Also, fuck xfinity and their BS. Can’t even change wifi password without downloading an app.

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      Having your own router/access point can’t be stressed enough.

      And, you don’t even need their modem. Sure it’s an additional outlay of cash, but buying your own modem gets you a nice upgrade and no worries about someone connecting to the Xfinity access point that’s bundled in their equipment.

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      Plus the router usually comes with a subscription fee, whereas BYO router is a one-time payment. Ngl, some routers are expensive and if you can only afford the stock one they provide, I get it, but you’re definitely better off with your own.

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      Forgive my ignorance but how does it solve the issue mentioned? Do I need to flash my modem/router with certain software to block the pop ups to download the app?

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      Can’t always do that. At my last place I had att fiber with an all-in-one modem/router combo. You could not opt out and use your own modem. Best you can do is use the all in one as a pass through to your own router