How do I clear the cache on my Xfinity router?

Click the three dots in the top right corner of the browser window, then scroll down and select More tools > Clear browsing data... from the expanded menu. Click the Advanced tab, change your Time range to All time, and select all boxes, except Passwords and other sign-in data and Content settings. Click Clear data.
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How do I fix my Xfinity WiFi router?

Troubleshoot Internet through My Account
  1. Go to the Internet Service tab in My Account (you may be asked to sign in using your Xfinity ID and password).
  2. Scroll down to Devices. Find the modem and select Restart Modem.
  3. Select Start Troubleshooting to begin your modem restart. This can take up to seven minutes.
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How do I clear my Xfinity history?

Press the Last button on the remote. Use the left arrow or right arrow button on the remote to highlight a channel or program and press the D button (the green, diamond-shaped button towards the bottom of the remote). To delete just that channel/program, highlight Just this channel and press OK.
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How do I log into my Xfinity WiFi router?

Log in at xfinity.com/myxfi or on the Xfinity app (download on the App Store or Google Play). If you already have the Xfinity app, make sure you have updated to the latest version. Select Connect. Select your network on the Xfinity app or select See Network on the xFi website.
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How do I log into my Xfinity admin tool?

Access the Admin Tool in the Xfinity My Account App
  1. Make sure you're accessing the Xfinity My Account app from your home network.
  2. Open the app and sign in.
  3. Go to Internet > Change WiFi Settings > Other Settings.
  4. If you haven't set a username and password yet, enter 'admin' and 'password.
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How to Reset your Xfinity Modem



What is the default admin password for Xfinity router?

EG. Hard reset the device to factory defaults by pressing and holding in the recessed reset button on the rear for 30 seconds. The user name and the password will now become the defaults of admin and password.
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How do you I access my router settings?

Tap on the network name. Look for a 'gateway', 'router' or other entry in the list.
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Find router IP address on Android or iOS
  1. Tap on Wi-Fi.
  2. Make sure your phone is connected to your router's Wi-Fi network.
  3. Tap the 'i' to the right of the network name.
  4. Your router's IP address is shown next to 'Router'
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How do I update my Comcast router firmware?

To automatically update the router's current firmware:

Log in to the router and permit the firmware check. Under Maintenance, click Router Upgrade. Click Check.
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Is there a way to check Internet history on WIFI Xfinity?

Step #1 – Open your internet browser on your computer and type in your IP address. Step #2 – You'll now find yourself on the dashboard of your router. Step #3 – On the homepage of your router dashboard, find the log settings, wifi history viewer or activity history option.
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Does Xfinity track your Internet history?

Key Takeaways. As your Internet Service Provider, we do not track the websites you visit or apps you use through your broadband connection. Because we don't track that information, we don't use it to build a profile about you and we have never sold that information to anyone.
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Can you see browsing history on Xfinity Wifi?

No. Comcast does not record browsing history.
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Why does Xfinity WiFi keep dropping?

If your Xfinity Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting, inspect your cables for fraying and ensure there's no signal intereference. Move your router closer to your browsing device or vice versa.
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What happens if I reset my Xfinity router?

A factory reset restores your Gateway to its original default settings, including your WiFi name and password. A factory reset requires using a non-metallic pointed object (such as a toothpick) to hold in the Reset button on the back of the Gateway for 30 seconds until all the LED lights power off.
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Why is my Xfinity internet so slow all of a sudden?

Get a faster internet plan

Your Xfinity internet might be slow because you don't have enough bandwidth in your current plan to keep up with your internet use. This may especially be the case if you've started working or learning from home.
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How long does Xfinity keep Internet history?

Comcast currently maintains Internet Protocol address log files for a period of 180 days. If Comcast is asked to respond for information relating to an incident that occurred beyond this period, we will not have responsive information and can not fulfill a legal request.
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Can Xfinity see your incognito history?

Further, browsing in "incognito" or private mode does not prevent your internet provider from knowing which sites you visit. Private mode only prevents the browser you are using from storing your internet history. (Comcast will still know when you view adult content, even if Chrome forgets.)
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Can WiFi owner see what sites I visited incognito?

Nope. When you use incognito mode, your device and browser don't keep a log of the sites you're visiting. Yet, the Wi-Fi router can still log that information and the network admin can always retrieve that information later.
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Does my Xfinity router need to be updated?

Over time, Internet and TV equipment must be updated to keep up with the latest technology. If you rent equipment from Comcast, you are eligible for an update — on us!
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How do I know if my router needs to be updated?

The easiest method is to use the router's mobile app, which typically has an option to manually check for updates. (The name of the menu or setting will vary by brand.) You can also look at your router's web app, which is accessed by typing an IP address—often 192.168. 0.1 or 192.168.
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What's the difference between a modem and a router?

Your modem is a box that connects your home network to the wider Internet. A router is a box that lets all of your wired and wireless devices use that Internet connection at once and also allows them to talk to one another without having to do so over the Internet.
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How do I make my Wi-Fi faster?

Learn more.
  1. Move Your Router. That router in the closet? ...
  2. Use an Ethernet Cable. Ethernet. ...
  3. Change the Channel or Band. Wi-Fi signal is divided into channels. ...
  4. Upgrade Your Router. TP-Link Archer AX55. ...
  5. Get a Wi-Fi Extender. ...
  6. Use Your Electrical Wiring. ...
  7. Add a Password to Your Wi-Fi. ...
  8. Cut Off Unused Devices.
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How can I increase the speed of my router?

How to improve your internet speed
  1. Turn things off and on again. ...
  2. Move your router to a better location. ...
  3. Switch your Wi-Fi frequency band. ...
  4. Adjust your router's antennas. ...
  5. Extend your Wi-Fi network. ...
  6. Prune unnecessary connections. ...
  7. Change your Wi-Fi frequency channel. ...
  8. Upgrade to faster internet.
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How do I manage my router settings?

  1. How to Change Your Wireless Router Settings. ...
  2. Connect to your network wirelessly, or via ethernet. ...
  3. Find your router configuration page. ...
  4. Log in with the username and password. ...
  5. Find the Wireless Settings page. ...
  6. Set the new channel, usually with a dropdown menu. ...
  7. Your router will now reboot. ...
  8. Troubleshooting.
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How do I reset my Xfinity router username and password?

Reset Your Xfinity Password With the Reset Tool
  1. Go to xfinity.com/password.
  2. Enter your Xfinity ID and click Continue. ...
  3. Complete the security check by typing the moving letters in the box. ...
  4. Select the way you want to recover your password and click Continue. ...
  5. Create and confirm your new password.
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What is Xfinity router IP address?

The default IP address of Xfinity routers is usually “192.168. 1.1”, “192.168. 100.1”, or “10.1. 10.1”.
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