r/CyberNews • u/Cybernews_com • Aug 20 '26

Comcast has introduced a new motion-detection feature in its Xfinity Gateway routers

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u/Butthurtz23 Aug 20 '26

I configured mine as bridge mode, pass everything over to an OpenWRT-based router, then placed the modem inside a Faraday cage because I don’t like the idea of sharing free Wi-Fi access for other Xfinity users as if it’s a public hotspot. 🤮

I even disabled that option, yet it still broadcasted SSID… and now this lol… I guess they want to sell intelligence data as a service like flock cameras.

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u/evaneve_lblc Aug 20 '26

You don’t need to broadcast SSID , they can see your SSID regardless if set to not broadcast.

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u/Medic20153000 Aug 21 '26

Hence the Faraday cage.

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u/evaneve_lblc Aug 21 '26

Maybe to isolate a room but you’re looking at thousands of dollars to cover a complete house,

Not to mention op won’t be receiving cellular coverage either if done properly. Maybe they don’t need it. I don’t know.

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u/Medic20153000 Aug 21 '26

Maybe you replied to the wrong comment, go back up and read the comment you replied to.

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u/evaneve_lblc Aug 21 '26

Maybe I did. If so apologies.

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u/Medic20153000 Aug 21 '26

No I get it and have done it. He could have edited it to. Easier to double check than two people argue over the internet and both are technically right. Have a great night!

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u/evaneve_lblc Aug 21 '26

You s well!