I'm not trying to be a shill for Xfinity, but I tried multiple devices

and finally had Comcast send me one of their xFi Gateways. It out performed every other router by more than a little bit. I've had it for nearly 2 years and have had ZERO problems.
Dual band, the 2.4 GHz band covers the entire house plus patio and most of back yard.
The 5 GHz band covers entire house, but not the back yard.
I'm getting nearly 500 Mbps with the 5 GHz and approximately 70 Mbps with the 2.4 GHz.
(based on Ookla Speedtest) Your results may be different based on the internet plan you've chosen. My Roku is an older one and only sees the 2.4 GHz network, but it streams everything without problem. I have 6 cameras, multiple outlets, garage door, 2 ipads, 5 Amazon Echos, 2 computers ...handles everything without a blip. The Internet access never goes out unless there is a power failure.

In response to this post by HokieGator

Posted: 08/29/2021 at 9:29PM

Modem/Router question.... -- HokieGator 08/29/2021 4:45PM

I am an Xfinity customer. I have an owned Arris SB6121 modem that is at -- Galenahokie 08/30/2021 08:33AM

I'm not trying to be a shill for Xfinity, but I tried multiple devices -- seekoHoG 08/29/2021 9:29PM

We use a TPLink Modem/Router with Xfinity. Xfinity has a list of -- UTPr0sim 08/29/2021 8:23PM

I would caution against Netgear- at any cost. -- YardBird 08/29/2021 8:12PM

I'm partial to DeWalt. TIC ** -- MP4VT2004 08/29/2021 7:21PM

Go to their website to see what modem works with their network -- EDGEMAN 08/29/2021 6:24PM

^^^ this....I haven't paid that fee in ~6-8 years and still using the -- ME Hokie 07 08/29/2021 7:59PM

You have to call their tech support and provide the specific data for... -- EDGEMAN 08/30/2021 05:41AM

The xfinity router/modem is pretty good -- MrBayAreaHokie 08/29/2021 5:19PM

Pod thing -- MrBayAreaHokie 08/29/2021 6:41PM

Agree. Ours gives great coverage inside and out ** -- 133743Hokie 08/29/2021 6:29PM

What Orlando said is truth. Also, if you have your own devices you fix the -- PhotoHokieNC 08/29/2021 4:50PM

I am in IT and I just use the one my provider gives. Just use a good VPN ** -- OrlandoHokie 08/29/2021 4:49PM

VPN? Something I add to my FIOS “gateway” or something I add to every -- Femoyer Hokie 08/29/2021 5:11PM

I use a VPN called Global Protect on my work laptop ** -- OrlandoHokie 08/29/2021 5:17PM

Thanks Orlando. How about your phone? Or maybe you always use -- Femoyer Hokie 08/29/2021 5:24PM

Yes. I mostly use my phone for WiFi at the house -- OrlandoHokie 08/29/2021 5:35PM

So your phone doesn’t need a VPN on your home wifi like a computer does? ** -- Femoyer Hokie 08/29/2021 5:37PM

It is not a bad idea to use one. I just am lazy ** -- OrlandoHokie 08/29/2021 5:41PM

But is that worth the $15/month for a year? ** -- HokieGator 08/29/2021 4:51PM

I work for a Service Provider. They don’t care about little people like me -- OrlandoHokie 08/29/2021 5:09PM

I can say that without a doubt it is worth the rental fee. We have Cox... -- Alan11 08/29/2021 4:57PM

Of course not. Just use your line when you call Xfinity with issues in YOUR -- PhotoHokieNC 08/29/2021 4:57PM

Before they closed their local store, Comcast was one of the best service -- seekoHoG 08/29/2021 9:33PM

I'm not trying to be a shill for Xfinity, but I tried multiple devices

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