Re: TIA568A or 568B?
I doubt anyone here knows if Verizon techs are mandated to use 568A or 568B or allowed to pick whatever makes sense for a particular install. Use the pictures Smith posted to try and figure it out -...
View ArticleFios router won't allow google.com to appear in any browser
Every so often I cannot access any google site. I just get a "site is unreachable" page instead. This happens on all our devices, iMac, MacBook, iphones, etc, and in all browsers (tried chrome,...
View ArticleRe: Disappointed, don’t purchase routers
It seems to be fired and WiFi....it’s really annoying AF! But I’ll try anything at this point!
View ArticleRe: Fios router won't allow google.com to appear in any browser
Instead of rebooting router, log in to it and try to renew wan ip.Or do a release and get new IP.Sometimes a certain network can have an issue.
View ArticleRe: Gigabit connection too slow
How are you testing?Are you using a hardwired device and going to speedtest.verizon.net?That is the only speed Verizon will guarantee.I have also seen posts where people state that either their NIC is...
View ArticleRe: COVID workathome problems with wifi coverage
If you have an android device, start with an app called wifi analyzer.It can help you determine if you have a signal strength issue.Or could possibly just need to change the wifi channel to avoid...
View ArticleRe: COVID workathome problems with wifi coverage
Which FiOS Gateway do you use? Is it a "G1100" or a "G3100" router? How many square footage is the apartment? Is the router shoved into a cabinet or under a bed, or behind a TV, or something of the...
View ArticleHigh Speed Internet is available at my address, it it possible to get FiOS?
I am currently not a Verizon customer, but I was a long time ago when DSL first became available. I upgraded to Comcast internet when it became available which was before FiOS came out. I'm looking for...
View ArticleRe: High Speed Internet is available at my address, it it possible to get FiOS?
FiOS requires the installation of physical infrastructure in your area. Fiber lines, instead of Copper Telephone lines (what DSL runs over). Unless you know of any neighbors having FiOS, it may not...
View ArticleRe: Gigabit connection too slow
Was your Antivirus enabled while performing the scan? That can impact your test results as Anti-virus often scans inbound and outbound network traffic for malware. This is very processor intensive. The...
View ArticleRe: Fios router won't allow google.com to appear in any browser
Next time this happens, open Terminal on your Mac and try pinging Google.com from it. The process is pretty simple. Go to Finder -> Applications -> Utilities and open Terminal. In Terminal, type...
View ArticleRe: Disappointed, don’t purchase routers
Did these problems start before or after getting a new router? Your initial post suggests you were trying to upgrade to solve the problem. If you're still having outages with a new router, then we need...
View ArticleRe: Need expert opinion on FIOS TV with G3100 setup
Glad to help. Awesome to hear when old hardware gets a new life 🙂
View ArticleRe: g3100 router dropping out
New FiOS installs, and any FiOS installation of 100Mbps and above use Ethernet for the WAN. In some cases, 100Mbps can be used with Coax, but Verizon is bumping this plan to 200Mbps or more in some...
View ArticleRe: Fios trouble
Is your Internet connection provided by Coax or Ethernet from the ONT? Do you have FiOS TV or phone service?
View ArticleRe: g3100 router dropping out
Thanks for the reply.I realized I had a typo in my initial post. My current plan is 100 Mbps. I tried disabling the SON feature before but it didn't seem to work out as one of the two channels that I...
View ArticleRe: New installation - in new single family house newly constructed
I actually hope the FiOS in a Box plan works out. That seems creative and cool at the same time. In the future, maybe Verizon can come up with a way that would allow them to let able customers install...
View ArticleRe: g3100 router dropping out
Yes, it's possible. To swap between routers, perform a "DHCP Release" on your WAN connection IP before you try to hook up the other router. Otherwise it won't get an IP address. Do the same thing when...
View ArticleUpgrading Router Issue
Hi there,I recently bought a new Fios Home router to replace a much older MI424WR unit. When I attempted to setup the new router, it would not register there was a coax internet connection, and hence...
View ArticleONT model needed for Gigabit service
Which model(s) of ONT box is needed for Gigabit service. I currently have an ONT model I-211M-L. It is connected to the router via an Ethernet cable. Is this ONT capable of gigbit service? If not, what...
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