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discntnt_irny_srcsm

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8. Open a command line window...

Reply to MerryHolidays (Reply #4)

Sun Mar 28, 2021, 03:10 PM

Mar 2021

WindowsKey+R

Type at the command line: ping 192.168.100.1
Press

The ping command sends a short message to the specified host and asks for a return message.

When the internet drops out ping the modem (which should be visible).
If you can see the modem and not the web, it's comcast. Ping will say "Reply..."
If you can't see the modem, it's your LAN, maybe the mesh router. Ping will say "Request timed out."

It's probably the comcast service. That's my guess.

Now before you get into any of that have you replaced the Ethernet cable between the modem and router?

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Need some help with a DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem [View all] MerryHolidays Mar 2021 OP

Are you adverse to using (or maybe learning) a bit command line? n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2021 #1

Not at all! MerryHolidays Mar 2021 #4

Open a command line window... discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2021 #8

I would just switch it to Arris and see what happens ... why not? Hugh_Lebowski Mar 2021 #2

I am going to pick up the Arris at a local store in an hour or so MerryHolidays Mar 2021 #5

MB8600 On Comcast Checking In unweird Mar 2021 #3

Our drops seem to last a bit longer MerryHolidays Mar 2021 #6

I use Comcast Business Class internet. I currently use the rented modem and they upgraded cayugafalls Mar 2021 #7

Thanks for all the great ideas here: An update MerryHolidays Mar 2021 #9