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SparkChaser
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Re: Quantum Gateway Router

Here's my offer $150


gadgetboyj
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I'm in Staten Island, NY, and when I sign into Verizon, that category is missing underneath "TV EQUIPMENT & OUTLETS".

tito79
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not all areas have rolled out the new router

shmee
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Is there any reason for me to pick up this new router versus just getting an ECB 2500?

I currently have a Rev F Actiontec bridged with my primary router (R7000) via a LAN-to-LAN config. I'm only using the Actiontec for VOD and guide info.

I guess my more direct question would be: is the MoCA 2.0 on the quantum worth it?

More Fiber
MVM
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Cape Coral, FL

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said by shmee:

is the MoCA 2.0 on the quantum worth it?

What's the point if only the router is MOCA 2.0?

nothing00
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Hey shmee, I'm also using the Actiontec only for its MoCA capabilities. However I have multiple Actiontecs being used for bridging. (I simply can't run Cat5e where coax is already run.)

In your case if you don't have multiple MoCA 2.0 devices on the network there's no reason to get the new router. Also, I don't see any need to replace the Actiontec with an ECB2500.

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said by gadgetboyj:

I'm in Staten Island, NY, and when I sign into Verizon, that category is missing underneath "TV EQUIPMENT & OUTLETS".

The new gateway probably will be available for everyone very soon. I notice there is now a support page dedicated for the G1100 gateway.
»www.verizon.com/Support/ ··· ting.htm

shmee
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said by More Fiber:

said by shmee:

is the MoCA 2.0 on the quantum worth it?

What's the point if only the router is MOCA 2.0?

Duh... I should have thought my question through before posting.

Gotta love Verizon. "Hey! Let's push this new quantum router with MoCA 2.0 capabilities. Who cares if none of our STBs can take advantage of the new spec."

My bad.

Thinkdiff
MVM,
join:2001-08-07
Bronx, NY

Thinkdiff

MVM,

I thought the Quantum STBs (VMS and IP STB) had support for MoCA 2.0?

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MVM
join:2005-09-26
Cape Coral, FL

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The Quantum STBs do support MOCA 2.0. Since shmee See Profile referred to having the rev. F, I was pretty sure he didn't have the VMS.
said by shmee:

I should have thought my question through before posting.

Better to realize it now, than after ordering.
Myzteziz
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ONT's arent even moca 2.0, but they are coming according to the tech who replaced my ont a few weeks ago. Of course new customers will get them.
mewing80
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Is there a speed difference between this router and the actiontec?

bluepoint
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Re: Quantum Gateway Router Bad News, Good News

Is there any spec info of the router's processor and rating?

Nels
join:2007-03-13
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Re: Quantum Gateway Router

I received my Quantum Gateway today and it is set up. So far I'm happy with the WiFi strength throughout the house.

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are you kidding me? I just bought an AT rev I 2 weeks ago. think i could return it to VZ and upgrade to the Quantum instead?
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said by Somnambul33t:

are you kidding me? I just bought an AT rev I 2 weeks ago. think i could return it to VZ and upgrade to the Quantum instead?

Doesnt hurt to ask them.

Nels
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I would definitely ask. You have 30 days (typically with Verizon) to change your mind.

A West
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Re: Quantum Gateway Router Bad News, Good News

Considering replacing my Actiontec router with the Quantum Gateway. Can anyone report on the performance of the Quantum Gateway with regard to speed and signal strength?

tito79
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I second that above

nothing00
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said by A West :

Quantum Gateway. Can anyone report on the performance of the Quantum Gateway with regard to speed and signal strength

Wireless, NAT performance or MoCA?

I'll report on MoCA performance when I get my second one. Not going to be using their wireless or NAT capability though.
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Re: Quantum Gateway Router

I see that the troubleshooting page for this new FIOS Quantum Gateway (router), simply talks about it being dual-band. Do we have any confirmation that it is, in fact, 802.11ac capable? And if so, how many antennas / spatial streams? Is it 867Mbit/sec, or 1300Mbit/sec?

I have a Rev. F Actiontec, and a secondary AC1200 router. I've recently upgraded to 802.11ac on most of my devices. TBH, I don't see that much improvement over 2.4Ghz N300. In fact, it seems less stable of signal, even just going to the other room.

My Rev. F is stable, if slower. It would be nice if the new FIOS Quantum Gateway was 802.11ac capable, AND stable.

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MVM
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According to the specification page from the manual, it's 802.11b/g/n/ac and 1300 Mbps. No mention of number of antennas or streams.

»[Networking] New Verizon FIOS Quantum Gateway User Guide for Model FIOS-G1100
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The trouble shooting guide does not state if the new router is AC but the pdf which was posted earlier does and stated that the AC is rated up to 1300 Mbps. It is also clearly stated that it is MoCA 2.0 capable. As far as stability is concerned, at this stage, it is too early to determine. Likely there will be some issues, hopefully resolved with new firmware upgrades. This is part of the reason for the phased in releases. The guy who I talked to a couple of days ago expected a gradual release in the next 4-6 weeks assuming no major issues showed up. He suggest checking your account for available upgrade options as this is the first place availablity is likely to show up. More Fiber is correct about the lack availability of MoCA 2.0 devices. This may be for the Wan side at first, which should allow coax installs for even greater internet speeds and for use with Verizon's newest DVDR's, but I don't know if the new equipment is MoCA 2.0 capable or not. If you are hot to get one, keep checking your equipment options in your account.
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Re: Quantum Gateway Router Bad News, Good News

Can you confirm whether or not the router supports "guest" access?

I'd have no problem buying this router if it did.
gadgetboyj
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said by JackBauer:

Can you confirm whether or not the router supports "guest" access?

I'd have no problem buying this router if it did.

Couldn't find anything in the manual:
»[Networking] New Verizon FIOS Quantum Gateway User Guide for Model FIOS-G1100

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My understanding is that Verizon routers do not support "guest" accounts. The closest I can come is this workaround article. »everydaylife.globalpost. ··· 285.html I've looked on the Quantum Gateway router's web page and can't see any reference to any "guest" account
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Re: Quantum Gateway Router

dont think they are available in NY yet - i am north of NYC .

am annoyed cause i just upgraded to the latest Actiontec - Rev I
and there was no option for Quantum Gateway Router...

i chatted with a sales rep today (although fairly clueless) all he said was that its not available in my area. yet.

i dont know if i should return this one and wait til its available - ugh . if it comes out in a few weeks i will be rather pissed.

nothing00
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MoCA 2.0 performance

Link rate reported in the interface is roughly 580mbps.

Actual TCP throughput:

[ 4] local 192.168.1.166 port 51551 connected to 192.168.1.9 port 5201
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth Retransmits
[ 4] 0.00-1.00 sec 45.8 MBytes 383 Mbits/sec 0
[ 4] 1.00-2.00 sec 44.5 MBytes 374 Mbits/sec 0
[ 4] 2.00-3.00 sec 49.2 MBytes 413 Mbits/sec 0
[ 4] 3.00-4.00 sec 48.0 MBytes 403 Mbits/sec 7
[ 4] 4.00-5.00 sec 48.9 MBytes 410 Mbits/sec 0
[ 4] 5.00-6.00 sec 45.1 MBytes 378 Mbits/sec 0
[ 4] 6.00-7.00 sec 49.6 MBytes 416 Mbits/sec 0
[ 4] 7.00-8.00 sec 50.6 MBytes 426 Mbits/sec 0
[ 4] 8.00-9.00 sec 51.2 MBytes 430 Mbits/sec 7
[ 4] 9.00-10.00 sec 50.4 MBytes 422 Mbits/sec 0
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth Retransmits
[ 4] 0.00-10.00 sec 483 MBytes 405 Mbits/sec 14 sender
[ 4] 0.00-10.00 sec 483 MBytes 405 Mbits/sec receiver

And going the other direction:

Connecting to host 192.168.1.166, port 5201
[ 4] local 192.168.1.9 port 55581 connected to 192.168.1.166 port 5201
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth Retransmits
[ 4] 0.00-1.00 sec 35.4 MBytes 297 Mbits/sec 8
[ 4] 1.00-2.00 sec 31.9 MBytes 267 Mbits/sec 0
[ 4] 2.00-3.00 sec 29.1 MBytes 244 Mbits/sec 8
[ 4] 3.00-4.00 sec 43.8 MBytes 367 Mbits/sec 0
[ 4] 4.00-5.00 sec 51.6 MBytes 433 Mbits/sec 0
[ 4] 5.00-6.00 sec 36.1 MBytes 303 Mbits/sec 6
[ 4] 6.00-7.00 sec 38.8 MBytes 325 Mbits/sec 0
[ 4] 7.00-8.00 sec 47.9 MBytes 402 Mbits/sec 0
[ 4] 8.00-9.00 sec 51.0 MBytes 428 Mbits/sec 0
[ 4] 9.00-10.00 sec 37.0 MBytes 310 Mbits/sec 8
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth Retransmits
[ 4] 0.00-10.00 sec 402 MBytes 338 Mbits/sec 30 sender
[ 4] 0.00-10.00 sec 399 MBytes 335 Mbits/sec receiver

Looks like a huge upgrade for those bridging over coax.

Definitely has issues though. When I click on "User Guide" I get:
"Warning: You need to be connected to the internet to view the User Guide"

Likewise with NTP. The router just plainly refuses to "connect out" over any interface but WAN which is disabled.

There also doesn't appear to be anywhere to update the firmware. The manual refers to a firmware option that's not available. It looks like you now HAVE to connect the router via the WAN and cross your fingers that Verizon pushes firmware. No way to upload it manually.

My router essentials:
UI Version: 1.0.100
Firmware Version 0.17.33secure
Model Name: FiOS-G1100
Hardware Version: 1.03
Myzteziz
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How's the user interface for it? Is it set up like the rev. i?

AWest
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Thanks nothing00. How is the wifi speed and signal strength throughout your home?