FIOS finally in Rego Park, Queens and vicinity
Upon returning home from work yesterday my door had a FIOS circular prominently attached to the door handle informing me the Rego Park (right off Queens Blvd) area was finally wired up for FIOS. They...
View Article[ONT] Move ONT inside
I want to know if it is possible for Verizon to move my ONT inside. For whatever reason, the current outside location of my ONT isn't waterproof. I've gone through 2 ONTs all due to water damage....
View ArticleTorrents crashing network
I'm having a persistent problem where my entire network crashes while downloading torrent files. When this happens, the Internet light on mi424wr rev. e router turns orange and a simple reset of the...
View Article[ONT] ONT Mounting Location
I'm considering switching from Charter to FIOS for internet only. I'm Southern California / Long Beach local. It is my understanding that there are two parts to the ONT; the communications equipment...
View Article[FiOS Phone] FIOS Digital Voice from Standard Phone ?
A few years ago, I was converted from copper to Fios, for just continuing with phone service in my area, per Verizon's request. So, I always though that I had FIOS Phone, but just realizes that my...
View ArticleVerizon is offering free upgrade for really old Actiontec Routers
Do you have an older Actiontec router that doesn't support WPA2? Verizon is offering a free upgrade to a refurbished unit that has it. It's still 802.11.g and 10/100 Ethernet, but if you have a really...
View ArticleTellabs MDU 621 ONT problems vs 612 ONT
Back in 2007 we had FIOS intalled in a very large home that is also our office. We thought there was the potential of 10+ STB's so Verizon got a little scared and installed a Tellabs MDU 621 ONT. This...
View Article[Pricing] Fios Pricing Then and Now
Okay, bit of backstory: I lived with a friend in a different city and we had Fios. He paid for it for a few months, then I paid for it. (Two separate accounts, once he cancelled, I activated) I got...
View Article[Networking] Ationtec MI424W Verizon Coax Router Deliberate Programing Problem
I found out that Verizon has caused a WIFI issue, on the Actiontec MI424WR Rev I router. They cut the speed in half. You can be sitting next to the router, the slower is still there. There only answer...
View ArticleQuantum Gateway Router Parental Control & USB 2.0 ports
For those who have this router, is there a document or screen shot describing the functionality for parental control? When you engage the website keyword filter (e.g. minecaft) does it slow down the...
View Article[Pricing] Advice for dealing with Verizon billing
I need advice from anyone with experience in dealing with Verizon billing. I'm not really getting anywhere with them. Three weeks ago I called Verizon to cancel my Ultimate HD, and just keep the double...
View ArticleWhole Home Networking type of add-on
I have a friend that recently moved in with his girlfriend who has Verizon FiOS. Their place is pretty big and they aren't getting WiFi signal in some areas of their home. I suggested to him options of...
View ArticleWIFI extender to room with set top box
I have a bedroom that gets a weak signal from an Actiontec MI424WR Rev I router. I have tried a high-gain antenna that produced only marginal improvement. I tried a WiFi repeater that would not connect...
View ArticleIs gaming fixed w/o Netflix traffic on peers?
Now that Netflix traffic appears to have largely been removed from peering disputes are people seeing improved gaming? I'm assuming that "1/3 of prime time traffic" was responsible for saturating peers...
View Article[Networking] What is up with the new Verizon FiOS Quantum Gateway?
Okay so we know the new G1100 router is out from Verizon, but no one seems to know anything about its capabilities. There is literally nothing about it on Actiontec's website and when you call Verizon...
View ArticleWhat is that black box plugged into wall between the ONT and Outlet?
The install technician told me it was some ground test box or something and that they had to put it in or they will get fined. What I got from that is that it sounds like it has a light that indicates...
View ArticleFDV Administrative fee
Yes, I know it's been out for a while, currently at 0.99 per line. I was looking at the billing and comparing it to the beginning of the year. Although there is an obfuscated reason for it, "to help...
View Article[Networking] Newbie questions regarding home networking for fios
Hello everyone, thank you in advance for your help. I have had my fios internet swapped over to Ethernet, and have replaced the actiontec with an asus rt-ac68u with success (on my first floor)....
View ArticleVerizon to repay more than $1.3 million to Maryland consumers
Verizon to repay more than $1.3 million to Maryland consumers "Communications giant Verizon has agreed to pay more than $1.3 million in restitution to Maryland customers over allegations it...
View Article[Networking] Cannot use a mail client to connect to email
First, I've been on chat with Verizon for the better part of an hour and they were no help. I have two verizon email accounts on the same verizon FiOS account. I have outlook 2010 access email on one...
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