After much discussion between myself, Comcast, Assi/Motorola (modem) and ASUS (router), the conclusion I reached was the router and wifi security were the issue.
ASUS volunteered to walk me through a complete delet of the router contents and then re-set all the parameters to insure maximum security.
What was not appealing to me was the router has no capability of router access logging, or allowing/dis-allowing access.
My son just replaced my router with a Netgear "smart WiFi router".
Now set up with specific allowances of devices and or individuals allowed to have access. Logging capability with identification of access being attempted.
I can now watch activity minute by minute or hour or day or week or instant. It is obvious even with new password and equipment there is something in the area "pinging" the router for access with steady frequency.
I got an education the last few days about vulnerability.
My next challenge is to convince Comcast that some of their customers have a problem such as mine. They cannot be allowed to maintain the position tha teverything on their end is running OK and there are no red flags up in their system. Hence allowing that internet usage, like mine can go from normal to extereme usage without concern.
We shall see.
Thanx for all the input to date.
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