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reply to Dream Killer

Re: Actiontec MI424WR FIOS N Router REV. I

The range on the RevI isn't the greatest....is it possible to upgrade the 2 dbi antennas to something like 2 7dbi antennas for better range and coverage?

It is possible. Some folks to get better range out of it have been swapping out the Rev. I's antennas with antennas from previous revisions and it's given a good boost.

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I went into the router to double-check that I had the AES selected. I went into Wireless Settings on top and saw the SSID and WPA-2 listed along with the password I selected, but the AES or other letters weren't visible. I clicked on another advanced button (not the one on the left side) and got a warning - I went in anyway and didn't understand any of it. I ended up logging out.

I'm of the impression to see that AES I would have to put my settings in again.

I logged back in and clicked on Firewall on top. The box I was in didn't show me anything. I think there was a "main" to click on and, again, advanced. I clicked on advanced and got a warning and opted out of continuing. I just wanted to check that my firewall is on medium.

Sincerely, Libra

Libra For AES did you follow »Re: Actiontec MI424WR FIOS N Router REV. I posted by More Fiber? (AES was enabled by default on mine)
For Firewall, if the warning says "Any changes made in this section may affect your router's performance and configuration" that is normal, Press Yes to proceed and you will see General and the 3 Firewall options.

Thank you maleyj. I can't go into the router now, but I will check it out later. That was the warning I saw in the firewall (that scared me off).

Sincerely, Libra

reply to Libra

The part that get most people is clicking the radio button:

You then get this page:

Thank you for the screenshots Dream Killer. I followed maleyj's instructions before coming here and I was able to see the AES and also that the firewall is set to medium. So I'm good to go

Sincerely, Libra

reply to Dream Killer
Dream Killer,
Hopefully thats not your preshared key you showed us.

reply to KCrimson
I just got the REV. I actiontec. I had a much older verison previously and had a net gear N600 WNDR3800 hook up to it as an Access Point -- had wireless turned off on the Actiontec. So far the new REV. I router is working fine and wireless range seems to be good. The REV I is located in my attic above our bedrooms (2 floor house with attic). My main computer on 1st floor is wired ehternet. My question is can I use my Netgear (which I have not yet reconnected) to better extend my wireless network on our first floor (as a hotspot??). If so, how do I keep the two wireless signals from interfering? Would I only use the 5G wireless on the Netgear? Any instructions welcome.

reply to rev I
Ok i just received mine REV I Actiontec. When i plugged in i cant have internet access. Do i have to contact verizon to let them know that now iam a owner of an REV I ???

louisausten, If you already had FIOS internet access (as I did) I was told to unplug my old router, wait 24 hours for the "lease to expire" and plug in the new one. This worked fine for me.
There are some suggestions from the experts at DSL Reports »Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »How do I release my DHCP lease

reply to More Fiber
Thanks for the response. The FAQ link you provided is how I had the Netgear setup previously. I also saw a Netgear article that suggests keeping the SSIDs (and security settings) the same on both.

thanks again

reply to rev I
Does anyone have a link to the shipping Rev I firmware? I believe its 40.19.22.

All Firmware is automatically updated to the latest.

You router will be updated to .22 in the next few hours. Posting firmware files is not allowed here.

NYCDave - IIRC, I never changed the Rev. I's firmware upgrade option - its set to its default (do NOT automatically check for upgrade). Do you suggest we leave it that way? Do you know of any work being done towards upgrading past the .22 version?