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stoneda1's avatar
Jan 27, 2023
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Is MK60S Mesh WIFI 6 compatible with Comcast Technicolor CGM4981COM (XB8) gateway?

I replaced my Comcast ARRIS XB7 with the latest Comcast Technicolor XB8 on 1/23/23. I also spit the SSIDs on the XB8 into 3 unique WIFI names for each frequency (2.4ghz, 5ghz and 6ghz). Since doing t...
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    michaelkenward
    Jan 28, 2023

    These might be useful:

     

    Using Bridge Mode On Your Wireless Gateway - Xfinity Support

     

    how to set technicolor router to bridge mode - Google Search

     

    On your subject, "Is MK60S Mesh WIFI 6 compatible with Comcast Technicolor CGM4981COM (XB8) gateway?" any router should be compatible with any modem/gateway. You just have to configure them to play nicely with each other. Sadly, many ISPs like an easy life and supply modems that are difficult to set up.

     

    If you "bridge" a modem, putting it into modem-only mode, the router does all the fancy footwork so you won't use most of the modem's features. Having a shiny new modem in this year's colours is a bit pointless as it would do the same things as any bog standard cheapo modem.