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To better protect email and Xfinity credentials from being compromised, customers who use a third party email application (Outlook, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, etc.) through a POP connection are now required to use a secure mail server and can no longer utilize POP Port 110. While POP will still be supported, customers should ensure that their email application is set up through the secure Port 995. If your application is configured through Port 110, you’ll need to make a few updates to continue to use your Xfinity email. Please locate your email application below for instructions on changing your port settings.       Updating Third Party Email Application POP Port Settings Outlook 2007, 2010, 2013 or 2016 Open Outlook. Click the   File   menu (Outlook 2010, 2013 or 2016) or   the Tools menu (Outlook 2007). Click the   Account Settings   button. Select your Xfinity email address and click   Change. Verify that the account type says   POP. If the account type says   IMAP, no changes are needed. Click   More Settings   in the lower right. Click the   Advanced   tab. Change the   Incoming Server   to   995. Ensure that   SSL   is selected or checked as the encrypted connection. Click   OK   to save your settings.     Mac (Apple) Mail Open Mac Mail. Click the   Mail   menu. Click   Preferences. Click   Accounts. Select your Xfinity email address. Verify that the account type says   POP. If the account type says   IMAP, no changes are needed. Click the   Advanced   button to the right. Change the   Incoming Server   to   995. Ensure that   SSL   is selected or checked as the encrypted connection. Windows 10 Open Windows 10. Select the   cog   icon in the bottom left-hand corner, then select   Manage Accounts   from the right sidebar. Select your email account from the list. Select the   Change mailbox sync settings   option at the bottom of the page. Scroll down, then select   Advanced mailbox settings. Verify that the account type says   POP. If the account type says   IMAP, no changes are needed. Change the   Incoming Server   to   995. Ensure that   SSL   is selected or checked as the encrypted connection. Select   Done   and   Save.      Outlook Express Open Outlook Express. Click   Tools. Click   Accounts. Select your Xfinity email address, then click   Properties. Click   Servers. Verify that the account type says   POP3. If the account type says   IMAP, no changes are needed. Click the   Advanced   tab. Change the   Incoming Server   to   995. Ensure that   SSL   is selected or checked as the encrypted connection. Click   OK   to save your settings.       Windows Live Mail Open Windows Live Mail. Right-click on the account at left, then click   Properties. In the   Properties   window, click on the   Servers   tab to verify that the incoming mail server type is set to   POP. If the account type says   IMAP, no changes are needed. Click the   Advanced   tab. Change the   Incoming Server   to   995. Ensure that   SSL   is selected or checked as the encrypted connection. Click   OK   to save your settings.       Thunderbird Open Thunderbird. Click   Tools. Click   View settings for this account. Click   Server Settings. Verify that the server type says   POP. If the server type says   IMAP, no changes are needed. Change the port to   995. Ensure   SSL/TLS   is selected under   Connection Security. Click   OK.     Other Port settings can generally be found in your email application's   Account Settings,   Properties   or   Preferences   section. If your email application is not listed above, please consult your email application developer for instructions on changing your POP account settings.   Frequently Asked Questions Why is access to email through Port 110 being blocked? We are blocking this port because it is not encrypted and may leave your email account information vulnerable to being compromised. No accounts have been compromised; however, this change will help to provide you and your personal information with the best level of protection possible. Can I still access my email through POP? Yes. Port 995 with SSL is secure and is the recommended port for POP. You can update your Incoming Mail Server Port to 995 with SSL to continue to receive mail without any change to your experience. Will changing the email settings affect how I receive emails or manage my mailbox? We recommend that you switch from POP Port 110 to Port 995, which will not affect how you receive emails or manage your mailbox. If you wish to change from POP to IMAP, please move any emails or folders that you wish to save into your new IMAP account  before   deleting the POP account to prevent any impact to your experience. Please see  Switching from POP to IMAP  for additional details. What will happen if I do not update my port settings? After access to the port is blocked, you will receive an error message in your third-party email application when attempting to access your Xfinity email. You will continue to be able to access your email through Xfinity Connect webmail, the Xfinity Connect app or any email application without any impact. When do I need to make these updates? Please update your settings prior to December 2018 to ensure that you can continue using email with your third-party email application after Port 110 is blocked. If you update your settings after port access has been blocked, any email received while blocked will appear in your inbox once you have updated your port settings.       Learn more about updating your Xfinity Email POP Port Settings

Question   Need to turn off the 5gz Wifi network and only run the 2.4gz so I can install my security cameras (Zmodo), how do I do this?   Answer   Your Xfinity Wireless Gateway broadcasts an additional “xfinitywifi” network signal, creating an extension of the Xfinity WiFi network right in your home. We designed this feature for you and this service is completely separate from your secure, private home WiFi network and allows guests to sign in and connect without sharing your secure network password. Your Home Hotspot is included with your service at no additional charge. To learn how to enable or disable your Xfinity WiFi Home Hotspot, please read the instructions below. Notes: Xfinity WiFi hotspots are available at no extra charge if you rent an Xfinity Gateway, including the xFi Advanced Gateway (model numbers TG3482G, CGM4140COM), xFi Gateway (model numbers DPC3939, DPC3941T, TG1682G), and Xfinity Gateway 2 (model numbers Arris TG852G and TG862G, Technicolor TC8305C). Find your Gateway make and model by looking at the UPC seal located on the bottom or back of your device. We encourage you to keep the Xfinity WiFi Home Hotspot feature enabled, as it allows more people to enjoy the benefits of Xfinity WiFi.     Enable or Disable the Xfinity WiFi Home Hotspot Feature in My Account Go to   https://customer.xfinity.com/#/settings/security/hotspot. Sign in to your account using your Xfinity username and password. Click   Turn Off   or   Turn On   to disable or enable your public hotspot. (Note:   Your default hotspot status is enabled.) Confirm your selection. A confirmation message will appear.   **Note**:   If you are presented with information about Xfinity WiFi but do not see the option to   Turn On   or   Turn Off, you have a device that is not eligible for the feature and is not broadcasting a public hotspot signal. To learn more about the home hotspot feature, to find a hotspot near you, or to download the Xfinity WiFi Hotspots app, visit   xfinity.com/wifi.     Hiding or Disabling Your In-Home WiFi Network in the Local Admin Tool Begin by connecting to your WiFi network and accessing 10.0.0.1 from a web browser. Navigate to   Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi, where you will see your private WiFi network name(s) displayed.   If you would like to hide your WiFi network from broadcasting (this will prevent your WiFi name from being visible in a list of networks), uncheck the   Enabled   box in the   Broadcast Network Name (SSID)   field at the bottom of the page. If you would like to disable the radio that transmits your WiFi network's signal (this will disable your WiFi), select   Disable   in the   Wireless Network   field. To complete either change, click   Save Settings   at the bottom of the page.   To complete either change, click   SAVE SETTINGS   at the bottom of the page.     Hiding Your In-Home WiFi Network in Xfinity xFi Visit   www.xfinity.com/myxFi   or open the Xfinity xFi app and sign in with your Xfinity username and password. Navigate to the   Network   section, where you will see your WiFi name(s) displayed at the top of the page.   If you would like to hide your WiFi network from broadcasting, select   Edit   next to your   WiFi   name. A new dialog window will appear. Uncheck   Broadcast WiFi Name   and select   Apply Changes   at the bottom of the dialog window. ​ **Note**:   You cannot disable your WiFi network in Xfinity xFi.     Learn More Read more about turning your Xfinity WiFi Hotspot On or Off. Read more about hiding or disabling your in-home WiFi Network. Read about the most common   Xfinity WiFi Home Hotspot questions. See   Xfinity WiFi Home Hotspots   to learn more about the nation's largest and fastest WiFi network.

Question   My Comcast Internet services were just installed, how do I find my WiFi network?     Answer   The following instructions are for Xfinity Wireless Gateways only. If you use an approved third-party modem or router for your Internet services, please refer to its user manual.   Your Xfinity Gateway comes with a default WiFi network name and password. If you have never personalized your WiFi network name and password, you can retrieve your default WiFi information on the side or bottom panel of your Gateway:     If you change your password from default settings (strongly recommended), you can access the information several ways: Xfinity My Account Online Xfinity My Account App for Mobile Devices Xfinity xFi X1 TV Box (View Only) Xfinity Wireless Gateway Admin Tool Any time you change a WiFi name or password, you must reconnect all your WiFi-enabled devices by entering the updated network name and password under the device's WiFi settings. **Note**:   Xfinity Gateways provide dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) functionality and the ability to broadcast two networks. If you have an xFi Gateway (Arris 1682G, Cisco 3941T, Arris 3482G, Technicolor CGM4140COM, Cisco DPC3939 or Arris X5001), we strongly recommend using the   same network name and password for both bands. Doing so allows the device to optimize network traffic and improve connectivity. Xfinity My Account Online To access your WiFi information via My Account using a web browser your desktop, laptop or mobile device: Log into   My Account If you do not remember your Xfinity username and password, please   reset your password. Click   Settings   on the top of the page. (You can also click   Manage Settings   on the right-hand side or scroll down and select the   Manage Internet   tile.) Click   WiFi Network & Password. Click   Edit. From here you can change your WiFi network's name and password. Xfinity My Account App for Mobile Devices The Xfinity My Account app for mobile devices allows you to manage your Xfinity services and account settings on-the-go. Download for Apple devices Download for Android devices Log into the Xfinity My Account app. Click   Internet   on the bottom navigational menu. Click on the image of the individual Gateway you wish to edit. Click   Show WiFi settings   to view your WiFi information. Click   Change WiFi Settings   to modify these settings. If you have created an xFi account to manage your home WiFi, you will be directed to the   xFi portal.     Xfinity xFi xFi provides Xfinity customers the ability to personalize and control their home WiFi experience. To access and manage your WiFi information: Login at   www.xfinity.com/myxFi   or via the Xfinity xFi app (Download   Apple   /   Android). At the top of the   Overview   page, your WiFi name(s) is displayed. To see your password, touch or click   Show Passwords. To make changes, touch or click   Edit WiFi. Select   Apply Changes   after making any updates. Note:   To access Xfinity xFi, you must be an Xfinity Internet customer with an xFi Gateway. For additional information, please see   our Xfinity xFi Overview. X1 TV Box (View Only) For xFi Users If you have created an xFi account, the X1 TV Box offers perhaps the fastest way to access your WiFi network name and password. Using the X1 Voice Remote, press the microphone button and ask, "What's my WiFi password?" or "What is my WiFi information?" The password(s) and network name(s) will appear on the screen. You can also access your WiFi information via X1 TV Box's menu. Press the   xfinity   button on your remote control and select the   Apps   icon. Scroll down to the   Xfinity   row and then select the   Xfinity xFi app. Select   Show Wifi Password. Note:   You can navigate to the   People   and   Devices   sections to view all the connected devices in your home and pause WiFi access for a specific device or group of devices. For Xfinity Internet Subscribers without xFi Press the   xfinity   button on your remote. Scroll to the right in the menu provided and select the   gear   icon. Scroll down in the menu and select   Help. Scroll to the right and select the   WiFi tile   located under the   Troubleshooting   section. Your WiFi network name(s) and password will be displayed. Xfinity Wireless Gateway Admin Tool While many find that My Account, xFi and X1 are their preferred tools for accessing WiFi information, you may also wish to use the Xfinity Admin Tool if you are a more advanced user. Connect a laptop, computer or mobile device to your home Internet network either by WiFi or an Ethernet cable that is connected directly to your Wireless Gateway. Open a web browser and go to the Admin Tool (http://10.0.0.1). This is the wireless gateway's administration site. The default settings to access the Admin Tool are: Username: admin Password: password (case-sensitive) Click   Login. **Note**:   If you previously changed your Admin Tool password, you will need to use your new login information. If you don't remember your Admin Tool password, you will need to factory reset your Wireless Gateway. On the left navigation menu, select   Gateway, then   Connection   and then   WiFi. Under Private WiFi Network, you'll see the Name (SSID) of your WiFi network. Click Edit. If two network names display, click edit for both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz bands to view each band's settings. Check the box next to   Show Network Password   and the password will be displayed. After making changes, click   Save Settings.   How to Find Your WiFi Information on an Approved Modem and/or Router If you don't have an Xfinity Wireless Gateway but use an approved modem and/or router with your Xfinity Internet service, you can retrieve your WiFi network name and password by consulting your equipment manufacturer's user manual. Visit  MyDeviceInfo  and click on the link specific to your equipment to see more product/technical support information.     Additional Resources Manage Your Home WiFi with xFi Discover how easy it is to personalize and manage family WiFi. Share Your Network and Password information with Friends and Family It's easy to share your WiFi information with your friends and family. Having trouble staying connected to your WiFi network? Check out how to troubleshoot Internet connections. Connect Your Devices For step-by-step instructions, including a brief video, on how to connect different kinds of devices, read about connecting to a WiFi network.   How to View and Change Your WiFi Network Name and WiFi Password Instructions for viewing and changing your WiFi Name and Password for Wireless Gateways.

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***Created by our Community Experts***     EXPORT   Identity Safe Data If you use Identity Safe, before you uninstall NSS you will want to go into Settings > Identity Protection > Log into Identity Safe by clicking on Configure (if not already logged-in) You will be interested in the Export Data option - you can click on Configure and will be permitted to browse your system for a location to save the data to.  You can create an Identity Safe BU folder in my Documents or on your desktop - but the choice of location is yours.  Select a location you will remember.   IMPORT   Identity Safe Data. Once NSS is installed, go back to the Identity Protection Settings page (above) and Select Import Data by clicking configure.  If you set a password when you saved the data, enter that password, the location of where you saved the data and then click OK.  Your Identity Safe data should be restored to what you had before you uninstalled Norton.

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