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Edited by ares042:
3/11/2015 1:58:35 PM
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If You Have Comcast Internet
Just thought I would share this nugget with everyone who hasn't heard about this bs.
Comcast broadcasts a second wifi signal through your Comcast router/ modem that can be used by anyone who has a comcast password and is within range of your router. I disabled the feature on my Comcast router a few weeks back and I noticed a significant decrease in data use and an increase in Internet speed. It is set "on" by default. You will see an "xfinity wifi" in your available networks. To disable you need your Comcast email and password. Sign in and go to wifi settings. It's the only option you can select. Opt out.
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3 RepliesI have a comcast modem and my own router. I use Ethernet to play not wifi. Will changing this setting improve my network speed?
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2 RepliesIs this why my upload speed and dl speed is so bad when I'm using the wifi? Comcast y u do dis
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Have my own modem and router. I would suggest others do the same. Thanks for the info though.
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3 RepliesOh how I love my Google Fiber!
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2 RepliesI'd known about this, but i was having a hard tine finding where to shut it off... Thanks! :D
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1 ReplySign in to Comcast account, right?
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1 ReplyIf people would just buy their own modem and router then this wouldn't be an issue. Besides, those Comcast modem/router combos suck anyway.
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1 ReplyEdited by The Tortoise: 2/21/2015 5:41:21 AMYea the modem/router sucks if I only have a TV and internet plan what would I need to replace it, just a good router?
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Don't have Comcast, but maybe this is all providers? So I'll give you a bump and favorite. Well done guardian
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My router already does this. Don't need comcast to double up on it. Thanks for info.
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Do their modems have wireless built in?
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I get 125mbps down and 25mbps up (extreme 105), so if someone wanted to use my connection, more power to them.
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I usually run 30 megs on Charter
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13 RepliesWait comcast is coming out tommarow to install their new boost or whatever it supposed to be up to 105 mbs. Is there anything I need to know? Any tips or tricks for it? I'm coming from AT&T which gave 5 mbs so I figure anything will be better haha
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2 RepliesI work for Comcast and it does not use you data. It comes from the Gateway, but it's completely separate hotspot (they can't see your files or anything)
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3 Repliesa good motorola surfboard is less than 100$ and it will save you the rental fee... also get yourself a good gaming router.
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2 RepliesI was wondering what the -blam!- that was!!! And now you have to pay 5 dollars more if you want comcast boost. Extra fast connectivity. BS
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1 ReplyDo I sign into xfinity wifi to disable or xfinity.com
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1 ReplyWere you able to turn it off yourself? I tried to and kept getting error messages. When I spoke to a representative, they told me, "We are still working on the site. I will have to manually turn it off."
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3 RepliesIts a two sided sword. People forget that the wifi hotspots broadcasted from Comcast' modems is day by day giving them more and more coverage; its a COMPLIMENTARY service they themselves are able to use elsewhere (provided they're xfinity customers) when they see the network available. It's a brilliant idea, albeit it is in fact a network broadcasted along side your personal network which can potentially interfere causing intermittent connections and/or slow speeds via WiFi over your personal network. It's all about those pros and cons. Imo, if you shut off your hotspot when it's not causing issues, you don't deserve access to the millions of other hotspots. It ain't -blam!-in welfare folks. Gotta give to receive or you're just a douche. Either way if you're gaming over wifi, odds are you still live with your parents and aren't paying for the Internet access anyways.
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Reposting to help spread the word about these mother $&@#%@s
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1 ReplyHad the same issue. It def will caause lag and raise usage. I argued with them for mnths about it because at the time i was over the cap every month. Problem was it was just me using it for video games. Long story short my neighbor was. Using his girlfriends password to downlload movies and stream netflix. Once i figured out show to shutoff the hotspot i usage dropped and speed increased. Needlless to say i droppped comcast for another cable provider and havent had any issue since.
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Edited by TheWavetwister: 2/11/2015 2:08:01 PMBT do the same here in the UK. Convenient for other BT customers but like -blam!- am I sharing mine!(them double standards...)
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I think BT have something similar here in the UK. Never really thought about it but I think I'll look into it now! :-/
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Since we're talking about the internet how about DSL has a new minimum. 25 download and 4 upload. There's a Machinima video talking about it. I'll link it if I find it.
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Ok, so?
