Bridging Actiontec Still Necessary?
I have a 25/5 FIOS account that is only getting 10Mbs out of my DLink DIR-825 router that sits behind the Actiontec (Rev D). I've read plenty of posts on the pros and cons of bridging the Actiontec as...
View Article[Northeast] Does the TV/VOD counts toward Net Cap?
Readying the Forums now I have realized that Verizon using blind caps. Now I don't use much bandwith (maybe 500 gigs top) however I do store my backups online so if I need to do a backup or a restore...
View Article[Northeast] Is the internet throttled after you download specifi
I have a 150Mbit down FIOS. I normally don't max the pipe, hell I hardly use 10% of it during a normal day (I normally just browse the web). However, yesterday I had to transfer my wife's hard drive...
View ArticleQuestion regarding using SOPHOS UTM as Firewall on 150mbit
So yes I am running a SOPHOS UTM as my firewall/UTM. On the old comcast system it wad dead simple....mainly Coax goes to DOCISS Modem, Ethernet cable from DOCISS to UTM WAN and the UTM LAN goes to a...
View Article[Northeast] How far will Fios run glass from the street?
Fios only comes half-way down my street and hooks a dog leg down another road... The tap on the pole is 7 poles from my driveway Is there any likelihood Verizon would be willing to connect me? I...
View ArticleNew Surcharge
Today I received my Verizon bill and noticed a new surcharge. I'm being charged $.99 for a NY Municipal Construction Surcharge. What type of charge is this and what is it used for?
View ArticleVery Weird FIOS IP behavior from UTM and Actiontec
So I decided to directly connect the Verion FIOS ethernet cable into my SOPHOS UTM. First I released the IP from the Verizon Actiontec. Then I connected the WAN Ethernet cable from the Actiontec to my...
View ArticleActiontec Rebooting revisited
I'm still having an occasional reboot, but certainly not like several weeks ago. Last week the router ran for about 8 days before rebooting but over the last couple of days it rebooted a couple of...
View ArticlePOP email down again (baltimore md area)?
Getting no response out my email client, cell phone client is running very slow and sometimes getting nothing, but webmail interface shows activity. Anybody else having problems or is it just this...
View ArticleVerizon FIOS -> Comcast
I have been a FIOS customer for over 5 years having switched from Comcast. Today's bill is now $211 with the basic HD service, lowest speed internet (20/5), and multi room DVR. I had been getting a $30...
View ArticleNew topic on FIOS bandwidth capabilities
I'm not looking for an argument nor am I defending the actions taken against you. I was simply trying to sort out a possible reason for their actions. If I came off in an offending manner I apologize....
View ArticleFIOS scheduled for Bronx NY yet?
I don't know if it's here yet. I know there's folks reporting it live in some parts of Long Island, so I figured I'd ask.
View ArticleMoCA Properties
I would like to get a clarification on MoCA networks and hope this is the place. Assume a "conventional" FiOS layout, with however Ethernet WAN instead of coax WAN. Assume also that the Ethernet wiring...
View ArticleGot Fios TV for home? Think twice about business Fios 'net
Think twice before embarking on this type of journey. Our story started a few days ago when we moved to a new house and ordered Fios TV after experiencing the terrible DVR cablevision was offering. I...
View Article[Southeast] Someone explain this to me?
Why everywhere I go to do a speed test I get 35Mbps. If I download I hit 7.5MB/sec .
View Articleipv6.msftncsi.com timed out -VZ FIOS 3/1 Plan
I have the MI424WR Rev I router and have no connectivity issues. But I do see this warning in Event Viewer " Name resolution for the name ipv6.msftncsi.com timed out after none of the configured DNS...
View Article[Southeast] Very slow Fios upload speed at night and during week
We've had fios for a couple of years. The speed seems to be fine most of the time but for the last couple of weeks it's almost unusable. Download speed test is ok but upload speed is less than 1m and...
View ArticleI have Verizon Yahoo email. Pros and Cons of switching.
I've had Verizon DSL/Fios for about 10 years now. Around 6-7 years ago, I switched to the Verizon Yahoo service. My email still has the @verizon.net address, but everything is directed through Yahoo's...
View ArticleMaintaining verizon email address during home construction
We have to demolish and rebuild our home, and we would like to maintain our verizon.net email addresses and phone number throughout our moves from our current home to temporary housing back to our...
View ArticleDiscrepancy between verizon.speedtest.net and dslreports.com
Hi, I enjoy my FiOS very much, but I do have this question please. I just upgraded to FiOS Quantum, in which I signed up for 50/25. One of your technicians -- who gave me excellent assistance by the...
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