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Knipps
03-08-2008, 01:46 AM
Long story short the wireless router they give you with FiOs sucks so i'm trying to use my linksys router I have lying around

it's a WRT54G v5 & i need the install files

please do NOT point me to the linksys website as it doesn't have what i'm looking for

what I don't want (http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1166859837401&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=3740141396B07&displaypage=download#versiondetail)
1972LT1
03-08-2008, 02:09 AM
I've got FIoS. What's wrong with the router?
Knipps
03-08-2008, 02:12 AM
the wireless route I have (Actiontec MI424-WR) is notorious for going south and that's just what happened

i can't manage to stay connected to the wireless for more than 2 minutes at a time
1972LT1
03-08-2008, 02:18 AM
Is that an older model? I just got FIos 3 weeks ago. Is this something I should be worried about?
Knipps
03-08-2008, 02:21 AM
i did get it a few months ago, you can tell what model yours is by simply looking at it..
if you don't have it post up what model you DO have, i'd be curious to know if they've replaced it (probably not)

but yes, it's something to keep in mind :-?

just do a little research on my router model and you'll see lots of complaints... it's ONLY the wireless part though, any wired LAN should be ok
1972LT1
03-08-2008, 02:32 AM
Just checked..I've got the MI424-WR . What do you mean goes south? Can't be worse than Comcast. Their's wasn't even wireless.
Knipps
03-08-2008, 02:37 AM
the wireless cuts out, you get a signal for upto 10 mins at a time, that's why i'm looking for the install software off my old wireless router
BonzoHansen
03-08-2008, 09:55 AM
Is that an older model? I just got FIos 3 weeks ago. Is this something I should be worried about?

I have had zero issues with mine. MI424-WR


Knipps, did you check the FIOS website, I thought I saw info on how to do it there. or check the forums at broadbandreports
Knipps
03-08-2008, 11:39 AM
i looked around for a while last night & it seems like the only solution is a 2nd router, it's not really a problem other than with the router itself.

mine worked fine for months too, then idk what happened
Knipps
03-08-2008, 11:56 AM
my problem isn't that i have a bad signal, or bad service, i get booted after being connected for between 30 seconds and 2 minutes
BonzoHansen
03-08-2008, 12:02 PM
Did you call Verizon?
Knipps
03-08-2008, 12:10 PM
i'm going to try that at some point today, i didn't feel like being on hold for half an hour at 3am
at this point i'm still looking for either the FiOs install CD or my linsys install files
GP99GT
03-08-2008, 12:33 PM
noobs...theres no install files

browse to 192.168.1.1
Knipps
03-08-2008, 01:28 PM
fine matt but i still can't get this to work
http://fiosfaq.com/content.php?contentid=84

telling me WAN and LAN are the same so it's invalid

also appears i'm now locked out of the fios router.. i try to input the password and it randomly adds/subtracts characters as i'm typing?
BonzoHansen
03-08-2008, 05:10 PM
fine matt but i still can't get this to work
http://fiosfaq.com/content.php?contentid=84

telling me WAN and LAN are the same so it's invalid

also appears i'm now locked out of the fios router.. i try to input the password and it randomly adds/subtracts characters as i'm typing?That is just the PW masking, it isn't really adding anything.
Tru2Chevy
03-08-2008, 05:17 PM
fine matt but i still can't get this to work
http://fiosfaq.com/content.php?contentid=84

You should be able to make all of the changes to your Linksys by browsing to the IP Matt mentioned. You don't need to make any configuration changes to Verizon's POS router.

No need for any other software.

- Justin
Savage_Messiah
03-08-2008, 05:22 PM
www.linksys.com ?????????????????????????????
Tru2Chevy
03-08-2008, 05:23 PM
www.linksys.com ?????????????????????????????

Try reading the thread before posting.... :-P

(or even the entire first post)

- Justin
Savage_Messiah
03-08-2008, 05:51 PM
i did :D

will this work? (http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1166859837401&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=3740141396B07&displaypage=download#versiondetail)
Knipps
03-08-2008, 09:55 PM
You should be able to make all of the changes to your Linksys by browsing to the IP Matt mentioned. You don't need to make any configuration changes to Verizon's POS router.

No need for any other software.

- Justin

justin i tried doing that but it was telling me that the WAN and LAN addresses were the same. i gave up on it and went out :lol:
Savage_Messiah
03-08-2008, 10:04 PM
try my links ;)
Knipps
03-08-2008, 10:05 PM
try my links ;)

:nono: now stop post whoring, kasey
Savage_Messiah
03-08-2008, 10:08 PM
I'm being an ass. There's a difference :lol:
Knipps
03-08-2008, 10:12 PM
I'm being an ass. There's a difference :lol:

so do we rename :moon: :kasey: ? lol
WildBillyT
03-09-2008, 07:02 PM
That router can be a PITA. I can't seem to connect to my VPN at work with it and I've hacked with just about every setting it's got. Verizon told me jack crap.

Does your wireless crap out with your computer right next to it? Any possible interference in your area?
Knipps
03-09-2008, 09:33 PM
That router can be a PITA. I can't seem to connect to my VPN at work with it and I've hacked with just about every setting it's got. Verizon told me jack crap.

Does your wireless crap out with your computer right next to it? Any possible interference in your area?

yes it does. it's not the interference, i can sit right next to the router and not have a signal for more than anywhere else in the house

i'm considering calling and asking for a replacement but i have to get around to it.. i'm actually enjoying getting away from the computer most of the day