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cuziamindian
Aspirant
May 31, 2023

Cax 80 no upload speed on 5ghz. Xfinity gigabit

I recently got the cax80 for the Xfinity gigabit plan. It's almost perfect but on my mobile device I can't seem to upload any data, ie videos via FB messenger, Instagram, Whatsapp, etc.
When I run a speed test via any site, I don't get an upload speed at all.
2.5ghz and lan both work fine.
Even 5ghz works except in those instances, uploading data.
I have done multiple factory resets, performed optimum mtu tests, traffic meter is off, double checked my channels and I'm the only person on my channel of 36. Smart band is off, my router/modem is literally right next to me without interference around it.
Appreciate any help, I've scoured forums without a solution.
Everything is updated to current available firmware
Everything looks well, don't understand how to fix this. Netgear hasn't been any help.
Thanks

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  • Also the mobile device I'm using is a Samsung s23 ultra and chrome, if that is of any help
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    What Firmware version is currently loaded?

     

    How is the Basic and Advanced Wireless settings configured on the modems web page? 

    What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 161 channel on 5Ghz.
    Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?

     

    Please post a copy and paste of the modems connection status and event log page.
    https://kb.netgear.com/30007/How-do-I-obtain-the-cable-connection-information-from-a-NETGEAR-cable-modem-modem-router
    https://kb.netgear.com/30008/How-do-I-view-or-clear-the-event-logs-on-my-NETGEAR-cable-modem-or-modem-router

    • cuziamindian's avatar
      cuziamindian
      Aspirant
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      Advanced Information
      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
      435000000

      Startup Procedure
      Procedure Status Comment
      Acquire Downstream Channel 435 MHz 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 256 QAM 4 435000000 Hz -2.0 dBmV 44.0 dB 0 0
      2 Locked 256 QAM 1 417000000 Hz -2.0 dBmV 44.2 dB 0 0
      3 Locked 256 QAM 2 423000000 Hz -1.9 dBmV 44.2 dB 0 0
      4 Locked 256 QAM 3 429000000 Hz -2.1 dBmV 44.1 dB 0 0
      5 Locked 256 QAM 5 441000000 Hz -2.2 dBmV 44.0 dB 0 0
      6 Locked 256 QAM 6 447000000 Hz -2.0 dBmV 44.1 dB 0 0
      7 Locked 256 QAM 7 453000000 Hz -1.9 dBmV 44.1 dB 0 0
      8 Locked 256 QAM 8 459000000 Hz -2.1 dBmV 44.0 dB 0 0
      9 Locked 256 QAM 9 465000000 Hz -2.3 dBmV 43.8 dB 1384 330
      10 Locked 256 QAM 10 471000000 Hz -2.4 dBmV 43.8 dB 0 0
      11 Locked 256 QAM 11 477000000 Hz -2.0 dBmV 43.9 dB 12 0
      12 Locked 256 QAM 12 483000000 Hz -1.9 dBmV 44.0 dB 14 0
      13 Locked 256 QAM 13 489000000 Hz -1.8 dBmV 44.1 dB 12 0
      14 Locked 256 QAM 14 495000000 Hz -1.9 dBmV 44.0 dB 0 0
      15 Locked 256 QAM 15 501000000 Hz -2.1 dBmV 43.9 dB 0 0
      16 Locked 256 QAM 16 507000000 Hz -1.8 dBmV 44.0 dB 0 0
      17 Locked 256 QAM 17 513000000 Hz -1.5 dBmV 44.2 dB 0 0
      18 Locked 256 QAM 18 519000000 Hz -1.5 dBmV 44.2 dB 0 0
      19 Locked 256 QAM 19 525000000 Hz -1.7 dBmV 44.1 dB 0 0
      20 Locked 256 QAM 20 531000000 Hz -1.8 dBmV 43.9 dB 0 0
      21 Locked 256 QAM 21 537000000 Hz -2.0 dBmV 43.7 dB 0 0
      22 Locked 256 QAM 22 543000000 Hz -1.9 dBmV 43.9 dB 0 0
      23 Locked 256 QAM 23 549000000 Hz -1.6 dBmV 44.0 dB 0 0
      24 Locked 256 QAM 24 555000000 Hz -1.7 dBmV 43.9 dB 0 0
      25 Locked 256 QAM 25 561000000 Hz -1.8 dBmV 43.8 dB 0 0
      26 Locked 256 QAM 26 567000000 Hz -1.9 dBmV 43.7 dB 0 0
      27 Locked 256 QAM 27 573000000 Hz -1.9 dBmV 43.7 dB 0 0
      28 Locked 256 QAM 28 579000000 Hz -1.5 dBmV 43.8 dB 0 0
      29 Locked 256 QAM 29 585000000 Hz -1.3 dBmV 43.9 dB 0 0
      30 Locked 256 QAM 30 591000000 Hz -1.2 dBmV 44.0 dB 0 0
      31 Locked 256 QAM 31 597000000 Hz -1.2 dBmV 43.9 dB 0 0
      32 Locked 256 QAM 32 603000000 Hz -1.1 dBmV 43.9 dB 0 0

      Upstream Bonded Channels
      Channel Lock Status US Channel Type Channel ID Symbol Rate Frequency Power
      1 Locked ATDMA 2 5120 Ksym/sec 22800000 Hz 42.8 dBmV
      2 Locked ATDMA 1 5120 Ksym/sec 16400000 Hz 42.8 dBmV
      3 Locked ATDMA 3 5120 Ksym/sec 29200000 Hz 42.8 dBmV
      4 Locked ATDMA 4 5120 Ksym/sec 35600000 Hz 42.8 dBmV
      5 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 0 0.0 dBmV
      6 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 0 0.0 dBmV
      7 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 0 0.0 dBmV
      8 Not Locked Unknown 0 0 0 0.0 dBmV

      Downstream OFDM Channels
      Channel Lock
      Status Modulation /
      Profile ID Channel
      ID Frequency Power SNR /
      MER Active Subcarrier
      Number Range Unerrored
      Codewords Correctable
      Codewords Uncorrectable
      Codewords
      1 Locked 0 ,1 ,2 ,3 193 957000000 Hz 0.68 dBmV 43.6 dB 148 ~ 3947 835160161 62620508 0
      2 Not Locked 0 0 0 Hz 0 dBmV 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

      Extended Upstream Transmit Power

      Current System Time:Wed May 31 05:43:52 2023
      System Up Time:1 days 01:52:22
      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User

        And how about the rest? 

         

        Cable connections page looks good and to spec here.