Airport Extreme w new comcast router/modem

[danpass]

I'm still using the original comcast modem since it has a WAN/LAN port.

But the new router/modem, that they arbitrarily sent to me, has no WAN/LAN port.

I definitely prefer to use the Airport Extreme, especially since I have an external drive connected for Time Capsule.



SOLVED:

1. Put comcast router/modem into Bridged Mode.

2. Connect airport extreme to PORT 1 on the comcast machine (this is now "the WAN port").

3. This third part is key: restart the COMCAST MACHINE


That's right sports fans. You have to do the Windows Solution (restart your computer) to get the Airport Extreme and comcast machine to recognize each other.

I had tried restarting the AE several times to no avail. I had gone through all the fields on both machines, researched IPv6, ad infinitum.

DON'T NEED TO CHANGE NOTHING on EITHER machine. Just do the three items listed above.

 

[BrianBaughn]

What's you "question" and what model is the Comcast modem/router?

 

[danpass]

solved

 

[guzhogi]

You can use a 3rd party cable modem. You'll have to call Comcast to activate it, but easy enough. Plus, it'll save you money in the long run since you don't have to rent the modem.

 

[an-other]

A bit of a thread hijack: I'd avoid using and paying for Comcast's modem. You can get many quality devices for about $60 - $70. The payback is less than 2 years.

The other major reason I'd avoid a comcast router/modem is they use it as a free access point/pay point for other people that want to hop on the internet. Yes, your comcast router and connection is "for sale" by comcast or accessible to someone with a comcast account. So, a bunch of neighbours, could monopolise your connection.

Whilst not an attorney, I wonder if you could be held responsible for someone accessing your Comcast router/modem to do illegal things. It's technically in your home. I certainly wouldn't want to pay attorney fees debating it in court.

Perhaps your Comcast doesn't do this. SW Florida does.

 

[danpass]

Yep, the xfinity hotspot is active. Supposedly it is a separate channel.

I also have xfinity phone so the modem needs to also have the phone jack. Those seem to be 180-200.

Still considering that option.

 

[xraydoc]

Yep, the xfinity hotspot is active. Supposedly it is a separate channel.

I also have xfinity phone so the modem needs to also have the phone jack. Those seem to be 180-200.

Still considering that option.

If I were unable to deactivate the xfinity public hotspot, I'd encase mine in a faraday cage.

 

[dyt1983]

If I were unable to deactivate the xfinity public hotspot, I'd encase mine in a faraday cage.

Your statement isn't clear to me. Are you saying you didn't put it in a Faraday cage because you opted-out of hosting a public hotspot (easy to do on the management page), or you aren't a Comcast subscriber, or you use a 3rd party cable modem, or like me, your Comcast cable modem does not have WiFi capabilities?

 

[xraydoc]

Your statement isn't clear to me. Are you saying you didn't put it in a Faraday cage because you opted-out of hosting a public hotspot (easy to do on the management page), or you aren't a Comcast subscriber, or you use a 3rd party cable modem, or like me, your Comcast cable modem does not have WiFi capabilities?

I'm not a Comcast customer, but one of the posts above made it seem like it was difficult to opt out of broadcasting a public hotspot off a Comcast wifi router, so I was making a joke about wrapping the router in a faraday cage to block the public signal if I were a Comcast subscriber.

Guess it wasn't that funny.

 

[thephdj]

I'm not a Comcast customer, but one of the posts above made it seem like it was difficult to opt out of broadcasting a public hotspot off a Comcast wifi router, so I was making a joke about wrapping the router in a faraday cage to block the public signal if I were a Comcast subscriber.

Guess it wasn't that funny.

I thought it was funny.

What's not funny is that Comcast (consistently voted the worst company, or second right behind Ticketmaster), a) makes you lease their ****** equipment, and b) does not let you opt out of broadcasting their XFINITY signal to gain still more revenue that they refuse to reinvest in infrastructure and improve service. This is what deregulating gets you folks: a duopoly with Soviet-level customer service.

 

[gpspad]

I never thought I'd see the day I would defend Xfinity, but some facts here....

1.) You can have them shut off the hotspot, I did it for my sister.

2.) There new Xfinity Xfi modem is very user friendly for non tech people to set limits on their kids internet usage based, on time, websites, data usage ect... Not many cheap third party routers have a user friendly experience

My sister gladly pays the $10 rental fee now the she can shut the kids off with her iPhone.

That said I have my own cable modem, and use two time capsules for my house. I would drop Xfinity in a heart beat if Starry or anyone else was in my area.

I wish there was competition and we had a choice of internet providers, but there is no freemarket for cable and internet where I live, its just go with xfinity or go with out.
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Yep, the xfinity hotspot is active. Supposedly it is a separate channel. I also have xfinity phone so the modem needs to also have the phone jack. Those seem to be 180-200.
Still considering that option.

I just went through a lot of this for my family and myself.

Its harder to find a combined cable modem/router/phone than it is to have the devices separate.

You may be better off buying your own cable modem, using your own router, and using a service like Obitalk for a phone line using Google Voice.

Now if you want to use your old landline number, you will have to port it to a mobile number, then port it to Google Voice (GV). Once its a GV number you can buy an Obitalk device ; which has no monthly fee, but you will have to subscribe to 911 service for a few bucks a month if you want that. If your not attached to your land line number, just cancel the phone service and create a new GV number with your mobile number.

Anyone who picks up the phone will get a dial tone just like they are used to, it just goes over the internet.

You will now be free of xfinity devices, and rental fees, but its a little bit of work.

 

[marzer]

I thought it was funny.

What's not funny is that Comcast (consistently voted the worst company, or second right behind Ticketmaster), a) makes you lease their ****** equipment, and b) does not let you opt out of broadcasting their XFINITY signal to gain still more revenue that they refuse to reinvest in infrastructure and improve service. This is what deregulating gets you folks: a duopoly with Soviet-level customer service.

My experience has been the opposite. After becoming frustrated with Centurylink, I switched to xfinity last summer. They gave me a self-install option right from the start, allowing me to set up my new service with a modem I provided. It was actually a Docsis 3 cable modem I found the next day in a thrift store for $5. And of course, not using their gear, I do not broadcast an xfinity signal.

And their customer service has been great. On setup, I mistook a cable sat line for what I thought was the inbound cable line. It was a week for me to sort it out before getting the service online. They immediately prorated my first bill, reducing it by that first week even though it was my eff-up. And the couple times I’ve had to call them I get through to a rep rather quickly. Centurylink was always a long wait in the queue followed by one or more transfers to another department to get help.