Switch cable card to new Tivo - call in or visit needed?
Can I move my existing cable card to a new Tivo without a visit or call in? (And, no, I don't need a visit to do the physical movement of the card). Just call-in? Thanks
View ArticleCan I Setup 2 Separate Networks at Home?
I have FIOS at home. I also have a home office where employees come work. For security reasons I want to make sure that the employees cannot access other computers on my home network. So I was thinking...
View ArticleConfiguration for ac router to Actiontec
Hi All, New to the forum and apologies ahead of time if this is a noob question but I'm turned upside down after doing a lot of reading on adding an ac router to my existing Fios Actiontec MI424-WR...
View ArticleActiontec and VPN?
Hey, I can't seem to find a good resource on steps to do VPN with Actiontec. I've signed up with VyperVPN and have an ASUS that runs OpenVPN. Should I put the actiontec in bridgemode and use the ASUS...
View Article[Networking] Coax through house, want ethernet near ONT in basement
I've read the FAQ, but am not sure whether I have the best configuration for my needs. I just moved into a house with FiOS. The ONT is in the basement. Its output is on coax, which runs into a...
View Article[Networking] VZ upgraded ONT box, now no PPPoE WAN IP.
Hey guys, New here, but did my searching before post! Recently, I had some issues with the ONT battery backup, the tech came out and upgraded the ONT box to the latest one (not sure why, it wasn't...
View ArticleQuantum Gateway Router
I just called Verizon and ordered myself a new Quantum Gateway Router (G1100). The normal price is $99, but the sales person said it is on sale for $25 off so I'm paying $74.99. I will own the router,...
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 ArticleAfter changing my MAC, VZ reassigns my old IP back to me
I know we've covered forced IP changes before. Maybe something's changed. My setup: FiOS residential 75/75 dynamic IP ONT - Ethernet - pfSense - LAN . (no VZ router) pfSense v2.1.5 x64 Xeon w/ Intel...
View Article[ONT] Proprietary cable?
I want to relocate my battery back up system/power supply and need a longer length of the special wire that goes from the ONT to the OPSU. I can not seem to locate it can you help me. It has 5pair and...
View Articlebill showing negative balance?
Anyone else see this when you log into my verizon fios website? I only usually see negative balance when I have CR or overpay sometimes I prefer that so I don't have to do it later in case I forget. I...
View ArticleUsing own router w/Actiontec on coax (CableCard on TV; no STBs)
I recently downgraded my TV service to just plain FiOS Local TV and it is connected to my TV via a CableCard on coax; I don't have any set top boxes. The incoming line from the ONT to the Actiontec...
View Article[ONT] Order FiOS internet without router?
My home already has an ONT. I want to get the FIOS 25/25mbit for $40/m no contract. Is it possible to order online, hook up my router to the ONT ethernet port, and not have them ship me a router or...
View Article[Pricing] Any idea if Verizon will upgrade internet speeds
Hi I am a current TWC subscriber considering to switch to Verizon Fios after the Comcast merger. TWC recently upgraded my area to TWC MAXX and I am please with the speed. Will Verizon Fios later on...
View Articleupload extremely slow
My wife is suddenly having problems upload. She has a Win8.1 computer that is about 11 months old. She is trying to upload photos to ebay and it is not working. I checked the size of her photos and...
View ArticleFiOS upgrade: ONT placement trouble?
Hi everybody: think I may have a little trouble here. I'm changing to FiOS after being on DirecTV and cable internet. Here's the issue: the cable internet enters the house clear on the other side of...
View Article[Networking] Packet Loss & Latency Each Night
I noticed my East Coast line monitor has been showing increased latency every night during prime time - now including PL on the same monitor (see screen shot). Anyone else in DE/PA - East Coast seeing...
View ArticleWhy sites do not always display the correct ISP type?
For example in http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r29709079- while the user has Verizon FIOS, according to the speed test they are on Verizon DSL. I was just wondering why that is. Thank you -- Please use...
View Article[Networking] Can only get provisioned speed when using MI424WR Rev I
I had FiOS installed in May 2014, and was provisioned for 50/25 (later changed to 50/50) using a coax WAN connection. I elected to use a purchased MI424WR Rev G rather than renting a router from...
View ArticleActiontec WiFI Connection Interesting Experience w/Denon Receiver
I just tried to connect a new Denon VR-X2100W via WiFi to an Actiontec Rev I. The AVR won't connect complaining the password I enter is wrong. It isn't. So for grins I tried to connect to a Netgear...
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