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CKnight90
Jun 26, 2025Tutor
Uncorrectable Errors - Tech Questions
Few months ago I had issues with games randomly disconnecting. This started to happen after a wind storm that came through the area. I noticed DS OFDM channels had Uncorrectables. So I checked all my connections. Restarted the modem and waited a day. I logged into the modem again and seen more Uncorrectables. Non were on the regular DS channels.
So I contacted the tech support. They sent a tech out and he said he changed a grounding block and connections at the box outside the house and I'm good to go.
That night I had the same issue. The tech did mention something about a time to live or hearbeat connection. Which is when the connection stays connected but lags me out of games or drops the quality of the streaming video for a while then reconnects.
So I got another tech to come out. He gave me nothing but excuses and said he'll have a line tech come out and check the ped & everything else. Few days later a line tech came to my door and said he'll be checking things outside at the ped. That's the last I seen of him.
I waited a day and continued to have issues. So I then contacted Cox again and I was told a tech would be out again. This time it was 2 techs and they pretty much tried to point out I had a modem issue. Then told them, "That's a new line from the wall to the modem, new cat cables, my pc has a 2.5gb card, and a new modem".
He then went on to say "Well gaming isn't optimized for broadband". I then said "well I shouldn't be losing connection completely.
I should be at least lagging". He said,"well there is nothing we can do at this point. Everything checks out". I then asked to setup another line tech to verify if the issue was fixed by the last line tech. The tech said "yeah. I can do that". I'm assuming he did because the following weekend I quit having disconnects but random huge lag spikes.
Which leads me to assume something was changed by a line tech or he switched a line at the ped for a better one, but with issues. For the past week I've had Uncorrectable OFDM Downstream & Regular downstream uncorrectables.
I have a tech coming out again this Friday. All the lines in my house have been checked from the modem to the outside box on the side of my house. First 3 tech confirmed they're fine.
I'm not sure what to tell this tech. Besides the fact of the uncorrectables. Would a tech run a new line from the ped and leave it above ground and setup a work order to get it burried to see if that fixes the issue?
What else can I ask the tech or show him/her? I'm attaching screenshots of what I'm seeing on the modem readings.
There is a 6db filter on the modem the 2nd tech gave me to put on at my request, due to online suggesting one if the readings are too high for something(can't remember exactly what it was).
Thanks!
[edited by moderator for readability - CM1200 is correct?]
31 Replies
- KitsapMaster
Based on your tag, I presume your modem is the Netgear CM1200. Please confirm. Your signal power levels are definitely high.
The columns for correctables/uncorrectables reset to zero when you reboot your modem. Knowing the system uptime for the period the values accumulated is helpful in keeping the numbers in perspective. Knowing if they accumulated over two hours, two days, two weeks, or two months provides a more complete picture. See the bottom two lines of the cable connection page.
Some good background information can be found here: https://www.duckware.com/tech/solving-intermittent-cable-modem-issues.html.
Duckware is a solid reference.
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Power levels are too high:
https://kb.netgear.com/24311/Power-level-guidelines-for-a-NETGEAR-cable-modem-router
Please post a screen capture of the event logs page: https://kb.netgear.com/30008/How-do-I-view-or-clear-the-event-logs-on-my-NETGEAR-cable-modem-or-modem-router
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#M12853Thanks for the information! I'll check things again later today.
I did clear the logs last night when I restarted the modem. So this log is fresh.
Could you also delete my last comment. I forgot to edit out my Mac address info.
- KitsapMaster
For reference, attached is a set of signals from my CM2050V with 5 days run time. My area has been upgraded to the Enhanced Speed Network. Based on notices, Xfinity has been performing "system maintenance" one or two nights a week for the past several months. They are running the signal power level signals on the hot side of specifications. I have a 3 dB attenuator installed in line with the coax. Even the techs, both company and contractor, comment on the high power level.
The internet service is performing well. I am running a 600/150 plan. My set top cable box is recently struggling with the various video streaming services (stutter and buffer).
- Here's the logs so far after about 20hrs of factory resetting & checking connections. I've also included more readings.
Time Priority Description Thu Jun 26 16:57:15 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 16:56:52 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 16:55:01 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 16:54:28 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 16:38:53 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 16:38:28 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 16:36:43 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 16:36:20 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 16:30:40 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 16:30:15 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 16:27:13 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 16:26:53 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 16:18:13 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 16:16:56 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 16:16:36 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 15:56:30 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 15:56:04 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 15:30:47 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 15:30:12 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 15:29:25 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 15:28:59 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 14:16:22 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 14:00:18 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 13:59:29 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 13:31:25 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 13:30:54 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 13:16:07 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 13:09:38 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 13:09:20 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 13:06:55 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 13:06:27 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 12:57:22 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 11:15:30 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 11:00:27 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 10:58:29 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 10:49:20 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 10:32:42 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 10:15:20 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 10:10:00 2025 Notice (6) Thu Jun 26 09:54:31 2025 Notice (6) Downstream Bonded Channels Channel Lock Status Modulation Channel ID Frequency Power SNR Correctables Uncorrectables 1 Locked QAM256 21 855000000 Hz 1.6 dBmV 41.4 dB 0 0 2 Locked QAM256 1 735000000 Hz 3.2 dBmV 42.6 dB 0 0 3 Locked QAM256 2 741000000 Hz 3.2 dBmV 42.6 dB 0 0 4 Locked QAM256 3 747000000 Hz 2.8 dBmV 42.5 dB 0 0 5 Locked QAM256 4 753000000 Hz 2.8 dBmV 42.4 dB 0 0 6 Locked QAM256 5 759000000 Hz 2.9 dBmV 42.5 dB 0 0 7 Locked QAM256 6 765000000 Hz 2.5 dBmV 42.2 dB 0 0 8 Locked QAM256 7 771000000 Hz 2.5 dBmV 42.2 dB 0 0 9 Locked QAM256 8 777000000 Hz 2.6 dBmV 42.3 dB 0 0 10 Locked QAM256 9 783000000 Hz 2.3 dBmV 42.1 dB 0 0 11 Locked QAM256 10 789000000 Hz 2.3 dBmV 42 dB 0 0 12 Locked QAM256 11 795000000 Hz 2.3 dBmV 42 dB 0 0 13 Locked QAM256 12 801000000 Hz 2.2 dBmV 41.8 dB 0 0 14 Locked QAM256 13 807000000 Hz 1.9 dBmV 41.7 dB 0 0 15 Locked QAM256 14 813000000 Hz 2 dBmV 41.7 dB 0 0 16 Locked QAM256 15 819000000 Hz 1.9 dBmV 41.6 dB 0 0 17 Locked QAM256 16 825000000 Hz 1.7 dBmV 41.6 dB 0 0 18 Locked QAM256 17 831000000 Hz 1.7 dBmV 41.5 dB 0 0 19 Locked QAM256 18 837000000 Hz 1.6 dBmV 41.4 dB 0 0 20 Locked QAM256 19 843000000 Hz 1.5 dBmV 41.4 dB 0 0 21 Locked QAM256 20 849000000 Hz 1.6 dBmV 41.4 dB 0 0 22 Locked QAM256 22 861000000 Hz 1.5 dBmV 41.4 dB 0 0 23 Locked QAM256 23 867000000 Hz 1.6 dBmV 41.4 dB 0 0 24 Locked QAM256 24 873000000 Hz 1.6 dBmV 41.3 dB 0 0 25 Locked QAM256 41 213000000 Hz 5.8 dBmV 44.5 dB 0 0 26 Locked QAM256 42 219000000 Hz 5.5 dBmV 44.6 dB 0 0 27 Locked QAM256 43 225000000 Hz 5.5 dBmV 44.5 dB 0 0 28 Locked QAM256 44 231000000 Hz 5.4 dBmV 44.6 dB 0 0 29 Locked QAM256 45 237000000 Hz 5.5 dBmV 44.6 dB 0 0 30 Locked QAM256 46 243000000 Hz 5.5 dBmV 44.7 dB 0 0 31 Locked QAM256 47 249000000 Hz 5.5 dBmV 44.6 dB 0 0 32 Locked QAM256 48 255000000 Hz 5.5 dBmV 44.4 dB 0 0 Upstream Bonded Channels Channel Lock Status US Channel Type Channel ID Symbol Rate Frequency Power 1 Locked ATDMA 1 5120 Ksym/sec 17400000 Hz 43.3 dBmV 2 Locked ATDMA 2 5120 Ksym/sec 23900000 Hz 43.3 dBmV 3 Locked ATDMA 3 5120 Ksym/sec 30300000 Hz 43.5 dBmV 4 Locked ATDMA 4 5120 Ksym/sec 36700000 Hz 43.8 dBmV 5 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz 0.0 dBmV 6 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz 0.0 dBmV 7 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz 0.0 dBmV 8 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz 0.0 dBmV Downstream OFDM Channels Channel Lock
StatusModulation /
Profile IDChannel
IDFrequency Power SNR /
MERActive Subcarrier
Number RangeUnerrored
CodewordsCorrectable
CodewordsUncorrectable
Codewords1 Locked 0 ,1 ,2 ,3 159 300000000 Hz 5.7 dBmV 43.9 dB 296 ~ 7895 1629825612 530249761 37415 2 Locked 0 ,1 ,2 ,3 160 918000000 Hz 2.1 dBmV 41.3 dB 2216 ~ 5975 1687743503 1135264345 43346 - KitsapMaster
Your power levels look much improved as do your correctable/uncorrectable values on your downstream bonded channels. I have never seen the Downstream OFDM uncorrectable codewords report out at zero.
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Modem should be working good now.
So restarted the modem because speed test seemed lower than usual. After 3 hrs I checked the readings and found this below. I'm already thinking the tech will say everything looks fine and leave. Not sure what exactly to ask him/her & if they'll some how change something to help my connection out. Or if I even need the 6db filter. The filter was my idea & I asked one of the previous techs for it. All he said is it might help. I forgot to copy the log before I cleared it. I'll post it later.
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 759000000 Hz Locked Connectivity State OK Operational Boot State OK Operational Security Enabled BPI+ IP Provisioning Mode Honor MDD honorMdd(4) Downstream Bonded Channels Channel Lock Status Modulation Channel ID Frequency Power SNR Correctables Uncorrectables 1 Locked QAM256 5 759000000 Hz 3.1 dBmV 42.6 dB 0 0 2 Locked QAM256 1 735000000 Hz 3.3 dBmV 42.7 dB 0 0 3 Locked QAM256 2 741000000 Hz 3.3 dBmV 42.7 dB 0 0 4 Locked QAM256 3 747000000 Hz 3 dBmV 42.5 dB 0 0 5 Locked QAM256 4 753000000 Hz 2.9 dBmV 42.5 dB 0 0 6 Locked QAM256 6 765000000 Hz 2.6 dBmV 42.3 dB 0 0 7 Locked QAM256 7 771000000 Hz 2.6 dBmV 42.3 dB 0 0 8 Locked QAM256 8 777000000 Hz 2.8 dBmV 42.4 dB 0 0 9 Locked QAM256 9 783000000 Hz 2.5 dBmV 42.2 dB 0 0 10 Locked QAM256 10 789000000 Hz 2.4 dBmV 42.1 dB 0 0 11 Locked QAM256 11 795000000 Hz 2.5 dBmV 42.1 dB 0 0 12 Locked QAM256 12 801000000 Hz 2.3 dBmV 42 dB 0 0 13 Locked QAM256 13 807000000 Hz 2 dBmV 41.8 dB 0 0 14 Locked QAM256 14 813000000 Hz 2.1 dBmV 41.8 dB 0 0 15 Locked QAM256 15 819000000 Hz 2.1 dBmV 41.7 dB 0 0 16 Locked QAM256 16 825000000 Hz 1.9 dBmV 41.6 dB 0 0 17 Locked QAM256 17 831000000 Hz 1.9 dBmV 41.6 dB 0 0 18 Locked QAM256 18 837000000 Hz 1.8 dBmV 41.6 dB 0 0 19 Locked QAM256 19 843000000 Hz 1.7 dBmV 41.5 dB 0 0 20 Locked QAM256 20 849000000 Hz 1.8 dBmV 41.5 dB 0 0 21 Locked QAM256 21 855000000 Hz 1.8 dBmV 41.5 dB 0 0 22 Locked QAM256 22 861000000 Hz 1.7 dBmV 41.5 dB 0 0 23 Locked QAM256 23 867000000 Hz 1.8 dBmV 41.5 dB 0 0 24 Locked QAM256 24 873000000 Hz 1.8 dBmV 41.4 dB 0 0 25 Locked QAM256 41 213000000 Hz 5.8 dBmV 44.5 dB 0 0 26 Locked QAM256 42 219000000 Hz 5.5 dBmV 44.5 dB 0 0 27 Locked QAM256 43 225000000 Hz 5.4 dBmV 44.5 dB 0 0 28 Locked QAM256 44 231000000 Hz 5.3 dBmV 44.6 dB 0 0 29 Locked QAM256 45 237000000 Hz 5.5 dBmV 44.5 dB 0 0 30 Locked QAM256 46 243000000 Hz 5.5 dBmV 43.8 dB 0 0 31 Locked QAM256 47 249000000 Hz 5.4 dBmV 44 dB 0 0 32 Locked QAM256 48 255000000 Hz 5.5 dBmV 44.5 dB 0 0 Upstream Bonded Channels Channel Lock Status US Channel Type Channel ID Symbol Rate Frequency Power 1 Locked ATDMA 1 5120 Ksym/sec 17400000 Hz 43 dBmV 2 Locked ATDMA 2 5120 Ksym/sec 23900000 Hz 43.3 dBmV 3 Locked ATDMA 3 5120 Ksym/sec 30300000 Hz 43.3 dBmV 4 Locked ATDMA 4 5120 Ksym/sec 36700000 Hz 43.5 dBmV 5 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz 0.0 dBmV 6 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz 0.0 dBmV 7 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz 0.0 dBmV 8 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz 0.0 dBmV Downstream OFDM Channels Channel Lock
StatusModulation /
Profile IDChannel
IDFrequency Power SNR /
MERActive Subcarrier
Number RangeUnerrored
CodewordsCorrectable
CodewordsUncorrectable
Codewords1 Locked 0 ,1 ,2 ,3 159 300000000 Hz 5.7 dBmV 44.3 dB 296 ~ 7895 263816768 78177037 0 2 Locked 0 ,1 ,2 ,3 160 918000000 Hz 2.4 dBmV 41.4 dB 2216 ~ 5975 268470757 178414994 596 Upstream OFDMA Channels Channel Lock Status Modulation / Profile ID Channel ID Frequency Power 1 Locked 3 ,4 ,9 ,10 ,11 ,12 ,13 6 36800000 Hz 38.3 dBmV 2 Not Locked 0 0 0 Hz 0 dBmV