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Re: Actiontec MI424WR FIOS N Router REV. Isaid by Dream Killer:i'm not important enough to have computing resources dedicated in attacking my wpa2 key. That will not stop those who are trying from doing so. Some literally drive around looking for any systems to crack. Hopefully you don't have anything important on your system when they break in. Good news your neighbor's system has only WEP security so they broke into in 20 seconds and are emptying his accounts instead of yours. |
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2012-Sep-25 8:41 pm
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? |
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Smith6612 MVM join:2008-02-01 North Tonawanda, NY |
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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Libra Premium Member join:2003-08-06 USA |
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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 |
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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. |
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Libra
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2012-Sep-28 11:07 am
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 |
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Dream KillerGraveyard Shift Premium Member join:2002-08-09 Forest Hills, NY |
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said by Libra: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 Assuming you are on the router's home page, click on Wireless Settings at the top. On the left pane, click on "Advanced Security Settings". The part that get most people is clicking the radio button:
You then get this page:
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Libra
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2012-Sep-28 8:21 pm
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 |
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tnsprin join:2003-07-23 Bradenton, FL |
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Dream Killer, Hopefully thats not your preshared key you showed us. |
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jfree to KCrimson
Anon
2012-Oct-1 12:25 pm
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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. |
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said by jfree :My question is can I use my Netgear (which I have not yet reconnected) to better extend my wireless network Yes. » Verizon FiOS FAQ » Can I use my wireless or an extra router along with the Verizon provided router?Here's the trade-off though. If you set the two routers to different channels, you'll avoid their interferring with each other. This will give you the best coverage. If you set the Netgear to N-only or 5Ghz only, you'll get the best wireless-N speeds, but you'll sacrifice coverage and support for any G only devices. |
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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 ??? |
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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 FiOS FAQ » How do I release my DHCP lease? Why would I need to? |
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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.
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Does anyone have a link to the shipping Rev I firmware? I believe its 40.19.22. |
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WK2 Premium Member join:2006-12-28 united state |
WK2
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2012-Oct-3 3:31 pm
All Firmware is automatically updated to the latest. |
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danclan join:2005-11-01 Midlothian, VA |
said by WK2:All Firmware is automatically updated to the latest. only if you have it set to its off by default otherwise. There is an older version 40.19.20 should you wish to install it but I believe all rev N ship with 19.22. |
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said by danclan:said by WK2:All Firmware is automatically updated to the latest. only if you have it set to its off by default otherwise. There is an older version 40.19.20 should you wish to install it but I believe all rev N ship with 19.22. Like an idiot I thought the upgrade link would download the latest, but it downloaded version 19.20. Now I cant get back to version 19.22 (the restore option did not work). That is why I would appreciate either a link or the actual file. |
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nycdave MVM join:1999-11-16 Melville, NY |
You router will be updated to .22 in the next few hours. Posting firmware files is not allowed here. |
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2012-Oct-3 4:28 pm
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? |
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said by nycdave:You router will be updated to .22 in the next few hours. Posting firmware files is not allowed here. Unless you look at FAQ and get the link there... google is your friend... |
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said by danclan:Unless you look at FAQ and get the link there...
google is your friend... The Rev I does not yet have firmware at the usual download page. Im familiar with both the FAQ and Search, thanks. |
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nycdave MVM join:1999-11-16 Melville, NY |
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said by KCrimson: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? That setting will not prevent new firmware from being pushed to the router.... |
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2012-Oct-4 8:31 am
said by nycdave:That setting will not prevent new firmware from being pushed to the router.... It certainly gives the user the sense that the opposite is true. Is there actually ANY sense in changing it from its (default) no-updates state? |
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1. All of a sudden I am getting faster upload speeds. I have the 3/1 Mbs plan and have regularly got ~5/1.8 now I get ~5/~4. Kudos to Verizon. 2. Does anyone know if you return defective equipment, if you will get a robo call to confirm that it was received? I sent a bad router back last Wednesday OCt. 3 (to West Chester PA with the mailing label V supplied) and UPS tracking showed it arrived Oct. 4. TIA |
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2012-Oct-10 2:40 pm
You will get no call. |
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2012-Oct-14 4:41 pm
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You might get an email conformation |
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I just received the rev I as a replacement to my rev C and I was wondering what everyone's experiences have been like with the rev I so far? I currently have my own router (asus rt-n66u) in front of my old rev C due to the poor performance and small NAT table of the rev C. Wondering if it would be worth it to put the actiontec back as the primary router and avoid the remote dvr / caller id issues?
So my question is how is UPNP and the NAT table on the rev I? I do a lot of online gaming often have multiple xboxes hooked up. |
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2012-Nov-20 7:27 pm
The Rev I is a significant improvement over the Rev C for sure. But your Asus is dual band while the Actiontec is not |
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