no_coin
join:2002-10-17
Tyngsboro, MA
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August 13th, @08:56PM
| Verizon/FIOS uses Linux-based Actiontec router
Just got FIOS installed and have been reading up on the Actiontec MI424WR router features. The "telnet" option seemed most interesting so I gave it a try. Login requires the web interface's admin/pwd. The result is a basic command line interface:
Username: admin
Password: ***********
Wireless Broadband Router>
Entering "help all" reviels a list of all commands:
Wireless Broadband Router> help all
...
Command Category main_task - main_task commands
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shell --- Spawn busybox shell in foreground
...
hmmmm, some of us might recognize busybox - a program that combines many standard Unix utilities into a single small executable. This means Linux!
Further investigation shows the Linux version:
Wireless Broadband Router> shell
BusyBox v0.50 (2006.04.24-02:59+0000) Built-in shell (lash)
Enter 'help' for a list of built-in commands.
/ # cat /proc/version
Linux version 2.4.21openrg-rmk1 #4 Sun Apr 23 20:31:18 PDT 2006
"openrg" is a commercial product: »www.jungo.com/openrg/openrg.html They do provide source downloads. It is unclear whether Actiontec provides GPL'd source code or if Jungo did the port for them.
So, even though the MI424WR web interface provides plenty of controls, there still might be opportunity for refinements (tweaks). |
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DJMADfx
join:2002-02-27
Bellmore, NY
| My computer can't telnet to the router. It's very weird considering that I have the telnet checked off for remote administration.
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no_coin
join:2002-10-17
Tyngsboro, MA
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August 13th, @10:32PM
| said by DJMADfx  :I have the telnet checked off for remote administration. I would be very careful about enabling any "remote" administration from the WAN, because anyone can attempt a breakin - mine is turned off except for ping.
You might check and see if "Access Control" has telnet enabled - I'm unsure if this actually controls access to the router. This setting allows access to telnet services from within the LAN.
Or maybe you PCs firewall blocks telnet sessions. |
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DJMADfx
join:2002-02-27
Bellmore, NY
| reply to no_coin
I just got it working... port 23 was blocked under Advanced Filtering.
Security > Advanced Filtering > Uncheck the box
All is nice now...
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FiberTek
join:2005-05-01 | reply to no_coin
Will this router work with standard DSL service? How do I set it up? Thanks |
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no_coin
join:2002-10-17
Tyngsboro, MA
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August 14th, @09:55AM
| said by FiberTek :Will this router work with standard DSL service? How do I set it up? Thanks Assuming that you are asking about Verizon DSL, which uses PPPOE, this router should work. If you've setup any other router for DSL via PPPOE, the Actiontec setup is similar - you'll need to specify your DSL account user/passwd. |
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HunterX
join:2006-08-14
Los Angeles, CA
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August 14th, @10:57PM
| reply to no_coin
BusyBox on (none) login:
Password:
BusyBox v0.61.pre (2006.05.17-01:12+0000) Built-in shell (ash)
Enter 'help' for a list of built-in commands.
# help
Built-in commands:
-------------------
. : bg break builtin cd chdir continue eval exec exit export
false fc fg hash help jobs kill local pwd read readonly return
set setvar shift times trap true type ulimit umask unset wait
# cat /proc/cpuinfo
processor : 0
cpu model : MIPS 4KEc V4.8
BogoMIPS : 149.91
wait instruction : no
microsecond timers : yes
extra interrupt vector : yes
hardware watchpoint : yes
VCED exceptions : not available
VCEI exceptions : not available
# cat /proc/meminfo
total: used: free: shared: buffers: cached:
Mem: 14700544 14315520 385024 0 794624 3629056
Swap: 0 0 0
MemTotal: 14356 kB
MemFree: 376 kB
MemShared: 0 kB
Buffers: 776 kB
Cached: 3544 kB
SwapCached: 0 kB
Active: 4892 kB
Inactive: 2040 kB
HighTotal: 0 kB
HighFree: 0 kB
LowTotal: 14356 kB
LowFree: 376 kB
SwapTotal: 0 kB
SwapFree: 0 kB
# cat /proc/version
Linux version 2.4.17_mvl21-malta-mips_fp_le (root@localhost.localdomain) (gcc ve
rsion 2.95.3 20010315 (release/MontaVista)) #3 Tue May 16 18:56:44 PDT 2006
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HunterX
join:2006-08-14
Los Angeles, CA
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August 14th, @11:03PM
| reply to no_coin
Keep in mind this is the Verizon crippled edition. And I think Linux runs on almost all routers.
On another note, I have a working computer that can't beat 149Mhz and 16MB of RAM  |
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FiberTek
join:2005-05-01 | reply to no_coin
Thanks |
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no_coin
join:2002-10-17
Tyngsboro, MA
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August 16th, @09:52PM
| reply to HunterX
said by HunterX :
# cat /proc/cpuinfo
processor : 0
cpu model : MIPS 4KEc V4.8
BogoMIPS : 149.91
# cat /proc/meminfo
total: used: free: shared: buffers: cached:
Mem: 14700544 14315520 385024 0 794624 3629056
Swap: 0 0 0
MemTotal: 14356 kB
# cat /proc/version
Linux version 2.4.17_mvl21-malta-mips_fp_le (root@localhost.localdomain) (gcc ve
rsion 2.95.3 20010315 (release/MontaVista)) #3 Tue May 16 18:56:44 PDT 2006
hmmmm, yours seems to be MIPS based with Monta Vista Linux?
My MI424-WR shows (snipped):
/proc # cat cpuinfo
Processor : XScale-IXP4xx/IXC11xx rev 1 (v5b) Intel Network Processor
BogoMIPS : 532.48
/proc # cat meminfo
total: used: free: shared: buffers: cached:
Mem: 29835264 12611584 17223680 0 0 4321280
MemTotal: 29136 kB
/proc # cat iomem
00000000-01ffffff : System RAM (32MB)
50000000-507fffff : IXP425 Flash Bank 0 (8MB)
/proc # cat version
Linux version 2.4.21openrg-rmk1 #4 Sun Apr 23 20:31:18 PDT 2006
Might be a newer rev of the Actiontec MI424-WR - I don't see any external revision markings. |
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helpmeplzz
@verizon.net | reply to no_coin
hi, i have recently gotten verizon fios and i am trying to set up a wireless connection with my other computer. This is proving to be difficult since i have no idea where the wires go !! please help. |
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no_coin
join:2002-10-17
Tyngsboro, MA
| The user manual that comes with your FIOS/Actiontec router is very well written. It has all the basics. It can be found on the CD which is part of the Actiontec pouch. The hard copy "Quick Start Guide" and "Wireless Networking Guide" show you how to wire things up.
Actually, the FIOS installers should have setup and wired the router for you. If they did not, call FIOS support.
Does your 'other' computer have built-in wireless capability? If so, there should be nothing to wire up. Its all a matter of configuring the router and PC. See the guides.
btw, I assume you have the Actiontec MI424-WR model - which has wireless capability. When properly configured, your PC and router should connect up and provide access to the internet. |
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Tomek
Premium
join:2002-01-30
Brooklyn, NY
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| reply to no_coin
I just got Actiontec GT704-WG which is simply all-in-one for DSL for those that don't know.
/proc/meminfo, cpuinfo and version yield the same output as FIOS router.
Now the question is what can we do with that routers via shell. So far I only corrected the date. Was set somewhere in 2002.
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fsiep
join:2004-11-21
| The fun is that TFTP is working that way you can upload your own binaries. The WRT54G projects have a lot of material on how to change things with the router that can be mapped to the Actiontec router. BTW has anybody an idea why port 4567 shows up as open from the WAN? |
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Bound4River
@verizon.net | reply to no_coin
Just FiOS today. Speeds are great EXCEPT with the wireless part. Same as DSL. What gives? |
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no_coin
join:2002-10-17
Tyngsboro, MA
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September 18th, @08:48PM
| said by Bound4River :
...Speeds are great EXCEPT with the wireless part. Same as DSL. What gives?
Details will typically get you better replies.
What FIOS service plan do you have? What DSL service plan did you have before? What wireless speed is the same as DSL? How did you measure the wireless speed? Which wireless router did you have for DSl and now for FIOS? Which WIFI standard is your PC using (802.11a,b,g)?
Shoulda known - another "anon" post. |
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spyguy888
join:2007-01-23
Little Neck, NY | reply to no_coin
Re: Verizon/FIOS uses Linux-based Actiontec router
does anyone know what the default login and password is?
i tried (admin, admin) (admin, password) (blank, blank).
i just got Verizon FIOS and i'm trying to circumvent my internet at work. |
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Cheeque
@verizon.net | Default username is admin and default password is blank. |
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