aeproberts
@verizon.net
| How do I rid myself of this Actiontec Router?
I have Verizon Fios Internet with TV service. I am constantly having trouble with the Actiontec router that comes with the service. Is there a way to rid myself of this POS?
I have a Linksys router. Is there a way to essentially disable internet on the router and use the Linksys instead for things like port forwarding etc.
Thanks |
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whoami
@verizon.net | umm, try reading some of the similar posts in this forum. Its been repeated a million times already. |
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rhard49
join:2001-04-12
Merrick, NY | reply to aeproberts
Or disrecard the crap you hear and configure the Actiontec. Hundreds of thousands of people are using it succesfully. |
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noshooz
join:2001-12-12
Columbia, MD | reply to aeproberts
Make sure you have the most recent firmware installed, as the prior version was known to have issues. |
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GeekGirl1
The Medium IS the Message
Premium
join:2007-01-28
Morrisville, PA
1 edit | reply to aeproberts
It's easy to get overloaded by too much info. Here ya go: »How-to: make ActionTec MI424-WR a network bridge. |
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Richard1864
@verizon.net
| reply to aeproberts
The Actiontec router is REQUIRED for the TV service to work properly. The TV service will NOT work without it. You can however, hookup another router between your computers and the Actiontec. You can download the latest firmware for the Actiontec router from »www2.verizon.net/micro/actiontec···ntec.asp.
Out of curiosity, what problems are you having with this router? All the problems I was having disappeared on installation of the latest firmware. |
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Teasip
join:2001-05-14
Plano, TX | reply to aeproberts
Buy a Motorola NIM off eBay and use the router of your choice. |
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netfreak01
@rr.com | reply to aeproberts
The only reason for you have to use Actiontec router is if you want the Interactive Programming Guide, Video-on-Demand, and/or PPV. If you do not want those features, you can remove the Actiontec router and use your own router. |
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Anonname
@verizon.net
| reply to aeproberts
Really? I used my Linksys and it worked perfectly without the ActionTec.
Why did I switch? Because ActionTecs have problem with showing server lists on games that run off of Steam like Counter Strike, etc. I dumped the Linksys recently and went back to an old Dlink router and it again, works perfect.
So... I donno.. my TV guide updates just a-ok. |
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birdfeedr
Premium,MVM
join:2001-08-11
Warwick, RI
 ·Verizon FIOS
| said by Anonname :
Really? I used my Linksys and it worked perfectly without the ActionTec.
Why did I switch? Because ActionTecs have problem with showing server lists on games that run off of Steam like Counter Strike, etc. I dumped the Linksys recently and went back to an old Dlink router and it again, works perfect.
So... I donno.. my TV guide updates just a-ok.
If you're getting your TV Guide updates just fine, where is the Actiontec in your data stream. Unless you are using a NIM, the Actiontec must be connected somewhere. |
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Anonname
@verizon.net | Ah yes, I did forgot I did have a NIM. But in that regard, why do I have a NIM yet others do not? |
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EMC2
join:2007-08-21
Tampa, FL | You had your video install done before the Actiontec router was on the scene - we used to add NIMs to the D-link routers when we did video installs/adds |
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me again
@verizon.net | reply to aeproberts
Happy now? Hope you got your answer - troll?
I just continue to use my actiontec without problems. Even after setting up P2P and other services.
folks, don't waste your time on this OP. |
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Anonname
@verizon.net
| Uhh, how is he trolling? He is having issues with his ActionTec and wants to get rid of it. You're content with your's so you're a-ok. I don't see how the OP is being a troll in anyway.... Just because it works for you doesn't mean it works for everyone else.
And thanks guys for answering the NIM thing. Curious though, if the guy wanted a different router yet wanted all the TV stuff, couldn't he request a NIM? Or does Verizon not stock those anymore and expects you to use an ActionTec? |
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cornelius785
join:2006-10-26
Worcester, MA
| reply to aeproberts
i agree, this barely seems like trolling, just someone that doesn't like the actiontec router. if he is trolling, this a pretty poor attempt to.
the actiontec suits most people, but not all. no amount of 'configuring' can make up for its shortcomings that few people have found and experienced. |
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kontos
xyzzy
join:2001-10-04
West Henrietta, NY
| reply to Anonname
said by Anonname :
couldn't he request a NIM? Or does Verizon not stock those anymore and expects you to use an ActionTec?
Even if it were possible, how many times would you have to be transfered, and put on hold before you talked to somebody who knows what you were asking for? |
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birdfeedr
Premium,MVM
join:2001-08-11
Warwick, RI
·Verizon FIOS
| reply to aeproberts
Troll? I don't think so.
Having looked everywhere through this forum about using a router with or without the Actiontec, for TV or not TV, with cat5 or coax, there are a wide variety of answers that are out there.
Someone hung the AT off a router port with a crossover, there's a FAQ for connecting LAN ports together. There's a very long topic on how to bridge the AT, and it seems there are variations for the solution there as well.
It can be very confusing. I can't call someone a troll for asking questions about how to fix problems. There are so many different elements where something can go wrong so you're not getting your provisioned speed, dropping connections, getting repetitive reboots and forced firmware upgrades, and Lord knows how many other problems. One person may have a problem that others haven't had. Some of us (like me) can count ourselves lucky.
FWIW, I found a FAQ entry about using my router ahead of the AT since I have TV, but am provisioned on the cat5 for data. So far, this seems to work, although it may prove unreliable later.
Actually, I don't think there's a finer set of testers and tweakers here that Verizon could get anywhere else. Push that envelope! 
There's always the Verizon Direct forum next door! |
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killerkhan
join:2008-01-22
Huntington Station, NY
| Is this doable with verizon fios and tv? I want to know if with this kinda setup I can have the vod and other fios tv specific stuff available? thanks |
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birdfeedr
Premium,MVM
join:2001-08-11
Warwick, RI
·Verizon FIOS
| I may be mistaken, but the only reason to put the Actiontec in bridge mode appears to be for media conversion (MoCA to Ethernet). If your data is provisioned from the ONT on ethernet, you hang the Actiontec right off a LAN port on your own router.
Another poster elsewhere said use a crossover cable, but I'm not, without detriment.
I'm testing that right now. The program guide data appears ok. Don't know yet about VOD stability.
My plan is to make it as simple as it can be and post the results when done. |
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killerkhan
join:2008-01-22
Huntington Station, NY | birdfeedr, thank you for your responce, looking forward to your findings. As if this does not work I will have to disconnect FIOSTV and only use internet and get TV from another provider. thanks |
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