I am not sure I follow you. Why do you want to do that?

Mostly unsecured. Anything "xfinity" or "CenturyLink" is pretty much wide open. As I said, never never use their device. Plus, save money and get your own!

For some odd reason Comcast has been sending all kinds of oddball packets for the past day or so...I just blocked their IP and was done with it (bootpc/udp protocol).

What can happen to these people, someone with any old AP can create an SSID called "xfinitywif" and park near their home. From there, someone inadvertently connects to the SSID and their identity is summarily stolen, emails hacked and on and on. Not good.

That is what my network (and theirs) see. When you have "Auto" channel turned on (default with most devices) it will poll the air and see what channels are taken at any given moment. I just happen to have the ability know how to see it (and my hardware points it out). This, as I said in other post is why many people have issues with their WiFi. Too many people all on the same channel at the same time. Very much like AM/FM stations that are near each other.

As for getting on my own WiFi...that is me being concerned about my security for my data. Many people are not aware that 802.11x can go well over 15 miles with the proper antenna.

Never mind, I see what you mean - you want to be able to connect to your network (not other people's network) from a distance. I choose a channel that I suspect most people aren't on.

I wont bring up the over lapping channels ;-)

Just dont have a DHCP range open. Have MAC assignments for your DHCP pool and dont let other devices connect...problem 99% solved (and it is easy). I also can run SSLVPN to my gateway prior to DHCP...and hardwire all local devices.

So, unless someone knows your range (and not have it 192.1468.x.x/10.0.x.x) - AND knows your mac, AND knows your gateway, AND knows your credentials...well, they are not generally getting in.

Not a "Firewall", Just NAT (as in all allowed with only NAT, super simple to get past for any sixth grade kid and an old iPhone or Android...gee, I wonder what is on port 80?). As for credentials, yeah, we all hold the Comcast close to our chests right? And it is impossible to "spoof" an SSID (even more so a public one)...sure.

We use non-licensed 802 all the time in moving data, all the time. Facility to Facility, building to building. What I am running is basically a MESH with my WLC.

With the right bridge and mast - over 20 miles is not uncommon in the right environment. NLOS 5 miles is common with 14dB@40MHz, LOS plays more with mast height and obstructions. But then, that is where 900MHz comes to play also.

Thanks, Markam!
 

It is really interesting that they don't offer this upgrade automatically or even inform you that it is available. I just called the number you gave and.... Bingo, because we have fiber optics (south of 466A) they can make the change outside our home.

They did try to upgrade my modem, But we own an Apple Airport Extreme and so we are covered. We are so glad we own our own modem. We played that game a few years back. Buying is so much cheaper!

We will enjoy the faster speeds! Thanks so much!!

I am shocked they did not try to tell you that it was not compatible....now, if everyone would just call...