How To Connect To Your Xfinity Hotspot
Configure your device to use your public wifi network at home and xfinity wifi on the go.
How to connect to your xfinity hotspot. The status will display as connected signifying you are connected to xfinity. Go to settings wifi then from the list of in range networks select xfinitywifi. The xfinity wifi app available for download on both ios and android devices can help you locate these hotspots. Wait a few seconds while your computer acquires an ip address from the xfinity network. Your phone doesn t have a lock screen code.
With tethering you can turn your phone into a mobile wifi hotspot so your devices can use your phone s data connection. Enter your xfinity email or username and password. Xfinity comcast has an app that will enable you to connect to an xfinity. Open the settings app. Go to settings connections wifi advanced toggle on auto connect to xfinity wifi.
Using a wifi enabled device verify that the xfinitywifi signal is available and that the device is connected. This is the most simple and easy way. In this video i wanted to test the xfinity hotspots app and see if it really worked. Open a browser and attempt to surf and the device will be directed to the xfinity wifi sign in page. If you have recently activated a new gateway the xfinitywifi signal may take up to 24 hours to broadcast.
To connect to your private home wifi network click on the network name of your private home wifi network in the menu usually this will be the network with the strongest signal typically beginning with the word home and click connect to connect your computer to the private home wifi network. If you have a samsung or lg phone you must have this feature turned on before you can auto connect to xfinity wifi hotspots. To access an xfinity hotspot just enter your comcast email and password.