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Kre8iveGuy
New Contributor
5 years ago

Bonded channels issue in Guthrie Oklahoma

1 Locked QAM256 9 831000000 Hz -8.0 dBmV 29.8 dB 1376 0
2 Locked QAM256 10 837000000 Hz -8.4 dBmV 29.3 dB 8097 0
3 Locked QAM256 11 843000000 Hz -8.6 dBmV 28.2 dB 255553 2
4 Locked QAM256 12 849000000 Hz -8.8 dBmV 28.5 dB 102965 0
5 Locked QAM256 13 855000000 Hz -9.2 dBmV 28.1 dB 428832 1
6 Locked QAM256 14 861000000 Hz -10.1 dBmV 27.7 dB 1749931 32
7 Locked QAM256 15 867000000 Hz -11.0 dBmV 27.3 dB 5915947 2373
8 Locked QAM256 16 873000000 Hz -11.8 dBmV 27.0 dB 13939580 46325
9 Locked QAM256 25 927000000 Hz -12.2 dBmV 26.5 dB 43065312 5488046
10 Locked QAM256 26 933000000 Hz -11.9 dBmV 26.5 dB 43739693 7352452
11 Locked unknown 27 939000000 Hz -11.6 dBmV 0.0 dB 80206 210712
12 Locked unknown 28 945000000 Hz -11.2 dBmV 0.0 dB 0 0
13 Locked unknown 29 951000000 Hz -10.9 dBmV 0.0 dB 0 0
14 Locked unknown 30 957000000 Hz -10.8 dBmV 0.0 dB 0 0
15 Locked unknown 31 963000000 Hz -10.6 dBmV 0.0 dB 0 0
16 Locked unknown 32 969000000 Hz -10.5 dBmV 0.0 dB 0 0

We should be getting 200 Mbps. This morning we got 3. UPLOAD on the other had hit 15 Mbps...go figure. Later we got 32Mbps DL speed. Computers and devices had been rebooted. Modem rebooted 4 times including a wait of 2 minutes between unplug and plug in. No change.

This issue has been going on for a few years now, but no one really listens. Had a couple of techs come out on days it was working (THAT didn't help). As a tech myself, I know about where to look. It MUST be on the amp that feeds my local area. I know these things aren't cheap to replace (about $30K) so I have to wonder if Cox isn't dragging their feet on replacing it since it would take  some time to get their money back here.

As you can see the bonded channels in the upper freqs are an issue. It happens when the weather gets hot. Especially when the sun is going down in the west (possible heat related issue on the line equipment). Sometimes it happens when it rains too (connection is dry and covered at the house). I've changed modems only to see the same exact thing. I changed the cable inside the house too. When the service is good, all the channels are working and locked with QAM256 mod.

After refreshing my modem info, I now see channels 9 and 10 have now gone from QAM256 to "unknown" with 0dB SNR. 

I hope an engineer will see this info and be able to troubleshoot. As I said before, this same issue, same channels, has been seen on two modems. So it isn't an in-house issue. I try not to be a complainer, but the issue seems to be long term.

BTW, COX....GET RID OF YOUR CHAT BOTS and let us talk to REAL people that can think for themselves and pass on needed troubleshooting info to your techs.

Anyone else seeing bonded channel issues anywhere?

bonded channels
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  • DustinP's avatar
    DustinP
    Moderator
    5 years ago
    Hello Kre8iveGuy,

    Out of an abundance of caution and for everyone’s safety, we are exercising social distancing. The good news is that we’re still sending technicians to people’s homes. However, our technicians can’t go inside the house. They can check cabling and equipment outside your home. You may email us at Cox.Help@cox.com with your account information and we can help reserve a service appointment.

    Dustin
    Cox Forum Support Moderator
  • Kre8iveGuy's avatar
    Kre8iveGuy
    New Contributor
    5 years ago

    Documenting...

    Downstream Bonded Channels
    Channel Lock Status Modulation Channel ID Frequency Power SNR Corrected Uncorrectables
    1 Locked QAM256 9 831000000 Hz -6.4 dBmV 31.2 dB 0 0
    2 Locked QAM256 10 837000000 Hz -6.8 dBmV 30.7 dB 9 0
    3 Locked QAM256 11 843000000 Hz -7.1 dBmV 29.3 dB 469 0
    4 Locked QAM256 12 849000000 Hz -7.3 dBmV 29.8 dB 144 0
    5 Locked QAM256 13 855000000 Hz -7.8 dBmV 29.3 dB 595 0
    6 Locked QAM256 14 861000000 Hz -8.7 dBmV 28.8 dB 3171 0
    7 Locked QAM256 15 867000000 Hz -9.7 dBmV 28.3 dB 15081 0
    8 Locked QAM256 16 873000000 Hz -10.5 dBmV 28.0 dB 46718 0
    9 Locked QAM256 25 927000000 Hz -10.7 dBmV 28.1 dB 37715 0
    10 Locked QAM256 26 933000000 Hz -10.4 dBmV 28.3 dB 19696 0
    11 Locked QAM256 27 939000000 Hz -10.3 dBmV 28.1 dB 41201 1
    12 Locked QAM256 28 945000000 Hz -10.1 dBmV 27.9 dB 63858 0
    13 Locked QAM256 29 951000000 Hz -9.9 dBmV 27.9 dB 80407 2
    14 Locked QAM256 30 957000000 Hz -10.3 dBmV 27.5 dB 367078 1029
    15 Locked QAM256 31 963000000 Hz -10.6 dBmV 26.9 dB 1077386 41166
    16 Locked unknown 32 969000000 Hz -11.1 dBmV 0.0 dB 6579 22693

    Upstream Bonded Channels
    Channel Lock Status US Channel Type Channel ID Symbol Rate Frequency Power
    1 Locked ATDMA 2 5120 Ksym/sec 25800000 Hz 45.0 dBmV
    2 Locked ATDMA 1 5120 Ksym/sec 19300000 Hz 44.0 dBmV
    3 Locked ATDMA 3 5120 Ksym/sec 32200000 Hz 45.5 dBmV
    4 Locked ATDMA 4 5120 Ksym/sec 38600000 Hz 45.5 dBmV


    8:20 am...

    43 degrees outside this morning. DL speed 72 Mbps, upload at 10 Mbps.. All but one channel is working.

  • Kre8iveGuy's avatar
    Kre8iveGuy
    New Contributor
    5 years ago

    Documenting... 12pm 67 degrees

    Downstream Bonded Channels
    Channel Lock Status Modulation Channel ID Frequency Power SNR Corrected Uncorrectables
    1 Locked QAM256 9 831000000 Hz -8.7 dBmV 29.4 dB 34001 110
    2 Locked QAM256 10 837000000 Hz -9.1 dBmV 28.8 dB 243650 0
    3 Locked QAM256 11 843000000 Hz -9.3 dBmV 27.7 dB 6553306 175
    4 Locked QAM256 12 849000000 Hz -9.5 dBmV 28.1 dB 2380221 13
    5 Locked QAM256 13 855000000 Hz -9.7 dBmV 27.7 dB 7832505 205
    6 Locked QAM256 14 861000000 Hz -10.6 dBmV 27.4 dB 25106471 10413
    7 Locked QAM256 15 867000000 Hz -11.3 dBmV 27.1 dB 66464704 265719
    8 Locked QAM256 16 873000000 Hz -11.8 dBmV 26.9 dB 124622941 2333516
    9 Locked QAM256 25 927000000 Hz -12.2 dBmV 26.3 dB 7311976 2384853
    10 Locked QAM256 26 933000000 Hz -11.9 dBmV 26.3 dB 2870951 359957
    11 Locked unknown 27 939000000 Hz -11.9 dBmV 0.0 dB 5867494 109
    12 Locked unknown 28 945000000 Hz -11.7 dBmV 0.0 dB 9496550 867
    13 Locked unknown 29 951000000 Hz -11.5 dBmV 0.0 dB 10988929 1269
    14 Locked unknown 30 957000000 Hz -11.7 dBmV 0.0 dB 47136780 208931
    15 Locked unknown 31 963000000 Hz -12.0 dBmV 0.0 dB 76651214 10964651
    16 Locked unknown 32 969000000 Hz -12.8 dBmV 0.0 dB 6579 22693

    Upstream Bonded Channels
    Channel Lock Status US Channel Type Channel ID Symbol Rate Frequency Power
    1 Locked ATDMA 2 5120 Ksym/sec 25800000 Hz 45.0 dBmV
    2 Locked ATDMA 1 5120 Ksym/sec 19300000 Hz 44.0 dBmV
    3 Locked ATDMA 3 5120 Ksym/sec 32200000 Hz 45.0 dBmV
    4 Locked ATDMA 4 5120 Ksym/sec 38600000 Hz 45.5 dBmV



    • JonathanJ's avatar
      JonathanJ
      Former Moderator
      5 years ago
      @Kre8iveGuy

      We suggest unplugging the power cord to the modem and unscrew both ends of the coax cable. Check the cable for any kinks and if there's a splitter bypass it. Once connected back and it the SNR levels are still not up to spec email the full-service address and full name to cox.help@cox.com.


      Jonathan J
      Cox Moderator