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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:26:16 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Actiontec MI424WR Router Revision I - bug/problem ?!</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26774144</link>
<description><![CDATA[I held off on writing this message for a few days to make sure this was not a fluke or some service-related problem.  I have experienced it TWICE now, so something must be going on.

Background:
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I am running FIOS Triple Play service since January 6 (10 days).   I have the Actiontec MI424WR FIOS N Router REV. I.  Connected to it is an Netgear WNDR4500 (via LAN to LAN connection), which serves as Access Point.  WiFi is completely turned OFF on the Actiontec.  

I had Internet/Phone only package for 18 months without any problems, service downtime or slowdowns.   The connection was from the ONT directly to Netgear WNDR3700 router via Ethernet.  There was no Actiontec(s) used. 

Issue:
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The problem desrcibed below is happening on my HARDWIRED PC (meaning, connected via Ethernet to LAN), so this has nothing to do with WIFI.

On two separate occasions noticed that after running for about 48-72 hours, that the internet pretty much stops working.  Some pages stop loading (cannot be found) but some do load (VERY SLOWLY), but do not display graphics, or the text is misalligned and in weird fonts.  See two attached screen captures.   Note especially that some of the graphic "boxes" don't load at all.  In addition, my Outlook 2010 starts getting "stuck" in trying to retrieve email, and PING'ing sometimes works and sometimes doesn't.   

Testing:
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Going to 192.168.1.1 (IP of Actiontec) and/or 192.168.1.26 (IP of Netgear WNDR4500) shows that both are connected to the internet.  However, those same pages load "slowly".

I initially thought that thep roblem may be within my PC or the Netgear WNDR4500, but I am 99% sure it is not related to either.  First of all, I have been running the same build of Windows 7 SP1 for at least 6 months and I never have any problems.  Additionally, when these internet issues start, the rest of the computer continues to run just fine.  REBOOTING the PC (numerous times) does NOT resolve the issue. 

I then went on to see if rebooting the WNDR4500 helps anything.   Nada.  Same issues remain.

Only when I reboot the Actiontec MI424WR FIOS N Router REV. I (running firmware version: 40.19.22) does the problem get completely resolved.   This is done while the the is PC on and without any reboots.   After the Actiontec goes back online, I am able to just refresh any of the "defective" webpages, and they re-load fast and looking just fine.

This lasts for about 48-72 hours, and then the same exact problem arises.

Conclusion:
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Something must be happening to the Actiontec that causes this scenario.   By the way, the STB's work just fine during this whole ordeal.

I would love to hear opinions from others, or especially if you think you had something like this happen to you.

I just can't imagine what it can be.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-16 08:42:52</pubDate>
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<title>[Northeast] My internet keeps cutting out (Maryland)</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26866537</link>
<description><![CDATA[I live in Gaithersburg, MD.  I have 25/25 and am using the Actiontec router.  Internet keeps cutting out for >1 minute to 3 minutes every couple of hours.  

Has anyone else in the area experienced these dropouts?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-07 20:28:57</pubDate>
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<title>Actiontec MI424WR FIOS N Router REV. I</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26694776</link>
<description><![CDATA[so willl this release be for the general public (fios customers) or reserved for the upper tier only?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2011-12-24 23:29:44</pubDate>
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<title>Actiontec MI424WR Rev G Firmware</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26866489</link>
<description><![CDATA[Does anyone have the firmware file for the MI424WR Rev G router? It doesn't seem to be on VZ site.

Having a very weird issue with one I bought off ebay. The sections for Wireless and Parental Controls are missing, even after a reset etc. I feel like it's something that could be cured with a reflash...? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-07 20:18:13</pubDate>
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<title>Socal Issue with Hotmail?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26858374</link>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone else having problems logging into hotmail? Just hangs during the login script.

Any Facebook has been on and off for the last couple of days.

Changed DNS Servers from OpenDNS to auto, this is over a bunch of different pc/macs over my network.

Hotmail logs in fine on my iPhone over 3G.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-05 23:59:47</pubDate>
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<title>Southern California Performance Issue?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26821655</link>
<description><![CDATA[I'm seeing lots of "constipation" (site does not respond then does, on and off) to certain sites, like msnbc.com, barnsandnoble.com, foxnews.com, whitehouse.gov, webmail.aol.com, fidelity.com, etc., whereas other sites are just fine, like cnn.com, nytimes.com, etc.  Anybody else seeing this?   My neighbor has the same issue.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-27 15:33:31</pubDate>
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<title>Motorola 1000M vs Alcatel ONT, we have M, should I be con..</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26863105</link>
<description><![CDATA[concerned?   We have the Motorola 1000M.  Is this an older, problem ONT?  vs Alcatel?  

We have brand new Business service in central NJ 35/35.  No TV.  We're going to swap out the Actiontec for a Cisco ASA 5505.  13 static IPs.  Some NATs, some forwarding, etc. 

If we need to get verizon to give us the new Alcatel now would be the time to do it since we're new and still setting up.  

Any comments would be appreciated !
John]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-07 07:22:10</pubDate>
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<title>Crazy Speed Test on Xfinity speed test with 150/35 Tier</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26861003</link>
<description><![CDATA[I stumbled across the xfinity speed test site and decided to run a speed test and got the following score on their server of all place lol.

http://results.speedtest.comcast.net/result/116199922.png]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-06 17:28:52</pubDate>
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<title>[Northeast] strange 17 and 22 second drops of both phone and int</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26859124</link>
<description><![CDATA[I've posted this issue in the Verizon Direct forum and have been interacting with a Vz staff member, but I'm also going to post here in case others have seen this problem and have suggestions.

Multiple times a day I'm simultaneously losing phone and internet for several seconds and it seems to follow a pattern (times are GMT and change from day to day):

14:57:25 - down
14:57:27 - up

15 seconds later

14:57:42 - down
14:57:43 - up

21 seconds later

14:58:04 - down
14:58:06 - up

When I look at logs from previous instances they follow a similar, almost predictable pattern - 17 seconds from the first outage to the second, 22/23 seconds from the second to the third.

No relationship I can find to internet upload/download activity. It seems to happen in the morning US Eastern between 9am and 11am, one or more times a day for this "cycle". It ALWAYS seems to be 3 times.

I'm on an ONT 611 (in service for around 5-1/2 years, never a problem). Recently replaced backup battery, no impact. Power supply is plugged into a UPS with good battery. ONT is Cat5 to my router.

Tech came out, verified the ONT is fine, couldn't find any other faults.

Not using an Actiontec router, but this can't be the cause because I also lose phone service. Current router is a Zyxel USG 20.

Thoughts anyone? I've been thrilled with FiOS service for many years but may have to switch back to Cablevision, and demand my phone line go back to copper (still have it) if this can't get fixed.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-06 10:23:15</pubDate>
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<title>[Northeast] Northern Virginia FiOS Service Outage (Feb 7th)</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26862968</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hi,

I noticed FiOS is down for me in Northern VA as of around 1:39AM on February 7th, is it down for anyone else?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-07 04:01:08</pubDate>
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<title>Fastest Internet? It&#x27;s Complicated</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26837885</link>
<description><![CDATA[Fastest Internet? It's Complicated
Many Internet service providers have laid claim to the title of "fastest" broadband speeds over the years. But who's right?

By most standards, it's hard to argue with Verizon Communications Inc. Its FiOS service offers faster Internet service than other major providers&#151;up to 150 megabits per second, compared with the highest advertised from a cable operator of 105 Mbps offered by Comcast Corp.

Probably more important, Verizon consistently delivers more than it advertises, according to a study conducted by the Federal Communications Commission published in August.

Last spring the FCC compared Internet speeds advertised by 13 broadband providers to the actual speeds experienced by a set of about 6,800 users for both upstream and downstream traffic.

More at 

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/fastest-internet--it-s-complicated.html]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-01 01:57:24</pubDate>
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<title>set top box</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26857277</link>
<description><![CDATA[one of my boxes has quit working, how do I go about getting 
a new one?  Thanks]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-05 17:37:28</pubDate>
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<title>[Northeast] Verizon line gang hanging FIOS cable in Fresh Meadow</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26847158</link>
<description><![CDATA[I live in an area of Fresh Meadows / Flushing that is still awaiting the arrival of FIOS.  My neighborhood comes out of the Main Street frame on Northern Blvd.

I live at the very end of the grid for that central office and have been struggling with the bare minimum speed of hi-speed (LOL) internet for years.  Looks like my wait is finally over.

There were trucks hanging FIOS cables on my block and the surrounding blocks in the last two days.  I live on the north side of the L.I.E. between Horace Harding Expressway (L.I.E. access road) and Booth Memorial Road, just west of 164th Street.

It looks like I'll finally be able to get some real hi-speed internet real soon.  Can't wait to call Time Warner and tell them where to stick their MSG-less cable service.  LOL.

I work for Verizon and a friend told me that once the cable is up, it should be 2-4 weeks before the area is ready to go.

Happy days.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-02 20:27:18</pubDate>
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<title>150/35 - mi424wr rev g bridging</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26859257</link>
<description><![CDATA[So far I've seen many posts on bridging, double-bridging, ONT to eth or COAX for Actiontec Revs a-f, but non on Rev G.  Does the same apply?  I guess a better questions would be what is the optimal configuration for me?

My specs:

1.  FiOS 150/35 - ONT is accessible
2.  ZyXEL firewall + wireless router

Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks again.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-06 10:56:46</pubDate>
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<title>Verizon FiOS deployment frozen? Jersey City, NJ 07304</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26705554</link>
<description><![CDATA[Specifically, on Duncan Avenue between Kennedy and Bergen.

I know only two buildings on the block (same owner) are still unconnected to FiOS and rest of the block has had FiOS for nearly a year.  I was just wondering if deployment has completely frozen? 

Anyone know where I could find out?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2011-12-29 00:01:03</pubDate>
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<title>FiOS Router Specs</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26859126</link>
<description><![CDATA[Over in the Actiontec Rev I thread, I've posted a few revisions of a chart with several pieces of useful info on the various FiOS routers.

More Fiber asked me to send the original spreadsheet so he can add it to the FAQs.   There are several other routers, and possible spec data, that could be added.  If anyone wants to make any changes or updates to the spreadsheet, feel free, and let More Fiber know.

Thanks!]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-06 10:23:32</pubDate>
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<title>New Cisco 5505 can&#x27;t see most non-standard IP Ports?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26856813</link>
<description><![CDATA[New FiOS installed last week.  Business class with a couple static Ips.   We swapped out the ActionTec with a new Cisco ASA 5505 per general recommendations in various threads in these forums. 

Problem:  5505.  We don't appear to see any inbound IP Ports except for standard 80, 443, 23, etc.    We're testing via an outside PC simple TELNET n.n.n.n Port#.  Our Cisco ASDM Logs show those ports activity aok, but NO log activity for other Ports we've tried, such as 444,5900,3389,etc.    BUT, we do believe that the PORTs are indeed open from VZ since the ActionTec does successfully see other inbound port activity. 
   
Looks to be something wrong at within our Cisco 5505

Question:  Is the MAC Address Clone that we see in the ActionTec's administrative screens a critical item?  Do we need to apply that MAC address to the Cisco?  Maybe that MAC some sort of authentication to VZ upstream somewhere? 

We started the 5505 at a factory reset.    The configuration access rules had the standard preset entries.  We added a couple ANY/ANY Allow rules to allow absolutely everything thru.  Non-standard PORTS still don't appear and don't show up activity in the ADSM logs.  Makes me think again about possible MAC Address authentication requirement.   

Is there a FiOS system trick for 3rd party firewalls? 

Help!]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-05 14:38:30</pubDate>
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<title>[northeast] Verizon FIOS status in Philadelphia (19118)</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,24680055</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone...

I'm a little confused and maybe someone has some input on the status of FIOS in Philadelphia (Chestnut Hill area). We should have been one of the first to get FIOS in Philadelphia and verizon is still dragging their feet! I've called, signed up online but never get information when we will finally get hooked up. I know some people have gotten it (east of germantown ave.) but around wissahickon valley (fairmount park), we are not that lucky!

Does anyone know the status around here or is there anything that we can do for a faster hookup? My picture in the forest is more or less non existent over antenna since the switch to digital and I would like faster internet ;-)

So any information / help would be greatly appreciated,

philly]]></description>
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<pubDate>2010-08-18 15:29:21</pubDate>
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