Xfinity 2nd Generation Pods Performance Test

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[mjay]

Hello, comcast employee here, it is STRONGLY recommended to plug the pods directly into the wall and not a power strip. Many contain certain signal suppressors that interfere with the ones the pods use. If your particular power strip is doing this I cannot say but it’s more than possible.

[myadventureoutdoors]

This was very informing and straight to the point. Even a whiteboard. We don't deserve you sir.

[oscaraceves]

I am glad I found your videos. You prevented me from overspending. Thank you for being thorough with your explanations.

[catspaw]

Way to keep evolving, Tom! Very interested to see the results of the testing

[dawncovino]

Thank you so much for this information. I just purchased the Gen2 XFi Pod. I can't wait until I get it and set it up. You have really explained things in laymen's terms and I greatly appreciate that!

[richardb]

Great info! Followed the video and Pod connected! Unfortunately, all rooms lost speed but the weak rooms picked up a small amount. Was told by support to give it a week. Will report back..

[Jyw]

Thanks, Tom for the detailed explanation on connecting the 2nd. generation Xifi pods. This was a great tutorial as the Xfinity xifi pods have absolutely zero instructions on the installation( no paper documents, only QR code). I replaced my 3, 1st generation pods with the 2, second generation pods. I also had 120 per cent more on my presnt plan. I think I will get an improved speeds.

[briandoiron]

Thanks for such a great straight forward and informational video. Have been looking for a mesh setup and this will work seamless with my xFi. The old 200Mb limit was my hurdle. You sound happy with it! Subbed and appreciated.

[Sbnelson]

Great video! Question on the Gen 2's. Can the ethernet ports on the bottom be used to pass through (Go from Router>POD1, POD1>POD2?)

[hoosieralliance]

Thanks for the Vid Tom. I have the new XB7 and speeds in my kids room where he games is only 45mbs with the gen 1 pods so I’m either getting the Gen2 or maybe the TpLink wifi6 mesh extender wich is only $90 compared to the $120 cost of one V2 pod.

[felixmadison]

Will these help with the lag I am getting in my streaming tv right now? My xfinity router is quite a distance away from two of my downstairs televisions.

[LennyLacey]

Great Video and i like you have 3 1st gen Pods and just received the new 2nd gen pod. (Single Pod) best placement in my home?

[MyKittyKat]

Just upgraded to 2nd gens. I went from 20 - 60 mbps, (120 on good days) to over 300 mbps average, got a 400 mbps once. I have 1gb service.

[M.H]

Thanks for the information Tom, very nice and detailed. did you run into issues with Gen 2, any service interruption, an update will be very helpful to make us decide on Gen 2. Thanks

[mikecannon]

I had three first gen pods... They SUCKED. Went out and bought a two pack of these to replace them after your review. Completely different! These worked great. My service is 400 Mbps. I was getting on average in my office of 20 Mbps with the old pods. The old pods would randomly stop working and they ran HOT. My house is a South Florida hurricane construction home. Outside block walls have rebar and poured concrete in them. The second floor is poured concrete on a metal pan. The internal walls all have metal studs. The home is 2, 800 sq ft, but I went with two pods anyway because of the building material issues. The gateway is upstairs, my office is on the opposite end of the house down stairs. I am now getting between 170 and 200 Mbps in my office. I get right at 400 Mbps at the gateway. I'm very happy with these.

[theoilydodo]

Very good review and performance test. Helped me make my decision to get a few of these. Thank you!

[TonyRN]

Thank you for this video I am currently running 6 old school first gen xPods because of all the security cameras and other devices in my home. My home in Florida is one story, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and about 2300 square feet. Occasionally a couple of my cameras go offline, or my phones won't connect to the net on WiFi which is why I upgraded. I just bought a 2 pack of these and plan on installing them after returning from vacation. I was wondering if I will need my first gen xPods after I install the two new ones. Xfinity says to add them after the new pods have been in place for a couple days and recommends putting the old ones on exterior walls. Would that be overkill? Thanks again for this informative video.

[adillpickle]

Thanks for posting. Do you have to reactivate the pod if you lose power or unplug it ?

[seb]

Thanks for your video. Do I have to disconnect my range extenders b4 installing these? Also is there anything that plugs into the gateway?

[navinpatel]

Hi Tom. I am new to these pods. So, here are my questions. Does Comcast charge for these pods? Do I have to have Comcast’s gateway to work with these pods, or if I have a third party modem and router, will the pods work? Thanks.