I have my wireless network set up with my Airport Extreme and all is well. Comcast/Xfinity just sent me a new cable modem for internet and voice which includes an Arris wireless router. Is there any way to use both the Extreme and the Arris router? Any advantage to using both? If not, does anyone know if I can just use the modem part of the cable modem, bypass the Arris router and just continue to use my Extreme with the new Xfinity modem?
Arris modem is nothing special, unless you are hurting for extra ethernet ports, dont use the built in arris router, simply connect it to the extreme via the wan port and you should be good to go.
Arris modem is nothing special, unless you are hurting for extra ethernet ports, dont use the built in arris router, simply connect it to the extreme via the wan port and you should be good to go.
Thanks. I tried unplugging the coax, ethernet, phone and power supply from the old modem and then into the new one. After activating the new modem however, I noticed my Extreme remained flashing yellow and never turned green. Also my Xfinity voice was dead ( no dial tone). So I switched back temporarily to the old modem. Extreme and my old wireless network is back up, but voice is still dead. I will call Comcast from my cell phone shortly to troubleshoot.......
OK, I seem to have it all working now. Comcast had to force the Arris modem in to bridge mode on their end. The only thing that bugs me is that the extreme continues to flash an amber light although it appears to be working fine. Is that normal?
Hi, no that's not normal. Are you running an extended network or a WPA setup on your LAN? Have you had any problems or issues thus far or did the light change back to green?
Airport Extreme + Xfinity Arris Router?
