How can I get my Xfinity Internet service unlocked?
To request an unlock, contact an Xfinity Mobile representative through chat or text at (888) 936-4968 if you fulfill the unlock eligibility requirements. (Keep in mind that if you’re in the military, you’ll have to go to a store first.) We’ll email you an unlock code once we’ve received your request and confirmed your eligibility.
Buy an Xfinity Compatible Modem & Router or a Gateway to Replace your Comcast Modem
You don’t need to purchase a 2-in-1 gateway device (modem + router in one), such as the one sold by Comcast under the name “xFi.” You can use a cable modem and a wireless router together. It will operate the same, but buying separately allows you to replace one half of the combo rather than the complete (more expensive) item if you choose to upgrade in the future. Not to add that, according to gateway reviews, this solution is often more reliable.
What is the Xfinity router’s admin password?
In the Xfinity My Account App, go to the Admin Tool. Sign in to the app after it has been opened. To change your WiFi settings, go to Internet > Change WiFi Settings > Other Settings. Enter ‘admin’ and ‘password’ if you haven’t yet created a username and password.
Is it possible to lock a modem?
If your modem is still tied to your prior ISP, you can always contact them and request that the locking codes be removed; in most situations, they will. However, if this isn’t possible due to quality or security concerns, you’ll have to purchase a new modem.
What does it mean to “unlock eligibility”?
When a phone is purchased, it is locked to a specific network and may only be used on that network. After a phone has been fully paid for, it can be unlocked, allowing it to be used on any suitable network. On the used phone market, unlocked phones are more valuable than locked phones.
What is the procedure for logging into my Xfinity router?
- Verify that you’re connected to the Xfinity network. It could be a wired or wireless connection.
- Go to 10.0.0.1 in your browser.
- Fill up your username and password. admin is the user name. password is your password.
- You should change your password.
- Have you forgotten your account or password?
How can I get my modem to work?
Connect the coaxial wire to the rear of your modem from the cable socket on the wall. Connect one end of the power cord to the power port on the back of your modem and the other end to a non-switched electrical outlet. As a result, the modem lights begin to flash and illuminate.
What is the procedure for resetting the admin password on my router?
You can reset the router to its default factory settings if you can’t access the router’s web-based setup page or if you forget the router’s password.
Press and hold the Reset button for 10 seconds to accomplish this.
NOTE: Resetting your router to factory default settings will also reset the password.
The default password for the router is “admin”; for the username, leave the field blank.
IMPORTANT: When pressing the Reset button, make sure the router’s Power LED is blinking.
This means that the router has been correctly reset.