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Re: How-to: make ActionTec MI424-WR a network bridge
Seeing that this thread is getting somewhat outdated, I'm locking this thread as the newer thread covers both internet and FIOS-TV with VOD and guide data.
»Make your actiontec a bridge with VOD working with REV D
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| reply to funfitphil
This is not the correct set of bridging instructions if you have FiOS-TV. The bridging instructions in this thread are for internet only (provisioned over coax).
The following is correct set of bridging instructions if you have FiOS-TV with internet provisioned over coax and you want VOD, guide data and widgets to work:
»Make your actiontec a bridge with VOD working with REV D
This is spelled out clearly in the following FAQ:
»Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »What are the tradeoffs between the various router configurations |
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funfitphil
@verizon.net
| reply to DaDrgon
DaDrgon
I tried steps 1-12 (12/1/08). It worked beautifully, but now my guide (channel line up, future programming, etc) does not work on my tv.
I spoke with Verizon and they don't support this bridge "option" from tech support perspective
From what I understand the ActionTec MI424-WR provides a connection to the STB (Set Top Box) via Moca.
So it appears that this connection is severed when the actiontec Mi424-WR is put into bridge mode.
Is there anyway around this? Any suggestions? |
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| reply to Centos BQ
DaDragon  hasn't been on DSLR for nearly a year. Post your questions, we'll try our best to help.
Unless your question is specifically related to this thread, please post in a new thread.
The following FAQ is a good starting point regarding the trade-offs of different router configurations:
»Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »What are the tradeoffs between the various router configurations
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Smith6612
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united state | reply to Centos BQ
61 Static IPs? That's a heck of a lot of IPs there. |
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Centos BQ
@verizon.net | reply to DaDrgon
Hello all
I have old Cobalt DSL and changing now to Fios with 61 static IPs
can I call ( will pay Paypal or so for help)
alex at raqport.com Virginia
Please VA |
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| reply to JTHOMAS28
said by JTHOMAS28 :does Verizon give out better cable modems now without the router portion? I like using my then DD-WRT/now TOMATO router. The Actiontec is not a cable modem. It is a router that supports that support ethernet over either cat5 or coax. If you want to run your router without the Actiontec, then have your ONT switched to provide ethernet over cat5 per the instructions here:
»Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »Replacing the Actiontec (part 1): Coax to Ethernet
said by JTHOMAS28 :All the configuration is gone after a power outage. I save the config after I do all the custom config, then restore it after a power outage, but it still doesn't work. I have to repeat all the steps from scratch for it work again. Any suggestions? Put the Actiontec on an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). |
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birdfeedr
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| reply to Hans
Yes, you are looking at instructions for LAN-to-LAN hookup. I'd suggest you take a look at the FAQ (Part 4). »Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »Replacing the Actiontec (part 4): LAN-to-LAN keeps MediaShare DVR Follow Netgear's instructions in principle, but pay attention to the Actiontec's settings especially if you have FiOS TV.
If you have problems with that setup, post, but start a new topic, as it isn't Bridging (the topic of this thread). |
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JTHOMAS28
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| reply to DaDrgon
Thanks OP. Been using this for over a year now and has worked well, although all the configuration is gone after a power outage. I save the config after I do all the custom config, then restore it after a power outage, but it still doesnt work. I have to repeat all the steps from scratch for it work again. Any suggestions? Just a pain.
Also, does Verizon give out better cable modems now without the router portion? I like using my then DD-WRT/now TOMATO router.
Thanks |
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Hans
@verizon.net
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Would it be possible to use the following technique instead of turning the Actiontec into a bridge:
»kbserver.netgear.com/inquira/def···ighlight
Thanks,
Hans |
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sashwa
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(topic move) Linksys WRT54G and Actiontec
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The post that was here (and all 2 followups to it), has been moved to a new topic .. »Linksys WRT54G and Actiontec |
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| reply to gigahertz205
Re: How-to: make ActionTec MI424-WR a network bridge
said by gigahertz205 :
How do i exactly find out if I'm using coax or cat 5 for WAN? If the ethernet light is on, you should be on cat5. You can double check by logging in to the router.
On the main status page, it should show "Ethernet status: Connected".
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gigahertz205
@verizon.net | reply to DaDrgon
How do i exactly find out if Im using coax or cat 5 for WAN? My router has both connected (cat 5 and coax to WAN) and only WAN Ethernet light is on in the front of the router. Does that mean Im using Broadband (ethernet)? |
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bw
@verizon.net
| reply to DaDrgon
Re: How-to: make ActionTec MI424-WR a network bridge
Thank you very much for the info.
I went through this without resetting the actiontec modem to default settings and it didn't work. Then, I tried resetting the actiontec modem to default setting, and my netgear router got internet without me having to do anything else.
-Ben |
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globalthought
join:2008-10-16
·Verizon FIOS
| reply to DaDrgon
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
You saved me huge amounts of time and hair-pulling!
I'd just determined that there was no obvious way to turn this stinker into a bridge, did a google search, and up popped your post! You are a true gentleman and guru to have posted these clear and concise instructions which worked the very first time.
Thanks again. |
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| reply to angryFIOScustome
The instructions in this thread are not appropriate if you have FIOS-TV and want to keep guide data and VOD.
Review the trade-offs of the different possible configurations here:
»Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »What are the tradeoffs between the various router configurations
Links to instructions of each of the configurations are in that FAQ. To keep VOD, you will want option 1,2,4,5,6 or 7. |
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angryFIOScustome
@verizon.net
|  reply to DaDrgon
I have had the same exact problems and Verizon tech support has been denying that there are any issues and they refuse to help with Bridge mode configurations. Given the fact that FIOS VOD also goes through the router, what would happen then, once I configure the actiontec for a bridge mode. Will VOD and regular video programming continue to work?
I really appreciate your feedback.
Regards |
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milkmandan2
@verizon.net
| reply to DaDrgon
aside from all this talk
i just wanted to thank DaDragon for this wonderful tutorial
i followed it exactly and now my Verizon ActionTec MI424-WR is just a modem and i got hooked up with my Dlink DIR-655 perfectly.
dynamicdns service from my router works as well..
all port forwarding rules are controlled by the router
everything is peachy..great tut
though i will add that i did disable the DHCP server on the actiontec.. |
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More Fiber
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| reply to DaDrgon
Latency on an ethernet connection to the ONT is slightly lower (on the order of about 1ms) with an ethernet connection. MOCA has a theoretically higher transfer rate, but that makes no difference because you are limited by your speed tier, not your connection to the ONT.
If you want transfer speeds higher than the 100Mbps ports on the Actiontec between PCs, get a Gig-E switch and place it behind the Actiontec.
You should also read this FAQ regarding the trade-offs between various coax and ethernet router configurations.
»Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »What are the tradeoffs between the various router configurations |
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