wcb300N is losing SSID upon Quantum Router Reboot
I have a Quantum Router and the Quantum multi room set-top box setup. I've set custom SSID's on the wcb300N, but when the router is rebooted, they return to the default of the router. I'm trying to...
View ArticleUpload on 500 plan getting worse by day...
Have a ticket open, tech came out and replaced ONT. Don't use a router here, ONT plugged into pfsense box; 8 core Xeon, 64GB DDR4, quad 10gbit NIC, nvme SSDs, etc. In other words, no problems with...
View ArticleFiOS Internet and phone install(no TV)
So my GF is finally considering switching from Verizon 1.2Mb/s DSL/phone to FiOS 50/50( :D )and Digital Voice since it will save her money. With an Internet/phone only install will they install...
View ArticleJust renewed in North Jersey
My contract was up in Feb '16. I currently have 35/35 internet plus Ultimate TV (with all of the movie channels) for $139. I've been checking the promotional pricing that Verizon was offering by...
View Article[Networking] Do I want the Quantum Router or something else?
So, anything wrong with the Quantum Router? I've seen a few complaints here, but what's the consensus? Or should I keep my ActionTec and buy another router-as-access-point? Current: Triple Play...
View ArticleAttn: NYC Dave or other VZ Insider - Desperate Plea
I have a business-impacting problem. The graphs tell the story. Targets are in the same /24 in the same rack at the same datacenter. Sources are multiple Business FIOS locations around the county. When...
View ArticleUpgrade to 100/100 has no service fee but upgrade to 150/150 does?
Hi guys. So currently I have 50/50 and the box runs via a coaxial cable to my Quantum Gateway router. I was planning on upgrading to 150/150 since it was only $30 more for triple the current speed, but...
View ArticleBright House contractor cut my fiber line
Yesterday: BH was running a ½-way decent deal and my neighbor was getting BH Internet installed. On my way out I made conversation with the installer from Knight Ent, who was getting ready to trench a...
View ArticleNYC FiOS buffering with streaming video
Over the past week or two, I've been getting issues where streaming video sites such as youtube and twitch seem to constantly buffer making it impossible to watch. Everything else seems to be working...
View ArticleQuestions About Coming Back to Fios
Hi All, I'm looking to come back to FIOS on a 100/100 custom TV package in Southern California and had a few questions. --Should I ask for cat 5e instead of MOCA from ONT to router? --Will a used Rev....
View ArticleAlternative Firmware with Actiontec?
MakeTechEasier has an article on using alternative firmware (like OpenWRT) on your home router for extra features or security: https://www.maketecheasier.com/alternative-firmwares-for-router . I was...
View Article[Networking] Router: Connection Type - Coax vs Wireless
When I am looking at "My Network' on my ActionTec, I see some connections as Coax and some as Wireless. Some of the ones listed as Coax, are definitely connected via Wireless. Is this because these...
View ArticleInternet only-Ethernet
I am thinking about coming back to FIOS, internet only and would like to use my own router (Asus N66U). The house has already has an ONT and the FIOS web page shows I can get as high as 500/500....
View Article[Pricing] Can't upgrade to 100 weird.
Ok This is strange I'm on 50/50 Bpon The Only GPON speed the upgrade tool will only let me order 300/300 GPON. 100/100 option is Gone so is 150/150. is this a new policy. Can I order 100/100 by phone?...
View ArticleAdding second Rev I to extend WiFi range
I am adding a second Actiontec rev I router to extend WiFi range and want to know if it's OK to use the same SSID and Pre Shared key as my primary router. Also should I leave the channels on both to...
View ArticleSkype Crashes Internet Intermittently
Hi, I can't hold Skype video calls for more than 10 seconds to 3 minutes before the call drops. I've noticed that when the call drops, everything else dies as well--I can't access webpages, and pings...
View Article[Networking] Some advice on wiring ethernet only FiOS?
I moved to a new location, and waiting for FiOS network to be pulled here (which should happen in a few months). Meanwhile I was thinking how to plan the wiring. Since it's possible to use just...
View ArticleNecessary to have Fios' router? Or am I being jerked around?
I inquired with FioS a couple weeks back about costs, etc for my home. Everything looked good until the guy told me(chat window) that I needed the Actiontek router. He said I either had to rent it or...
View ArticleCoax WAN v Ethernet WAN
I have triple bundle, with Ethernet WAN. I am thinking about moving my quantum gateway for better WIFI signal in the house. If I switch to coax wan does it require a unique coax from the ONT to the...
View ArticleFIOS Contracts at Pricepoint? Or just Length?
I'm currently on 75/35 right now (odd) but want to upgrade to 150/150, but the option is not there. 300/300 is available but the price different is huge. From reading many posts, people suggest you...
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