The XB7 and XB8 are two devices that are often compared to one another. The only difference between the devices is the XB8 offers a Tri-Band wireless connection whereas the XB7 offers a Dula-Band.
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Jan 15, 2023 · XB8 has DOCSIS 3.1 High-Split (does not matter for right now, comcast is using mid-split for upstream speed improvements, which both the XB7 ...
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What is the difference between XB7 and XB8?
The major difference between the two is that the XB8 supports Wi-Fi 6E. If you don't have any devices that can connect on the 6 GHz band, either gateway will be fine. (One advantage to the XB7 is that the hardware is more mature and its firmware is arguably more stable.)
What is the Xfinity XB8?
The next generation xFi Advanced Gateway (XB8) is “tri-band”, meaning it broadcasts three separate radio bands – 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz, with WiFi 6E. To learn more about xFi Gateways, visit Overview of Xfinity Gateways. Historically, you were encouraged to use a different WiFi name and password for each band.
What is the new modem for Xfinity 2024?
Comcast plans to launch the XB10, a DOCSIS 4.0 gateway with Wi-Fi 7, in the second half of 2024. The company is also prepping the launch of 'Wi-Fi Speed Boost' and a low-lag 4K/HDR video enhancement it calls 'high fidelity video.
Which port is the fastest on an Xfinity modem?
If one of the ports has an orange or red stripe on it, that is supposed to be a 2.5Gbps port. Hardware will auto-negotiate the speed if you have it connected to another 2.5Gbps port with a decent cable. Cat 6 can do it, but Cat 7 is a better cable.
Sep 18, 2023 · I ordered the newest router. I had trouble and the tech replaced my 8 with a 7. What will be different? Speeds? Range?
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Aug 31, 2023 · I have had the XB7 for a little over a year since I went to Gig speed internet. At any given time, I have at least 20+ devices connected to ...
Mar 3, 2023 · I have noticed that both the XB7 and XB8 modems have the capability for the 160 MHz bandwidth on 5 GHz. Our household has several devices ...
The xFi Advanced Gateway (XB7 and higher) is the only device currently offering a backup battery for purchase (non-EPON). Link cordless phones (CAT-iq 2.0 ...
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Nov 9, 2022 · I have issue with my XB8 and need to replace the modem that its not available. Technician telling me they can't downgrade XB8 to XB7!!
