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Ruckman.net
join:2007-10-25
Northwood, OH
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| Fixing? At least they are trying fix the issues but I think they could do a better job of it. They should just remotely check the firmware versions and then push the updates to the routers with the defective firmware automatically instead of waiting for people to call in with the issue. What ever happened to being proactive?
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jgkolt
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join:2004-02-21
Lakewood, OH
clubs: | Re: Fixing? maybe they are but the user base is to large to do all at once so do the normal updates and fix the people that are having the problem.
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wruckman
Ruckman.net
join:2007-10-25
Northwood, OH
·RoadRunner Cable
3 edits | Re: Fixing?
a new 10.7 BHR firmware update is apparently being released to users once they call in to report problems.
According to the above statement, they aren't.
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join:2001-06-18
Washington, DC | Re: Fixing? They obviously don't have an automated system, and obviously they should. Having to wait for a customer to complain is not "automated"! | |
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wruckman
Ruckman.net
join:2007-10-25
Northwood, OH | Re: Fixing? HAHA! Agreed! | |
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NPGMBR
join:2001-03-28
Arlington, VA | Dammit, I knew something was wrong with my router. I have ahd issues with this thing very since I got my FIOS back in June. The router was replaced once but I still have the same issues. Glad to know that I wasn't loosing my mind. | |
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join:2004-01-15
Santa Monica, CA
| said by wruckman  :At least they are trying fix the issues but I think they could do a better job of it. They should just remotely check the firmware versions and then push the updates to the routers with the defective firmware automatically instead of waiting for people to call in with the issue. What ever happened to being proactive? The very last thing I want is for my ISP to futz with my router's firmware without my consent. | |
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wruckman
Ruckman.net
join:2007-10-25
Northwood, OH | Re: Fixing? Those routers are theirs unless you went to the store and bought it yourself. | |
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cableties
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join:2005-01-27
Newtown, PA
| Re: Ridiculous Um no. The router handles the coax for updates to the STB menus, directory, etc. Plus the Actiontec model is pretty robust, it does WPA, it has decent navigation (compared to some router models out there), and the Wifi signal has been pretty solid (feeds my 2nd story Mac and 2 Airport Express for streaming audio and repeating).
Yes, Verizon could make the URL for updating "automatic" instead of "disabled" (checking the firmware update screen, it needs to be done manually and default points to Actiontec and not Verizon).
Better yet, I wonder how many FIOS subscribers with this model actually know to use a browser to connect?
(BTW, I reboot mine often to get new IP....don't ask!) 
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fdsjsks93ks_dsf
@verizon.net | Huh? I've been using BT on my Actiontec without any problems for the month that I've had FiOS and been averaging 5 Mbit upload during that time. | |
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tmc8080
join:2004-04-24
Floral Park, NY
| they suck Actiontec routers SUCK. They try to force that POS down your throat when they bend you over for their FIOS-TV service, because they want to use your internet connection for the PPV & guide data.. and other threads on BBR have already brought those problems to the light of day. Do yourself a favor and just get a "NID" if they force you to have an ethernet connection to the fios-tv box. Then get either a gaming wireless router or a wired router (preferably with GIGABIT wan/lan ports).. or a combination of both. | |
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GeekGirl1
The Medium IS the Message
Premium
join:2007-01-28
Morrisville, PA
2 edits | This is not freeware Verizon might not take too kindly with BroadbandReports distributing their software. Caution here. This is not public domain freeware.
It's probably ready to go, but Verizon needs to follow a proper production release process. Availability via CSR probably indicates a "hot fix" is needed and they bypassed the process.
I wouldn't want to damage the relationship with Verizon here, especially with the excellent Verizon Direct forum. You may want to consider invalidating the link to the firmware.
I don't work for Verizon. | |
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HD_Ride
Premium
join:2000-10-18
Trenton, NJ
 ·VoicePulse
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| Re: This is not freeware said by GeekGirl1 :Verizon might not take too kindly with BroadbandReports distributing their software. Caution here. This is not public domain freeware. It's probably ready to go, but Verizon needs to follow a proper production release process. Availability via CSR probably indicates a "hot fix" is needed and they bypassed the process. I wouldn't want to damage the relationship with Verizon here, especially with the excellent Verizon Direct forum. You may want to consider invalidating the link to the firmware. I don't work for Verizon. It’s probably safe to say much of the success Verizon has had with the Fios deployment is in fact due to this forum, where else does Verzion receive this type of exposure? it's like free advertising so I don’t see Verizon making a case out this... | |
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neftv
join:2000-10-01
Broomall, PA
| Bridge mode Ummm can Verizon still force updates while the router is in bridge mode? Or does it become a manual process when its in Bridge mode? I am almost afraid to touch it because its working beautifully in bridge mode and my VOIP works great and so does my access. Any suggestions? | |
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Lumberjack
Premium
join:2003-01-18
Newport News, VA
·Cox HSI
| Re: Bridge mode said by neftv :Ummm can Verizon still force updates while the router is in bridge mode? Or does it become a manual process when its in Bridge mode? I am almost afraid to touch it because its working beautifully in bridge mode and my VOIP works great and so does my access. Any suggestions? If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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Yaco
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join:2001-10-13
Allendale, NJ | Re: Bridge mode AMEN!! | |
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yabbazooie
Premium
join:2001-02-13
Carnegie, PA
clubs: | Re: Bridge mode I`m so glad I ebay'd my router for 45$ when I first had fios installed. Never liked off the shelf routers myself. I`ll stick with my linux box that has been up for over 6mo now..
good luck with those actiontec's..
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TechieZero
Tools Are Using Me
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join:2002-01-25
Wesley Chapel, FL | FIOS Routers I am shocked that anyone here actually uses the router Verizon supplies. | |
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vaginajean
join:2007-12-26
Houston, TX
| Actiontek Router/WAP If you have FiOS TV as well as Internet service, you MUST use the supplied Actiontek router in order to use the TV set top boxes. The VOD, program guide and other housekeeping for the STBs comes over the MOCA (coax) connection through the router. You CAN, however, put your own router/WAP/Linux router, etc ahead of the Actiontek, using the Actiontek only for the MOCA uses. I did this a while back to cure the Port Forwarding and NAT blues. The Actiontek chokes with port forwards, as it never deletes unused or inactive Port Forward rules and Torrent usage can cripple it.
By the way, I believe someone implied that the VOD and menu stuff "takes away" from your Internet capacity/bandwidth. It doesn't. You get the full bandwidth for which you pay. The STB data and VOD, etc do not take away from your IP bandwidth.
And JESUS! does FiOS rock compared to Comcast/TWC which it replaced here.
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cisco_boy
@verizon.net | Re: Actiontek Router/WAP can you please tell me the process for configuring this POS to a bridge so I can get my menu updates?
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cisco_boy
@verizon.net | sorry forgot to include my e-mail.. | |
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aeproberts
@csc.com
| said by vaginajean :If you have FiOS TV as well as Internet service, you MUST use the supplied Actiontek router in order to use the TV set top boxes. The VOD, program guide and other housekeeping for the STBs comes over the MOCA (coax) connection through the router. You CAN, however, put your own router/WAP/Linux router, etc ahead of the Actiontek, using the Actiontek only for the MOCA uses. I did this a while back to cure the Port Forwarding and NAT blues. The Actiontek chokes with port forwards, as it never deletes unused or inactive Port Forward rules and Torrent usage can cripple it. -- Doc Can you explain further? The port forwarding and NAT issues are killing me. What do I need to do? | |
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unixwolf
join:2007-05-04
Flower Mound, TX | router I ditched mine right away because the power connector was loose... I went with a netgear fvl-328... It worked great! I then went with the FVX-538... It is also a storm trooper.. I am about to move to a PIX 506E. | |
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Cuchulainn
The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts
join:2000-11-09
Chevy Chase, MD | Not a Fix I upgraded to 10.4.3 last week. STILL acting flaky- despite new hardware. | |
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HD_Ride
Premium
join:2000-10-18
Trenton, NJ | RE: Fix For Mysteriously Rebooting FiOS Actiontec Routers so much for the updates, no reboots here with ver 4.0.16.1.45.160 | |
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aeproberts
@csc.com
| Re: RE: Fix For Mysteriously Rebooting FiOS Actiontec Routers I have Fios TV and Internet. Is there a good way for me to bypass the Actiontec all together and just use it for TV/VOD etc. and then use my linksys (gathering dust on my shelf) for internet.
The actiontec has like 300 ports open from everytime I use PNP. It is killing me. It is hard to configure and a pain in the butt. I would love to be rid of it all together for internet purposes. | |
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join:2008-01-20
Virginia Beach, VA | Re: RE: Fix For Mysteriously Rebooting FiOS Actiontec Routers How do Install the Firmware update? Its in a file format that is not an .exe file.
So I guess my question is, where do I drop it at to overwrite the old file?
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Fix For Mysteriously Rebooting FiOS Actiontec Routers
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