[connectivity] 4.4.3 connection issues - PLEASE READ in Verizon Online DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20459731 en Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:25:10 EDT Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:25:10 EDT Re: [connectivity] 4.4.3 connection issues - PLEASE READ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20666211 anon : Hm. Terms of service basically says that Verizon has the right to automatically upgrade the modem software AND software on your PC. :(

So much for them being out of line... I guess they're just clueless and don't care about their customers.

Regardless, it has stopped happening for some reason.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20666211 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:40:45 EDT Re: [connectivity] 4.4.3 connection issues - PLEASE READ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20663517 Whyteroze28 : I just had the same thing happen to me today.

»[connectivity] Verizon Westell 6100 problem

I'm not sure what to do if it happens again, other than re-downgrading, so if you get a solution, I would be grateful if you could let me know as well. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20663517 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:52:58 EDT Re: [connectivity] 4.4.3 connection issues - PLEASE READ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20544717 anon : I'm getting a copy of the terms of service... Verizon says that "it's not their policy to upgrade modem firmware without consent". If this is stated in their terms of service and there's enough people effected it could be worth a class action suit. They have done nothing but stonewall me.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20544717 Tue, 27 May 2008 08:35:42 EDT Re: [connectivity] 4.4.3 connection issues - PLEASE READ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20544288 andre2 : I'd like to know how long it takes after a firmware upgrade is released before it gets pushed automatically, and if users will at least get an opportunity to install it manually first (ideally they would have the option of refusing it as well). If I happened to turn it off in the middle of an automatic upgrade it would be a doorstop. By doing it manually I can make sure that doesn't happen.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20544288 Tue, 27 May 2008 02:16:42 EDT Re: [connectivity] 4.4.3 connection issues - PLEASE READ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20544167 CyanideDN : Well under the 4.4.3 firmware it does not list any help function so I'm stuck. I'll have to downgrade and check out the help section if it exists. Honestly, this whole idea of forced firmware upgrade is stupid. My wireless connection is dropping all the time now due to the new firmware.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20544167 Tue, 27 May 2008 01:11:24 EDT Re: [connectivity] 4.4.3 connection issues - PLEASE READ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20544123 Jodokast96 : Honestly, I don't know. Have you clicked the Help button there? I took a quick look and it did give some possible good info.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20544123 Tue, 27 May 2008 00:51:32 EDT Re: [connectivity] 4.4.3 connection issues - PLEASE READ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20544082 CyanideDN : I see that port 4567 needs to be blocked, but the instruction given differs from the 327w. The 327w has the filter as a set of rules. For example:

RulesDropAddress
drop from addr 0.0.0.0 >> done, alert 4 [ 0.0.0.0 Source IP Address]
RulesPassUDP
pass protocol udp, to port 53 >> done
pass protocol udp, from port 53 >> done

How do I construct a rule to "block TCP Port 4567 under your active WAN connection type?"]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20544082 Tue, 27 May 2008 00:37:52 EDT Re: [connectivity] 4.4.3 connection issues - PLEASE READ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20542861 Jodokast96 : Have a look in the FIOS forum and see if they found a way to block port 4567.

*EDIT* »Re: Verizon Accessed My Router - Port 4567 - TR-069]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20542861 Mon, 26 May 2008 19:34:12 EDT Re: [connectivity] 4.4.3 connection issues - PLEASE READ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20539766 CyanideDN : I downgraded my 327w after back to 4.3.2.4 after encountering connection issues with 4.4.3. However, over night, the 327w updated itself to 4.4.3. I tried to downgrade it again but after about 24 hours it will automatically update to the latest firmware. What can I do to prevent Verizon from forcing my 327w to take the firmware update? It's really annoying.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20539766 Mon, 26 May 2008 01:35:32 EDT Re: [connectivity] 4.4.3 connection issues - PLEASE READ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20534560 anon : I had this same thing happen to me yesterday. It looked like the 327w had been updated because the background in the modem settings was red and black.
Mine would reset then work for a minute or so then reset again, in a continous loop. I called Verizon and they said I needed a new modem. I did a little investigating and saw other people were having the same problem. I ended up downgrading the firmware to 4.3.2.3 and everything is working normally!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20534560 Sat, 24 May 2008 17:50:49 EDT Re: [connectivity] 4.4.3 connection issues - PLEASE READ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20527837 anon : Hi - yes I have experienced the exact same issue - just started yesterday and was told by Verizon support twice that is due to defective modem and to call billing dept and buy new modem (that is out of warranty). The modem interface page is different. But I am not sure how to install the old firmware??]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20527837 Fri, 23 May 2008 08:33:57 EDT Re: [connectivity] 4.4.3 connection issues - PLEASE READ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20461652 Jodokast96 : Verizon does do automatic, forced updates on the FIOS modems as I recall, and I wonder if they are now doing the same for the DSL modems.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20461652 Sat, 10 May 2008 13:54:35 EDT Re: [connectivity] 4.4.3 connection issues - PLEASE READ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20460978 anon : I do have the WPA set and the name of the router is not broadcast, so they would have to know the name first.

This happened again overnight last night and I am having the same problems again.

I mean, what motivation does some random stranger have to upgrade my router (ooooo!). While Verizon has the means and motivation ($).

Again, I'm interested if other people are having the same issue.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20460978 Sat, 10 May 2008 10:45:57 EDT Re: [connectivity] 4.4.3 connection issues - PLEASE READ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20460705 anon :
said by Forkman :

...

I noticed that the modem interface web page looked different. Sure enough, the firmware was newer than when I looked last. *I* didn't do any upgrades.

...
I would be extremely concern as to how the firmware was changed when you didn't and VOL wouldn't without you knowing about it. Check your wireless connection to be sure that it is secured with WPA and/or disabled altogehter if not used. Someone else is messing with your Versalink ...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20460705 Sat, 10 May 2008 09:05:31 EDT Re: [connectivity] 4.4.3 connection issues - PLEASE READ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20460657 brawney : Interesting. I had problems with my Versalink resetting but only when my Son was in the house (see my thread). I ended up pulling out the old Westell B90 (small white modem), putting it in bridge mode, buying a new NetGear and all is working fine now.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20460657 Sat, 10 May 2008 08:47:06 EDT [connectivity] 4.4.3 connection issues - PLEASE READ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20459731 anon : Hi there.

Recently my DSL modem (Westell 327w) started resetting every minute or so. Calling Verizon was zero help (naturally). After they finally convinced me to order a new DSL modem, I kept messing with the old modem.

I noticed that the modem interface web page looked different. Sure enough, the firmware was newer than when I looked last. *I* didn't do any upgrades. After poking around I found a link in these forums to Verizon's site for the older firmware.

Lo and behold, running the old firmware (4.3.2.4) it works fine now.

Was this just another way for Verizon to get another $70 out of all its customers with old hardware?

That's what I'd like to find out. If you've had a similar experience recently, please leave a post.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20459731 Fri, 09 May 2008 23:13:54 EDT