[joe weed]

I admit every company has their good and bad moments. For me it seems Cox has been having more bad than good. I am an out of town owner and just need internet service to view cameras/doorbell, control thermostat, and watch Netflix when I'm there and am paying 52 a month for 50 mbps with Cox. Unreliable. I have to keep manually resetting (unplug) my modem about once a month (or wait until my next trip there). No it's not a Cox modem and yes I actually replaced the modem twice as Cox always blames the customer and their equipment first. Currently using an Arris surfboard modem/router combo. 2 techs came out to the condo at 2 different times and claimed all good with their service, must be me or my equipment. Any techy guys with thoughts? Is Cox my only option? Is it really me or my equipment? Any way to remotely restart modem (cut power for 10 seconds)? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Mahalo.

[Trash Can]

Originally Posted by joe weed

Any way to remotely restart modem (cut power for 10 seconds)? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Yes, login to your Cox account. You should be able to reset your modem online.

Manage services and equipment > equipment > reset device.

[joe weed]

Originally Posted by Trash Can

Yes, login to your Cox account. You should be able to reset your modem online.

Manage services and equipment > equipment > reset device.

Yup, tried that a few times. So did Cox chat agent. That's not working. I need to disconnect power supply/unplug for 10 seconds, then reconnect power. I was thinking of using a timer like the ones I use for my xmas tree to do a reset everyday? Or maybe get a digital one that I can use to reset once a month? Anyone every try this?

[Packrat1]

I had a similar problem until I bought a netgear nighthawk AC1900 combo unit. After installing have not had to reset even with power outage. Costco online has them as well as Frys and Best Buy. Might be worth a try if you can take back. Additionally I upped my service to 150mbps. I’m wondering if you have too many cameras and other stuff going and cox gives you less than 50mbps? Or the service occasionally gives you less than 50mbps? Just a thought anyway.

[joe weed]

Originally Posted by Packrat1

I had a similar problem until I bought a netgear nighthawk AC1900 combo unit. After installing have not had to reset even with power outage. Costco online has them as well as Frys and Best Buy. Might be worth a try if you can take back. Additionally I upped my service to 150mbps. I’m wondering if you have too many cameras and other stuff going and cox gives you less than 50mbps? Or the service occasionally gives you less than 50mbps? Just a thought anyway.

What were you using before the nighthawk? I only have 2 indoor Wyze cams and a ring doorbell so I would think 50 mbps is more than enough?

[Packrat1]

I was using a Motorola modem and separate netgear router. I looked into Cox vacation internet service for when I was out of town but it would not push the 3 Honeywell cameras as well as multiple Honeywell water sensors on floor. I think they said the service was like 15mbps. My alarm is on cell card so that helped lighten the load since getting 150mbps. Mine are older cameras and not as efficient so they might take more data than yours. Cox may not be giving you consistent 50mbps. You should try maybe bumping up your service usually they have a 30 day guarantee where if it didn’t make a difference you could get your money back or not pay for higher service?

[joe weed]

Originally Posted by Packrat1

I was using a Motorola modem and separate netgear router. I looked into Cox vacation internet service for when I was out of town but it would not push the 3 Honeywell cameras as well as multiple Honeywell water sensors on floor. I think they said the service was like 15mbps. My alarm is on cell card so that helped lighten the load since getting 150mbps. Mine are older cameras and not as efficient so they might take more data than yours. Cox may not be giving you consistent 50mbps. You should try maybe bumping up your service usually they have a 30 day guarantee where if it didn’t make a difference you could get your money back or not pay for higher service?

Thanks for the reply but I don't quite understand. You're saying that if internet speed is inadequate it'll cause an issue that would require a modem reset?

[Packrat1]

What I am saying is that I kept having my separate modem and router go offline. I assumed it was either the fact I didn’t have a combo router and modem or the router when offline required someone to reboot it. That’s why I got the Nighthawk . In your case, besides getting a docis 3 modem (if yours isn’t) I think you might be having problems due to your low 50 mbps speed. I certainly could be wrong but it might be worth a try. Just my opinion.

[WorldKlas]

We used CenturyLink in our house in zip 89052, we very happy with it. then we moved 3 miles away and it wasn’t available. Now we have Cox. Its ok but more expensive.

[timothyaw]

Originally Posted by joe weed

I admit every company has their good and bad moments. For me it seems Cox has been having more bad than good. I am an out of town owner and just need internet service to view cameras/doorbell, control thermostat, and watch Netflix when I'm there and am paying 52 a month for 50 mbps with Cox. Unreliable. I have to keep manually resetting (unplug) my modem about once a month (or wait until my next trip there). No it's not a Cox modem and yes I actually replaced the modem twice as Cox always blames the customer and their equipment first. Currently using an Arris surfboard modem/router combo. 2 techs came out to the condo at 2 different times and claimed all good with their service, must be me or my equipment. Any techy guys with thoughts? Is Cox my only option? Is it really me or my equipment? Any way to remotely restart modem (cut power for 10 seconds)? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Mahalo.

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