Improving Comcast modem signal
Our internet service is Xfinity/Comcast or Verizon. Currently I have Comcast service and use their modem because I had trouble with Netgear modem compatibility with Comcast. The problem is that the Comcast modem doesn’t allow LPS. I don’t know about the Verizon modem. So, for people with modem tweaking experience, any suggestions that will make a notable improvement?
The modem is connected via house Ethernet cable to EtherRegen in my listening room, which is connected to Lumin X1 streamer via fiber optic listening room.
One other thing. Cable modems have a memory chip to buffer the incoming signal, and that is usually set to the maximum. For some reason yours may not be. If that is the case your modem may not be buffering the data completely before passing it on to the devices in your house. Simple first, detailed second. Detailed: |
I totally agree, Comcast is brutal... customer service is a miserable endeavor whenever I need to call in but have found that their routers are fine, in my setup anyway. Maybe this could be all connected better but here's my signal path. I have an xfinity XB Gateway connected by Ethernet CAT8 cable to an Apple AE. That Airport then communicates with a second AE wirelessly in my designated listening room which connects directly (Ethernet CAT8 also) to my Elac, Discovery Streamer. Connection is seemless and works swimmingly using either my iPhone or iPad running Roon and being used as a remote. Elac then feeds a Line Magnetic, 502ca tube DAC then off to the rest of my system. Again, prob other ways to get the same/better end results, but this is a home run for me. 🤷🏻♂️ |
@chungjh You mention your issue with Comcast is that you have to constantly reset your modem? What is your normal ethernet speed with the Netgear modem and what version of docsis is it ? I had a similar issue with a Motorola modem until i updated my modem to docsis 3.0 and i just bought a new Arris T25 (docsis 3.1) b/c i have a gigabit plan and i'm only getting 500mbps on ethernet. Do you also use Comcast phone ? If so and you purchase a modem make sure you get one with the phone jack(s). i had the Xfinity/comcast router for a long time but got tired of the rental fee--never had any problems with the currrent Arris router and don't expect to with the new one. |
