Video keeps dropping out???

Had my FIOS installed today,now when watching TV (both VOD and regular television) the picture keeps dropping out for a second or two at a rate of almost once every 10 minutes. As rapidly as 4 minutes between occurrences when it first started this afternoon....
Anyone have any advice? My set topbox is the CHS 435 HDC if that helps....
Thanks!!!

Hi Sean_dohring,
First change the Quicktime setting to 1.5/T1/LAN
Both Bandwidths should be set to NONE.
Is the cable modem Routing ?
If so open port 5297, 5298 and 5353 for Bonjour. Or use UPnP.
And turn off the Distributing Addresses in the Airport.
If the cable modem is not routing the Airport can Distibute Addresses.
Was the Airport Express set up to "Join an Existing Network"
12:02 AM Friday; July 14, 2006

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Module Size Used by
btusb 12372 0
bluetooth 192120 2 btusb
fuse 69173 3
joydev 9991 0
nvidia 11219870 43
ir_lirc_codec 4027 0
lirc_dev 9039 1 ir_lirc_codec
ir_mce_kbd_decoder 3254 0
ir_sanyo_decoder 1613 0
ir_sony_decoder 1579 0
ir_jvc_decoder 1673 0
ir_rc6_decoder 2153 0
arc4 2039 2
ir_rc5_decoder 1609 0
ir_nec_decoder 1705 0
snd_hda_codec_si3054 3534 1
snd_hda_codec_realtek 61193 1
uvcvideo 72787 0
ath9k 99678 0
ath9k_common 2096 1 ath9k
videobuf2_vmalloc 2468 1 uvcvideo
ath9k_hw 339155 2 ath9k_common,ath9k
videobuf2_memops 2246 1 videobuf2_vmalloc
videobuf2_core 24030 1 uvcvideo
videodev 100859 2 uvcvideo,videobuf2_core
sdhci_pci 10833 0
coretemp 6070 0
kvm_intel 124749 0
snd_hda_intel 26180 3
kvm 373917 1 kvm_intel
sdhci 23694 1 sdhci_pci
acpi_cpufreq 5933 1
mperf 1267 1 acpi_cpufreq
firewire_ohci 31941 0
iTCO_wdt 5255 0
rc_rc6_mce 1380 0
snd_hda_codec 98033 3 snd_hda_codec_realtek,snd_hda_codec_si3054,snd_hda_intel
mmc_core 82754 2 sdhci,sdhci_pci
button 4662 0
intel_agp 10744 0
firewire_core 53173 1 firewire_ohci
psmouse 71909 0
iTCO_vendor_support 1929 1 iTCO_wdt
media 10405 2 uvcvideo,videodev
ath 15361 3 ath9k_common,ath9k,ath9k_hw
battery 6773 0
ac 2536 0
video 11276 0
processor 26855 3 acpi_cpufreq
r592 12011 0
mac80211 424764 1 ath9k
memstick 7016 1 r592
serio_raw 4689 0
tg3 139391 0
pcspkr 1899 0
microcode 12377 0
lpc_ich 10609 0
i2c_i801 9571 0
intel_gtt 15659 1 intel_agp
wmi 8379 0
compal_laptop 10890 0
i2c_core 20707 3 i2c_i801,nvidia,videodev
cfg80211 176994 3 ath,ath9k,mac80211
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snd_pcm 75167 3 snd_hda_codec_si3054,snd_hda_codec,snd_hda_intel
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crc_itu_t 1363 1 firewire_core
evdev 10266 13
ene_ir 11590 0
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uhci_hcd 23436 0
ahci 21360 4
libahci 20023 1 ahci
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libata 167683 5 ahci,pata_acpi,libahci,ata_generic,ata_piix
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usbcore 150398 4 btusb,uhci_hcd,uvcvideo,ehci_hcd
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00:01.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation Mobile PM965/GM965/GL960 PCI Express Root Port (rev 0c)
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00:1a.1 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) USB UHCI Controller #5 (rev 03)
00:1a.7 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) USB2 EHCI Controller #2 (rev 03)
00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) HD Audio Controller (rev 03)
00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) PCI Express Port 1 (rev 03)
00:1c.1 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) PCI Express Port 2 (rev 03)
00:1c.2 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) PCI Express Port 3 (rev 03)
00:1c.3 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) PCI Express Port 4 (rev 03)
00:1c.4 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) PCI Express Port 5 (rev 03)
00:1c.5 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) PCI Express Port 6 (rev 03)
00:1d.0 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) USB UHCI Controller #1 (rev 03)
00:1d.1 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) USB UHCI Controller #2 (rev 03)
00:1d.2 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) USB UHCI Controller #3 (rev 03)
00:1d.7 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) USB2 EHCI Controller #1 (rev 03)
00:1e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801 Mobile PCI Bridge (rev f3)
00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation 82801HM (ICH8M) LPC Interface Controller (rev 03)
00:1f.1 IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82801HM/HEM (ICH8M/ICH8M-E) IDE Controller (rev 03)
00:1f.2 SATA controller: Intel Corporation 82801HM/HEM (ICH8M/ICH8M-E) SATA Controller [AHCI mode] (rev 03)
00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) SMBus Controller (rev 03)
01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: NVIDIA Corporation G84 [GeForce 8600M GT] (rev a1)
04:00.0 Ethernet controller: Broadcom Corporation NetLink BCM5787M Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express (rev 02)
0c:00.0 Network controller: Atheros Communications Inc. AR5418 Wireless Network Adapter [AR5008E 802.11(a)bgn] (PCI-Express) (rev 01)
0e:06.0 FireWire (IEEE 1394): Ricoh Co Ltd R5C832 IEEE 1394 Controller (rev 05)
0e:06.1 SD Host controller: Ricoh Co Ltd R5C822 SD/SDIO/MMC/MS/MSPro Host Adapter (rev 22)
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[ 1316.734194] wlan0: send auth to 00:24:17:f1:6c:bf (try 1/3)
[ 1316.759285] wlan0: authenticated
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[ 1316.767549] wlan0: RX AssocResp from 00:24:17:f1:6c:bf (capab=0x411 status=0 aid=5)
[ 1316.767664] wlan0: associated
[ 1316.768426] wlan0: disassociating from 00:24:17:f1:6c:bf by local choice (reason=3)
[ 1316.780126] cfg80211: Calling CRDA to update world regulatory domain
[ 1316.780767] wlan0: deauthenticating from 00:24:17:f1:6c:bf by local choice (reason=3)
[ 1316.780786] ath: phy0: TX while HW is in FULL_SLEEP mode
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Last edited by justifier (2012-11-12 21:21:07)

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Broadband Connection keeps dropping out.

can some one ring me from sky broadband department plz as my internet keeps dropping out all the time i do not have a home phone only a mobile phone

Try the Sky service app .................... http://help.sky.com/articles/sky-service-app

Wifi keeps dropping out on MacBook Pro after installing Yosemite

Wifi keeps dropping out on MacBook Pro after installing Yosemite. This is not good. Apparently, a lot of people are having this issue with Yosemite. Any suggestions for my MacBook Pro? It's bad enough that Yosemite looks so boring, but to have a major issue like constantly disconnecting from wifi is deplorable.
I plan to keep Mavericks on my iMac until this issue is resolved.

Wi-Fi: How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity
Wi-Fi Problems in OS X Yosemite
Wireless Diagnostics
Also try turning off Bluetooth.

Why Does Home Sharing keep dropping out?

Hi,
I recently got an apple TV and I'm very happy with it. However one irritating thing is that the Home Sharing in itunes keeps dropping out. So I sit down comfortably in my armchair, ready to watch one of my home movies that I have in itunes movies on the computer, and go to select it and 'nothing'. I have to drag myself upstairs, open itunes, disconnect home sharing and then reconnect home sharing and then everything is fine.
It's not a huge deal but rather irritating. Can anyone tell me how I can prevent this disonnect of home sgaring from happening?
Thanks,
Steve.

Intermittent problems are often a result of interference. Interference can be caused by other networks in the neighbourhood or from household electrical items.
You can download and install iStumbler (NetStumbler for windows users) to help you see which channels are used by neighbouring networks so that you can avoid them, but iStumbler will not see household items.
Refer to your router manual for instructions on changing your wifi channel or adjusting your multicast rate.
There are other types of problems that can affect networks, but this is by far the most common, hence worth mentioning first.

My iPod touch gen5 wifi keeps dropping out. All the other iPods, iPads and iPhones don't in the house, just the iPod touch gen 5, entering the password every time is a pain, why can't it have a button to remember password like all the other devises.

My iPod touch gen5 wifi keeps dropping out. All the other iPods, iPad, and iPhone 4's don't in the house.
Why doesn't it remember the wifi password like the other i devises, it's a bugger entering it in every time.

You late question did get answered:on the 18th of this month. Sounds like you did not like the answers. Starting a new post without mentioning yur first post wastes people time
My iPod touch 5th gen isn't charging and when I plug my working charger in that I've always used a message pops up that says "This accessory may not be supported". So can I send it in for a new one if I have a warranty?

Hi, my iPad 2 keeps dropping out and going back to blank screen, I then have to enter my password again, start downloading or reading and it happens again. I have reset the iPad but it is still the same.

Hi, my iPad 2 keeps dropping out and going back to a blank screen. I have to again enter my password and go back to what I was doing and then it happens again, I have tried resetting and nothing has changed.
Thanks
Ron

First, try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...
Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.
If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore. Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset. It could take well over an hour! Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab. Follow the on-screen directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod. Again, say "yes."
At the end of the basic Restore, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad/iPod. As before, say "yes." Note that that sync selection will disappear and the Restore will end if you do not respond within a reasonable time. If that happens, only the apps that are part of the IOS will appear on your device. Corrective action is simple - choose manual "Sync" from the bottom right of iTunes.
If you're unable to do the Restore, go into Recovery Mode per the instructions here. You WILL lose all of your data (game scores, etc,) but, for the most part, you can redownload apps and music without be charged again. Also, if you have IOS-7, read this.

ADSL Broadband keeps dropping out when trying to u...

Hi, hope someone can offer some advice please.
Our connection seems to have got a lot slower over the last few months (about 2.64 on a very good day) and now keeps dropping out when trying to use either the laptop or PS3. I have followed the advice on the self help guide and tried changing the ADSL filter, moved the hub away from the telephone, re-booting the hub and tried using it directly in the test socket and none of these have solved the problem. I have done a line test from work and it says there are no problems with the line??? I am getting really annoyed as we only have the phone line so we can use the internet so are paying over £40 a month for service we cant even use. I get the impression that as there are so many users on ADSL where I live (we dont have fibre optic yet) that it is too much for the exchange and that BT are upping peoples connections when they complain thus making other peoples worse (we had this problem about a year ago and complained and it was ok for a while)
Could this be true? Or am I just thinking too much in to it? And does anyone have any suggestions on how I could resolve the problem? I have had a bad experiance with being charged for an engineers visit in the past (eventually refunded) so would like to avoid having to get them involved if possible.
Thanks in advance.

you post the adsl stats from your router may need to 'show detail' to get all stats (if hub enter 192.168.1.254 in your browser and navigate to adsl or use a-z, if netgear enter 192.168.0.1) and run btspeedtester (MAC users may have problems) http://speedtester.bt.com or http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9354/c/346,4740,5520 and post the results .
Someone may then be able to offer help/assistance/suggestions to your problem
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