Check your cable connections web page under the Power column first.
You don't want the power to burn out the modem.
Any Criticals, Errors or Warnings seen in the event logs page needs to be reviewed and resolved by the ISP. Indicates a signal issue on the ISP line up to the modem.
Correctables and un-correctables that should be mostly zeros seen on the cable connections data page.
https://kb.netgear.com/24311/Power-level-guidelines-for-a-NETGEAR-cable-modem-router
Have the ISP check the signal and line quality UP to the modem. Be sure the ISP provisions the modem correctly.