It sounds like what you have is a modem/router combo. A separate router will always provide better WiFi performance. More important, it provides flexibility to adapt your WiFi network to your particular environment. You can buy a Docsis 3.0 modem certified compatible with Comcast/Xfinity for under $70 and a high throughput dual band router for under $100, although you can spend quite a bit more for a high-speed gaming router or a mesh system, if that's what you want or your situation requires. Without knowing a lot more about your layout and usage I can't give you any specific recommendations, but you will certainly save money AND get better WiFi performance by buying your own modem and router. Jan Werner ----------- On 5/25/2020 3:06 PM, Arthur Evans via Hidden-discuss wrote: > We've been renting Comcast modems for years, now at $14.00/month and we > have connectivity issues with wi-fi which we have only had moderate > success fixing with an extender. > We are looking for recommendations for the advisability of buying a > modem with extenders for a larger home to replace Xfinity's which will > last well - or is it best to stick with what Xfinity provides? Any good > modem and extender packages recommended? Xfinity suggested we purchase > xFi Pods ($119 + tax + delivery for three pods) to fix the problem. > Thanks in advance. > - Arthur > > _______________________________________________ > Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net > Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net > > You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. > If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members > page on the Hidden Tech Web site. > http://www.hidden-tech.net/members >