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    [SOLVED] Switching ISPs - how to reconnect coax cables?

    I swapped out the modems, and happy to report that everything is working perfectly now. It turned out to be a lot easier and quicker than I was expecting. Taking the modem out and testing it there seems like a no-brainer now, don't know why I didn't think of it! Thanks for all the suggestions!
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    [SOLVED] Switching ISPs - how to reconnect coax cables?

    I just did this, plugged the modem to the coax sticking out of the ground outside my garage, and I managed to activate the modem! I didn't even have to plug the modem to the computer - the xfinity app says I'm all set. Now the question is, if I remove the fios coax cable and connect the...
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    [SOLVED] Switching ISPs - how to reconnect coax cables?

    That is a great idea! will try it.
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    [SOLVED] Switching ISPs - how to reconnect coax cables?

    That sounds reasonable, thanks!
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    [SOLVED] Switching ISPs - how to reconnect coax cables?

    I used to have xfinity several years ago, so the house was wired ready for xfinity. I also have a wiring box in the garage with wires and splitters for TV/phone lines, which are connected to the various outle. When I had xfinity installed at the beginning, the installer connected through this...
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    [SOLVED] Switching ISPs - how to reconnect coax cables?

    I am switching from fios to xfinity internet. I am trying to do a self install and want to clear up my doubts about the wiring. I currently have a fios gateway connected to my inside coax outlet. I want to replace it with my new xfinity cable modem. I suspect I cannot simply remove the coax...