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I know this post is old, but I used to work for Comcast as a Broadband Tech. If your Internet seems to be slower than usual: - ensure no one is hacking into your connection: check your router's "attached devices" page. (disable non-essential WiFi/Wireless broadcasting on your router, etc.) - ensure you're not close to your monthly bandwidth limit. - ensure there's no IP conflict - ensure it's not your DNS server (if applicable, check out "DNS Benchmark" for verification) - ensure your bandwidth is not being hogged up by other members of your household - keep in mind, especially during evenings, your node can be congested. (everyone's home and Online) Few Tips for Slow Speeds: - Power cycle your modem & router if applicable. (unplug completely from outlet for atleast 20 seconds.) - Ensure you're using Cat5 (Ethernet) cables and not USB cables. - If possible, try to request a new IP. Recommendations: - mudmanc4 is correct, it is wise to change your IP if possible. (prevents neighbors hacking/stealing your bandwidth, Online hackers, ISP flagging, etc.) - Comcast, like many other ISPs, issue static IPs. In order to change static IPs, you have to change (spoof) your MAC Address. If you're behind a router, change the MAC on your router, then power-cycle your equipment. I use TMACPortable. (no installation required) The MAC Addresses it issues are compatible 100% of the time. While other MAC apps., (from my experience) are not as reliable. Note: sometimes.. during power cycling.. the modem will not lock up right away.. stay calm. This is usual.. just give it time.. and keep power-cycling the modem.(this happens maybe once a month for me.) The longest i've had to wait was 20 minutes. (this is not accounting for infrastructure problems, in that case, it depends on your ISP. ie. down power lines, node congestion, etc.)