[ale] Xfinity Modem -- lease or buy recoomendations

[H P Ladds]

>
> 2.  Do not call standard comcast cutomer service. Also the self install
> capture gateway is somewhat dodgy. Comcast modem activation number is
> 1-855-652-3446. Call them after hooking up your equipment and they can
> activate and verify your equipment.
>

This likely will be a huge help -- thanks


> 4. Pretty much all the wireless gateways are terrible. You are much better
> off buying a wired gateway, then adding your own wireless router behind it.
> I settled on an T-Link Archer C5.
>

That's the plan. Happen to know is this model allows port mirroring (aka
plays well with Wireshark?)


>
> Give these rules of thumb, your best bets are the Motorola SB6141 if you do
> not need telephone and the Arris TG722G retail if you do.
>

This too is a big help. Mind me asking... what makes the TGT722G beter for
a no phone application?

Thanks
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