gigahertz205
@verizon.net | reply to DaDrgon
Re: How-to: make ActionTec MI424-WR a network bridge
How do i exactly find out if Im using coax or cat 5 for WAN? My router has both connected (cat 5 and coax to WAN) and only WAN Ethernet light is on in the front of the router. Does that mean Im using Broadband (ethernet)? |
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| said by gigahertz205 :
How do i exactly find out if I'm using coax or cat 5 for WAN? If the ethernet light is on, you should be on cat5. You can double check by logging in to the router.
On the main status page, it should show "Ethernet status: Connected".
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Hans
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Re: How-to: make ActionTec MI424-WR a network bridge
Would it be possible to use the following technique instead of turning the Actiontec into a bridge:
»kbserver.netgear.com/inquira/def···ighlight
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Hans |
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JTHOMAS28
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Thanks OP. Been using this for over a year now and has worked well, although all the configuration is gone after a power outage. I save the config after I do all the custom config, then restore it after a power outage, but it still doesnt work. I have to repeat all the steps from scratch for it work again. Any suggestions? Just a pain.
Also, does Verizon give out better cable modems now without the router portion? I like using my then DD-WRT/now TOMATO router.
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birdfeedr
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Yes, you are looking at instructions for LAN-to-LAN hookup. I'd suggest you take a look at the FAQ (Part 4). »Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »Replacing the Actiontec (part 4): LAN-to-LAN keeps MediaShare DVR Follow Netgear's instructions in principle, but pay attention to the Actiontec's settings especially if you have FiOS TV.
If you have problems with that setup, post, but start a new topic, as it isn't Bridging (the topic of this thread). |
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said by JTHOMAS28  :does Verizon give out better cable modems now without the router portion? I like using my then DD-WRT/now TOMATO router. The Actiontec is not a cable modem. It is a router that supports that support ethernet over either cat5 or coax. If you want to run your router without the Actiontec, then have your ONT switched to provide ethernet over cat5 per the instructions here:
»Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »Replacing the Actiontec (part 1): Coax to Ethernet
said by JTHOMAS28 :All the configuration is gone after a power outage. I save the config after I do all the custom config, then restore it after a power outage, but it still doesn't work. I have to repeat all the steps from scratch for it work again. Any suggestions? Put the Actiontec on an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). |
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Centos BQ
@verizon.net | reply to DaDrgon
Hello all
I have old Cobalt DSL and changing now to Fios with 61 static IPs
can I call ( will pay Paypal or so for help)
alex at raqport.com Virginia
Please VA |
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Smith6612
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united state | 61 Static IPs? That's a heck of a lot of IPs there. |
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DaDragon hasn't been on DSLR for nearly a year. Post your questions, we'll try our best to help.
Unless your question is specifically related to this thread, please post in a new thread.
The following FAQ is a good starting point regarding the trade-offs of different router configurations:
»Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »What are the tradeoffs between the various router configurations
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funfitphil
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DaDrgon
I tried steps 1-12 (12/1/08). It worked beautifully, but now my guide (channel line up, future programming, etc) does not work on my tv.
I spoke with Verizon and they don't support this bridge "option" from tech support perspective
From what I understand the ActionTec MI424-WR provides a connection to the STB (Set Top Box) via Moca.
So it appears that this connection is severed when the actiontec Mi424-WR is put into bridge mode.
Is there anyway around this? Any suggestions? |
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| This is not the correct set of bridging instructions if you have FiOS-TV. The bridging instructions in this thread are for internet only (provisioned over coax).
The following is correct set of bridging instructions if you have FiOS-TV with internet provisioned over coax and you want VOD, guide data and widgets to work:
»Make your actiontec a bridge with VOD working with REV D
This is spelled out clearly in the following FAQ:
»Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »What are the tradeoffs between the various router configurations |
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1 edit | Seeing that this thread is getting somewhat outdated, I'm locking this thread as the newer thread covers both internet and FIOS-TV with VOD and guide data.
»Make your actiontec a bridge with VOD working with REV D
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