chad0404
join:2005-10-04
Pittsburgh, PA
| How To Prepare For FIOS
Hi, my sister is getting FIOS internet this Wednesday and wants me to be there when the Verizon tech shows up. I am wondering if there is anything we need to do to her computer to get it ready before the technician comes? For example should we clear out a lot of old software and make more disk space on her hard drive? Should we run a full virus check and spyware check to make sure there is nothing that might interfere with her connectivity speeds? Any suggestions from you folks would be most appreciated. |
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proletarian
join:2007-01-08
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| There is no required software for FiOS service. As long as her computer has a functioning network card and is running xp or newer, then it'll be fine.
If you really want to prepare, you'll make sure that there are clear paths for the technician to install the equipment. make sure any wall space inside (garage/basement) opposite of where the fiber will be placed is clear. if there's not an a/c outlet there, make sure there is a path from that spot to the closest outlet.
aside from that, the tech will figure it out. |
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italiansmoke
join:2005-07-21
Monroe, MI | So, pretty much... naw. its cool. |
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KCrimson
Premium
join:2001-02-25
Brooklyn, NY
 ·Verizon FIOS
 ·Optimum Online
| reply to proletarian
said by proletarian  : As long as her computer has a functioning network card and is running xp or newer, then it'll be fine. I'm sure that you were trying to be helpful - but please lets not forget that there are other OS's besides those from Microsoft.
Also, what is it about Win98 or Win Me that would prevent it from working on FiOS? If memory serves me correctly they both had fully functional TCP/IP stacks. In fact, my last Windows machine ran Win Me before I upgraded it to XP and before the upgrade I had it connected to an ISP that provided 10mbps/1mbps bandwidth - very similar to FiOS's lower tier services (and I'm sure that the machine would have performed equally well at 20 or 30 mbps too).
Sorry to be teeing off on those two points, but I'm reading this the day after hearing the FiOS rep state that the service would only work with Windows and Macintosh machines. Don't they tell their reps that the service works with other OS's at ALL? Sheesh!  |
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noping
a network cable is unplugged
Premium
join:2007-01-09
West Chester, PA
·Verizon FIOS
| reply to chad0404
said by KCrimson :Also, what is it about Win98 or Win Me that would prevent it from working on FiOS? Nothing. I have an old Mac SE powered by System 7 with an ethernet expansion card hooked up to my network (just for giggles), works just fine.
This is the way all ISPs should be. Give the user a length of ethernet and let them loose - no mandatory install CDs that rebrand everything on your system, no fuss.
In response to the OP: You should be doing most of those things anyway. There is the possibility that you may need to fiddle with the RWIN settings to obtain the maximum provisioned speeds.
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Vamp
5c077
Premium
join:2003-01-28
MD | reply to chad0404
If she is using a version of Windows older than Vista then you need to tweak the RWIN.
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FXSTC
join:2007-03-02
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said by KCrimson :said by proletarian : As long as her computer has a functioning network card and is running xp or newer, then it'll be fine. I'm sure that you were trying to be helpful - but please lets not forget that there are other OS's besides those from Microsoft. Also, what is it about Win98 or Win Me that would prevent it from working on FiOS? If memory serves me correctly they both had fully functional TCP/IP stacks. Sorry to be teeing off on those two points, but I'm reading this the day after hearing the FiOS rep state that the service would only work with Windows and Macintosh machines. Don't they tell their reps that the service works with other OS's at ALL? Sheesh! The main issue w/Me and Win 98, is that Microsoft no longer offers support and Vz is taking the same action.
It will work, Vz just doesn't want the headache since most of the machines w/Me and 98 lack sufficient hardware,current drivers,etc. to remain fully functional. I'm talking out of the box,never been touched machine, not a custom. |
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jefflanka
join:2001-07-28
Merrick, NY | reply to chad0404
Before they came to my house, I set up a 2' x 2' piece of plywood on the wall near where the wires would be coming into the house (in the basement) and screwed a power strip into it (on the side). The techs were appreciative, it speeded things up. |
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dalesd
join:2003-12-18
Walpole, MA
| said by jefflanka :Before they came to my house, I set up a 2' x 2' piece of plywood on the wall near where the wires would be coming into the house (in the basement) and screwed a power strip into it (on the side). The techs were appreciative, it speeded things up. I did that too: »Am I ready for my Fios install?
I need to get some after-after pictures up. |
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