Arris XB6 Advanced Modem/Router

Now available in Kelowna and West-Kelowna Okanagan as of Dec 4 2017 Edit Jan 19 2018: and to customers in Calgary and surrounding areas as of January 15th, 2018. edit March 20 2018: May be available in other areas (such as Edmonton) in a non-advertised soft launch. . Puma6 test: http://www.dslreports.com/tools/puma6 edit: March 2 2018: A basic review for gaming results. https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r31858346- edit: March 3 2018: Puma tests. https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r31860092- edit: March 6 2018: On the Puma test, results can vary a little bit depending on some factors such as browser, OS, Cable Node, and LAN conditions. https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r31863335- Edit: March 9 2018: Another members Puma tests: https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r31868875- . edit March 6 2018: Need to point out that Shaw seems to be a bit aggressive with criteria for upgrading to the newest hardware (BlueSkyTV and XB6). Things such as 'renew your contract' (beware of not giving permission, and being put into a new contract term), and 'rental fee' (something for when hardware is in short supply, or the company wants more money out of your ass per month), and 'you need to change your plan, as you are being moved to the new billing system' (some on Shaw are in a very old customer profile, due to not upgrading hardware/subscriptions for years). . Note: Shaw early testers of the Arris XB6, can be anywhere in the Shaw footprint. Shaw ''''with this modem'''' will be finally rolling out IPv6 to the residential customers. 2017: Shaw systems architect, IPv6 deployment, historical writeup https://www.nctatechnicalpapers.com/Paper/2017/2017-shaw-communications-ipv6-deployment/download PDF Single multi-color status light on top, as you are expected to log into the unit to see whats what. The so-called "modern" management cloud, as companies try to cut their call-support costs by having automation to adjust things on the fly (such as wifi frequencies/power). Bridge mode. depending on firmware, apparently Gateway > at a glance .Or call in to support to do it. https://community.shaw.ca/docs/DOC-15056 . This model should be the Puma 7 model (made by Arris). Technicolor makes the Broadcom model. DOCSIS 3.1 http://www.multichannel.com/news/cable-operators/comcast-taps-arris-technicolor-xb6-gateways-sources/409944 https://community.shaw.ca/docs/DOC-14080 Available connections on the Advanced WiFi Modem include two Ethernet ports for hardwired devices, and dual band WiFi (2.4GHz and 5GHz). Telephone ports are present on the modem, but are disabled and not in use at this time. There are also factory reset and WPS buttons for resetting the modem and connecting devices via WPS. Connections on the Advanced WiFi Modem include: Coaxial in -- Yes Ethernet - Yes, -- 2 ports WiFi - Yes -- (Modes A, G, N and AC) Dual Band - Yes -- (2.4GHz, 5GHz) Phone ports -- Disabled Battery -- No USB -- No Reset button - Yes -- (back) WPS button - Yes -- (top) External antenna - No Specifications of the Advanced WiFi Modem include: Manufacturer Arris Width 12.5 cm / 4.9 in Depth 7.9 cm / 3.1 in Height 21.5 cm / 8.5 in . Setup PDF https://community.shaw.ca/servlet/JiveServlet/download/14080-14-18477/XB6 Setup guide page https://community.shaw.ca/docs/DOC-12120 Setup via Wifi page. Use Wifi password on bottom of unit. https://community.shaw.ca/docs/DOC-12071 On first setup (wired), XB6 should auto redirect to the unit for network setup page. IP: 10.0.0.1 User-Name: admin Password: password . [att=1] . Adding the promo/features page from Comcast. Shaw has disabled some of these features for now. The future connected home http://corporate.comcast.com/comcast-voices/meet-the-worlds-most-advanced-gateway-now-available-nationwide Smart Wifi http://corporate.comcast.com/comcast-voices/introducing-xfi-wi-fi-advanced Article on Comcast future plans of the connected home. http://www.broadcastingcable.com/comcast-opens-gateway-its-gigabit-future/170550 Comcast xFi Pods (Wifi Mesh) http://www.telecompetitor.com/comcast-xfi-pods-brings-wi-fi-mesh-technology-to-improve-in-home-coverage/ Comcast SmartHome Gateway. Turns your XB modem/router into a controller-gateway for all the wireless shit your home can stuff into it. Even Lojack your kids, so when their phone gets home and auto-connects to the wifi, the XB Gateway will send you an alert. Using the microphone of your X1 TV remote, tell your connected house to do things. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180110005754/en/Comcast-Extend-Access-Home-Automation-Services-15 .