Does VDSL still have speed limitations?
something odd's going on and could use some clarification. my condo building with units that were previously set up with fios is limited to 30/5 VDSL. my unit, which was never set up for fios until...
View Article[Networking] Do you lose 50% when you use 2nd secondary router?
For people who use primary (verzion router) and 2nd secondary (roll your own) setup, do you observe 50%? [att=1] Something like this?
View ArticleWould like to replace Actiontec completely...
I need to do a test (VPN) for someone and I want to replace (eliminiate) the actiontec with an ASUS RT-N16 (likely to run tomato or DD-WRT). I don't need MOCA or anything for TV. (it is just an...
View ArticleE-mail trouble
I am having an issues sending e-mail with attachment's from my version.net account while on Wi-Fi. The attachments/ e-mail never goes out. if I switch off Wi-Fi the e-mail with the attachment goes out....
View ArticleMail in OS X won't send
Two different OS X Mavericks systems in two homes with what as far as I can tell are correct settings but mail can not be sent. Either an error message or it just sits in the outbox. Error message: is...
View Article[Business] Verizon capacity in commercial bldgs...
I ask this question in this forums, because I think some people might have this level of experience in their 'day-jobs'. Maybe it's a good idea to IM me, if the Mods think this is too off-topic. What...
View Article[Networking] Frequent packet loss in New York (96.246.55.x range)
I've had an extremely flaky Internet connectivity for the past few days. I first noticed it during the weekend, but this could have been going on for longer. I would lose the Internet connection about...
View ArticleWireless Baby Monitor WiFi Camera and Dropped Connections
In the last year I have purchased two different Wireless Baby Monitor IP video cameras (WiFi) and experienced dropped network connections with both of them. The length of time before the drops occur...
View Article[Networking] Adding a second MI424WR Rev I as MOCA Bridge
I have a spare rev I that I want to set up as a moca bridge and put it upstairs where wifi is awful. I read through the FAQ about doing it, however, there doesn't seem to be any clear instructions...
View Article"Don't settle for less than 100% of the internet" -Verizon
Well, if we're to follow Verizon's advice, we shouldn't settle with Verizon and should all switch to Comcrap! The "internet" includes not just IPv4 connected devices, but IPv6 connected devices as...
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 ArticleSymmetrical Speeds
Symmetrical speeds is coming. Will be free for existing customers and new.
View ArticleFIOS run around in new construction
I'm in Claremont, CA and was lucky enough to be in the part of the city that got FIOS before the construction freeze. My mom has just moved into a new construction house in a 53 unit development in...
View ArticleInstallation without Actiontech
I am returning to FIOS (thanks to CV no longer extending my discount). Will go Ethernet (Internet only install) - but there are now a lot of warnings that they won't install without the Actiontec...
View ArticleTrying to setup second VZ router as an AP
It's been a while since I've been deep in the networking game, and the Google searches seem to have me confused, so I'm taking my questions here to the forums. I recently moved into a new home with...
View ArticleDigital Voice Rotary Question
This might be a long shot, but I'm hoping someone can help. I have digital voice for my 2 phone lines. I use several rotaty phones without a problem, a trimline, 554 wall phone, fortress payphone and...
View ArticleVerizon My Rewards
Does anyone participate in this program? I keep getting email reminders that I have 25,000 points or something like that. But when I go to sign in the fine print seems to indicate that I have to give...
View ArticleAdding Second, Third, possibly Fourth router (+MoCA)
I have a 5 bedroom, two story house. My FiOS connection is fed from the garage, through the closet to the Actiontec mi424wr Rev I. For the purpose of explaining what I want to do, I'll call this Router...
View Article[ONT] Can I use the Action tech router as a MoCa adapter?
I have a router I wan't to place at the head end of my network. I don't want the action tech in the mix at all. I have an ONT and right now the coax is going to the action tech and then that feeds my...
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