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How to connect to Comcast internet
Can’t get my xfinity modem to allow orbi to access network. Have followed all instructions. Can anyone help? Thanks, Jon.
just contacted Comcast (everyones favorite ISP) and for $5 more they have a modem available with 1Gig download speed now....(currently i have 250mb blast service)...so they will come out and run fiber optic cable and set it up next week. I think they have Arris and Motorola modem/routers - i will avoid Arris if possible.
of course i'll have to enable bridge mode, if that doesn't work i will shut off the 2.4 and 5.0 bands.
if this modem is spotty i will then purchase my own 1 gig modem.
hate to admit my cable bill is up to $230 - for 4 Xfinitiy X1 boxes, all premium channels, plus they give you netflix now. I could save i know , my wife likes the convenience and choices, etc so will stick with this for now, down the road i may just go with internet only, and run a HD antenna, purchase hulu, etc. use my apple tv, firestick, more than i do....
You don't need to get fiber run to have Gig service from Comcast. I upgraded to Gig, and installed my own Arris SB8200 modem. Nobody came to the house at all - it is standard DOCSIS 3.1 over cable.
Now, their Gigabit Pro service is something completely different. That is speeds up to 2 GB, and I believe that *does* include fiber to the house.
Make sure you understand the difference before you order something you don't want (or need).