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JEdgeston
Sep 29, 2022Aspirant
Nighthawk CAX80 not connecting to the internet (Mediacom)
I moved to Pontiac, Il in June 2021. Once I was moved to Pontiac, I had to use the local ISP call Mediacom. Did research to find out that my Nighthawk CAX80 modem\router was approved to be setup on M...
FURRYe38
Oct 13, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
What are the front LEDs showing?
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
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.
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?article=24311
https://www.duckware.com/tech/solving-intermittent-cable-modem-issues.html
Well if your in contact with NG support then you'll need to follow up with them. Might ask to see if there is is beta FW available that could help with this.
JEdgeston
Oct 13, 2022Aspirant
Everything that has been mentioned in this post has been done... I only posted just incase someone had to do the same things that I have done.
I'm in contact with Netgear because this is a software issue. I will be seeing what NG has to say this Saturday.
- FURRYe38Oct 13, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Ok. Let us know how it goes.
Good Luck.