If you are using a Comcast supplied gateway device, the don't have that feature. CC intends for the additional public WiFi hotspot that is broadcasted is to be used as a guest network.
Comcast, please look at the number of people trying to create a separate network for their guests not to give away their passwords. This is a very basic feature for a router, and may I remind you that we pay $25/month, ~$300 just to rent that modem, on top of the thousands of dollards spent each year to get Internet access.
No, your xfinity hotspot is not a solution. You can't expect all guests to be xfinity customers, or worse, ask them to buy a pass. Just saying it out loud is incredible to me.
Either open up your xfinity hotspot to all, or add an option to create a guest password.
It makes no sense for me to go buy another router/mesh network just for guests.
The XB6 and XB7 routers were showcased at electronics shows and reviewed by pros. I find it embarassing to limit the device because of so much greed.
Agree - It would be great to create a 'Guest'/Kid Network with its own SSID and Password. When the kids have not completed their chores or other responsibility, one quick tap tp pause their access. Or I could change the password daily and once they have taken care of their chores, they are given the new password. Xfinity is missing the boat because if they were to create this parental tool, I am sure many would flock to their service and more customers would be retained.
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If you are using a Comcast supplied gateway device, the don't have that feature. CC intends for the additional public WiFi hotspot that is broadcasted is to be used as a guest network.
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This is baffling to me.
Comcast, please look at the number of people trying to create a separate network for their guests not to give away their passwords. This is a very basic feature for a router, and may I remind you that we pay $25/month, ~$300 just to rent that modem, on top of the thousands of dollards spent each year to get Internet access.
No, your xfinity hotspot is not a solution. You can't expect all guests to be xfinity customers, or worse, ask them to buy a pass. Just saying it out loud is incredible to me.
Either open up your xfinity hotspot to all, or add an option to create a guest password.
It makes no sense for me to go buy another router/mesh network just for guests.
The XB6 and XB7 routers were showcased at electronics shows and reviewed by pros. I find it embarassing to limit the device because of so much greed.
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user_ad7d1c
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Agree - It would be great to create a 'Guest'/Kid Network with its own SSID and Password. When the kids have not completed their chores or other responsibility, one quick tap tp pause their access. Or I could change the password daily and once they have taken care of their chores, they are given the new password. Xfinity is missing the boat because if they were to create this parental tool, I am sure many would flock to their service and more customers would be retained.
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EG
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Year old dead thread now being closed.
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