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  • ivtec
    Badcaps Legend
    • Dec 2008
    • 1967
    • USA
    #1

    Xfinity router advice?

    Hi folks i have a rented wireless TG862,see link bellow
    https://mydeviceinfo.xfinity.com/dev...ris-tg862g-421

    I want to get my own router and get rid of the 10 bucks+tax a month but i want it with just Internet+phone modem combo i actually have my own wireless router that i use cause the Tg862 doesn't work right with most of old wireless pc with win xp and Ubuntu,i'm checking out if this router see bellow link;if this is any good,or is there a better and reliable router with same characteristics that i can get a better internet cable connect for streaming live tv in high definition on my PC and android tv box,thanks



    https://mydeviceinfo.xfinity.com/dev...ear-cm500v-629
    Last edited by ivtec; 10-01-2017, 02:54 PM.
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    • delaware74b
      Badcaps Veteran
      • Apr 2009
      • 628
      • USA
      #2
      Re: Xfinity router advice?

      I *think* I had that model for 10 months then is started getting flaky(TG862). Kept dropping my internal LAN (both wired and wi-fi). I had tech come out, on their dime, and they replaced it, twice. The first one wouldn't connect voice despite being new-inbox. The second one is working fine and it's the Arris TG1682G.

      I connect on the LAN side at 1Gb through a netgear 10/100/1000 8-port switch. Giga-lan on cat5e?!! BTW, I have the 'blast' internet package with 200Mb. Speedtest says I'm running 225Mb down/12 up......

      Personally, I'd rent the gateway. If it dies or any inside wiring is bad, they fix it at no cost. You can bridge this gateway and add additional access points through the 4 LAN ports.
      Last edited by delaware74b; 10-01-2017, 07:42 PM.
      Stupidity should be a crime, especially for drivers. I have NO patience for them.

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        • retiredcaps
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          • Apr 2010
          • 9271
          #3
          Re: Xfinity router advice?

          Originally posted by delaware74b
          Personally, I'd rent the gateway.
          Negotiate. I have triple play (TV, Internet and land line phone) with one provider and was able to negotiate away the rental costs.

          When I didn't have triple play, it was cheaper to buy the modem/router than pay $10/month after 8 months.

          When my provider went and raised rates, I phoned and was able to negotiate/get a "loyalty" gesture and get some $$$ off my monthly bill.
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            • ivtec
              Badcaps Legend
              • Dec 2008
              • 1967
              • USA
              #4
              Re: Xfinity router advice?

              Hi guys thanks i decided to get my own router,this one,

              https://cdn.badcaps-static.com/pdfs/...82a1f98d9b.pdf

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