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Find the name of your network (SSID) and password (security key) or PIN on the sticker on the side, back, or bottom of your gateway.

To connect to your network wirelessly, follow these steps: Once your wireless gateway has been set up, you can start connecting your devices to the network. Now that youвЂ™ve got all the equipment set up on your end, the next step is to connect your computer and other devices to the network.

Wait until the online connection light stops flashing and remains on.

If your gateway doesnвЂ™t turn on automatically, press the power button.

Plug the power cord into the back of the gateway and then into a wall outlet.

Connect the other end of the cable to the xFi Wireless Gateway. Turn it right to tighten, and make sure you tighten it all the way.

Connect one end of the coaxial cable to your open wall socket.

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Try to find a central location in your home, away from windows and external walls.

Place your xFi Wireless Gateway near a cable wall outlet.

Once youвЂ™ve got all the essential equipment, you can begin setting up your gateway.

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Xfinity Gigabit Pro is available in only a few cities and professional installation is required. Xfinity also offers fiber gateways for customers of its fiber service, Xfinity Gigabit Pro, which has slightly different equipment. Some kits might come with additional parts, but these are the basic bits that every cable gateway needs to connect to the internet.

Ethernet cable (not required for wireless devices).

Every cable modem should come with the following: Although they may be different sizes and shapes, they all have the same basic components. Xfinity uses several different types of cable gateways (router and modem combos), depending on the kind of internet plan you sign up for.

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If you have a mobile device, Comcast offers a free Xfinity xFi app on both the App Store and Google Play which can walk you through the installation step by step. Once you have your Xfinity self-install kit, itвЂ™s time to start setting up your equipment. One comforting thing is if you choose to self-install but run into an issue, you can always contact Xfinity customer support online or by calling 1-800-XFINITY. You could also just get a Wi-Fi extender.

If you want to move the location where your modem is installed to a different room, youвЂ™ll need a professional installer to run a new cable.

This can happen if you bundle several services.

Installations that require more pieces of equipment than comes in a standard installation kit might require professional installation.

Locations that havenвЂ™t had Xfinity service for 12 months or more require a technician to come check the cable line.

Older homes that donвЂ™t have a coax outlet to plug your modem into will need one installed.

But even if you are super tech savvy, there are some issues that require professional installation. Thanks to XfinityвЂ™s helpful app and other information on its site, we think the process is simple enough that most people could handle self-installation. 1-year minimum term contract required.The choice of whether or not to self-install primarily depends on how confident you feel troubleshooting problems on your own. Discount will appear on statement within 45 days of enrollment. Paperless Billing and Automatic Payments required. Paperless Billing and Automatic Payments with bank account required, otherwise monthly service charge automatically increases by $10 (or $5 if enrolling with credit or debit card information). 1- or 2-year minimum term contract required.

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If either automatic payments or paperless billing are subsequently cancelled during the 24-month term, or services are reduced to Xfinity TV Limited Basic service only, the $10 monthly discount will be removed automatically.

The automatic payment and paperless billing discount is for a period of 24 months and will appear on the bill within 30 days of enrolling. Without enrollment, the monthly service charge automatically increases by $10.

Must enroll within 30 days of placing the order. Offer requires enrollment in both automatic payments and paperless billing. Limited to Performance Pro Internet, Blast! Internet, or Gigabit. Offers and availability vary by location and are subject to change.