[Networking] Actiontec Router Firmware Updated
My router just auto-updated firmware version to 40.21.10.2. Looking through settings for any changes now.
View Article[Networking] actiontec mi424wr not working with any pc except my main desktop.
Ok for some reason this router actiontec mi424wr will not work with any other computers except my main desktop.. Like a couple laptops i have. One being a acer one netbook the 9inch one, When i connect...
View ArticleDbl the cost if not bundled!!
I was recently looking to remove CATV from my FiOS, leaving just the Internet (15/5). I'm in a month-to-month bundle right now: Internet @ $40 + CATV @ $55 = $95 The agent I chatted with, said that...
View ArticleWakeup-On-LAN failing
The WOL tool here is failing to, well, wakeup my computer. I tried another one (not sure if I'm allowed to link to it) and it gave me "Magic packet failed!". This used to work several months ago. I...
View ArticleTelephone line question.
I'm pretty sure it's the landline coming into the house, but who knows. I have Verizon Fios digital and I can hear people on the other end of my call, but they can't hear me. This happens...
View Article[Pricing] Best price for no-contract TV+internet?
Hi guys, I've got a short term rental for some relatives, was wondering the best way to approach buying FIOS there. They just signed the 6 month lease. There's a FIOS box out back, no idea of the...
View Article[Pricing] Renew Date Looming
My Fios renew date is in February. I have not seen any incentives for renewing subscribers, only "new" subscribers. Has anyone heard of any? I currently have an MRDVR and one STB, Ultimate TV, Digital...
View ArticleHorrible youtube speeds
I'm getting horrible youtube speeds here in the washington dc area (Maryland), i've ran the speed optimizer from fios, but I think it even made things worse. Some videos barely pass the 60KB/s, some...
View Article[Pricing] Out of contract renewal offer ??
Ok, this is the second letter I've received from Vzn offering a monthly discount to renew a 2 year contract (their treminology is "2 year price guarantee".) The first letter was @$10.00 and the new one...
View Article[Networking] WECB (WCB3000N)
I have a dead spot in my house where Wi-Fi is all but non existent. A technician came out to look at a pixilation issue on all of my TVs (seems to be a common problem lately :-) ) and so I asked him...
View Article[Networking] Wanting to add another router (Help)
I have an actiontec router which Verizon installed in my basement, so the signal is not strong on my first or second floors. I ran an Ethernet cable to my first floor and want to connect it to the...
View Article[FiOS Phone] Fios Digital Voice now supports 7 digit dialing !?!
I found out last week, that all of a suddon I can dial a 7 digit local call on my Fios Digital Voice line. Doing that would previously give me a message saying "Please dial area code and number" but...
View Article[Connectivity] Why Doesn't CNN Video Work?
Why doesn't video from CNN.com work on my PC? I have a very capable PC with an Intel 2600K CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a high end GPU. I have Verizon FiOS 50mps service. I have all the latest versions of any...
View ArticleSame Verizon... different internet speeds?
I'm trying to troubleshoot slow uplink speeds between our office and my boss' home. The office is in L.A. using Towerstream WiMax with 10/10Mbps bandwidth. His home is 15 miles away with Verizon FiOS....
View ArticleTwo Actiontec's, one SSID...
I think I heard of this being done, but wanted to see if anyone was doing it with the ActionTec's. I have my main 802.11 AP upstairs on the 1st floor. I'd like a backup AP in the basement where it can...
View ArticleJust upgraded to 50/25 Internet....
I just turned: **HD Prime & 15/5 Internet on month-to-month....$119/month to **Local-only channels (no STB) and 50/25 Internet on 2yr term for $82/month My 50dn 25up Internet currently is giving me...
View ArticleActiontec M1424WR Rev I and fixed WiFi addresses
Just yesterday I installed a new Actiontec router. I have 8 devices connected wirelessly and was wondering if I would be well advised to assign each of these a static IP address. I previously had...
View ArticleIs it possible to upgrade to a router with wireless n free?
Mine is an old MI424WR Rev D. I think at the end of 2013, wireless n should be standard? Is it possible to get a router with at least wireless n? I saw a flier selling a new router that cost $80. I'm...
View Article[Networking] Is fiberoptics the best deal?
Is it worth it? I'd like to be a web host in the future and was told it would be good for me to upgrade to fiber optics. So?
View ArticleUpgrading to 802.11n using ActionTec Router..is it possible?
So I had recently upgraded to 50/25 and unfortunately, I forgot my wireless speeds don't support the new speed. I usually get 24/14 wireless. I just don't have the space to run wires all over the place...
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