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Tuesday, August 27th, 2019 7:00 PM

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XFi Router

I read this in an online article about WiFi routers:
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  • Avoid using routers supplied by ISPs. These routers are typically less secure than those sold by manufacturers to consumers. They often have hard-coded remote support credentials that users can't change and patches for their customized firmware versions lag behind patches for the same flaws released by router manufacturers."

    How does this apply to the Xfinity supplied advance units?

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6 years ago

Thank you for your answer. I would like to get a specific reply to the reasons why the ISP supplied routers are not recommended. Does that apply to the xFi gateways?

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6 years ago

The quote I started this thread with is from this article. It suggests not using ISP-provided routers...

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6 years ago

Well, I guess we are going in circles. The article states this:  "Avoid using routers supplied by ISPs. These routers are typically less secure than those sold by manufacturers to consumers. They often have hard-coded remote support credentials that users can't change and patches for their customized firmware versions lag behind patches for the same flaws released by router manufacturers."

 

My question referred to the technical aspects of this statement. I don't doubt the fact that you had good experience with your Comcast modems, so did I.  However, that does not mean that the above statement is untrue...

 

Thank you.

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6 years ago

I prefer to supply my own (3rd party: Arris) router-modem to avoid paying Xfinity monthly rental fee.
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