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Vengeance Graphix · 09-23-2013, 11:15 PM

So im about to pull my hair out and cant figure out what is going on lately with my internet. Hoping that someone one here might know a fix or the answer to my issue.

So i have a macbook pro and use wifi for my connection, granted comcast sucks a$$.. For the past 2 weeks or so my wifi has been dropping out literally ALL. THE. TIME... however my wifi bar is connected and it says im connected. My router and modem are perfectly fine and light up all in green saying everything is connected. I figured i should reset everything and that would do the trick but apparently not.

I can place my mac next to the router and modem and still cant even get my browser to even load. Yet my wifi bar is full and still reading that im connected to the internet. Im running out of ideas here, i even reset the wifi configuration on the mac to see if that would work and still nothing. Im even unable to watch a full movie on Netflix off my xbox360 without it signing me out of xbox live and then i cant even finish it. I get about 25% through a movie and then itll cut out.

Every time my wifi drops out on my mac i have to click my wifi bar, turn it off and then turn it back on, wait for 10 secs to reconnect before the internet works again and at most will last for 5 mins before i have to re do what i just did.

Anyone have a clue what the issue is?

ShadowOfDeth · 09-23-2013, 11:33 PM

Try calling Comcast and having them check the signal strength going into your home as well as all the writing outside. You might need them to install a signal booster.

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Sapper12b · 09-23-2013, 11:48 PM

I have a MAC and never had an issue with connectivity . Any time I can't connect to the internet was due to the provider.

CHMSC · 09-24-2013, 12:07 AM

Have your ISP check the connection or your modem or router may be going bad.

FenwickHockey65 · 09-24-2013, 12:29 AM

I'd say your router is asking for retirement. Similar occurrence at my parents' house. I ended up going out and getting them a new router and that fixed their problems.

mp51998 · 09-24-2013, 04:03 AM

Same here. New router, problem fixed.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 09-24-2013, 05:06 AM

Ditto, went and bought a new router and the issue disappeared...

11BEE · 09-24-2013, 05:19 AM

New router will fix it. I had the same issue, and once I got a new router, all was good.

Vengeance Graphix · 09-24-2013, 05:55 PM

Ok so update on whats been an issue...

So the internet hasnt dropped at all today and everything is fine. The second i go on youtube though to upload a video or watch any video youtube will freeze up after maybe 2 mins of use, if i check my other open tabs they will still work. However if i try to refresh the youtube tab then nothing will load and when i go back to any other open tabs the wifi drops... I'm so confused here.. can this still be a router issue? or maybe something that is a youtube problem? this is usually what has been happening

Seems like everything is 110% fine.. however the second youtube is open things gets strange

I even re installed flash player just to make sure it was up to date..

AllBlckChvy · 09-24-2013, 10:41 PM

I agree with others, new router might fixed it. You can have comcast run a signal through, reset your router, or have them check your connection speed. Maybe they dropped your bandwidth? Good luck!

AllBlckChvy · 09-24-2013, 10:44 PM

Also, is your connection password protected? Maybe neighbors are using up your bandwidth

Red Jewel RS · 09-24-2013, 10:54 PM

I am a service tech for a cable company, I deal with this everyday. You always have to start troubleshooting with the source. So call the cable company and have them check their stuff. Be aware that they may charge you a service charge if they deem that it is not the provider issue.
With what you are saying, I don't think it is a provider issue. I would agree with the others that it is your router. I had the same problem. Changed my router and no more problems.
Hope this helps. Good luck!

MikeSVX · 09-25-2013, 10:55 AM

Sounds like the lines outside your house are getting loaded down. Does this happen at specific times? I have issues streaming videos on Amazon between 4pm and 9pm. Thats when everyone gets home and starts using the internet too. It can overload the providers lines.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 09-25-2013, 10:56 AM

Junk router...

09-23-2013, 11:15 PM	#1
Vengeance Graphix Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 10,870	Internet help please! So im about to pull my hair out and cant figure out what is going on lately with my internet. Hoping that someone one here might know a fix or the answer to my issue. So i have a macbook pro and use wifi for my connection, granted comcast sucks a$$.. For the past 2 weeks or so my wifi has been dropping out literally ALL. THE. TIME... however my wifi bar is connected and it says im connected. My router and modem are perfectly fine and light up all in green saying everything is connected. I figured i should reset everything and that would do the trick but apparently not. I can place my mac next to the router and modem and still cant even get my browser to even load. Yet my wifi bar is full and still reading that im connected to the internet. Im running out of ideas here, i even reset the wifi configuration on the mac to see if that would work and still nothing. Im even unable to watch a full movie on Netflix off my xbox360 without it signing me out of xbox live and then i cant even finish it. I get about 25% through a movie and then itll cut out. Every time my wifi drops out on my mac i have to click my wifi bar, turn it off and then turn it back on, wait for 10 secs to reconnect before the internet works again and at most will last for 5 mins before i have to re do what i just did. Anyone have a clue what the issue is? __________________ Vengeance Graphix

09-23-2013, 11:48 PM	#3
Sapper12b HTCC Member Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,868 View My Garage	I have a MAC and never had an issue with connectivity . Any time I can't connect to the internet was due to the provider. __________________

09-24-2013, 12:07 AM	#4
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	Have your ISP check the connection or your modem or router may be going bad. __________________

09-24-2013, 12:29 AM	#5
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	I'd say your router is asking for retirement. Similar occurrence at my parents' house. I ended up going out and getting them a new router and that fixed their problems. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

09-24-2013, 05:06 AM	#7
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,476	Ditto, went and bought a new router and the issue disappeared... __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

09-23-2013, 11:33 PM	#2
ShadowOfDeth Drives: Chevy Camaro 2013 2LT Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 17	Try calling Comcast and having them check the signal strength going into your home as well as all the writing outside. You might need them to install a signal booster. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2

09-24-2013, 04:03 AM	#6
mp51998 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: S. Texas Posts: 1,817	Same here. New router, problem fixed.

09-24-2013, 05:19 AM	#8
11BEE 11 BEE Drives: 2011 LS2 RS & 2012 2SS RS 45th Vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kingwood, TX Posts: 733	New router will fix it. I had the same issue, and once I got a new router, all was good. __________________ 11Bee and I♥My45th

09-24-2013, 05:55 PM	#9
Vengeance Graphix Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 10,870	Ok so update on whats been an issue... So the internet hasnt dropped at all today and everything is fine. The second i go on youtube though to upload a video or watch any video youtube will freeze up after maybe 2 mins of use, if i check my other open tabs they will still work. However if i try to refresh the youtube tab then nothing will load and when i go back to any other open tabs the wifi drops... I'm so confused here.. can this still be a router issue? or maybe something that is a youtube problem? this is usually what has been happening Seems like everything is 110% fine.. however the second youtube is open things gets strange I even re installed flash player just to make sure it was up to date.. __________________ Vengeance Graphix

09-24-2013, 10:41 PM	#10
AllBlckChvy Drives: Black 2LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SW Posts: 345	I agree with others, new router might fixed it. You can have comcast run a signal through, reset your router, or have them check your connection speed. Maybe they dropped your bandwidth? Good luck! __________________ MRT V2.0 \| VMax CNC Ported TB \| BMR 1.25" drop springs \| Staggered 22x9/10.5 Limited Edition Black Giovanna Dalar 5 Wheels \| MGP Calipers \| Halo Projector Headlights \| Blinglights Dual Color Foglights \| Gun Smoke tail, side markers, reverse light tint \| 5% Tint all around

09-24-2013, 10:44 PM	#11
AllBlckChvy Drives: Black 2LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SW Posts: 345	Also, is your connection password protected? Maybe neighbors are using up your bandwidth __________________ MRT V2.0 \| VMax CNC Ported TB \| BMR 1.25" drop springs \| Staggered 22x9/10.5 Limited Edition Black Giovanna Dalar 5 Wheels \| MGP Calipers \| Halo Projector Headlights \| Blinglights Dual Color Foglights \| Gun Smoke tail, side markers, reverse light tint \| 5% Tint all around

09-24-2013, 10:54 PM	#12
Red Jewel RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 891 View My Garage	I am a service tech for a cable company, I deal with this everyday. You always have to start troubleshooting with the source. So call the cable company and have them check their stuff. Be aware that they may charge you a service charge if they deem that it is not the provider issue. With what you are saying, I don't think it is a provider issue. I would agree with the others that it is your router. I had the same problem. Changed my router and no more problems. Hope this helps. Good luck!

09-25-2013, 10:55 AM	#13
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	Sounds like the lines outside your house are getting loaded down. Does this happen at specific times? I have issues streaming videos on Amazon between 4pm and 9pm. Thats when everyone gets home and starts using the internet too. It can overload the providers lines. __________________ Support Search & Rescue. Get Lost.

09-25-2013, 10:56 AM	#14
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Junk router... __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business