4G LTE Network Extender intermittently disconnects from Verizon network
lbo12
Enthusiast - Level 3

I bought a 4G LTE Network Extender on 4/1/2021 and have had intermittent problems. It works just fine with 3 different phones (including an iPhone 12) when the Extender is connected to Verizon's network. However, the Extender disconnects from the Verizon network several times a day. I can't discern a pattern and I don't know why it happens or how to fix it.

I contacted Verizon tech support. The rep's suggestions weren't helpful so I escalated it and got a ticket number. I promptly received a response from Verizon that they couldn't find anything wrong so they closed the ticket. But wait, it's an intermittent problem, and OF COURSE, there's no problem to be found when the Extender is connected to Verizon's network. It seems they didn't look at the Alarm History (which I asked them to do). I will paste the Alarm History for 4/12/2021 as an example. That's the same day Verizon said everything's just fine.

Intermittent problems are the worst. Can anyone suggest a fix? Thanks!

Here's the Alarm History for 4/12/2021:

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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

lbo12, I'm sorry you've been getting those error messages with your Network Extender. I can understand how our initial check didn't find an issue with it being an on & off problem. One of the first things we'd want to check is to make sure the extender is getting the correct speeds via your internet connection. Our Network Extenders need 10 Mbps of download speed and 5 Mbps of upload speed at a minimum. If you could check your internet speeds with a speed test, that would be great. One easy to use speed test site can be found here: https://www.speedtest.net/

 

Please, when you get a chance, share the results with us. 

 

JohnT_VZW

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lbo12
Enthusiast - Level 3

Comcast ISP, Speedtest shows:

Download 530 Mbps (normal range 520-6660 Mbps)

Upload 18 Mbps (range 15-18 Mbps)

Any ideas/suggestions?

P..S.. I just had one week with no drops, until yesterday. Same error codes as already posted. 

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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

Thank you for continuing with us, Ibo12. I can help you investigate this further. Have you tried connecting the extender using a different cable? Does it happen at the same time of the day or is it random? Are all devices affected at this moment?
JavierD_VZw

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lbo12
Enthusiast - Level 3

Javier, following up, I had failures on 4/25/21, as I reported. Then I upgraded my ethernet cables from the modem to the router and from the router to the 4G LTE Network Extender. I used new Cat 7 cables. Everything went fine, no alarms, no failures - until last night/this morning. Lots of failures. Fortunately, they all self-corrected. And fortunately they all occurred when I was sleeping. Unfortunately, there's no guarantee future failures will only occur during my sleep. Can you help?

Here is the Alarm history from last night and today:

1SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-05-2021 05:22:01 MDT
2IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-05-2021 05:20:56 MDT
3SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-05-2021 04:46:00 MDT
4IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-05-2021 04:44:52 MDT
5SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-05-2021 04:32:54 MDT
6IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-05-2021 04:32:12 MDT
7SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-05-2021 04:05:55 MDT
8IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-05-2021 04:04:58 MDT
9SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-05-2021 02:55:22 MDT
10IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-05-2021 02:54:17 MDT
11IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-05-2021 02:18:13 MDT
12SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-05-2021 01:56:07 MDT
13IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-05-2021 01:55:28 MDT
14SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-05-2021 01:23:04 MDT
15IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-05-2021 01:21:56 MDT
16SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-05-2021 00:58:11 MDT
17IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-05-2021 00:57:07 MDT
18SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-05-2021 00:26:42 MDT
19IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-05-2021 00:25:53 MDT
20SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-05-2021 00:24:17 MDT
21IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-05-2021 00:23:12 MDT
22SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-05-2021 00:11:13 MDT
23IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-05-2021 00:10:49 MDT
24SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-05-2021 00:08:43 MDT
25IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-05-2021 00:07:38 MDT
26SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-05-2021 00:05:17 MDT
27IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-05-2021 00:04:19 MDT
28SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-04-2021 23:52:45 MDT
29IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-04-2021 23:51:42 MDT
30SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-04-2021 23:15:33 MDT
31IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-04-2021 23:11:59 MDT
32IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-04-2021 23:07:36 MDT
33SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-04-2021 23:06:41 MDT
34IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-04-2021 23:05:31 MDT
35IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-04-2021 23:00:38 MDT
36IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-04-2021 22:59:01 MDT
37IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-04-2021 22:57:24 MDT
38IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-04-2021 22:55:47 MDT
39SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-04-2021 22:55:15 MDT
40IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-04-2021 22:54:10 MDT
41SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-04-2021 22:52:02 MDT
42IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-04-2021 22:50:57 MDT
43SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-04-2021 22:30:45 MDT
44IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-04-2021 22:30:11 MDT
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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

Thank you for the additional information, lbo12. If you don't mind us asking, are you experiencing any issues with your Internet Service Provider? Also, have you tried connecting the Ethernet cable to the Network Extender to another Ethernet port in your router?

VictorC_VZW

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lbo12
Enthusiast - Level 3

Thanks for following up and trying to eliminate other possible causes. I will take your advice and connect my Network Extender to a different ethernet port on my router.

As for my ISP (Comcast), I had them come out for a service call because I suspected their service might be partly responsible. They installed all new coax connectors & splitters and cleaned up all the routing. From my Comcast cable box, I have a dedicated internet coax cable coming through an exterior wall to the interior room's wall plate. A new coax cable connects to the modem which sits on a desk. A new Cat 7 cable connects to the router, which sits on the same desk. Comcast checked levels and back-office error logs; everything checked out. I do not have any issues with the Comcast service. I do not receive error messages from any device on my network, which leads me to believe my internet service, modem and router are performing as expected. I average download speeds of 600 Mbps and upload speeds of 18 Mbps.

A new Cat 7 cable runs from the router to the Network Extender. As mentioned, I will connect the Network Extender to a different ethernet port on the router. I will update you if the Network Extender disconnects again from the Verizon Network.

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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

Ibo12, thank you for that information! Let's go ahead and take a closer look into this. Please send us a Private Note!

JoseL_VZW

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ssprill
Contributor - Level 2

ibo12-

I posted above that I am having the same issue.  Did hard resets etc to try to fix.  Was working fine for last week or so and getting the SCTP errors again today.  I use Spectrums 300GB internet.

It looks like Verizon has taken this offline into Personal Messages.  Can you please post if/when you are convinced this is resolved which will help anyone that has this issue now or in the future.

As you are aware this is very frustrating.

Thank you -  Steve

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lbo12
Enthusiast - Level 3

Hi Steve,

Yes, I agree it's very frustrating. I get the two errors (SCTP link failure and IPSec down) every so often - every 3-10 days or so. I'll update any progress right here. Good luck!

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ssprill
Contributor - Level 2

ibo12 - thanks for reponding.

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lbo12
Enthusiast - Level 3

I'm continuing to have the same issues: the 4G LTE Network Extender intermittently disconnects from the Verizon network.

In my private messages history, I see my 3 private messages (as you requested) that I sent to vzw_customer_support. Unfortunately, no replies yet. Perhaps there's another way vzw customer support is wanting me to contact them.

In the meantime, there have been 79 Alarm History entries from 5/19-5/25/21. The forum software won't allow me to post them all, so here is the Alarm History for 5/23/2021. As you can see, I continue to get the same errors. Fortunately, the errors clear themselves without my intervention - so far. It would be nice for someone from vzw_cutomer_support to help me out.

1IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 22:32:23 MDT
2SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 15:42:49 MDT
3SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 14:20:41 MDT
4IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 14:20:10 MDT
5SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 14:08:30 MDT
6IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 14:07:29 MDT
7SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 13:02:18 MDT
8IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 13:01:58 MDT
9SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 12:58:41 MDT
10IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 12:57:47 MDT
11SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 12:55:29 MDT
12SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 12:49:35 MDT
13IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 12:49:03 MDT
14IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 12:02:36 MDT
15SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 12:02:07 MDT
16SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 11:22:59 MDT
17SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 10:36:41 MDT
18IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 10:35:50 MDT
19IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 09:57:01 MDT
20IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 09:55:24 MDT
21SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 09:54:51 MDT
22IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 09:53:47 MDT
23SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 09:31:41 MDT
24SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 09:23:12 MDT
25IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 09:22:38 MDT
26SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 08:31:42 MDT
27IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 08:30:40 MDT
28SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 07:41:48 MDT
29IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 07:40:44 MDT
30SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 07:28:47 MDT
31IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 07:27:43 MDT
32SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 07:09:51 MDT
33IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 07:09:24 MDT
34SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 06:43:20 MDT
35IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 06:42:15 MDT
36SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 06:40:22 MDT
37IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 06:39:24 MDT
38SCTP link failure[Cleared]  SCTP HB failed over criteria05-23-2021 06:09:48 MDT
39IPSec down[Cleared]  This alarm is an indication of un-successful IP Sec tunnel set up with the SeGW (Security Gateway), due to failing DPD, etc.05-23-2021 06:08:47 MDT
    
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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

lbo12, we thank you for the visual and details. When you are online, are services interrupted? Do any errors appear as you browse?

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lbo12
Enthusiast - Level 3

"lbo12, we thank you for the visual and details. When you are online, are services interrupted? Do any errors appear as you browse?"

Do you mean my internet services? No. I don't notice any Comcast internet service disruption due to my Verizon 4G LTE Network Extender disconnecting from the Verizon network.

Fortunately for me, my 4G LTE Network Extender seems to disconnect from the Verizon network most frequently during the middle of the night when I'm sleeping.

When you look at my Alarm History, can you diagnose what's going on? Can you pick out a pattern? Is this expected behavior?

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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

We always want your network extender working. If you're having issues with your network extender, we would like to see what's going. Let's get to the bottom of this. Please send us a Private Note for assistance.

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lbo12
Enthusiast - Level 3

I did send a private message, as vzw support requested a few days ago. I did not receive a confirmation of receipt of the message and I did not receive a response. 
I will try again. 

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lbo12
Enthusiast - Level 3

Ok, I sent another private message just now. Please follow up, thanks. After sending the message, I was able to see my other private message was, in fact, sent on 5-9-2021. Looking forward to working with you to solve the issue.

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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

ssprill,

 

I'm very sorry to hear you are still dealing with this. Certain details that will help to solve this are best shared privately. Are you able to send us a PM so we can fully assist you?

AndrewT_VZW

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ssprill
Contributor - Level 2

Andrew,

How do I send a PM to you?  Thanks

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SIBONDO1971
Enthusiast - Level 3

Do we have a resolution for this issue? I am having the same problem for the last 2 months and nobody seems to have a solution. 

vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

Our goal is to ensure that your Network Extender works as intended, SIBONDO1971. The Network Extender performance is subject to the internet connection in your home. The first thing we need to check is that your internet service at home meets the minimum requirements for the Network Extender to work as intended. Please visit this link (https://www.verizon.com/support/4g-lte-network-extender-faqs/) and review number 5 to confirm the minimum requirements for your home internet service.

 

AntonioC_VZW

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