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Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 4:36 PM

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Internet Connection Keeps Dropping

It is very random, but my panoramic modem/router will just drop internet connection. This started about 3 months after I started service with Cox. It may happen 5-10 times in a row, or not at all for days. It is very frustrating as I use my computer for work, I've contacted the cox office near me and they show that my modem will randomly disconnect, but they have no clue as to why. When I had my internet set up, the tech had to run all new wiring to my apartment, from the street so I know that the wiring isn't bad. The coax cable seems to be in good condition as well, with no obstructions in the connector. 

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5 years ago

@Caleb B, Your modem is reporting some time out errors and these errors can cause intermittent drops in the service. Are there any splitters or signal amps on the cable line going to the modem? -Allan, Cox Support Forums Moderator.

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No it is a direct connection from the incoming coax.

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Hi Caleb B,

The modem is reporting an uptime of over 19 days since it was last reset. Let’s power cycle the modem by unplugging the power for at least 60 seconds or until the modem is fully powered on.

Maria
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5 years ago

I have the same problem! 

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@Dross760, Your modem is reporting multiple time out errors. Are there any splitters or signal amps on the cable line going to the modem? -Allan, Cox Support Forums Moderator.

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5 years ago

I am having the same problem. I got this internet less than a month ago and already looking at other providers to get internet through. Not happy with crappy internet for the price I am paying. 

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@Liljonnyk, Your modem is reporting high amounts of time out errors. Are there any splitters or signal amps on the cable line going to the modem? -Allan, Cox Support Forums Moderator.

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Unfortunately we have no other option in our area. Super frustrating for the price we pay I agree with you.

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5 years ago

Since yesterday, I'm having the same problem. I contacted Cox support many times and reset modem and connect to computer directly but nothing resolves it. 

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@Aykim70, Your modem is up and running with a good signal at this time. What happens when you lose service? Are you getting any error messages? Do the lights change on the modem? -Allan, Cox Support Forums Moderator.

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5 years ago

I've been seeing the same thing recently.  Some days are good, others really bad where I have internet connectivity one minute and the next it is gone. I see occasional tears and freezes watching TV through my cable box, too. My work computer will "ding" every time the VPN reconnects and it was doing it all day yesterday.. I've restarted the cable modem and router several times.

My main cable line comes into a splitter when it enters the house with one side going to the modem and mini-boxes and the other through an amp to the big cable boxes - exactly as the Cox tech set it up when it was installed.

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@Gliznorph

Are you able to bypass your router and VPN just to see if you have the same issue?


Jonathan J
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It was happening with or without the VPN, it is just that the VPN makes the network drops more obvious. The router shows No internet connection when this happens.

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@Gilznorph,

Thanks for letting us know. Can you bypass the splitter and plug the coax directly into the wall from the modem?


Ben S.
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5 years ago

The general theme with cox is their data servers at generally nodes 2 and 3 are usually severely overwhelmed. You can find tools online for free to diagnose the problem. They can't keep up with demand to upgrade these or choose not to do so. Its more than likely your problem.

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Severely overwhelmed? Then it would ALSO affect the download speed. The download speed is completely unaffected but the upload speed is severely tanked for a growing number of people.

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5 years ago

I am having the same issue! Did you find a solution?

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5 years ago

Ok so I am not alone!  This is extremely frustrating.   Started 2 months ago and can be frequent on some days and than go a few days with no outage.   Do I replace the Cox box or cross fingers that I am not charged for a service call for them to come diagnose?

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Hi @DavidnDiego17,

I understand the frustration of having an inconsistent internet signal. Make sure you check all of your connections and bypass splitters or amplifiers. If you have done all of these troubleshooting steps you may need to get a technician to come out. If the technician finds problems on our side or with any of our equipment, no charges are levied. When the technician finds that the problem is with your equipment or inside of your home then there would be a charge for the visit. Only the technician can determine if a fee is waived due to an issue caused by Cox equipment or signal delivery. Most service calls are covered if you are subscribed to Cox Complete Care (or more information, please visit us at www.cox.com/.../completecare.html ). You can email us at cox.help@cox.com with your full name and address if you would like us to schedule a technician for you.

Ben S.
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5 years ago

I'm having the same issue - have been now for a couple of weeks.  I work from home and connect to my company's VPN and i can't tell if it's really my Internet connectivity or my company's VPN but I am randomly, several times a day, kicked off VPN or Zoom calls and then reconnect within a minute or 2.  I also see it when I'm streaming live TV via Sling - but, again, not sure if that's Sling or my Internet connection.

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Hi @Jocelynw66,

We understand the frustration of having an inconsistent internet signal. When your VPN is dropping are you able to connect a phone to your wifi outside of the VPN to see if that drops at the same time? Is your Sling hardwired and which band is it connected to?

Ben S.
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5 years ago

I am having the exact same issue.  Some days everything is fine.  Days like today, it drops every 20 minutes on the nose.  And does this for 10 or so times before it seemingly comes back to normal.  Its always in the middle of the day when I am attempting to work (WFH).  Cox support has advised me to check the coax cables multiple times, check the connection.  I was told my modem was too old, and to replace that.  I did, with a NetGear modem that literally has Cox logo on the box.  Kept happening.  They told me my router was too old, and to replace that.  I did, with a NetGear router.  Now, about every other day, the series of events keeps occuring.  Everytime I contact cox, they start with the same series of questions.  They eventually tell me that its a third party modem and thus I need to contact their support.  When I ask if they see the logs for how often their is a disruption, they tell me that they don't have access to those logs.  It maybe the most frustrating customer service ever - especially, when you come onto the forums and there are post after post with the exact same issue.  Why not just tell me that the nodes are full and they are upgrading?  It would have saved me $300 in upgrades, but alas, this is not what Cox is about.  For the people in this forum, did you get any help solving the problem?  Did the IT tickets referenced by the moderators actually resolve it?  I'm going insane trying to work and have everything stop so often.  

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5 years ago

We are having  the same issue. Cox keeps telling us "our equipment shows as poor". Some days drops a lot and others runs ok. We upgraded to an ARRIS SURFboard SBG8300 DOCSIS 3.1 Gigabit Cable Modem & AC2350 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router, Approved for Cox, Spectrum, Xfinity & others (black) still same issues.   We had a tech come out and tape some wires at the road saying hopefully this helps. Now they refuse to send someone out again to look at the wires. They are telling us we need to pay to have someone come out. AWFUL since we have no other internet option in our area.

 

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There is only a charge if the modem itself (since it is not Cox's) or any internal wiring is the cause without the complete care plan. The signal to your modem looks pretty good, I'm wondering if you may be running into wireless interference with other wireless networks nearby and the wireless is dropping. You may want to try changing the wireless channels that your modem uses and also try to connect to the 5Ghz network if you aren't already instead of the 2.4Ghz network, as it would be less susceptible to interference.

Brian
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5 years ago

Same here in AZ. I've reset twice. First noticed problem when my Nest kept disconnecting.
I have no splitters. Cox Tech did the original install and I haven't touched or changed my system since other than plugging in ethernet cables for TV and DVD players.

Probably needs firmware update.

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@Toc001

Are you have this issue on your wireless or hardwired devices? Also, do you have a router hardwired to the panoramic modem?

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