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6700v2 WiFi-Wi-Fi Router
I’m currently using a Xfinity hotspot on a long term basis. I am concerned being exposed to being hacked.
1. Would Xfinity have a problem with me implementing a router with multiple devices behind the router?
2. Is it possible to configure two separate WiFi networks on a single 6700v2 with routing between them?
You're going to want something that supports wisp mode. The R6700 doesn't.
You'll want to look at a travel router. GL-iNet makes pretty solid routers that some have support for wisp mode.
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Xfinity hotspot?
What exactly (model) are you referring to?
Tough to give advice with general statements.Hi. Xfinity has a feature which creates hotspots on their subscribers’ modems. I can have access to such a hotspot by utilizing my son’s Xfinity credentials elsewhere, which works.
Since I’m on a hotspot, I’m exposed to anyone who also has access to that hotspot. I want to limit my exposure and figured if I can use a Netgear 6700v2 (of which, I own,) to log into the Xfinity hotspot and have my devices obtain WiFi from the Netgear. I assume if it can be done, then I would have some amount of protection. Can it be done? I’m not sure of the mode.Hope that’s clear.
You're going to want something that supports wisp mode. The R6700 doesn't.
You'll want to look at a travel router. GL-iNet makes pretty solid routers that some have support for wisp mode.