Having a lot of breaks in the signal
Having a lot of breaks in the signal
It might be the modem, but it could also be the wires going to the internet company (ISP). Sometimes it's just the house wiring that goes wrong. Usually, problems don't start suddenly like this. I'm guessing you mean a cable modem? That can change depending on which brand you get most have a screen showing how strong the signal is both when good and when bad. The right settings change based on your specific device type. You'll find many helpful tips by searching for that problem. The main reason things break up usually happens if the upload speed (when sending data) is too high, which often means the ISP's equipment can't handle it properly or they need to send more power than needed. Most of the time, this isn't your fault but just make sure all connections are tight and don't have dirt or water in them. Some devices keep records. Look through those logs to see if there are notes about when things started failing. Usually, most problems can only be fixed by the ISP company. If your modem keeps rebooting on its own, that might mean the device itself is broken, but often it's just a problem with the ISP or maybe a signal from a neighbor who messed up their setup.
Hey there, here is something good: yes, I have a router that's connected to a cable modem. When I looked at hop 1, it was my router and nothing broke with it, so that helps me. But when I checked the modem after resetting it, sometimes one arrow (upload) blinked green while others stayed solid. That made me think maybe the modem is the problem. Even though I don't rule out wires in the house, I'm pretty sure it's not them right now.