Topic 'Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread' in forum 'Verizon Fiber Optics' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-22339301 en Thu, 23 May 2013 13:36:26 EDT Thu, 23 May 2013 13:36:26 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24639658 said by ek778:

I cannot access the Actiontec's management console any longer. It can be done, but there are a few of things to remember.
1) The DHCP server in the Actiontec has been disabled. If you connect your PC to a LAN port of the Actiontec, you will need the Actiontec to have a static IP address on your LAN so that you can reach it.
2) You may also need to change the IP address of your PC so that it is on the same subnet as the Actiontec LAN side IP address.
3) Enabling remote (WAN) admin will open the admin port to the internet and should not be necessary for local access.
It's been a while since I tested with this configuration, so no guarantees. :)
edit:
This easier solution is to put the Actiontec on an UPS.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24639658 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:54:43 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24636989 A question about power failures with this setup. I noted that step 18(a) says that the Broadband (Ethernet) network needs to be re-enabled in the event of a power failure. While I've gotten the setup working, any time I have a power failure, I basically need to redo the entire setup, rather than just re-enabling this one connection. This is because I cannot access the Actiontec's management console any longer. Do I need to enable WAN side administration to do that? Also, is there a specific order to reboot the Actiontec / my router to make this work?

Thanks,
ek778]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24636989 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:09:25 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24450466 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24450466 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:04:32 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24394238
Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24394238 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:12:51 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24388174 said by ahubbard:

Figured it out! Although I ordered an HD home media DVR, I just discovered that they shipped a regular HD DVR. There is no physical difference between the HD-DVR and the MR-DVR.
MR-DVR is a software "feature" that is enabled remotely.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24388174 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:01:25 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24388092 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24388092 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:34:14 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365954
No WAN issues that I'm aware of, I work at home, so I'm on it constantly, I'd likely be aware. Speeds and latency are both good.

Thanks again.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365954 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:58:01 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365939
That rules out the concern I had about whether or not a coax or splitter issue was interfering with communication between the STB and the MR-DVR.

I'm still concerned about the low Broadband coax (WAN) stats. Those look awfully low. Are you having any issues with your WAN connection?

Sorry for the confusion over where the link to coax stats was.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365939 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:53:53 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365888
coax.pdf
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365888 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:38:16 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365713
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365713 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:52:32 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365695 said by ahubbard:

Under Home/Office, its fully expanded, and all I have is ethernet and Broadband connection (coax). I don't have a bridged router configured at the moment, so I'm going from memory.

The instructions in this thread create two bridges in the Actiontec.

•The first is the MOCA WAN to ethernet WAN bridge. What was the Network (H/O) bridge gets used for this, and as you described, it contains the ethernet (4 port LAN switch) and Broadband coax interfaces.

•The second bridge is the ethernet LAN (your router) to coax LAN bridge. This usually gets the misleading name of Broadband Bridge or something similar. Under this group, you should see both the Broadband ethernet (which is really the LAN connection from your router) and the coax (LAN) interfaces.

If you click on the coax link under the Broadband Bridge group, you should see the the COAX PROPERTIES page, and from there click on SETTINGS, then the Go To Coax Stats link.
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Under Home/Office, its fully expanded, and all I have is ethernet and Broadband connection (coax).

Next is Wireless access point (disabled), on the left, not under Home/Office.

I don't have a plain old "coax" under home/office. Only under bridge. And when I follow that one, I can only get the same WAN stats.

Not sure if I'm making enough sense. I can send another screenshot if that helps.

Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365636 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:32:19 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365603
There's more than one way to get there though:
•Click on the My Network icon
•Network Connections
•Make sure that the Network (Home/Office) group is expanded.
•Click on coax under the Network (H/O) group.
•Click on SETTINGS
•Select Go to LAN COAX Stats
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365603 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:26:54 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365552
network_conn···ions.pdf
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•Coax (LAN) stats

The link for the coax (LAN) stats should be in the second column under the Network (Home/Office) heading.

The screen shot you posted is for the Broadband coax (WAN) stats, and they are a problem. I'm surprised you're getting a WAN connection at all.

I'm still interested to know what your coax (LAN) stats are.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365524 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:08:22 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365509
then advance status

then full status

then Coax where it says rule name then settings then all the way on the bottom it should say go to LAN coax status page.

Or as More Fiber See Profile said the blue globe on the main page then where it says rule name click coax.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365509 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:02:42 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365467
Thanks.
wan_coax_stats.pdf
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365467 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:52:28 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365014 said by ahubbard:

My VOD and guide work, but DVR says "multi-room DVR encountered a problem...". All communications between STBs and the MR-DVR stays on the MOCA LAN, so the fact that you are bridged should have no affect on MR-DVR playback. My guess is that you may have a coax or splitter issue.

I would suggest checking the MOCA LAN statistics in the Actiontec.
•On the main page, click on the blue globe.
•Under the Network H/O column, click on coax stats. You will see the connection rate between each MOCA device. All should be above 200Mbps. Between 180 and 200 is marginal. Under 180 is unacceptable.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24365014 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:08:39 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24349435
First I want to say thanks, this setup has been working great for me for about 6 months. However I just added a 2nd STB. My VOD and guide work, but DVR says "multi-room DVR encountered a problem...". My primary STB still does DVR just fine, but I can't pause, ff, etc on my 2nd STB. I read this thread twice and I don't catch where I'm missing a step? Could you please advise?

Thanks!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24349435 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:12:56 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24180863
I have a MI424WR-Gen2 rev E connected to my ONT over COAX. Getting an ethernet cable up would have been too much of a hassle. I decided to bridge to my WRT54G running tomato mainly so I could connect my printer using a 2nd wrt54g as a wireless client and not have to run any additional cables. I have Tivo and only one television, so I didn't need to worry about STBs and the additional headaches.

In any case, I followed steps 1-19. I tried some other instructions I found and my guess is that what really helped was turning off WAN Auto detection and UNchecking the other network connections. I had planned on following the steps and leaving everything overnight, hoping it would be set up correctly and my issue was lease timeout, but my WRT54g picked up an IP address immediately :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24180863 Sun, 02 May 2010 04:35:28 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24179483 said by More Fiber:

said by The Monkey:

I have rebooted everything and tried the usual steps. One thing I have not done is have the AEBS release and renew the Verizon IP. Would that help?
You said you rebooted everything. The order you reboot can make a difference. Since both the AEBS and Actiontec appear to be working properly, I would try rebooting the STB(disconnect the AC power cord). If the Actiontec is using default settings, the STB should pull a DHCP address starting at 192.168.1.100.

A this point, since each router appears to be working, I don;t see a point in releasing the WAN DHCP address.

If rebooting the STB doesn't get VOD back. Unplug the STB, then do a hard reset on the Actiontec. When the Actiontec has stabilized and you can confirm internet connectivity from your PC through the Actiontec, then power up the STB.
Joy! It was the order PLUS the recommended hard reset. Still a little twitchy, but I assume that the STB needs to pull some data before it is seamless. Regardless, Diego on Demand again means we have a happy household. Thanks for your help More Fiber See Profile.
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The Monkey]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24178264 Sat, 01 May 2010 10:50:14 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24178229 said by The Monkey:

I have rebooted everything and tried the usual steps. One thing I have not done is have the AEBS release and renew the Verizon IP. Would that help?
You said you rebooted everything. The order you reboot can make a difference. Since both the AEBS and Actiontec appear to be working properly, I would try rebooting the STB(disconnect the AC power cord). If the Actiontec is using default settings, the STB should pull a DHCP address starting at 192.168.1.100.

A this point, since each router appears to be working, I don;t see a point in releasing the WAN DHCP address.

If rebooting the STB doesn't get VOD back. Unplug the STB, then do a hard reset on the Actiontec. When the Actiontec has stabilized and you can confirm internet connectivity from your PC through the Actiontec, then power up the STB.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24178229 Sat, 01 May 2010 10:40:12 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24178150
My setup was working successfully for a couple of weeks w/ VOD and widgets, etc. Then yesterday--hosed. No VOD.

My setup is this:

Ethernet from ONT.
Apple Extreme Base Station connected to the ONT via ethernet.
Actiontec WAN port connected to AEBS LAN port (but AT also has coax plugged in).

AEBS is pulling what appears to be a correct IP from Verizon.
Actiontec is pulling an IP from the AEBS. (10.0.1.x)
Actiontec is assigning 192.168.1.x to the STB
I can connect to the internet through the Actiontec when connecting my laptop to it via ethernet.
Everything seems to be working fine...except VOD.

I have rebooted everything and tried the usual steps. One thing I have not done is have the AEBS release and renew the Verizon IP. Would that help?

Any other suggestions are appreciated. Thanks, as always!
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My router is pulling an IP from verizon and i have internet access with it. For some reason my DVR and the Actiontec Wireless do not have internet access. They have IP Address which were assigned by my own router but no outside network access. Okay. That indicates that both bridges are working since your router is getting a VZ IP address and the STBs and wireless are getting DHCP addresses from your router.

It's a little puzzling since you say a PC can get to the internet from your router. The STBs and wireless should l0ook like they're attached to the LAN side of your router.

My first reaction is that the firewall in your router is blocking access, but I would think if that were the case, it would be blocking access local LAN access too.

One other thing to check is step 14 in part 1.
quote:
14. Network(Home/Office) - Settings – IP Address – Set to 192.168.x.1 where x is not used on your LAN – Apply

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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24176428 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:56:48 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24173946 said by More Fiber:

•Is your router pulling a WAN DHCP address from VZ?
•Can a PC attached to your router connect to the internet?

If the answer to those questions is no, then you have a problem with the first part of the instructions and should not proceed to the second part of the instructions until the problem is resolved.

Usually when the user router can not obtain a WAN DHCP lease, the problem is not having properly released the WAN DHCP address from the Actiontec (or the Actiontec reacquired the DHCP lease). If you're having trouble releasing the DHCP lease, see this FAQ:
»Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »How do I release my DHCP lease
Another thing to try if the Actiontec is reacquiring the DHCP lease is going to ADVANCED; System Settings and unchecking AUTO WAN DETECTION.

Keep in mind that the names of the bridges are misleading.
•Network (H/O) is really your MOCA WAN to ethernet WAN bridge.
•Broadband Connection (bridge) is really your ethernet LAN to MOCA LAN bridge.

If the answer to the two questions at the top is yes, then the first bridge is probably okay and the problem is with the second bridge. If your wireless is under the second bridge, it should be pulling a DHCP address from your router (not the Actiontec).
My router is pulling an IP from verizon and i have internet access with it. For some reason my DVR and the Actiontec Wireless do not have internet access. They have IP Address which were assigned by my own router but no outside network access.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24173946 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:15:53 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24171992 •Can a PC attached to your router connect to the internet?

If the answer to those questions is no, then you have a problem with the first part of the instructions and should not proceed to the second part of the instructions until the problem is resolved.

Usually when the user router can not obtain a WAN DHCP lease, the problem is not having properly released the WAN DHCP address from the Actiontec (or the Actiontec reacquired the DHCP lease). If you're having trouble releasing the DHCP lease, see this FAQ:
»Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »How do I release my DHCP lease
Another thing to try if the Actiontec is reacquiring the DHCP lease is going to ADVANCED; System Settings and unchecking AUTO WAN DETECTION.

Keep in mind that the names of the bridges are misleading.
•Network (H/O) is really your MOCA WAN to ethernet WAN bridge.
•Broadband Connection (bridge) is really your ethernet LAN to MOCA LAN bridge.

If the answer to the two questions at the top is yes, then the first bridge is probably okay and the problem is with the second bridge. If your wireless is under the second bridge, it should be pulling a DHCP address from your router (not the Actiontec).
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24171992 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:39:06 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24171031 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-24171031 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:01:46 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23773863 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23773863 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:20:35 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23713185 said by JCBeast75:

This discussion kind of got me thinking if the directions here (part3) might be too over simplistic. I don't need to go into my choice router or ActionTec at all to configure anything (well except the IPs)? I'm not sure what you're asking?
If you haven't already done so, you should review the trade-offs FAQ.
said by JCBeast75:

Also the directions in the afore mentioned link still hold for AT Rev E Gen2 correct?
Yes.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23713185 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:04:47 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23709934 This discussion kind of got me thinking if the directions here »Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »Replacing the Actiontec (part 3): WAN-to-LAN keeps Guide and VOD (easier)
might be too over simplistic. I don't need to go into my choice router or ActionTec at all to configure anything (well except the IPs)? Also the directions in the afore mentioned link still hold for AT Rev E Gen2 correct?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23709934 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:56:14 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23709813 said by JCBeast75:

Your configuration is using Ethernet from the ONT, correct? The double bridge configuration is for coax connections from the ONT (see step 7) only, since the ethernet WAN connection is used for the MOCA LAN bridge from the user router.

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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23709813 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:29:33 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23708873
Your configuration is using Ethernet from the ONT, correct?

Can you upload an image of how the connection will look like in the end. It sounds like a lot of trouble the directions here make it sound a lot more simple than what you described: »Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »Replacing the Actiontec (part 3): WAN-to-LAN keeps Guide and VOD (easier)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23708873 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:47:05 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23706612
Before we start you are gonna need 3 ethernet cables and Desired Router of your choice. also make sure VOD, widgets, guide
work all ready on tv before you proceed.

1. Put ethernet Cord from the Computer into Port 2 of Actiontec Router.

2. Reset router to default setting. press reset button in back of router for 10 seconds. then wait for router to reboot.

3. Login into Router make new user Name and Password.

4. Top Menu go to: Advanced - System Setting – Disable Auto Wan Detection - Apply

5. Top Menu go to: Wireless Settings – Side Menu – Basic Security Settings – Wireless - Off – Apply

6. Top Menu – Firewall Settings – Side Menu – General – Minimum – Apply

7. Top Menu – My Network – Side Menu – Network Connections – Advanced - Broadband(Coax) - Settings - Release – Apply

A. If address is not released properly you might have to call Verizon ask to " renew DHCP Address".

8. Top Menu – My Network – Side Menu – Network Connections - Broadband(Coax) - Settings - IP Distribution – Disable /
DNS Server – No DNS Server / IP Address – No IP Address - Apply

9. Top Menu – My Network – Side Menu – Network Connections – Network (Home/Office) - Settings – IP Distribution - Disable /
DNS Server – No DNS Server / Internet Protocol – Use the following IP Address / Uncheck Box to Left of Coax / Uncheck Box to Left of Wireless /
Check Box to Left of Broadband(Coax) / Check STP Box to Right of Broadband(Coax) / Network – Broadband Connection -Apply

B. Use 192.168.1.1 for best results. if you choose to not use this make sure it doesn't conflict with you Desired Router LAN IP's.
Example: change the 3rd digits of the ip address 192.168.X.1 to prevent conflict.

10. After all is done turn the power off to Actiontec Router and Desired Router.

11. Unplug ethernet from Actiontec Router Port 2 and put it into Desired router Port 2. get another
ethernet cable and plug one end into Actiontec POrt 1 and the other end into Desirted Router's WAN Port.

12. Turn power on both Router

13. Login to Desired Router. Check for Dynamically IP.

C. If Dynamically ip was not found but a Static ip or nothing was put into ip address restart from begining.
Also Another thing is if you have a DHCP IP but the Internet Connection not working try using Desired Router Software now before going further.


14. Take computer Ethernet Cable and unplug it from Desired Router port 2 and plug it into Actiontec Router Port 2 agian

15. Okay now to log back into Actiontec Router. you must manually change computer ip address to 192.168.1.2 / sub Mask 255.255.255.0
defualt gateway 192.168.1.1 by going into Computer Menu - Start - control panel - network and internet connections - network connections
- local area connection properties - properties - internet protocols(TCP/IP) - properties - use the following ip address

D. These IPs above will only work if used 192.168.1.1 on Network (Home/Office) earlier. if you used something else in Network (Home/Office)
ip just change ip last digits from 2 - 254. Example: 192.168.1.X

16.Top Menu – My Network – Side Menu – Network Connections - Coax - Settings – DNS Server – No DNS Server / IP Address – No IP Address / Network – Broadband Connection - Apply

17. Top Menu – My Network – Side Menu – Network Connections – Broadband(Ethernet) - Settings – Network – Network(Home/Office) /
IP Distribution – Disable / DNS Server – No DNS Server / IP Address – No IP Address - Apply

16. Top Menu – My Network – Side Menu – Network Connections – Add – Network Bridging – Next – Add A New Bridge – Next –
Select the Coax and Broadband (Ethernet) Checkboxes - uncheck wireless - Edit the New Connection – Finish

18. Top Menu – My Network – Side Menu – Network Connections - Bridge – Settings - Network – Broadband Connection / Internet Protocol – Obtain IP address automatically
/ DNS server – Obtain DNS automatically / IP Address Distribution – DHCP relay / Routing mode – NAPT / default route - checkbox /
/ Check Box to Left of Coax (if not already checked) Check STP box to right of Coax / Check Box to Left of Broadband(Ethernet) (if not already checked) Check STP box to right of Broadband(Ethernet)
Apply

19. Run Ethernet Cable from Desired Router Port 1 to Actiontec Router's WAN Port

20. Top Menu – My Network – Side Menu – Network Connections – Broadband (Ethernet) – Enable

E. This must be re-enabled if the router loses power

21. Unplug power from all TV Boxes

22. plug Tv boxes back in. now check to see widget and on demand or working

23. Unplug Computer Ethernet cable from Actiontec Port 2 and plug into Desired router Port2

24. Now go to Computer and change manual ip address setting back to automatic. by going into Computer Menu - Start - control panel - network and internet connections - network connections
- local area connection properties - properties - internet protocols(TCP/IP) - properties - obtain an ip automatically

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23706612 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:02:52 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23704278
Can somebody please just confirm that the configuration from Celestil then amended by MadMint, that is using Coax from the ONT to the Actiontec then Lan 1 of AT to WAN of Lynksys then Lan1 of Lynksis to WAN of AT, works including VOD, widgets and video. I dont see me many success stories.

Assuming this in fact does work can I use Moca to Lan bridges (I.E: Nim, Netgear MCAB1001) around the house without much hassle? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23704278 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:28:15 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23574378 said by AndyD2k:

Why bother doing this set up then with E?The VZ provided routers work fine for 99% of the 2+ million FIOS users.

However, there are a number of different reasons people want/need to run their own router. I've posted at length about those reasons in other threads. The FAQ exists to offer a variety of connectivity options to those users that have a need to run their own routers.

One of the common reasons people want to run their own router is that the switch ports on the Actiontec are only 100Mbps and they want/need 1Gbps connectivity between their devices.

Just because you can run your own router, does not mean that you have to.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23574378 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:17:51 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23573605
And wouldn't want to add a switch and have 3 devices (actionteq, switch and router) for connections]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23573605 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:06:30 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23572801 »Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »What are the tradeoffs between the various router configurations

BTW, you can get a gig-E switch for $20, if you're short of ports.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23572801 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:44:12 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23572004
I would just go forward and try for myself but I also don't want to give up a LAN wired connection to go back to the Actionteq as I have 4 devices connected to the Actionteq now]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23572004 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:40:43 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23541245
I just finished setting this up with a sonciwall tz180 and fios with static IP. I noticed during the configuration that my broadband ethernet kept getting disabled when I clearly enabled it. Here's what I found, the pppoe2 was trying to establish a connection for some reason -- which I later disabled. It seems like this was conflicting with the broadband ethernet (which was set up to bridge my LAN to the sonicwall). Once I had it disabled and configured with the settings recommended on this thread all the Set top boxes obtained IPs, guide info populated and VOD was working. Thanks for the original post!

Also, I don't think the Spanning tree protocol needs to be active on the coax broadband as STP is a L2 protocol to prevent loops and the coax should be operating on L3. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23541245 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:32:13 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23322931 said by Hexium :

The Sonicwall's ports are only 100MB. Do you forsee any issues with this?
That's faster that your WAN connection. No problem. :)

The only issue would be if you are using the switch ports on the sonicwall to connect together Gig-E devices on your LAN. You would be limited to 100Mbps between the gig-E devices. If you do have gig-E devices on your network, put a Gig-E switch behind the sonicwall for interconnecting the gig-E devices at full speed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23322931 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:21:54 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23321687
One more question. The Sonicwall's ports are only 100MB. Do you forsee any issues with this?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23321687 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:13:12 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23319824 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23319824 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:26:16 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23319550 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23319550 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:15:28 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23317307 said by Hexium :

We want to connect a Sonicwall TZ-170 to it and give it the public static IP address so that we can setup a VPN tunnel to their main office. As KewlRobD2 See Profile suggested, you should configure the TZ-170 with your public static IP address(es). The WAN bridge will simply forward all packets to the WAN port of your router.

The MOCA LAN bridge will still connect from the LAN side of your router to the ethernet WAN port of the Actiontec. You can configure the LAN bridge either to get a DHCP from your router (per instructions) or you can assign it one of your static IP addresses. This would be done within the TZ-170, so can't help with how to do that. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23317307 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:07:03 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23317244 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23317244 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:56:28 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23317203 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23317203 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:50:04 EDT Re: MI424WR-GEN2 Rev E Configuration Thread http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23316792
BTW, he does have the FiOS TV setup at his location as well, this is why I was think of using the double bridge option.

Thanks!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-MI424WRGEN2-Rev-E-Configuration-Thread-23316792 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:49:57 EDT