Comcast WiFi Gateway

[RblDiver]

I have my new modem from them. It's still sitting in the box as I'm too lazy to install it :P (Plus I'll likely get rid of it after December; my apartment complex is getting a dedicated T1 line that'll be shared, speeds should stay the same at a minimum and the monthly fee will go from my current $65/month down to $20).

[trlcavscout]

I have my new modem from them. It's still sitting in the box as I'm too lazy to install it :P (Plus I'll likely get rid of it after December; my apartment complex is getting a dedicated T1 line that'll be shared, speeds should stay the same at a minimum and the monthly fee will go from my current $65/month down to $20).

A T1?


The the public wifi does not slow down your connection guaranteed. I have installed dozens of the residential and business versions and you still get what you pay for.

[cfortune]

I have my new modem from them. It's still sitting in the box as I'm too lazy to install it :P (Plus I'll likely get rid of it after December; my apartment complex is getting a dedicated T1 line that'll be shared, speeds should stay the same at a minimum and the monthly fee will go from my current $65/month down to $20).

You realize a T1 is 1.544 Mbps right? This isn't the 90's, T1's are next to worthless.

[00tec]

And you're sending your traffic across the apartment's network...

[trlcavscout]

WMM slows down the gateway's wireless pretty good. I like to disable it. I can turn off the public Xfinity wifi for you if you would like. It should not impact your speed, as the public stuff is on separate carriers.

Travis, do the resi XB3's need a MOCA filter?

The MOCA is turned off by default, I still use a filter sometimes but at this point it is just for experimentation.

[crays]

Not exactly on-topic, but what modem should I use for Comcast? I am currently using one of their modems (Arris WBM760), but I am tired of basically paying for a new modem every year via the leasing fee.

I am running an Asus RT N66U Dark Knight router. Thanks in advance for any input.

[cfortune]

Not exactly on-topic, but what modem should I use for Comcast? I am currently using one of their modems (Arris WBM760), but I am tired of basically paying for a new modem every year via the leasing fee.

I am running an Asus RT N66U Dark Knight router. Thanks in advance for any input.

When I bought mine, they had a list of supported modems... Unfortunately I found said list after buying mine and it wasn't on it. It works though.


http://mydeviceinfo.comcast.net/

[trlcavscout]

Not exactly on-topic, but what modem should I use for Comcast? I am currently using one of their modems (Arris WBM760), but I am tired of basically paying for a new modem every year via the leasing fee.

I am running an Asus RT N66U Dark Knight router. Thanks in advance for any input.

They have a list on comcast.com of the compatible modems I believe. It needs to be a D3 (docsis 3) to be able to bond channels for the speed. I would look for one that at least bonds 16x4, I think most of our systems are at 8x3 now but not for long. Motorola is hit or miss anymore on quality I used to always recommend them but not sure anymore. I really don't see enough customer owned modems to get a feel for them, Motorola is probably the most common.

i got beat haha

[00tec]

I add Motorola (or arris branded) Surfboards to accounts the most. 6141 is a hit, and what I own. I would steer clear of the gateway units with wifi built in though.

[trlcavscout]

I add Motorola (or arris branded) Surfboards to accounts the most. 6141 is a hit, and what I own. I would steer clear of the gateway units with wifi built in though.

biggest problem I see is the technology and antenna system on the new gateways vs the devices most people use. For most devices a single antenna simple router will yield the best results.