Comcast/Xfinity router or use my own?
I just signed up for Xfinity/Comcast TV/Internet/Voice service. I know people that have always used their own router with the Comcast modem/router and others just use Comcast’s built in router. I’ve...
View ArticleOptions for maximizing my 1440 Mbps internet service.
Current setup: I just upgraded my internet service to 1200 Mbps down, which is overprovisioned to 1440 Mbps. I just bought an Arris S33 cable modem today with a 2.5 Gbps port (also comes with a 1 Gbps...
View Article[DOCSIS] Any news on Low Latency Docsis
I’m wondering if anyone has a time frame of when this will be implemented. I’m assuming either later this year maybe hearing an announcement at the expo this week or sometime early next year.
View ArticleNew upstream channels
Just an FYI - our San Francisco neighborhood had an outage this morning and when it was resolved, I had 6 upstream channels instead of 4; five 64QAM and one 8QAM.
View Article[Connectivity] Arris S33 additional ip
Has anyone gotten the S33 to work with their additional IP on the secondary port? That's all that's holding me back from my purchase. My MB8600 is flawless with this configuration.
View Article1.2 TB data cap East Coast next year - alternatives for those...
I have Xfinity internet and TV. Luckily I am on the East Coast so the 1.2 TB monthly data cap is not yet in effect, but it starts next year for us though, so I am trying to plan ahead. Unfortunately...
View Article[Other] Residential + Business same modem possible?
Hello, I have the S33 modem which has the dual ethernet ports. I was curious as I have a server and wanted to get a dedicated IP for it. Is it possible to have the S33 modem connected to both...
View ArticleComcast Chicago cermak packetloss
Has anyone noticed an increase in sporadic packet-loss in the Chicago area, particularly with hops/routers within cermak or immediately before cermak?
View Article[E-mail] howto disable secondary email?
One of our secondary accounts with an @comcast.net email address has become a problem. We have had that address for the last 20 years. But recently someone else has started -successfully- using it for...
View ArticleConsidering moving from Centurylink to Comcast ?? have questions
Hi all. I haven’t been to this forum since is with @home… Anyway. Centurylink is building up fiber all around my area, but sadly, since I am not “new” construction, I do not have that option and even...
View ArticleFirst time I saw this in Outage map
Had an outage this morning. When I checked the phone app, it had a note that they were making some network changes. Later on, after it started working, I check the outage map and saw this: [att=1] The...
View ArticleNetgear CM2000 vs Arris S33 vs Motorola MB8611
I know these 3 modems are fairly new, especially the Arris S33. I notice they all have a 2.5gb ethernet port, which I like for future proof. I am upgrading to a 1 gigabit internet with Xfiniy/Comcast....
View ArticleXfinity expansion via FCC Funding
After a couple decades of complaining about being one of only two streets in town not connected to the Comcast plant we have finally been granted relief with the help of the FCC. The COVID push to...
View ArticleList of Multi Gig modems
Trying to make a list of all known MultiGig modems (modems that have 10/100/1000/2.5Gbit/5Gbit/10Gbit etc) ports so far: Technicolor CGM4331COM Arris TG4482 Sercomm ES2251 Motorola MB8611 Netgear...
View ArticleXfinity phone number for new installs?
My SIL wants to sign up with Xfinity and isn't comfortable with the web-only system that seems to be their whole public face. Found their local store and even they don't have a listed phone number. Is...
View ArticleFTTH?
Does Comcast/Xfinity have true FTTH I ask because Comcast might be extending service to where I live and the paper work I have seen states FTTH? PS I know nothing about Comcast or Cable internet.
View ArticleXB7 Incompatibilities
I just upgraded my home wifi network to the XB7 from a Linksys EA9500 Wifi 5 base system. Out of the 42 devices or so I have, 3 will not connect to the XB7. I have split the networks into 2.4 and 5 Ghz...
View ArticlePort forwarding on new Gigabit wifi6 modem router
I have in the passed turned off the router on the Comcast modem and used my own router. But, since getting this modem it has actually been rock solid, and I have had no issues, until now. I do a lot of...
View ArticleTrying to navigate equipment changes for 1.2 gbps gigabit
Xfinity offered me $70 a month for 1.2 gbps, I know it will be provisioned to 1.44 gbps. I'd like for my computer to be able to get the full speed. Things I have already done thus far * Replaced SB6183...
View Article[Security] CableLabs promotes a software solution to mitigate DDOS attacks
  CableLabs targets DDOS attacks with new security solution By Alan Breznick, Light Reading - June 3, 2021...
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