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    Comcast/Xfinity Encrypted DNS

    For those of us subscribing to Comcast Xfinity internet service, I came to learn today of their encrypted DNS initiatives. Namely, they are beta testing DoH and DoT resolvers. DoH: https://doh.xfinity.com/dns-query DoT: dot.xfinity.com Ref...
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    Recommended cable modem/router for new Comcast Xfinity service

    We're finally getting high speed internet on our street after years of waiting - Comcast contractor has the outside plant installed. I already have 2 newer ASUS routers with my current DSL. One has the cameras, Raspberry Pi boxes and some other stuff. The second router runs Merlin and is our...
  3. thiggins

    Comcast Goes Nationwide With XFi Pod Wi-Fi Extenders

    Comcast today announced nationwide availability for its xFi Pod Wi-Fi extenders. The company had previously trialed the devices in limited markets late last year. The Pods act as Wi-Fi extenders, working with select Comcast xFi gateways (Arris TG1682G, Cisco 3941T, Arris TG3482G, Technicolor...
  4. Francis P. Mejia

    How To Setup Merlin for: ASUS CM-32_AC2600 Router

    Hello To Whom May be Listening, New to the Forum and require advice for setting up Merlin on my brand new ASUS CM-32_AC2600 Router that I have using Comcast as my internet service... ...I currently have Private Internet Access VPN that isn't working without Merlin on my new router...
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    How to Achieve 1Gbps Upstream with a DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem?

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOCSIS According to the above Wiki, the maximum throughput for a DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem (32X8) should be 1372.16Mbps Down/245.76Mbps Up. I have seen other people post in this forum that they have 1Gbps Down/1Gbps Up. They also post numbers for upload speeds in...
  6. arithforu

    Decent Stable Modem with Router Suggestion for Comcast/Xfinity

    I am trying to find a way to setup two Wifi SSIDs, one with VPN connection and one without VPN connection. Currently, I am connected to Xfinity's Modem/Router which I am leasing from them and I connected my RT-AC68U router with Merlin's firmware to it and configured my VPN which works great...
  7. thiggins

    Comcast Takes Larger Stake in Plume.

    The mesh Wi-Fi market is consolidating since the entry of Google and established consumer Wi-Fi makers like NETGEAR and Linksys. So smaller players will need to soon find partners or find themselves with dwindling market share. Plume seems to have found its dream date in Comcast. Business...
  8. thiggins

    Comcast Spiffs Up Its Wi-Fi Act, Taps Plume For Mesh

    Comcast officially announced the revamped Wi-Fi product it previewed at CES 2017. xfinity xFi is a new user interface to control the Wi-Fi for Comcast customers with its xFi Wireless Gateway or xFi Advanced Gateway. It uses an iOS or Android app to control Wi-Fi and other router features...
  9. Dan Dascalescu

    How to set up repeater from xfinitywifi

    How can a router (or some other device) be set up as a repeater from the xfinitywifi access point? (I don't have or need a Comcast modem at this location, but I have a Comcast account.) When I login to xfinitywifi, I need to enter my Comcast user/pass on a web page. Is there a way to automate...
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    Open vpn server based on 3100 ASUS merlin router behind AT&T fiber u verse gateway

    Greetings SNB community, Having difficulty setting up open vpn off 3100 ASUS merlin router behind AT&T fiber u verse gateway. (router is not using wireless but wired into the gateway) Previously was using Comcast and set open vpn server off asus 3100 without any issues so could have secure...
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    Asus AC5300 (Merlin 380.63) with Comcast XB3 Bridge Mode

    I have an issue that has been re-occuring for quite some time... I have a Comcast XB3 (DPC3941T) that is in Bridge mode - and my AC5300 (380.63) behind it. Every day or so (sometimes, multiple times a day), my Asus router loses Internet connectivity - the physical light remains white, but for...
  12. Morac

    Problems with AC88U, ipV6 and Comcast

    I upgraded from a Linksys E3000 running Tomato to an ASUS RT-AC88U first running the stock firmware and then upgraded to Merlin. With Toastman and the E3000 I never had any problems with ipV6 and Comcast. It just worked. With the AC88U I'm having problems where IPv6 works for awhile and then...
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