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intermittent internet connectivity

  • August 9, 2025
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I having using issues with intermittent internet connectivity. 

I have the Arris Surfboard Model: SVG2482AC

only had it for 3 years. Does the router need a firmware update. I been doing the power cycles it does work for a while. If there any other solutions??

Best answer by SURFboard Moderator

Are the internet drops happening only over Wi-Fi, or are you experiencing them with wired connections as well?

If the issue is only with Wi-Fi, make sure that the SVG2482AC is placed in an elevated position and away from obstacles like concrete walls or microwave ovens, as these can interfere with the Wi-Fi signal and weaken the connection.

If the issue occurs on both Wi-Fi and wired connections, we recommend checking the cable signal levels within the gateway. If the signal levels are out of the acceptable range, they can lead to the kind of connectivity issues you're experiencing.

When the signal levels are within the recommended range, your modem can maintain a stable, high-quality connection to the internet

Please refer to the link below for instructions on how to check your cable signal levels:

https://arris.my.salesforce-sites.com/consumers/articles/knowledge/SVG2482AC-Cable-Signal-Levels

The cable signal levels displayed on the interface page reflect the signals being transmitted by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

If you notice that these signal levels are outside the recommended range, we suggest contacting your ISP to have them reviewed and adjusted accordingly.

While ISPs may have their own approved signal ranges, for this gateway to function properly, the signal levels must align with the acceptable values outlined in the reference article provided.

 

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Are the internet drops happening only over Wi-Fi, or are you experiencing them with wired connections as well?

If the issue is only with Wi-Fi, make sure that the SVG2482AC is placed in an elevated position and away from obstacles like concrete walls or microwave ovens, as these can interfere with the Wi-Fi signal and weaken the connection.

If the issue occurs on both Wi-Fi and wired connections, we recommend checking the cable signal levels within the gateway. If the signal levels are out of the acceptable range, they can lead to the kind of connectivity issues you're experiencing.

When the signal levels are within the recommended range, your modem can maintain a stable, high-quality connection to the internet

Please refer to the link below for instructions on how to check your cable signal levels:

https://arris.my.salesforce-sites.com/consumers/articles/knowledge/SVG2482AC-Cable-Signal-Levels

The cable signal levels displayed on the interface page reflect the signals being transmitted by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

If you notice that these signal levels are outside the recommended range, we suggest contacting your ISP to have them reviewed and adjusted accordingly.

While ISPs may have their own approved signal ranges, for this gateway to function properly, the signal levels must align with the acceptable values outlined in the reference article provided.

 


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  • The Many
  • August 11, 2025

This is my signals 

 

 

downloads…

Downstream

Channel Bonding Value

Index

 

 

3

4

5

Lock Status

Locked

Locked

Locked

Locked

Locked

Frequency

555,00 MHZ

513.00 MHZ

519.00 MHZ

525.00 MHZ

531.00 MHZ

SNR

40 37 dB

40.37 dB

40.37 dB

40.37 dB

40.95 dB

Power Level

-1.60 dBmV

-2.30 dBmV

-2.20 dBmV

-2. 20 dBmV

-1.70 dBmV

Modulation

256 OAM

256 QAM

256 QAM

256 QAM

256 QAM


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  • August 11, 2025

Upstream

Index

Lock Status

Frequency

Symbol Rate

Power Level

Modulation

Channel Type

Channel Bonding Value

Locked

16.40 MHZ

5120 KSym/s

49.00 dBmV

64 QAM

DOCSIS2.0

(ATDMA)

2

Locked

35.60 MHZ

5120 KSym/s

48.25 dBmV

64 QAM

DOCSIS2.0

(ATDMA)

3

Locked

29.20 MHZ

5120 KSym/s

48.25 dBmV

64 QAM

DOCSIS2.0

(ATDMA)

4

Locked

22.80 MHZ

5120 KSym/s

48.25 domV

64 QAM

DOCSIS2.0

(ATDMA)


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The cable signal levels appear to be within the acceptable range.

Would it be possible for you to connect a computer directly to the gateway using an Ethernet cable? This would help us determine if the internet drops only on the Wi-Fi, or if it affects both Wi-Fi and hardwired connections.

If you find that the internet drops only on the Wi-Fi, I would suggest trying to change the Wi-Fi channels to improve the connection

It would be helpful to try changing the Wi-Fi channels to reduce congestion and improve the connection quality.

Please refer the link below, where you can find the steps to change the Wi-Fi channels 

https://arris.my.salesforce-sites.com/consumers/articles/knowledge/SVG2482AC-Changing-the-Wireless-Channel

 


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  • The Many
  • August 14, 2025

My laptop i have doesn’t that option. So I cant try that.