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Cable Modem: Motorola MB8600 Only has a light on the bottom (Ethernet)

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:20:53 -0700

I have so far rebooted and reset in all ways that I could.

I am able to log into the admin console it gives me the following errors:

CMSTATUS:US_ Diplexer_Mode_Change:Fixed lnitial, 5-42MHz.

SYNC-Timing Synchronization failure - Failed to acquire QAM/QPSK symbol timing(MAC Address Here):M-OOS=1.1:CM-VER=3.1

Trying to see if this is in fact something that I can fix or if it's not worth my time -- either way I appreciate anyone's input

⟐ Edited by author March 29, 2026 at 5:20 MST

Starlink Gen 3: I can see starlink network but no internet connectivity

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:34:41 -0700

I see starlink network on my devices but no internet connectivity with an active subscription, the router once you unplug the power cable and plug it back powers comes up but after a while it goes off, does any one have similar challenge and how did you resolve it

⟐ Commented March 24, 2026 at 18:34 MST

NETGEAR ProSAFE GS108e 8-Port Gigabit Plus Switch: Unit has no throughput all lights flashing slowly

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:13:25 -0700

No function all LEDs flashing in unison slowly

⟐ Answer edited March 20, 2026 at 21:13 MST

AirPort Extreme A1521: Why my airport extreme show it is overheating?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:51:17 -0700

the orange light of my airport extreme flashing slowly,while the airport tool shows that the device is overheathing?Nomatter where I put it,even turn on the air conditioner of it?

⟐ Answered February 23, 2026 at 1:51 MST

Linksys Velop whw03 v2: My wifi strength is weak .

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:04:48 -0700

Can the antenna be replaced or can I use a coil to. Improve it ?

⟐ Commented February 09, 2026 at 1:04 MST

Unifi Dream Machine: Unit wont power on. Any ideas how to trouble shoot it and or fix it?

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:29:40 -0700

Tldr: machine wont power up no fans or lights.

I was gifted a unify dream machine 4 port cylinder router with some other unify gear, unfortunately I wasn't the original purchaser so I don't have any idea of how old it is. The gifter said everything worked great when it was packed up but unfortunately upon receiving the hardware everything but the router works well. I have tried to plug the machine in with multiple power cords and tried to hold the reset down while plugging it in. When it is plugged in the fan will do a ¼ turn and then stop. It's almost as though it has a bad capacitor but I'm not really even sure how to open the unit with out any damage and don't want to destroy the beautiful machine. ⁹

⟐ Answered January 31, 2026 at 6:29 MST

Wireless AP: NETGEAR WAX214 Help to identify this to Chips

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:24:34 -0700

⟐ Edited January 22, 2026 at 1:24 MST

Other Router: Why does my router turn on but it cannot connect to devices

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 03:15:24 -0700

My router turns on but it doesn't show the signal bars and cannot also connect to any device

It's a TCL router

Model HH40L1

It does not connect to any device but turns on

⟐ Commented December 07, 2025 at 3:15 MST

Netgear WGR614v9: My router suddenly quit working and won't turn on

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:35:28 -0700

Internet stopped and now router won't turn back on

⟐ Answered December 05, 2025 at 1:35 MST

Ubee DVW23C: My computer does not access to enter password for wi fi

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 21:42:52 -0700

Whenever I enter password for wi fi in my computer I doesn't desplay so I can't get wi fi.

ONU: Why PON lights on XPON ONU keeps blinking?

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:17:29 -0700

I have XPON ONU and its PON link light keep disconnecting. How do i fix it?

⟐ Commented September 05, 2025 at 13:17 MST

AirPort Extreme A1521: Can not reconnect cables to logic board?

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:08:43 -0700

I just opened my A1521 Airport Extreme to clean and lube the cooling fan, trying to solve the overheating problem. Everything has gone back together nicely until I got to the last step of connecting the two small connectors to the logic board. One of these goes to the indicator lamp, not sure about the other. After an hour of trying, I’ve had no success in getting the connectors to snap into place. The back of the connector is virtually smooth, so I don’t see how it is supposed to connect. It does not appear like the connectors broke when I removed them, but it seems like I’m trying to connect a smooth connector to a smooth surfaced circuit board. How are these supposed to connect?

Dan, that’s exactly what happened, I can now clearly see that both parts of the connectors pulled off of the board. The tear down instructions gave several warnings about being careful to not break the connector, and I was impressed with how easily and cleanly mine came off. Perhaps I will add a comment about what happened here. I left the reset switch connected to the board, and instead disconnect the actual switch from the case. My problem is with the LED and whatever the other is directly next to the LED. What is that one?

⟐ Answered August 31, 2025 at 16:08 MST

Router: It is not responding while blue light is turning on

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:42:21 -0700

I am unable to reset by pressing till 5 to 10 second. Turning off and on by 10 times. All method applied. The device seems hang also not detected on app.

⟐ Edited September 24, 2025 at 9:42 MST

Other Router: Why is my tenda router on but not showing wifi name on android

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 02:06:00 -0700

Tenda router is on but not showing wifi name

⟐ Commented August 11, 2025 at 2:06 MST

Portable Hotspot: How to open the casing on this hotspot?

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 23:56:53 -0700

Hi, ive had a bunch of ants nest in this Telstra 5G hotspot twice now. The first time a couple months ago, had no issues and no ants since and they randomly showed up again today.

Just wanting to know how to pry open the casing to get in there and get the rest of the ants out as shaking and whacking them out of the USB ports isn’t getting them all out. I can’t seem to find any kind of button or lever that could quickly pop it open, and have tried using a credit card, knife and my fingernails but just can’t get it open.

It’s an MU5120 model.

⟐ Answer edited August 09, 2025 at 23:56 MST

TP-Link Router: Why is my device disconnecting and reconnecting frequently every day?

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:12:17 -0700

Why is my device disconnecting and reconnecting frequently every day?

⟐ Commented July 23, 2025 at 1:12 MST

Starlink Gen 3: Just installed the Starlink Gen3 as my Gen2 quit. Now Gen3 wont work.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:45:26 -0700

My Gen2 which was working for over 2 years just quit working. Starlink sent me a new Gen3 system. The Gen3 will not work either! How could this be? there is no issue with the line of site. How can a brand new one not work as well???

Router: Home WiFi not working

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 03:36:56 -0700

Good morning from Scotland. I am an EE WiFi customer. Our WiFi has not been working for the last few days. The router has a green light that should be turquoise. I have followed EE's advice on their website, switch it on and off again and reset it. Still no interwebs. Could some kind person please let me know if there is anything else I can realistically do myself to fix the problem? 🧐 Thank you in advance

⟐ Commented June 09, 2025 at 3:36 MST

Netgear WNDR3700: Will not power on

Sat, 03 May 2025 14:50:43 -0700

I tried resetting, unplugging, switching outlets. Will not power on!!

⟐ Answered May 03, 2025 at 14:50 MST

Fiber Optic Modem: No internet connection inspite of strong wifi signal

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:48:30 -0700

I have a optic fiber connection Even though i am getting strong wifi signal but my laptop and/or smartphone is not getting connected & it is always showing no internet connected,i have also tried to reset the modem but still the issue persist.Kindly assist.

⟐ Answer edited April 25, 2025 at 0:48 MST