Re: Disconnection Issues
Just call Verizon, describe the problem, and request a new router. I did, got a replacement no problem, and they didn't even want the old one back.
View ArticleRe: Actiontec Router: Replace antenna with a better one? Model #? Brand?
If you have two of the older router antennas around, try swapping them onto the new router you received. Check your router's channel settings and your wireless environment for noise sources, as...
View ArticleRe: Chromecast on FIOS
Geez. My takeaway from this thread is "Chromecast is finicky. Avoid it."
View ArticleRe: FIOS dropping my PS3 connection
TubeLugs wrote:"A few hours" of videogaming is a "short spurt"? Dude. This is the universe telling you to get your butt off the couch once in a while. :smileyvery-happy: Sorry...just had to insert a...
View Articlecable modem/wireless router
I just recently purchased an Apple AirPort Time Capsule which is also a wireless router. I have it connected to my Verizon router. everything works great! I'm getting much better range and data...
View ArticleRe: cable modem/wireless router
You don't need a modem with FIOS, you can just get rid of the VZ router and replace it with your own (you call Verizon to get them to change your connection from COAX, the same thing that goes to your...
View ArticleCAT 5 Splitter
Does any one know if the CAT 5 port on a Verizon router can be split into two paths? I recently puchased a CAT 5 splitter from Radio Shack and inserted into my Verizon Actiontec MI42, Rev 1 Router. The...
View ArticleRe: CAT 5 Splitter
You can only use one side of the splitter at a time. The device connected to the other side must be turned off. To use 2 or more devices at the same time you need a router.
View ArticleRe: Problem with Showtime Anytime app and Parental controls
Did you ever find the solution to this problem?? I'm having the same issue. I have been able to watch showtime anytime on my iphone with no problem until tonight when it gives me the error "parental...
View ArticleRe: CAT 5 Splitter
Are you talking about a switch? If so, put it behind the router instead of in front of it.
View ArticleRe: CAT 5 Splitter
bbinnard wrote:You can only use one side of the splitter at a time. The device connected to the other side must be turned off. To use 2 or more devices at the same time you need a router.You don't...
View ArticleWireless upload speeds!
I am having an issue with my uploads speeds, it seems when I turn on the television I lose up load speeds, I go from 31 MBPS to 9 MBPS upload. I have MI424WR router and my adapter is a Linksys...
View ArticleRe: cable modem/wireless router
VUser50 wrote:You don't need a modem with FIOS, you can just get rid of the VZ router and replace it with your own (you call Verizon to get them to change your connection from COAX, the same thing that...
View ArticleRe: Wireless upload speeds!
I've read your post several times and I'm having trouble understanding your configuration. A nswers to a few questions may help clear things up. Where is the Linksys WUSB600N plugged in to? Do you...
View ArticleRe: Actiontec Router: Replace antenna with a better one? Model #? Brand?
Alas. I just have one old antenna. Where can I get a second identical one... Which is my original question.
View ArticleRe: How to Get the Fastest FiOS Speed
the poor signal strength is why my wireless speeds are only 1 Mb one room awaythe new wired speed is fantastic - 80/40 Mb - the wireless speed next to the router is great tooI am not radio expert - i...
View ArticleRe: Sub Account Password Reset needed, but can't find any way to do so
They have done away with the ability to reset the subaccount passwords. In addition, if you have a very old set of subaccounts, you have a problem where you have probably not set a security question...
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Port Forwarding for L2TP/IPSec VPN Behind Verizon Actiontec MI424WR-GEN2 Rev....
I've got a NAS setup with various services running on custom ports to help minimize exposure (especially to script kiddies). I've tested everything both internally and externally to confirm they all...
View ArticleRe: Connect Router Via Coax Instead of Ethernet
I too have the MI424WR router and want to upgrade to a personally owned router so I need the COAX input changed to Ethernet. I did talk to Verizon via chat session and they tried to run a command to...
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