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delbecker85
Reel Rookie

Roku Ethernet Wired Connection to xfinity Interent fails after modem replaced

This has been discussed on other posts, I have read them all.

We have been having intermittent connection issues with our xfinity internet service, usually every day or two and the only way to restore the connection is to reboot the modem. Using xfinity Assistant, the signal to our modem is fine. Our existing modem is a Motorola MG7540 DOCSIS 3.0; we use a tp-link DECO 9+ mesh for wifi.

I decided to replace the modem which was a number of years old. I tried a number of DOCSIS 3.1 modems and each time after activation our Roku Ultra’s with wired Ethernet connections would not connect to the internet. I returned those and dropped back to a new Arris Surfboard SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0 modem.

It established a connection to the internet fine with download speeds approaching 600 mbps. The Roku Ultras will not connect to the internet with the wired connection. When testing the connection, they make the wired connection but will not connect to the internet. Lights on each Roku flash at the port but the operating system cannot establish a connection. When I plug the Ethernet cable into another device, it works fine. Not being able to get the connection to work, I switched back to the older modem and reactivated it and each time the Roku Ultras work fine and make the needed internet connection.

I’ve been through all of the troubleshooting tips including re-installing the Roku OS on each device, rebooting our network routers and such, rebooting the modem numerous times, I used the Roku Secret Screen to Enable Network Pings, all to no avail.

I would like to replace the modem but do not want to purchase a new streaming device. The Ultras work great.

I am looking for suggestions on what I can do next.

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raichk
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Re: Roku Ethernet Wired Connection to xfinity Interent fails after modem replaced

I'm having the same issue. I have two Roku devices in my house and both were working fine with my old Arris SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0 modem. I just replaced that modem with an Arris S33 DOCSIS 3.1 modem. After the modem switch the Roku's were working fine but because of some Xfinity glitch...I needed to reboot the S33 every couple of days. Therefore, I switched back to the SB6141 to get a stable internet connection. However, after switching back, the Roku's would not work properly and presented an "Internet Connection" error. Everything else worked fine with the old modem...only the Roku's presented a problem. After a bunch of troubleshooting, I reinstalled the S33 modem and the Roku's began working fine again.
How did the Roku's imprint to the DOCSIS 3.1 modem so I can't go back to DOCSIS 3.0?  Is there something I can to to get the Roku's to again work with DOCSIS 3.0?

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delbecker85
Reel Rookie

Re: Roku Ethernet Wired Connection to xfinity Interent fails after modem replaced

I gave up, rebuilt my entire network, and replaced the mesh wifi. Everything works now.

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