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jmac123
join:2008-08-14
Natick, MA

jmac123

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Which Best-Bridge Actiontec or replace w. D-Link+Motorola?

I've got internet/phone/TV through FIOS, use VOD and have multi-room DVR.

Internet connectivity so bad, family is asking for a switch back to Comcast!

Which solution is Best? Bridge Actiontec or replace w. D-Link+Motorola?

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MVM
join:2005-09-26
Cape Coral, FL

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MVM

said by jmac123:

Which solution is Best? Bridge Actiontec or replace w. D-Link+Motorola?
The Actiontec should work just fine for most users.

Please be more specific.
•What problems are you experiencing?
•Wired or wireless connections to Actiontec?
•What speed tier?
•cat5 or coax WAN connection from the Actiontec to the ONT?

Can NOT make any recommendations without knowing more about your situation.
jmac123
join:2008-08-14
Natick, MA

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Please be more specific.
•What problems are you experiencing? WIRELESS CONNECTION DROPS CONSTANTLY FOR VISTA MACHINES, LOCAL CONNECTIVITY ONLY MANY TIMES, PROBLEM GOES AWAY TEMPORARILY WHEN ROUTER REST.
•Wired or wireless connections to Actiontec? WIRELESS
•What speed tier? 10 Mbps/2 Mbps
•cat5 or coax WAN connection from the Actiontec to the ONT? COAX

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MVM
join:2005-09-26
Cape Coral, FL

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MVM

Have you tried the wireless connection wizard here:
»verizon.com/connectionwizard/

Other things to try to improve your wireless connection:
•Switch channels
•Eliminate interference from cordless phones, microwaves, etc.
•Use a better antenna
•Use a router with a better wireless section
jmac123
join:2008-08-14
Natick, MA

jmac123

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When you say use a router with a better wireless section, what's the best way to connect / configure that? I've got a Linksys N router sitting idle. Can I use that? If so how?

Thanks in advance for helping a newbie!

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MVM
join:2005-09-26
Cape Coral, FL

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MVM

Read the FAQ here.
»Verizon FiOS FAQ
You will want to follow parts 1 and 3.