Fixing to order Verizon FIOS for new home, right package tier?
Hello all, I'm closing on my new home in Plano next week and sure would like input for the right package and what preparations to make before installer comes out. Next weekend I plan on network wiring...
View Article[Networking] Actiontec consuming DHCP Assignments in Double Bridge?
Hello there, I am using Option 5 ("Double Bridge") of the FiOS FAQ with an Actiontec MI424WR Rev. I and ASUS TM-AC1900. Only when I connect the Actiontec's LAN port 4 to my ASUS's LAN port 4 can I not...
View Article[Networking] Force firmware update of Frontier MI424WR-Rev I to Verizon?
I recently got a Frontier branded Actiontec MI424WR-Rev I to use as a MoCA bridge, and for this purpose it's working pretty well. I'm getting seeing speeds of approximately 80Mbps r/w to a NAS drive...
View Article[ONT] BBU useless for intrusion alarm systems
12 D cells for the BBU is, to start with, absurd. But the deal breaker is having to flip the ON/OFF switch when the power goes out. We rely on FiOS phone to report events from our intrusion alarm...
View ArticleNo $10 step-up on Quantum
Rates on the FIOS website show $10 increase to go from 25 to 50, or 50 to 75 tier. Up until a week or so ago, that same option existed in my account to upgrade from 50/50 to 75/50 for an extra $10. (or...
View ArticleWell Verizon FiOS go the same way as @Home?
Since there is much speculation about the Verizon sale of the northeast (Soon as someone can agree to gulp up those Northeast commitments) does everyone see FiOS going down the same road @Home did? If...
View Article[Networking] VZ World of WEP Must End
I am still amazed how many VZ routers are still configured to use WEP in 2015. The picture above is from my community and only shows devices using WEP. The majority (80% or more) of these devices are...
View Article[Networking] FIOS Option #5 Bridge to Bridge - Actiontec Not Working For Me
Setup with MI424WR-Rev I in Bridge Mode via »How-to: Make Actiontec MI424WR Revision I (Rev.I) a Network and using Netgear R7000 as main router and DHCP server (This was working for several months) 2nd...
View ArticleOrdered, had router removed and still got it
So had the direct techs remove the router/quantum gateway. Got the email giving me the updated order without router also. And long behold.. It just got delivered ...with a coax adapter despite me...
View Article[ONT] New ONT Not to Support Other Routers
I currently rent and had my ONT switched over from coax to Ethernet since I only wanted internet service and did not want to rent or buy a router from Verizon. I have been using my own router...
View ArticleVerizon SPAM DETECTOR is worthless, what are my alternatives
Verizon SPAM DETECTOR is worthless, what are my alternatives? I'm tired of adding emails to my WLM block list daily, because the spammers change their domain every couple days. I been getting SPAM with...
View ArticleFios BBU part needed
I bought a replacement fios battery backup only to go replace it at parents house and the connector cable looks like got thrown away. The cable that goes to the battery positive/negative connector and...
View ArticleIntermittent Connection Issues - Actiontec
Hi Everyone - I have a strange connection problem that I see with my work laptop when connected to my home internet. Usually connections work fine, but randomly I'll experience problems where I can't...
View ArticleIs Frontier making a presence in the NYC area?
In other words, is Verizon being taken over by Frontier? Will this affect the amount we pay for service?
View Article75mbps Promotion Expiring soon, Upgrade or Downgrade?
I've been paying $99 (excluding tax) for Extreme HD and 75/75 Internet for the last 12 months. I have a promotion ending soon on the 75/75 internet in which beginning next month, I would have to shell...
View ArticleAre you all Renting the Quantum Gateway Router or Purchased?
Are you all Renting the Quantum Gateway Router or Purchased?
View ArticleNew Speed Tier NY Market 100/100
http://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-introduces-100100-mbps-fios-internet-speed-new-york-metro-area I see this mentioned in another thread, but it's official starting today.
View ArticleLatency increased after doing Speed Upgrade
Earlier with the 75/75 tier, I got a consistent latency of 4ms. After upgrading to 100/100, my latency fluctuates up to 7ms. Any explanation for this?
View ArticleProblem adding/changing services on Verizon site
I've been looking into upgrading my FIOS internet speed, but it keeps taking me to this screen every time I go to My Verizon > Add or Change Services. It's been like this for a few weeks now. Any...
View ArticleShouldn't 100mbps tier be a FREE upgrade to all 75/75 Customers?
Shouldn't the 100mbps tier be a FREE upgrade to all 75mbps tier customers?
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