How to Turn off xfinity hotspot

If you own the xfinity gateway broadcast then you have the ability to broadcast the “xfinitywifi” signal. This allows your guests to access free Wi-Fi through their devices. This hotspot is separate from your private home Wi-Fi network. Guests can login without you necessarily sharing your network password.

To disable the hotspot, go to the xfinity app and sign in to your account with ID and password. Click>Connect>See Network>Advanced settings>xfinity Wi-Fi hotspot. You can then slide the toggle to the right whenever you want to turn it on and to the left when you want to turn it off.

The other alternative is to go to the xfinity website via customer.xfinity.com/#/settings/hotspot. You will be required to sign in to your account with ID and password. Then click turn on/off. If you have gone to the above settings and have not seen a toggle tab to turn on/off the hotspot then know your device is not eligible for broadcasting a public network.

Types of xfinity Wi-Fi network

Besides, your private home network, xfinity also allows connections via the and xfinitywifi. The latter, xfinitywifi is an open network and operates like the Wi-Fi in your coffee shop. The network is open and unsecured meaning you need to be extra careful what you share over the network. XFINITY is more secure and offers an encryption system that ensures transfers between your device and network are secure. The xfinitywifi uses 128-bit encryption for sign-in and this helps secure your logins. You should be careful not to share any financial information over the network. Also, click on websites that have SSL or HTTP:// encryption.

How to turn off auto-connect on your mobile phone

Xfinity has over 18 million hotspots that are spread across the world. This means you can use your mobile phone to access free Wi-Fi and not use your mobile data. However, if you are worried about your phone auto-connecting to hotspots you can switch off the hotspot. This allows you to switch to your 4G LTE data.

Turning off auto-connect for Android phones

• You go to settings>connections>Wi-Fi>Advanced
• Toggle the Auto-connect to xfinity on/off

This turns off connection to the hotspots but does not turn off your home network. For this you will need to go to settings>connections>Wi-Fi>Advanced>Smart Network Switch then switch it off

For LG phones

Settings>Wi-Fi>More>Advanced Wi-Fi

Then toggle the tab on/off

For iPhone/iPad

Go to settings>Wi-Fi then click the “i” icons next to the xfinitywifi and XFINITY networks. Toggle off the auto-join

Dangers of using public hotspots

While public hotspots enable you to access the internet on the go via your mobile device they are shrouded with security concerns. They are quite convenient as you can simply walk into a coffee café, order your coffee and immediately start surfing the net without paying a dime. However, public hotspots are unsecure and therefore expose you to attacks. Here are key dangers to look out for when using public hotspots

Theft of public information

Your personal information like financial details, login credentials, pictures and other personal information is likely to be stolen when you log in to a public hotspot. Hackers can compromise the network and get into your phone/devices and get access to these information. Once the hackers have access to these information it is very easy for them to use it to steal from you. They can also intercept any personal information that is being sent to your device.

Cyber attacks

For business owners surfing in public hotspots can increase their risks of cyber-attacks on their businesses. The attackers can review any files and personal information in the persons phone and use this to attack their businesses.

Man-in-middle attacks happen when someone impersonates a legitimate Wi-Fi network and this causes you to login to their network instead of the legitimate one. For example, if you have a tendency to visit a particular coffee shop but one day you notice a network with a similar name to yours you can connect to it even though it is not the legitimate one. Attackers will often use network names that are slightly similar to the legitimate one. What you do not know is that as you surf, hackers are monitoring your on-goings and are privy to private information.

Unencrypted connections

Encryption is an IT term that refers to the practice of encrypting data as it goes to and from a device. This is done through a secure key and helps protect your data should it be intercepted. If someone gets access to your data as it flows from your device, they cannot use it without the secure key. You can know websites that are secure by the inscription HTTPS. You should be careful when surfing on public networks to only go to secure sites.

Xfinity mobile plans

Price	$15/mo.	$30/mo.	$45/mo.	$60/mo.
Data package	1GB	3GB	unlimited	10GB
Hotspot	Yes	Yes	600kbps hotspot	Yes
Text/minutes	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited

Conclusion

The hotspot allows you to share internet with friends and guests without necessarily giving out your password. It creates an open network for one to access the internet. You can turn off this hotspot at any time. Xfinity has created over 8 million hotspots across the country and this allows its customers and other users to access internet on the move. However, you should note that this networks are not completely secure and you should therefore be careful when sharing personal financial information

FAQ

How do I turn off my xfinity hotspot?

Go to customer.xfinity.com/#/settings/hotspot. User your user ID and password to login then you can toggle the button for on/off

Should I disable xfinity hotspot?

You can do so at any given time if you do not want people to use your network

Does xfinity hotspot slow down internet?

It does not your guests continue enjoying the same speeds as you.

How do I turn off my xfinity hotspot on my iPhone?

Go to settings>Wi-Fi icon and click the “i” icon that represent the xfinitywifi and XFINITY networks. From there toggle off the auto-join