[dba-Tech] wireless routers

[fhtapia at gmail.com]

no you can't because it's controlled by Comcast.  It's good news that they
allow you to disable the hotspot these days, but from what I've read on
forums is that via repeat updates/upgrades of the modem/router firmware,
the hotspot feature is re-enabled.

the hotspot creates a 2nd network, so users connecting won't connect to
home devices, but they do get to use your bandwidth.  having 177/12 speeds
at one speedtest at 7:22 doesn't prove anything, since cable speeds are
shared, it all depends on your neighbors.  if you have heavy
netflix/hulu/appletv users its possible you will see slower speeds.
when/how? depends on your neighbors.

Gary, it sounds like your neighborhood is optimized for your usage.

firmware is always managed by the provider... I've owned modem that yielded
top speeds at time of purchase and years later via  a firmware the speeds
slowed down.  we're at the mercy of the provider and the firmware they
support.


On Thu, Apr 7, 2016 at 3:41 AM Ed Tesiny <eptept at gmail.com> wrote:

> Couldn't Gary get around this by MAC addressing?
>
> On Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 8:23 PM, Gary Kjos <garykjos at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi Francisco,
> >
> > I am aware of the ability of other Comcast customers to use my
> > network.  I could shut that off if I so chose.   Comcast doesn't hide
> > this. They provide instructions on how to turn it off if I chose to do
> > so.
> >
> >
> >
> http://customer.xfinity.com/help-and-support/internet/disable-xfinity-wifi-home-hotspot
> >
> > <
> >
> http://customer.xfinity.com/help-and-support/internet/disable-xfinity-wifi-home-hotspot
> > .
> >
> > I have 177Mbps down and 12 Mbps up at 7:22 in the evening which SHOULD
> > BE prime time download time for the streaming users.
> >
> > On Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 2:43 PM,  <fhtapia at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Gary,  Note.  when you use the carriers provided wireless router/modem
> > > combo, they enable this router to provide a free wifi hotspot to those
> > > Xfinity customers in your area.  That means they can pull up the
> Xfinity
> > > app search for your wifi, pull up to your curb and just latch on
> without
> > > needing your wifi password, the router creates a wireless guest network
> > for
> > > any Xfinity user to just latch on anytime they want.  you don't get to
> > > control or opt out.
> > >
> > > the best way to opt out is to buy a regular Modem, then buy a Wireless
> > > router of your own.  then you get to control who uses your guest
> network
> > > (if you want).
> > >
>
>