I went to Best Buy and exchanged the router (Netgear N900) for a Netgear N600, which was originally recommended by the salesman for a Comcast connection. I originally opted for the N900 but since I got $53 back, I didn't see the point in having the more expensive router if it's going to give me the same lousy performance that the internet connection is giving me.
I do have the Blast 50/10.
Now the router is out of the equation. I replaced the modem earlier last year and I'm not forking over another $99 for a new modem. And I absolutely refuse to rent their equipment as you end up with a gateway or a modem that is beat up.
Going to their office in Springfield (Mass) is just as fun as a trip to the Registry of Motor Vehicles, you wait just as long in line and the have the same queuing system where you take a number.
I'm starting to think it could be an over saturated node or like I said, a moisture issue.
Maybe a node split is in the cards. If any Comcast employees read this, I've heard techs refer to the node I'm on as Node 3 in Springfield, MA.
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