[Networking] Set up Wireless Extender
I am a bit confused about my new official Actiontec Verizon wireless extender that I added to my network. I have my base router where I am not broadcasting the SSID. I am using 128 bit WEP. Looking for...
View ArticleUsage meter on FiOS Website....
I noticed yesterday that there was some kind of internet usage meter when I logged in to my FiOS account online. It wasn't specific but gave a range like 0 - 25 low, 26 -74 Med, 75 - 175 High, and 175+...
View ArticleHow to order new service with an Ethernet handoff and no router?
I'd like to get a new install of FIOS Internet and Phone, but I've been having trouble finding out how I can order service without either buying or renting a Verizon router. I don't plan on using FIOS...
View ArticleFast update!
Just renewed my Triple Play which included an upgrade to 75/75. I was 50/50. A few moments after I clicked checkout on the cart I lost connectivity. Rebooted router and PC. Ran speed test and got...
View Articlebandwidth caps coming soon?
I logged into my FiOS account today, to check pricing on a 50/50 upgrade, and saw this. Is Verizon getting ready to institute bandwidth caps???
View ArticleVerizon explains their "passing" logic in NYC FiOS deployment
There was a very interesting audit released recently by NYC, where Verizon is being blasted for failing to deliver FiOS in the entire city. Criticism was of course expected, but the most interesting...
View Article[Networking] 100/100
I upgraded to 100/100 package it gives me 84up 89 down now tech support claims I need a `giga cable from router to pc to get higher speeds now is that true?
View ArticlePhone line static
I'm having a strange issue with static in my phone line. The reason I say it's strange is because when I first dial a call it is always static free for the first 2-3 minutes. Then 2-3 minutes in I...
View ArticleFIOS - Slow Richmond Virginia?
Downloads are pretty bad right now. 50/50 Prior tests have been fine.
View ArticleHow To Enable MoCA on Actiontec mi424wr
Do I need to do anything special to enable MoCA on my MI424WR? I have a ECB2500 that I am trying to connect after I setup my network using these instructions: http://www.dslreports.com/faq/15993 For...
View ArticleFIOS 100/100 upgrade tomorrow - What should I expect?
Currently I have 50/50. I also have Quantum TV with 3 boxes. One next to the router in the basement, one on the first floor and one in a bedroom that also includes a FIOS Network Extender. I have a few...
View ArticleWhy would the phone line go dead....
....but everything else still works? I plugged the phone directly into the OTN and got nothing. Reset the router....no change. Went through all the online and phone tests...same thing. I even used a...
View ArticleDNS issues for weeks now? Verizon Fios NJ - Can't connect to sites
Hey all I switched over to Verizon Fios months ago, after like decade+ with Comcast. Everything was great, pricing great, etc. No complaints there But for like the whole month of July, there seems to...
View ArticleNew FiOS customer (about time) and some questions
Hello All. Just joined DSL Reports. :) I anticipate becoming a new FiOS customer for the house I am planning to build in Florida. It will be for "Internet only" (No TV or Phone). I will do my research...
View Article[Business] Can you get IPv6 on a business line?
I haven't seen much about this lately, is it possible to request a block of static IPv6 addresses if you have a business line? Or is this only available in certain markets?
View Article[Networking] How slow is Google DNS from your location?
When first made available, Google DNS were fast but unfortunately their IP addresses are too easy to remember and now they are overloaded. Take a look Google DNS performance in above report just run...
View ArticlePort 4500 tcp
I have an AT&T microcell that requires AT&T to communicate with it on port 4500 tcp. Been working great for weeks until today. AT&T says they can't reach it on port 4500 through my Fios...
View ArticleNo WAN Coax and Internet light?
Good evening everyone, I recently signed up for Fios 50/50 in my area and obtained a new router, the Actiontec MI424WR REV I Gigabit Wireless N GigE Router. I plugged everything into the router,...
View ArticleASUS AiCloud with fios actiontec
Hi, I am a newbie. Here is my problem. I have an Asus router with an AiCloud account. How do I use it with Verizon Fios setup and Actiontec router? I am currently using it with OCT switched in ethernet...
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