Troubleshooting-CHSI/Email Flashcards
Where are self-help options for customers wishing to troubleshoot Xfinity Internet issues available?
xfinity.com/internethelp (POL1095)
What should the Incoming Mail Server (name) of an email client be set to in order to support @comcast.net email?
imap.comcast.net (HOW4168)
What are the recommended and “only if needed” Incoming Mail Server Port Numbers?
“Recommended: 993 with SSL ON
Only if Needed: 143 with SSL ON”
What status should SSL Encryption be set to for use of @comcast.net email with an email client?
checked or enabled (HOW4168)
What authentication is required for use of an email client?
UID and Password (HOW4168)
Why is Port 25 blocked by Comcast?
Recommendation from M3AAWG and IETF, Port 25 lack of security has lead to it’s use for the transmission of spam and malware from infected computers for nearly a decade. (HOW4839)
What are the advantages of Port 587?
Improves security through use of required authentication and recommended TLS/SSL encryption. (HOW4839)
What is EasyChange?
Powered by ShuttleCloud, it is a tool to simplify the process of switching ISP and email providers by transferring information from your current email account to your Xfinity account. (HOW3669)
What will be copied from old email account when using EasyChange?
Copies all data including email messages, email attachments, email folders, address book contacts. (HOW3669)
Will all information appear the same in the customers Xfinity account?
Application differences may cause some information to be displayed differently. (HOW3669)
What is needed to use EasyChange?
An internet connection, web browser and Comcast email. (HOW3669)
What is the cost to a customer for EasyChange?
EasyChange is free to use if switching to a Comcast account. (HOW3669)
How does an Xfinity customer access easy change?
comcast.transfermyemail.com (HOW3669)
What information will be needed to utilize EasyChange?
UID and Password for both accounts (HOW3669)
Incoming mail server port number
993 with SSL ON for imap (HOW4168)
Incoming mail server name
imap.comcast.net (HOW4168)
What happens to DNS information the first time you visit a website?
DNS information is cached. (HOW6249)
What does flushing DNS do?
Forces the computer to find new DNS information. (HOW6249)
What has happened if the cached DNS info no longer allows access to a website?
The website’s DNS information has been changed. (HOW6249)
What do you do if TCP/IP does not automatically refresh the DNS table after flushing DNS?
Type ipconfig/registerdns at the command prompt to refresh all DHCP leases and re-register DNS names. (HOW6249)
Where do you go on a Mac OS to flush DNS information?
File>New Finder>Applications>Utilities>Terminal and double click on Terminal to launch application. (HOW6249)
How can a customer change the primary username on an account?
Login to My Account as the current primary username>go to Users>click Edit on the current primary user>select Transfer admin rights>chose the new admin UID>Save
Where can a customer go to find Comcast-approved retail modems and eMTA devices?
mydeviceinfo.comcast.net (HOW9018)
what is the refer a friend website
http://referafriend.xfinity.com
What is the Access Pass management site?
xfinity.com/wifi (PRD1130)
What do you need to access an Xfinity Wifi Hotspot?
Comcast Username and Password (PRD1130)
A condition caused when packets are not received in the correct order, or when they take too long to arrive at their destination.
Jitter
Delay associated with inconsistencies, or impairments, in the data transport stream.
Latency
What are the four troubleshooting steps?
Identify, Isolate, Repair, Verify