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Comcast's xFi Advanced Gateway modem is now available nationwide
It's no secret that modems provided by your ISP can leave a lot to be desired. While we generally recommend you use your own hardware when it comes to your internet connection, plenty of people just go with the standard default modem and router. Comcast is making that process just a little bit easier thanks to the xFi Advanced Gateway modem and router. The modem, which the company is billing as the most advanced device it's ever made, made its debut back in May, but starting today it's available in every market that Comcast offers gigabit internet.
The company's goal with this new modem/router is to make setting up, connecting to and using the internet as simple as possible. Comcast's SVP of Hardware Development, Fraser Stirling, told Engadget: "I want your parents to stop phoning you about their internet connection." That was one of the primary goals when designing the interface of xFi app, which we've previously covered in detail. It allows you to set up your WiFi, change and customize settings, set up profiles for use and more. If you want to turn off the WiFi to your kids' devices at 9PM, you can easily do that in the xFi app.
Does it deliver greater Xfinity speeds to Anonymous Leechers? Yes it does.
Also at Digital Trends, CNET, USA Today, and FierceCable.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday December 08 2017, @02:32PM (3 children)
I just wish these "apps" actually connected to the local device and didn't have to go to the internet to store preferences on some else's server. Or allowed for you to change the local IP address so that people with a clue can use 'smart' hardware without having to change their own network (or isolate the offending vendor controlled gear).
The smarter and more convenient it is, the less control there is. but hey, your parents will only resume calling when they ask how to get rid of those ads that started when this thing was installed..in-line http injection is profitable, and uh well. net neutrality isn't needed if there is no intent to be neutral about how the relationship is going to be between comcast and its customers, right?
(Score: 3, Interesting) by TheRaven on Saturday December 09 2017, @12:02PM (2 children)
sudo mod me up
(Score: 2) by frojack on Saturday December 09 2017, @07:00PM (1 child)
You don't have to rent the box from Comcast. Just go buy your own.
https://stickystatic.com/tech/best-modem-cable-internet [stickystatic.com]
These things start at around $50, and "future proofed" DOCSIS 3.1 Modem only units at $150.
These pay for themselves in under a year. I'm betting you already have everthing you need to go with it. (router/Wifi/switch), and most of them are approved for all the major cable modem companies.
No, you are mistaken. I've always had this sig.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday December 10 2017, @05:56PM
thanks guys -- it sounds like the old ways are still the best... 'set up a server' and 'own your own hardware'.
i just wish there were options for many modern conveniences. it seems that there are few applications one can serve on a server these days. most stuff requires an internet connection to talk to the device in your other hand.