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.
You might not need to check the manual, since those lights could simply be telling you it's okay to drive.
Hey I wanted to update you on what's happening with my internet thing. I have some good news and bad news. The good part is, my mom and I called our ISP, they changed the cables and replaced the splitter. But the bad part? It didn't fix the problem. Not long after that repair guy did his job, the sudden loss of packets came back. From what I see, it sounds like the issue could be with the modem. On that note, maybe I should ask for some recommendations on new cable modems that are compatible with Cox.
Most routers work fine with almost any vendor, but I think Linksys units are usually okay too. The real issue is picking the right modem, especially because different ISPs in the same city install different systems over time and haven't updated everything yet. You often have to check their website, put down your address, and get a list of supported modems. Generally speaking, you can use a stronger model like a Doxus 3.1 on an older system that only supports 2.0 or even 3.0, but you're just wasting money. There are some specific modem channels that the ISP says are the minimum needed for your plan. Usually, buying a better modem gives nothing if you don't upgrade your plan or if the ISP doesn't offer faster service. These modems are really dumb devices and there isn't much difference between brands. Even if you own an old device, the ISP will update the firmware anyway, so you must use models they officially support.