Also, fuck xfinity and their BS. Can’t even change wifi password without downloading an app.

    • Cyberwitch_7493 ( Cyberwitch_7493@lemmy.dbzer0.com ) English
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      3 years ago

      Plus the router usually comes with a subscription fee, whereas BYO router is a one-time payment. Ngl, some routers are expensive and if you can only afford the stock one they provide, I get it, but you’re definitely better off with your own.

    • gt5 ( gt5@beehaw.org ) 
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      3 years ago

      Can’t always do that. At my last place I had att fiber with an all-in-one modem/router combo. You could not opt out and use your own modem. Best you can do is use the all in one as a pass through to your own router