Does Xfinity use DHCP?

The DHCP server “leases” your IP to you. IP addresses aren’t permanent. Yours won’t change often, but sometimes, due to system maintenance, you’ll get a short-term DHCP lease.

What connection type does Comcast use?

Basic Connectivity Generally, the basic setup is that your Comcast coax cable gets screwed into the F-Type connector on the DOCSIS modem. Unless you’re forced to rent this, the far cheaper, and more secure, option is to buy your own (new) modem.

Is Comcast static or dynamic IP?

Comcast consumer internet plans are all dynamic. This doesn’t mean the IP address will change, it just means it can change. The modem has no impact on this. Having a dynamic or static IP address is something that Comcast controls on their side, and they typically tie static IPs to business plans.

How do I know if I have PPPoE or DHCP?

The difference between PPPoE vs DHCP can be summarized as following:

  1. DHCP is a protocol for obtaining IP addresses while PPPOE is a common method of connecting to an ISP.
  2. DHCP is very popular and is widely used while PPPOE is slowly falling out of favor.

What is Comcast IP address?

To gain access to the configuration pages of your Comcast-provided Gateway, enter 10.1. 10.1 (or the current Gateway’s IP address if the default LAN configuration has been changed) into the address bar of your web browser on a computer which has a connection to the internet through the Gateway.

What is the Xfinity router IP address?

Xfinity Wireless Gateway Admin Tool You can either use WiFi or hook up an Ethernet cable to your Gateway. Open a web browser and go to the Admin Tool (http://10.0.0.1). This is the Wireless Gateway’s administration site.

Can you disable DHCP on Xfinity?

The LAN Setup page displays. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. Click the Apply button. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer IP addresses manually so that they can access the cable modem router.

Is xfinity a PPPoE?

10.10. 10.1 is the web page login address using a web browser. Not all PPP are PPPoE. Comcast does not, and has *never* used PPP.

Does Xfinity offer static IP?

This functionality is available to active users, as well as onboarding users, who have subscribed to a Static IP. Static IP is available only on Comcast Gateways. For more information on Static IPs, please read our Comcast Business IP Gateway and Static IP overview.

Does Xfinity have PPPoE?

Not all PPP are PPPoE. Comcast does not, and has *never* used PPP. Instead, Comcast uses DHCP and *straight Ethernet*. Except for the DHCP services that your modem provides, your Comcast connection is no different than a standard Ethernet connection.

Does fiber use PPPoE?

Does Your Internet Service Use PPPoE? Many, but not all, DSL internet providers use PPPoE. Cable and fiber internet providers do not use it.