For the last, I'm seeing Puma 6 over here: https://www.dslreports.com/hardware/Cisco-DPC3941-h4021 and Search doesn't work, go figure, so here we go!
I helped GF order and work with a tech to install her new internet-only account. The device shipped in the self-install kit looks to have VOIP capabilities, which tech and I surmised is SOP to ease a future up-sell. It's $11/mo. for modem lease and we won't change that for the 30-day money-back trial period, at least. I've got an SB6183 and Linksys EA3500 on the shelf that could provide for monthly savings, or we could possibly buy something more suitable for an amortized savings. OTOH, there might be an advantage to pay $11 to have smoother tech support for not-so-tech-savvy people.
Mostly, her family of four uses smartphones, tablets, and a Mac laptop to wirelessly use internet. There's a PS4 that might get occasionally used and, less frequently, a Roku tv. I'm seeing something called Xfi where connected devices can be monitored and paused, this having some potential for an 8 y.o. if he misbehaves but not so high-probability. There is quote:Protected Browsing
Enable to reduce the risk of devices connected to your home network from accessing sites/apps known to host malicious content.that might be a valuable feature for those not so circumspect about browsing. All the devices are Apple or Android, which might not show so much benefit as another OS, idk. I thought I saw some more granular parental restrictions that might be useful for the youngest kid but I haven't been able to find it since. He's a pretty good kid.
My first reason for posting was to ask whether this Xfi application on PC and Android would be available with a customer-owned modem not leased by Comcast? Then, I noticed a potential bonus concern about Puma 6. Thanks for any advice.
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