Understanding Xfinity WiFi – Features, Equipment, and Pricing
The Xfinity in-home WiFi provides seamless multi-gig speeds for a completely connected home.
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What is Xfinity Gateway?
The Xfinity gateway, powered by WiFi 7 technology, is a modem and router combo that connects your devices to the internet, providing a smooth connection with consistent speeds in every corner of your home.
With an Xfinity Gateway, you can access the xFi experience at no additional cost through the Xfinity app.
Xfinity customers can lease the gateway for $15/mo.
How Does Xfinity xFi Work?
Xfinity xFi provides easy control over your home network, allowing WiFi monitoring, customizing WiFi profiles for different users, setting parental controls, and enabling time limits to manage internet access.
Get complete control, customization, and connectivity for your home with Xfinity XFi.
Connect
Connect seamlessly to the internet with your xFi Gateway.
- Supports multi-gig speeds
- Provides greater bandwidth for more devices
- Offers wider coverage for fully connected home
Customize
Personalize your home internet with the easy-to-use Xfinity app.
- Helps monitor connected devices
- Allows dedicated profiles for restricted access and time limits
- Gives control over pausing and playing WiFi access at home
Control
Secure your home internet with Xfinity Advanced Security.
- Blocks risky sites and malware from attacking your devices
- Provides timely alerts to potential threats
- Protects all connected devices from cyber attacks
If you need extra in-home coverage, you can add the xFi Complete for $25/mo. It is an enhanced service that offers:
What Are the Uses of Xfinity Advanced Security?
Included with the xFi Gateway, Xfinity Advanced Security takes complete care of your online security. From phones, laptops, and PCs to smart home devices, get a safe digital environment created for all your connected devices.
Here’s all that’s covered with this service:
All in all, this security suite comes with no extra charge and an easy interface via the Xfinity app.
How to Enhance the Gateway’s WiFi with Xfinity Pro?
WiFi Extender
Starting at $119
Extends WiFi network for better coverage and reduced dead zones, offering a 2x faster speed and a quick plug-to-install device.
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Pro WiFi Extender
Starting at $15/mo.
Keeps you connected to the internet during unforeseen outages with a 4-hour battery capacity and cellular backup.
Get Started with xFiFrequently Asked Questions
How much is Xfinity xFi?
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Xfinity Internet subscribers with an Xfinity Gateway can access the Xfinity xFi at no additional cost. However, Xfinity charges a rental fee of $15/mo for their xFi Gateway.
Can I self-install Xfinity WiFi?
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Yes, you can self-install Xfinity WiFi; however, you will have to pay a one-time Self-Instal Plus fee of $39.99. On many plans, free self-installation is an available option. You can order your self-install kit when placing your order.
How can I enable Advanced Security with my Xfinity WiFi?
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You can easily enable Advanced Security features through the Xfinity app. Simply go to the app and click on Advanced Security, the app will guide you to enable the settings. It should take about 10 minutes to get started with security features.