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Just bought a new router (netgear nighthawk)
I recently bought a new Netgear Nighthawk AC1750 that I wanted to use, since it lets me mess with many more settings than the Xfinity Modem/Router combo does. The xfinity documentation said to put th...
The startup sequence noted by FURRYe38 above is important.
If your ISP gateway and new router are located in close physical proximity to each other (10 feet or less), consider turning off the Wi-Fi on the gateway. It will just cause interference with the Wi-Fi being transmitted from your new router.
Even in bridge mode, Xfinity limits how much of the Wi-Fi you can shut off. There are some hidden signals you have little control over. Such as the Xfinity Hotspot for instance.