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Mike_1997
Aspirant
Sep 03, 2019
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WiFi Cable Modem Router(C7000)

Hello, we just bought & set-up a Nighthawk - AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router(C7000).   We use Xfinity & didn't change service or anything, but now, everytime I walk away from the computer for more t...
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    Mike_1997
    Sep 05, 2019

    Thanks!

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 05, 2019

Have you wifi profile on the PC forget the xfinity wifi configuration. 

 

I would change the SSID name on the C7000 to something more unique and custom. Using default SSID names long term isn't recommended. 

 

 

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    Mike_1997
    Aspirant
    Sep 05, 2019

    Thanks!

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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Sep 05, 2019

      Did that fix it? 

      Mike_1997 wrote:

      Thanks!