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6700v2 WiFi-Wi-Fi Router

donovanpl123
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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?



 

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plemans
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Re: 6700v2 WiFi-Wi-Fi Router

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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plemans
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Re: 6700v2 WiFi-Wi-Fi Router

Xfinity hotspot? 

What exactly (model) are you referring to?
Tough to give advice with general statements. 

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donovanpl123
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Re: 6700v2 WiFi-Wi-Fi Router

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.

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plemans
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Re: 6700v2 WiFi-Wi-Fi Router

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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donovanpl123
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Re: 6700v2 WiFi-Wi-Fi Router

Thank you.  Checking on it now.

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