KingMoogle

Hello, my boss has an outside gate away from his house where he has a wifi camera system and a remote gate opener that he needs a strong router or AP for. The problem is he has a barn with metal in its frame that he believes is interfering with the signal giving him heavily intermittent service beyond the barn. Are there any devices any if you could recommend for his situation? Off the top of my head I thought maybe he could use some kind of beam devices to send a straight line connection from device to device as opposed to a wide area signal that keeps getting sapped by the metal framework. Thanks in advance for any and all help o/

Oh it's alright, no offense was taken. I have the Nighthawk S8000 Smart Managed Plus Gaming Switch. I momentarily had internet on all of my devices through that while connected to my 5 year old 6580 router, but it's only D3.0 while my new 8200 is D3.1 and I do have a gigabit connection and the 3.0 only goes up to 280-300 down and 5 up. Currently I'm using the xfinity modem until later today when I can go to the xfinity store, have them scan in my 8200 and get things going, hopefully, lol.

Thanks for the reply, but I know both CompA and CompB work perfectly on the internet. CompB even has 2 different ethernet ports so I can always troubleshoot both if one seems like it's acting up. But I've been comunicating with everyone here on CompB so far. So what has happend now, my old Arris 6580 brought everything online after 20-35 or so minutes and I got excited. I thought maybe things are just finally working and I plugged my 8200 back in. Now I'm getting a new error "Sorry, we can't find this device" so I called in and got a T1 tech, Supervisor, and an advanced network tech on the line and it's pretty much down to I have to take the modem to an xfinity store so they can scan it in and assign it to my account because after all the troubleshooting ive been doing for the past 8 hours straight, the xfinity system deleted the modem completely. I wish it were as simple as an RMA situation, lol. But this is the second modem in 2 days, different make and model even with the exact same problem. So I really think it's something up with their system taking forever to recognize and allow the modem 100% functionality. So we'll see o/

I reconnected it afterwards to try it again after testing the second computer. I'm not saying I unplugged the ethernet cable and it wasn't working anymore, lol. Even if I have the ethernet coming from the modem to an ethernet switch that I have connected to multiple devices, it will only give internet access to the device I used to activate the xfinity service. What I was saying above is that I Tested it with CompA and CompB. When I activated the service with CompA, I would then try to connect compB to ethernet and it would not get internet and visa versa even when both are hardwired into the modem at the same time through a switch. The router itself will not recieve internet. I have 3 modems: an xfinity supplied modem, Arris SB8200, and an Arris 6580 (older model only capable of 280down).

When I did a complete reset, I took the ethernet out of computer A that it was already working on and connected it to Computer B. Computer B began working while computer A would no longer connect to the internet. So I tried resetting (removing the ethernet and coax cable, holding the reset for 20-30 seconds, reconnected the coaxial and let it go solid blue, connected the ethernet). and connecting only to my router, but it still would not recieve a connection to the internet.

OKAY SOMETHING NEW! With my old modem, after about 20 or so minutes or so all of my other devices connected to my nighthawk S8000 switch just began working... Oddly I waited somewhere around 3 hours yesterday and nothing happened on the newer CM1000 modem, but the modem i have on now is like 5+ years old SB6580. I'm going to try the new model again and wait an hour to see if everything comes up like this just did.

Hahahah oh I know. I've worked 4-5 years as an installation/repair tech and I&R/I&M for U-verse, Fairepointe communications, Alta, Linx, ah wait, Linx wouldn't count since they do mass cable pulling. I guess mine and my teams way of doing things at AT&T was to actually escalate the situation as opposed to trying to sell "better" equipment. However, when it comes to THIS situation the reason im so lost is because I've literally never had this problem before. I've used the older surfboard straight out of the box with none of this happening, and I've used it at this house as well. Apologies if i'm repeating myself.

Alright, so I just tried my older Arris modem. I've used that modem successfully with 2 different xfinity accounts at two different locations (one including this one) and im getting the exact same results. When I set this one up before I had zero issues with simply plugging it in and every single device on my network worked as soon as I plugged it in. So now this is 3 different modems, 3 different models, 2 different makers. When I log into my xfinity account online it immediately says there is a problem with my internet and sends me to customer service. So at this point I'm thinking it's definitly something on xfinities side and whenever I get someone with 3 years or less experience they never heard of it and tell me "well ive been doing this for 3 years and have never heard of it". No disrespect to the people I've spoken to from xfinity, but when you can't solve something it's usually best to send the customer through to a far more experienced member of the team as opposed to "best of luck". lol. Thanks for trying Donut, if you hear anything definitely let me know! I appreciate you taking the time to assist meh.

Yes I'm only using one. So I contacted Arris, and they had me reset the modem: disconnect all except for power, hold reset for 30 seconds, plug in coaxial cable, wait for everything to go solid, then plug in ethernet cable to a different computer, and somehow now only THAT computer (the one im continuing this thread one) is working. I tried plugging into my msi laptop that I began this thread on and it just says unidentified network no internet now. So now im hella confused. And yeah everything is set to DHCP as far as I know. The modem is at it's default settings, especially after the rest I just did. Actually, not that I've looked through every tab. Nothing says anything about DHCP. And it does not allow me to change nearly anything, it's a very basic layout and even the "Advanced" tab only gives me one option, to enable a function called "LAG" by Arris for pair bonding. So all in all, what I've found out now is that resetting the modem and connecting one device lets THAT device connect to the internet, and nothing else.

I booted the modem, let that connect, I then plugged an ethernet into my router from the modem, plugged in power, turned it on and it would not get an internet signal. I logged into my router from my desktop to check, and it sure enough said no internet connection. I even tried plugging directly into my nintendo switch from the modem, it also saw no internet connection even though it saw that it was plugged into an ethernet port.

Hello hello! So I recently bought 2 modems. Arris Surboard SB8200 and the Netgear CM1000. I went through the activation process both with the automated system with the CM1000, and after that bricked, I did the phone activation with the Arris SB8200. The issue I'm having, is that the internet ONLY works on the device used to activate the modem with xfinity. I called in, they resent the activation signal and this time I tried it on my other computer, and then the internet only worked on that computer and nothing else. Game consoles, wifi-router, other computer, nothing. It will absolutely only work with the ONE device used to activate the xfinity service through the modem. It does the same thing on both modems. So of course I thought the issue is with xfinity, called in and spoke with 2 reps. Neither could figure out what the issue was. I have everything hardwired through a nighthawk switch (I've also tried my basic netgear switch as well) I've also tried connecting to each device without either switch, same situation. I've tried multiple ethernet cables, though it's obvious this isn't the issue as the internet works perfectly fine, just on that one device used to activate it, so even if i take the already working internet and connect the modems ethernet to a different computer, it will not work. it see's the modem but never identifies the network. "Unidentified network-No Internet". I wanted to know if anyone else has been having this issue?

I think we tried that, but I will be testing it tomorrow with my own RAM since I have more here at home.

It was working with windows prior to the power outage. It was not plugged into a surge protector. So I'm thinking something isn't reacting right and may be hardware related so I'm going down the list as I can with swapping out parts. I just got back from out of state so I'll begin testing tomorrow. I tried some testing while I was there and wanted to get more perspectives on it from a computer enthusiast based community.

Hey hey all! TL:DR first: Power outage, windows will not install. Replaced MOBO, and SSD, same issue. I've tried finding this exact issue in the forums, so I appologize in advance if it is already resolved here. So my friend had a power outage, since then his pc will not boot up. It turns on and runs, all fans turn including the gpu/cpu fans. All lights come on. And the furthest I can get is to: Copying Files...(100%) (INSTANTLY jumps to 100%) Installing Files...(1%... ERROR) Says it had an issue copying the files and to make sure all files were there. Then it BDOD's. I've replaced the SSD thinking it messed up, nope. Same with the MOBO. So now I'm going to try a different windows 10 installer even though I did previously use that same stick to install windows on my bosses front desk computer. My friends PC Build: Ryzen5 3600 16GB RAM (2 sticks) Gigabyte GAMING 5 MOBO (swapped it) Kingston SSD (Swapped it) EVGA PSU (obviously working) The only things I have not swapped would be the CPU and GPU and RAM. I'm going to fly it back with me to test our the GPU/RAM and see if I can borrow someones CPU or depending on the advice I gather here, probably just buy a new one. But I'm hoping it's simply the windows installer for some reason.

Hey all, Just wanted to chime in on the sec robot thing. I understand the concerns of many as to whether or not people will continue to focus on good hygiene afterwards, but I honestly do not see that to be an issue since good hygiene is a personal thing, not just a mating ritual. If having a sex robot decreases good hygiene, then there is a serious issue with the people, not the fact that robot's are available for intercourse. When I get ready in the morning and evening, I do not do it for the sake of others, I do it for myself. I do not like smelling bad, I love feeling clean. Not to be tmi but I personally clean my "self" multiple times a day because it just feels amazing to feel clean. I also feel that someone purchasing a sex robot is their own business. Everyone is insanely quick to jump to "oh how dare you impose on their life choice" but suddenly when it comes to sex robot's it is a big deal. It's just a life sized sex toy. Not a person. Comparing it to a human and stating it creates an unjust viewpoint of women and men is as stupid as the entire barbie fiasco. You never, ever hear about groups of men claiming they feel inadequate because of the existence of He-Man action figures. Like seriously, barbie does not even have many defining features other than her fake appearance. While male action figures are THE most detailed and defined portrayal of an insanely unrealistic expectation of mens bodies. I honestly am shocked even more that people aren't speaking up on how this belittles women and men. Such as "how dare you compare my real live flesh and blood body to some sex toy with a limited AI". I just do not feel it is at the point of being "worthy" of being even borderline offensive to real live relationships. Also, some people JUST can't get sex. It's sad, but hell, very true. Then there are people who reeeally do need a way to learn without the tension of an actual person being there. But I also do not think that many people will be able to actually afford these 7 thousand dollar sex toys in order for this to become an actual issue among most people world wide. How many people do we pass by on a daily basis actually have the means to drop 7k on a sex toy because they're lonely, or because they want to get off to something that resembles yet can never be comparable to the real flesh and blood human body? Unless they're selling by the hundred millions "nationally" not internationally, I don't think this could pose a problem in any topic that has come up. Hygiene is a personal thing, if a sex toy decreases the rate in which you clean your body, then "you" have the problem. It isn't the sex toys fault that you made that decision. "You" should feel the need to be clean. Comparing it to women and men is just appalling and degrading. It is not comparable. If "you" feel offended by the existence of some sex toy that only shows how little you think of yourself and your gender. And finally, it just isn't affordable enough for the common person for this to be a social issue in the least. If a male or female widow needs this facade in their lives, then why not? Not everyone wants to get remarried. Some people cherish their lost wives and husbands so much that they just could never replace them with another person, so they resort to sex toys and the memories of that person. They do not want to share their bodies or love with another person beyond the person they fell for and want to remain faithful to. Sure this isn't an insanely common thing, but it exists. It just isn't anyone's business what someone does in the privacy of their home as long as it isn't harming another person mentally or physically. If you feel mental trauma from knowing people have sex toys, then you have a serious issue. What is wrong, is judging these people, and saying they are degrading women or men because they have a life "like" sex toy that at the end of the day is NOT a person, or even a LIVING being! It's plastic, rubber, metal, with a recorded voice, and can not feel a thing in any way shape or form.