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Google Nest WiFi router and points
I currently have the xfinity unit that has the modem and router all in one unit. I want to get the Google Nest router and points for the house. Do I need to get a new xfinity unit that is a modem only? Can I buy a 3rd party router so I don't have to pay the monthly equipment rental fee or are 3rd party routers not compatible with this setup?
EG
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Just place the Comcast gateway device into bridge mode so that it acts only as a straight cable modem. Here's how;
https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/wireless-gateway-enable-disable-bridge-mode
Then connect the Google main router to it with an ethernet cable to ethernet port number 1.
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MLG999
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This did not work for me. I have an old Xfinity voice/data modem, model TC8305C. I enabled Bridge Mode using the Admin Tool. The Google Nest Router was connected via ethernet cable to port 1 on the Xfinity device. After multiple resets of the modem and Google device, I could not get a connection. Also tried this on the other three ethernet ports to no avail. Would I be better off purchasing a Docsis3.1 voice/data modem to replace the Xfinity device to see if that would work?
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englishmace
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I have the exact same problem. Would appreciate advice. I've rebooted so many times in so many different ways...
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MLG999
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pcarson49
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Get an Arris DOCSIS 3.1 Modem. I bought a T25 since I also have voice. If 3.1 will be the same one Comcast sells
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EG
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7 month old dead thread now being closed.
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