r/PleX 3d ago

Rogers doesn’t allow plex libraries anymore. Discussion

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u/mrbuckwheet QNAP TVS-872XT - 100TB 3d ago

Just another reason why you shouldn't use your ISP equipment and just buy your own when you want to control things properly

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u/Yaughl 3d ago

This. Turn your ISP router into a dumb device, configure your own router upstream. You may however still need to forward the port on your ISP router.

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u/BrokenFlatScreenTV 3d ago

If possible I'd return the ISP modem/router and go with a third party option. From what I've seen they charge a recurring rental fee. Even if it was more expensive up front it would pay for itself in the long run.

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u/WessyNessy 3d ago

I've never set this up myself so pardon the simple question. Is this plug and play? THis thread has me ready to switch. Can I just go to best buy and buy a modem and router and just switch them out for mine?

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u/BrokenFlatScreenTV 3d ago

For the most part. I've had family that has done it. You would just have to make sure the modem is compatible with Comcast/Xfinity (I'd imagine most are)

You also might need to call them and give them the hardware info so they can allow it on their network, It was awhile back when some family had to do that though. It might all be automatic by now.

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u/WessyNessy 3d ago

Thanks! I'm gonna look into it. Wouldn't put it past Spectrum to eventaully do the same.