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Monday, November 21st, 2022 4:11 PM

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IP address: Is this a legitimate xfinity wifi IP address?

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     When I search for wifi networks on my MacBook Pro, I get my home wifi. Since I'm an Xfinity customer, i also get the free, unsecured "xfinitywifi" option.  For some reason, I'm also able to login in to another one: XFINITY (in all caps/IP 172.20.20.20). First off, why can I sign into this in the first place (it has a lock symbol by it.). Secondly, is it legit?  

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Duane

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... I'm also able to login in to another one: XFINITY (in all caps/IP 172.20.20.20) ..

Please see https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/secure-vs-open-xfinity-wifi. The IP address is in the range Comcast uses for its public Wifi, but that doesn't mean it's authentic -- it's a private IP: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_network#Private_IPv4_addresses

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