I guess my PM feature is still disabled. Not sure how long it takes to be vetted so I can PM, so I'll just ask here;
Does this box use wifi? Is an ethernet connection required to utilize 4K? I ask because my TV set has Netflix app and wifi and I am not required to have an ethernet connection to view 4K programming.
If I understand right, this box doesn't have wifi and therefore mandates an ethernet connection for 4K programs. What other features are required to have Ethernet?
I have the Xfinity Gateway XB3 box and it's located on the first floor of my house. My TV and the new X1 box on the 2nd floor with no Ethernet cable between the two. It wouldn't be feasable to run an ethernet cable all the way from where the router is to the TV and cable box and the cable box can't be relocated up to the 2nd floor because there's not cable from Xfinity running to the second floor.
If wifi isn't possible with this X1 box, is there another product that does all these features and does have wifi? If not, will there be one in the future?
If ethernet is required, what cable is required; CAT5, CAT7?
Can I use one of these configured as a client and thereby connect to the box's ethernet with it to gain wifi to the router?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007PTCFFW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Just an observation, who does hard wired ethernet these days anyways?
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