07-07-2015, 11:13 PM
Comcast supplied modems are usually WiFi routers as well. Comcast also turns those into public hotspots. They're supposed to be "separate" from your own cut of bandwidth, and you're supposed to be able to turn the feature off, but do you really want to deal with it if there's an issue?
Buy a Modem with only an Ethernet connection and you know it's not going to become a hotspot for Comcast. [Modem/Router combos could even be turned into hotspots since Comcast controls the firmware for them.]
The Motorola 6121/6141 modems have been as low as $50 lately.
Buy a Modem with only an Ethernet connection and you know it's not going to become a hotspot for Comcast. [Modem/Router combos could even be turned into hotspots since Comcast controls the firmware for them.]
The Motorola 6121/6141 modems have been as low as $50 lately.