Our Rogers Xfinity Gateway (Gen 2) modem (formerly known as Fibre+ Gateway 2.0 (XB7)) comes with the latest WiFi technology and features, including support for WiFi 6 and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet. This article covers the key features, available connections and hardware specifications of the Rogers Xfinity Gateway (Gen 2).
Overview and features
The Rogers Xfinity Gateway (Gen 2) has an updated design and comes equipped with the latest WiFi technology.
Key features of the Rogers Xfinity Gateway (Gen 2) include:
- Quick and easy WiFi setup
Just plug in your Gateway and follow the steps using the Rogers Xfinity App (formerly known as Ignite Home App). You'll be online in minutes. - WiFi 6 compatible
The Rogers Xfinity Gateway (Gen 2) is our first Gateway to support WiFi 6. With this technology, the Gateway is capable of faster speeds, better range, and more efficient communication between all devices. - Updated antenna design
The Gateway has redesigned WiFi antennas allowing for better range and more stable connections on all of your devices. - Smart mesh WiFi
The Gateway automatically handles your WiFi settings for optimal performance on all devices in your home. - DOCSIS 3.1 compatible
The Rogers Xfinity Gateway (Gen 2) is our second Gateway to utilize the latest DOCSIS 3.1 technology, ensuring you get the fastest speeds now and in the future. - IPv6 compatible
The Gateway is compatible with IPv6.
Connections
Available connections on the Rogers Xfinity Gateway (Gen 2) include four Ethernet ports for hardwired devices, and dual-band WiFi (2.4GHz and 5GHz). There are two telephone ports on the modem to support up to two home phone landlines. You'll also find factory reset and WPS buttons for resetting the modem or connecting devices via WPS.
Connections on the Rogers Xfinity Gateway (Gen 2) include:
| Coaxial in | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes, 4 ports (1 x 2.5 Gbps, 3 x 1 Gbps) |
| WiFi | Yes, WiFi 6 (Modes A, G, N, AC, AX) |
| WiFi range | Up to 2500 square feet (approx.) |
| Dual band | Yes (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
| Antenna configuration | 8 antennas (4 for 2.4 GHz & 4 for 5 GHz) |
| External antenna | No |
| Phone ports | 2 |
| Battery | No |
| USB | No |
| Reset button | Yes (back) |
| WPS button | Yes (back) |
Specifications
Specifications of the Rogers Xfinity Gateway (Gen 2) include:
| Manufacturer | Technicolor | CommScope |
| Model | CGM4331SHW | TG4482 |
| Width | 10.16 cm / 4.0 in |
| Depth | 10.16 cm / 4.0 in |
| Height | 20.96 cm / 8.25 in |
Light sequence
The Rogers Xfinity Gateway (Gen 2) has a single light on the top to indicate the modem status. The light will be a solid white colour when the modem is up and running. If the modem is reset, it will go through the following sequence of lights as it reboots:
- No light: Device off
- Amber (solid): Booting up
- Amber (flashing): Downstream registration
- Green (flashing): Upstream registration
- Note: On the CommScope model this sequence will appear twice
- White (flashing): Ready for WiFi setup
- White (solid): Online with Internet access
- Amber / Green (alternating): Firmware download
- Note: On the CommScope model this sequence will appear twice