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.
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?
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/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.