Start a New Discussion. Go to Solution. There currently is a known problem with the onboard speed test app showing inaccurate speed results. NG is aware of tihs. Use a external speedtest app like ooklas installable speed test app on a wired PC.
You should see near mpbs on the wire. View solution in original post. If there's issues, you'd have better luck in the proper forum. To clarify the speed I am seeing is from the Orbi app, testing speed from router to modem to internet. We are investigating this as the highest priority and will provide updates at Status.
Sun, Jun 20, PM. I am thinking of buying an MG modem to replace my rented Comcast modem. Does anyone know -- for certain -- if Comcast automatically provides pushes firmware updates for this particular modem?
I don't want to get stuck with old firmware. Thanks EG. Only reason that I ask is, I know that the ISP is "responsible" for updating the firmware, but I was wondering if Comcast actually does so. So I am hoping to hear from some Comcast customers who have some actual experience with this. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow.
Download Article Explore this Article parts. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Part 1. Check the physical router for the address. You can access your router by entering its IP address into your web browser. Most routers have this IP address printed on the sticker affixed to the bottom. If your router does not, or you don't have access to the physical router, follow these instructions to find it.
If you are using a Mac, skip down to the next section. Open the Start menu or screen and type "network status. Click the name of your current connection in the top-right corner. It will have an icon indicating the type of connection you are using Wi-Fi, Ethernet, etc. Make sure you're connected to the router's network. Click the "Details" button in the new window that appears. This will display a list of entries. Find the IPv4 Default Gateway entry. The IP address listed here is your router's IP address.
Part 2. Check your physical router for the IP address. You'll access your router's configuration page by entering its IP address into a web browser on your computer. Most routers have the IP address printed on a sticker on the bottom.
If your router doesn't have this sticker, or you can't physically access the router, follow the instructions in this method. Click the Apple menu and select "System Preferences. Click the "Network" button.
This will display all of your network connections. Select your active connection in the left frame. It will have a green indicator next to it, and will say "Connected" underneath. This is the IP address for your router. Part 3.
Some routers are setup to not allow access to the configuration page if you are connected via Wi-Fi. Connecting via Ethernet will help ensure that you can properly access the configuration tools.
Enter your router's IP address into a web browser's address bar. You can find this address by following the methods outlined above. Enter the address as if you were visiting a webpage. Enter your login information. When you try to open the configuration page, you'll be prompted to enter your router login information.
If you don't have this information saved, you can try some of the common defaults: Try leaving both fields blank. Many routers don't have any username or password required. Try entering "admin" as the username, and then leave the password blank. If that doesn't work, enter "admin" as the password as well.
Look up your router make and model at routerpasswords. This will display the default login information. If the default login information doesn't work, and you can't figure out how to log in, you can reset the router by pressing and holding the physical Reset button on the back.
This will erase all of your router's settings, possibly disrupting your wireless network if you changed any default settings for it.
You can then use the default login. Open the "Firmware," "Router Upgrade," or "Update" page. The name of this page will be different for every different router manufacturer.
The location varies, but you can usually find it in the "Administration," "Utilities," or "Maintenance" section.
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