http://www.dslreports.com/forum/PreInstallation-Question-23305391 en Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:47:37 EDT Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:47:37 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23339178 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23339178 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:27:59 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23338575 said by enthuz:

My boxes are at Release 1.6.2 Build 08.58 and is a QIP-7216 P1. Do i force an update or just wait for it on its own? IMG updates are pushed. Nothing to do except enjoy what you have. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23338575 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:42:06 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23338492
I have the fiber coming through the bird block, through the attic and to my distribution panel. There he installed the JIONT (ONT1000GJ2) next to my TV/Phone/Network distribution panel. His boss okayed the work and stated that he wished more were like this. I'm not sure of the differences of this and other JIONTs and ONTs, but so far so good. Yes, it is provisioned for CAT (LAN/WAN) and MOCA (TV). The installer was very good and thorough. He walked me through the features...man is this different from what I am used to.

My boxes are at Release 1.6.2 Build 08.58 and is a QIP-7216 P1. Do i force an update or just wait for it on its own?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23338492 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:21:18 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23315457 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23315457 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:29:16 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23314625
The JIONT makes for a nice neat install - for voice, they simply ran a standard 2pair cable back outside to the existing NID & clipped the existing copper drop to it.

They will put the router where you want it, for me, it was cleaner in the closet (I don't use the wireless since I have a separate 11n box).

The default install is ONT coax to splitter - one leg for TV, the other for router. Cat5/6 from router to your network. You can ask for both coax & Cat5 to router if you want to replace their router. See the FIOS FAQ here for details.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23314625 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:48:12 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23313353 Thank you for your reply. I knew I couldn't be the only one in this situation. This makes me confident that it can be done. Going through the "bird block" is what I was hoping. I will have my drill and bit ready.

I didn't know that they could/would use a grounded outlet for common house ground. I have two at the wiring box, one on top (for VZ) and one on the side (for Cisco Switch).

I hope that they put the router on my entertainment center where I already have a coax and CAT6 waiting.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23313353 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:30:17 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23312726 said by enthuz:

My goal for the fiber through the attic is to get an inside mounted ONT. If not, then I am still within 20ft of the power meter and its ground rod.
That is exactly what they did for my install. JI ONT is in a coat closet with 9100EM mounted next to it, both plugged into a regular grounded outlet. It took a 7/8" hole in the 'bird block', through the attic and into the closet from above.

Before that, lots of discussion about grounding to panel (on opposite side of house). A neighbor's install was with a pre-existing ground rod. (I was told VZ would not put in a ground rod for me, so if you go that route, install it yourself).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23312726 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:23:31 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23312464
Do they have to put the router on the ONT? I want it centrally located ontop of my entertainment center, which I have already ran homeruns of RG6QS and CAT6 for that location. Everything is labeled too. I will leave a label stating to use T568A to keep consistant with the rest of the wiring. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23312464 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:02:36 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23312165 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23312165 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:43:26 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23311960
In this case since the fiber drop may enter from the attic, it just might make more sense to ground to the electrode grounding conductor,then to move the washing machine and drill a separate whole which could be an unnecessary risk(drilling blindly through Sheetrock).

Normally a 7/8" or 1" whole is drilled to accommodate the head of the fiber, and the same whole can be used for the ground as long as it is in a plastic tube when penetrating material such as wood/Sheetrock.

It is not recommended, nor standard practice to open the electric panel and ground inside it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23311960 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:50:22 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23310915 said by Light Guy:

The JIONT(inside) ONTs require an external ground if within 4 feet of the Electric panel. It can be accessed inside if it is bonded to the electric service ground.
Perhaps I'm interpreting your response incorrectly, but if there is an electric bond available at the panel, you do not have to go external. If the ground rod is immediately available, then that is the first choice, but not mandatory. Again, the four foot rule is in play here.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23310915 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:45:28 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23309547 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23309547 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:21:38 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23309442
It sounds like an easy install for the tech. He will mount the ont, activate it and move / install a phone line to connect to your wiring. He most likely will place the Actiontek router with the ont because of your patch panel. He should then test the outlet for proper signal and activate everything without issue. Regards...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23309442 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:47:55 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23308796
The attic has a walkway from one side to the other which I used heavily when I was rewiring the house.

Yes, all is centralized now. All that is needed after mounting the ONT and accessories is to patch into the panel for TV, Internet and phone. I even have newly made and tested RG6QS and CAT6 patch cables along with appropriate AV cables at each installation point. I just have to pull the washing machine out to give the installer easier access to where the best place to run the ground wire to the outside.

Is there anything else I should do? I setup my email online already and have downloaded the other files that were suggested by VZ emails (i.e. Media Manager, etc.).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23308796 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:07:40 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23307618 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23307618 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:18:02 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23306308
My goal for the fiber through the attic is to get an inside mounted ONT. If not, then I am still within 20ft of the power meter and its ground rod.

My phone cable is and has been laying on the trees in my yard from the pole since Hurricane Isabel. Verizon never came to remove nor repair it eventhough I had them in my yard for over a month after the cleanup (a tree ripped three poles down).

Yes, I am getting the triple play. If I ever go back to Cox, then they too will have to move it to the power meter where my house is now properly terminated.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23306308 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:55:33 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23305611
I take it your getting the triple play, and have an existing cable drop.

Anyhow, drops are attached to the strand of the phone cable if a direct run to a pole is not possible. Most likely the Fios will take the same path as the electric and cable drops.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-PreInstallation-Question-23305611 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:37:52 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/PreInstallation-Question-23305391
Thanks for some input, especially if you already resolved the same in your home.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/PreInstallation-Question-23305391 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:17:05 EDT