[Hidden-tech] Modem alternatives to Comcast/Xfinity

Tue May 26 21:44:24 UTC 2020

Tell us something about the site you are using now - it looks like a 
white label server with custom web interface.
For example if it handled wordpress, it would do all you wanted already.

Rich

On 5/26/2020 10:21 AM, Donald M Stevens via Hidden-discuss wrote:
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> Good Morning Arthur,
>
> I have been using ASUS both at home and for most of my customers recently.
>
> A couple of things,
>
> I have Charter, my clients have Charter, Cox, Comcast….
>
> Whenever I set them up I turn off the wifi option and set their modem 
> device in bridge mode….
>
> Then I use the ASUS router which allows me to control who has access, 
> vpn, restrict wifi connections and not have to deal with the provider 
> should I want to make any changes, setup VPN, firewall settings, etc…
>
> When I use the ASUS extenders, I always connect them back to the main 
> router with a CAT cable instead of the WiFi signal.
>
> (I know you can connect wireless the extenders to the router, but I 
> have found I have allot less Wifi connections issues, if any at all 
> when doing this), of course you need to be able to run the wire….
>
> As for replacing the ISP’s modem, I find out what device they 
> recommend, then go find the best price. (this way they cannot come 
> back at me should I need to call their tech support for anything)
>
> Hope this helps a littler?
>
> Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance or clarification.
>
> b-safe!
>
> Don
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> *From:* Hidden-discuss <hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net> 
> *On Behalf Of *Jonathan Mirin via Hidden-discuss
> *Sent:* Monday, May 25, 2020 8:48 PM
> *To:* Arthur Evans <arthr.evans at gmail.com>
> *Cc:* Hidden-Tech Tech <Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Hidden-tech] Modem alternatives to Comcast/Xfinity
>
> Hi Arthur,
>
> If you end up also needing a router, I like the energy savings and 
> zero microwave radiation when no devices are connecting via wi-fi to 
> the JRS Eco Router, which is a modified Asus:
>
> https://www.jrseco.com
>
> We bought an earlier JRS model, measured it with an EMF meter, etc.
>
> For some context, here's an opinion piece from last week's Greenfield 
> Recorder: 
> https://www.recorder.com/my-turn-mirin-Online-SafelyDuringCOVID19-After-34316395
>
> best, Jon
>
> Jonathan Mirin
>
> Piti Théâtre Company <http://www.ptco.org>
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> (413) 625-6569
> he/him/his
>
>
>
> <http://www.ptco.org/beeweek>
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> On Mon, May 25, 2020 at 3:36 PM Arthur Evans via Hidden-discuss 
> <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net 
> <mailto:hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>> 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
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