Flickering? Fluctuating? speed
I upgraded the fastest internet speed cox provided a few month ago. Since a few weeks, the fluctuation of internet speed has been so bad. Whenever I checked the wifi speed, the speed detecter could...
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Gamers don't let other gamers game on wifi. 😊
Have you tested wired? Also, have you considered using your own router?
Yes, I’ve tested using an Ethernet cable, but it’s actually worse than using Wi-Fi. The internet intermittently drops completely, kicking me out in the middle of a game.
I’m currently using the Panoramic modem/router provided by Cox, and I’m not impressed. They never gave me the option to use my own router and modem.
You don't need permission or something from Cox to use your own equipment. For the modem, you just buy one on their list and contact them with model/serial number and HFC/CM MAC address to provision it for service. Then you just connect the modem to the router's WAN port and you should be good to go. This can only be done if you don't have wireless TV boxes or phone. If you get the gateway for free, you can put it in bridge mode and use your own router.
Before doing that, take a look at your signal levels from 192.168.0.1 > user;admin password;password > Connection > Cox Network.
Thank you for letting me know about using my own modem. I recently contacted the Cox technical support they did not method this option.
Do you have a link to the approved routers?
Can I use my own modem and router?Hello. You can find a list of the Cox Certified Cable Modems at https://www.cox.com/residential/support/cox-certified-cable-modems.html. A new modem would need to be provisioned through an agent, or you can email cox.help@cox.com for assistance. If you are only replacing a router, there are no special requirements for networking devices. If you need support with personal equipment, please take advantage of Cox Complete Care if needed. https://www.cox.com/residential/completecare.html
