What Does Provisioned Modem Mean?

Provisioning is the reseting of the default configuration for the ISP's service. Typically for cable providers, this includes recording of one's cable modem's MAC or hardware address and copying a json or other configuration file to the cable modem that connects your location to their service.

What does it mean to provision your modem?

“Provisioning” may sound fancy and complicated, but it's really as simple as calling your service provider and asking them to activate your new modem. It takes minutes. Without it, your service will still be looking for your old modem, and that won't help anyone catch up on four seasons of Game of Thrones in a day.

How do I re provision my modem?

1) Call Customer Support

This is the easiest approach towards reprovisioning of modem in which you can call the customer support. You can call Comcast at 1-800-XFINITY and ask them to reprovision your modem. It is likely to take around ten minutes, and you will be able to access the high-speed internet again.