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drgeoff:
OBi100 has no routeing capability.
OBi202 has an inbuilt router but only 1 LAN port. You would need your 5 port Linksys. That would give you a total of 4 ports for wiring to your PC(s), smart TV. etc.
I've never seen or heard of a Wi-Fi router that has an external (or internal) switch for turning off the Wi-Fi. You use a web browser to access the router's configuration pages and untick a box or select an option from drop-down choices.
MurrayB:
The Motorola Surfboard SBG6580 is the model that I have. It has four Ethernet ports which eliminates the need for a router. You can turn off the wireless by accessing the unit via your web browser that will give you complete control of the device. I turned off the WiFi in the Surfboard via the browser because I use a different high power device with repeaters. Yes, the modem is yours to do with what you wish. However, when you install the modem you have to contact Comcast tech support to activate the modem on their system.
Hope this helps!
dudly:
I canceled Comcast voice as they were going to up my fee. I returned the Arris modem that had voice included and a rental fee of $8.00. I purchased a Motorola Surfboard SB6141 for about 70 or 80 bucks from Amazon. I only needed the modem as I already have a fast router.
You can activate the modem with Comcast by yourself or with Comcast's help. I decided to do it myself and it went smoothly. If you do it yourself, remember to connect the modem directly to the computer until you have it activated and then you can add the router back. Once you have the new modem connected to your computer, open a browser and go to comcast.com/activate and it will walk you through the process. As I remember, I only needed my account number and the telephone number I was using with Comcast. If that does not work, call Comcast and they will have you up and running in just a few minutes.
Diane:
When I get the OBi, and want to keep my phone number that I've had forever, do I connect the OBi first to import the number before cancelling it from my current phone Co. (Comcast)? (If I cancel first, then I'll lose the number, correct?)
I'm so appreciating all of your advice!
AlanB:
Quote from: Diane on April 16, 2014, 03:39:23 pm
When I get the OBi, and want to keep my phone number that I've had forever, do I connect the OBi first to import the number before cancelling it from my current phone Co. (Comcast)? (If I cancel first, then I'll lose the number, correct?)
I'm so appreciating all of your advice!
You will first need to set up account with new provider. The use that providers method to port your current phone number. Do NOT close your old account until the port is 100% complete.
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