Xfinity xFi Pod XE2-SG 2nd Gen Dual Pack
- Comcast rented gateways only, not consumer owned routers
- 2 pods in the pack
- Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi
- Plug in to an indoor outlet, xFi app setup
- 1 port, 1000 Mbps LAN bandwidth
- Home Xfinity accounts only, not Comcast Business
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A simple way to extend Wi-Fi for a home that rents its Xfinity gateway. It will not work at all with a router you own or on a business account.
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ASIN: B08PDL438XModel: xFi Pod XE2-SGCategory: Whole Home & Mesh Wi-Fi Systems
Overview
Plugging two pods into wall outlets, Xfinity customers stretch the coverage of a rented xFi Gateway into a mesh network. Setup and monitoring run through the xFi app, and the network adjusts itself to the home.
For renters of the Comcast gateway, these pods fill dead spots with almost no setup. Compatibility is the hard limit: own your router or use a business account and they are useless.
Who it's for
Xfinity households renting the gateway monthly get easy coverage in back rooms. People with their own router, or another internet provider, cannot use them.
Pros and cons
- Plug in, no cables to run
- Two pods included
- App monitoring and control
- Self optimizing mesh
- Works only with rented Xfinity gateways
- Not for Comcast Business accounts
- Older Wi-Fi standard
- Indoor outlets only
Performance notes
Coverage depends on pod placement between the gateway and the dead zone, since each pod relays the gateway signal. The network tunes itself, so manual channel settings are not offered. Speed at a far pod is limited by the wireless hop back to the gateway.
Specifications
| Brand | Xfinity |
|---|---|
| Model | xFi Pod XE2-SG |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Lan port bandwidth | 1000 Mbps |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible devices | Comcast rented xFi Gateways only |
| Other details | |
| Wireless compability | 802.11ac |
| Frequency band class | Dual-Band |
| Frequency | 5 GHz |
| Number of ports | 1 |
| Control type | App |
| Operating System | Xfinity Xfi Os |
| Number of units | 2 |
| Other special features of the product | WPS |
Frequently asked questions
Do xFi Pods work with my own router?
No. They are only compatible with Comcast rented routers and modems. If you do not rent your gateway from Comcast monthly, the pods will not work.
Can I use xFi Pods on a Comcast Business account?
No. They work only with consumer, home Xfinity accounts and cannot be activated on a business account.
How do I install Xfinity xFi Pods?
Plug them into indoor electrical outlets and set them up with the xFi app.
How many pods come in this pack?
Two: the dual pack holds two second generation xFi Pods.