[ONT] FIOS basics question - coax vs ethernet
Hello - I understand that you can provision your service over MoCA or ethernet for Fios. I am currently provisioned over ethernet, but have both coax and ethernet connected to my actiontec router. Is...
View Article[Networking] Need help setting up QoS on Actiontec router
I need help setting up QoS on my verizon router. It's an Actiontec MI424WR-GEN3I. The connection is shared across multiple computers and when one of them is downloading, it hogs all the available...
View ArticleNew IP = wrong location
I had to reset the router after it locked up. Got a new IP but it's showing Pennsylvania according to ip2location.com instead of New York City like the previous IP. Is this normal? -- 75/75 Fios,...
View ArticleConfiguring FIOS Quantum Gateway Router opt out of DNS Assistance
Hi, Thought I'd share this with everyone ... I was not able to access my corporate network via my VPN because the Verizon FIOS DNS Assistance was returning "not found" for the URLs of my company's...
View Article[Networking] FiOS speeds have been very slow between 7-11 PM in Redlands, CA.
For the past 3 months my speeds have slowed down drastically between the hours of 7-11 PM. Usually my speeds are 84 MBPS down and 93 MBPS Upload on the 75/75 plan. However, when I need my internet the...
View Article15megabit no longer offered?
Called into Verizon after going back to 25meg. Asked about the 15meg tier. They told me that 15meg isn't in their system as an option. Only 3meg which is the same price as 25meg. Thought that was odd....
View ArticleVirginia Beach Broadband "authority"?
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r29935157-Virginia-Beach-exploring-broadband-internet-qAuthorityq Maybe a buyout of Fios may take place without any outisde influance.
View ArticleQuantum Gateway Router as a Bridge works except....
My home is wired for cable not ethernet, this is ok for the initial Triple Play with 75/75 mbps internet set up using Actiontech Rev I and Apple routers using WDS. For 150/150 mbps upgrade here is what...
View ArticleSpeed slowdown in Loudoun County VA
My speeds have been horrible here in Western Loudoun County VA. Down to lower than DSL 1.5Mbps. Last test was 18 for a 50 down service. Anyone else?? Sorry I was in a hurry to post. My slowdown was not...
View ArticleActiontec WCB3000N Wireless Extender
Has anyone had any issues with this wireless extender with Verizon fios? I currently have the Quantum gateway g1100 and this wireless extender and for some reason it shows that I have 20+ devices all...
View Article[ONT] Need a new ONT?
I'm one of those guys that likes to get the best deal for the services I pay for, since FiOS and Comcast are both in my area and I only require internet service, I tend to switch on and off every few...
View ArticleNew Router
Saw some ads for the new $199 router. Didn't think I had a need but sure enough my kids just tonight stumbled into some less than innocent youtube crap. Doesn't it allow for networking novices like me...
View ArticleReturning Equipment via UPS?
Hey All- Long story short, my contract ran out, prices shot way up, Verizon wasn't interested in offering any kind of decent deal to renew so I'm cancelling my Verizon FIOS service (for now, anyway,...
View Article[Billing] Be aware: future payment date gadget has no effect
I just got installed and billed this month. I logged on to "My Verizon" and selected "Make a One-Time payment with another option." On that page, there is a "Schedule Payment Date" input field, with a...
View Article[ONT] Any customer-visible status?
This month Verizon lowered its per-month pricing (with a 24 month agreement) to less than TWC, so I decided to make the switch to FiOS. For many years I have had Motorola cable modems, which have...
View Article[Networking] Placing a FiOS Internet behind firewall
As a "little bit" paranoid person, I want to get rid of ActionTec wireless router. Currently any Verizon subscriber receives an ActionTec router (http://www.actiontec.com/41.html) These routers does...
View ArticlePIA VPN with Quantum Gateway and dd-wrt router?
I just flashed an old WRT320n router I had lying around with a working dd-wrt firmware. I have it connected directly to my PC (and 8 port switch) and am using the Quantum Gateway for internet only...
View Article[Networking] Content provider says my FIOS home network has issues... really?
Hi, I have an account with a content provider who has a Roku channel. Of late, that channel's performance has really fallen off: buffering issues, slow loads, etc. I also have a Hulu account and the...
View ArticleNew FiOS customer
Getting FiOS installed on the 27th, just had a couple questions Do I really need to rent a router from them or can I just go buy my own? Was looking at some videos and saw that the optical cable from...
View Articlelong time customer never was told how to create a verizon email.
I have a my verizon account user id and password for paying the bill. But what is my verizon.net email if I should want to log in to hbo go? I don't need a verizon email for anything else.. I never did...
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