Topic 'Internet light (getting IP) takes a long time' in forum 'Verizon Fiber Optics' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24807972 en Tue, 21 May 2013 14:55:08 EDT Tue, 21 May 2013 14:55:08 EDT Re: Internet light (getting IP) takes a long time http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24837109
Spoke to soon, as the problem obtaining an IP address continued, sometimes taking the better part of a hour.

Verizon sent out a tech to recheck the installation. He wound up replacing the router.

The replacement router consistently connects to the internet within a few minutes. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24837109 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:56:17 EDT Re: Internet light (getting IP) takes a long time http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24825962
My TV is via over-the-air.

Did have Comcast TV service at one point however, after doing A/B test, found a superior picture using the antenna. Believe that was because, in order to fit all those channels in their pipe, Comcast used a lot of compression.

Currently receive around 50 channels (including sub channels), which includes all the networks, 9 simultaneous PBS programs, ION, MyTV, RTV (retro programs), THIS (24x7 movies) etc.. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24825962 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:58:57 EDT Re: Internet light (getting IP) takes a long time http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24825891
The rate varies a tad, from month to month, depending on the details of where the town is sourcing its power.

Currently our rate is +/- $.14 per KWH.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24825891 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:33:50 EDT Re: Internet light (getting IP) takes a long time http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24821572
if you have no tv, then turn the router on and off as you like, but don't do it because you'll save money. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24821572 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:03:23 EDT Re: Internet light (getting IP) takes a long time http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24819410
I've seen this before on the Actiontec. From a reboot it was taking at least 5 minutes before its internet light went green (grabbed an IP via DHCP). After logging into it right after its bootup, it was getting stuck on PPPoE trying to establish it as the WAN connection even though DHCP was always the connection method. Not exactly sure what was causing this as it still occured after a factory reset, but disabling the unused interfaces seemed to fix it. Maybe it'll work for you too...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24819410 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:39:55 EDT Re: Internet light (getting IP) takes a long time http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24817816
I leave the router on 24x7..we use the computers too much and have too many auto-updates/backups going on to bother with the inconvenience esp if it's only saving that amount of money. But when I do restart the ActionTec router, the green Internet light always appears within 15-20 seconds.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24817816 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:48:07 EDT Re: Internet light (getting IP) takes a long time http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24815674
Funny thing was, when the tech finished the installation, he could not connect to the internet. About 15 minutes later, I asked him why one of the lights was still orange:-). It eventually turned green and off we were.

Over the last several days, from a power on boot, I have been getting a green internet within 3 minutes. Without doing a thing, it just started working much better.

My primary concern was that the router may have a problem....no so much the $2 / mo. increase on my electric bill (also prefer turning everything off, in the event of an electrical storm).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24815674 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:05:58 EDT Re: Internet light (getting IP) takes a long time http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24809471 said by serndipity :

From cold start, it can take 20 minutes before the 'Internet' light turns green.
If the router is taking 20 minutes to get an IP address, something is wrong.

If you insist on turning off your router, try releasing the DHCP lease, then immediately shut off the router and see if that makes a difference.
»Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »How do I release my DHCP lease
It could be possible that something is interfering with your negotiating a new DHCP lease when you power the router back up.

How is your router connected to the ONT? coax or cat5?
i.e. When the WAN LED comes on, is it the WAN COAX or the WAN ethernet light? If it's a coax connection, it could be bad coax to the ONT. Check you MOCA WAN stats.
»Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »How to check MOCA stats?
said by serndipity :

They said to leave power to the router on, 24 x 7.

By my calculations, the router would use consume (i.e. waste) 3KW of electric power / month.
I don't know what you pay per KWh, but here at $0.12 per KWh, that's all of $0.36. Is it worth the aggravation?
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24809471 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:58:44 EDT Re: Internet light (getting IP) takes a long time http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24809295
when I had the actiontec (M1424WR Rev. D) hooked up and would power cycle it was always stable and ready within a minute.
both the actiontec and netgear stay on 24/7 and I've not noticed my
electric bill increase.. however I pay a set amount monthly. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24809295 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:14:30 EDT Re: Internet light (getting IP) takes a long time http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24809079 said by serndipity :

They said to leave power to the router on, 24 x 7.

By my calculations, the router would use consume (i.e. waste) 3KW of electric power / month. At $0.15/kwh, I'd consider it a bargain to maintain power, hence keep the same IP address. Sort of like a poor man's static IP. :)

Actually, I stay powered up on the router because my weather station uploads via FTP every 10 minutes, so my connection is in continuous use.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24809079 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:21:10 EDT Re: Internet light (getting IP) takes a long time http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24808067
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From cold start, it can take 20 minutes before the 'Internet' light turns green.

Pamphlet says if it takes more than 2 or 3 minutes to call Verizon tech support.

They said to leave power to the router on, 24 x 7.

By my calculations, the router would use consume (i.e. waste) 3KW of electric power / month.

Anyone else using the Actiontec M1424WR having a problem with long delays in acquiring their IP (e.g. green internet light)?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Internet-light-getting-IP-takes-a-long-time-24807972 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:58:51 EDT