Drastically Slower Download in Dallas
Has anyone else noticed a drastically slower download speed in the Dallas area? I have the 75/75 plan and typically get at or above those speeds, but am recently only getting 5-15 Mbps down and 75+...
View ArticleDomain-name lookup not working
Periodically, but up to HOURS at a time, the various computers in this house have no domain-name lookup. That is, although connectivity is fine via numerical IP-addresses (say, via 'ping'), any...
View ArticleSwitching from Comcast to Verizon - Router options
I am planning to swtich from comcast to verizon FIOS internet soon. I did some research on the forum regarding my options of using the router i have currently (Netgear WNR2000). Do you guys think this...
View Articleupgrade internet speed, how long does it take after placing the order?
I updated my account this morning 1/1/2015, I received the conformation email and confirmed its accurate.When will the new high speed service be available?
View ArticleFios throttling flash video upload
To start, let me preface this by saying I currently have the 150/150 package (150up/150 down). Over the past 2 months I have had increasing difficulty when it comes to trying to upload videos to sites...
View ArticleCould not find email address for complaint, so posting here
Wondering if someone at Verizon is willing to help or someone who had a similar experience, since I could not get anywhere after several multi-hour phone attempts... Bottom line is that I am paying...
View ArticleWPS and FOSCAM
How do I turn on WPS for the Actiontec MI424WR Rev.1? OR has anybody sucessfully connected the FOSCAM FI9821W to the mentioned router? I have been not been successful in connecting the camera, a good...
View ArticleFiOS Quantum Gateway Router using acronis backup over home network
I recently upgraded my router to the FiOS Quantum Gateway Router and it seems it is the reason I am unable to back-up my laptops to my desktop now. I backup two laptops to my desktop unsing acronis...
View ArticleAdding Second Router to Second Coax connection
Hi,I'd like to use the ethernet port on a smart TV to connect to the internet. Currently I have this TV connected via WIFI, but it is in a place that I can't run a wire from my existing FIOS router to...
View ArticleConnection to server was reset trying to load chowhound.chow.com forums via FIOS
I occasionally read and post to the forums on chow.com but going back to 12/19/2014 and shortly after the folks at www.chow.com resigned their forums, I have been getting curious the connection to the...
View ArticleSo ever s..l..o..w..
I have been on hold (on the phone) for about 35 minutes now. All I want is to talk to a customer service about my high payment/low internet service that I have had for almost 8 years now. With autopay...
View ArticleVerizon New Years Eve Shambles!
Dear Verizon, I held a NYE party, in Columbia MD. All was good and everyone was having fun. As I had decided to deck the garage out, into a 'NightClub Scene' for the final hour or so in New Years, I...
View ArticleMI424WR Rev I; factory password does not work.
A couple months ago I upgraded to the new MI424WR Rev I router but login to change the settings; the password on the sticker does not work. Working from a photo of the factory attached decal I have...
View ArticleInstalled FiOS Network Extender - "Obtaining IP Address" message and worse wi...
****( I just noticed there is a Networking Forum - should I move this post there?) OK - I just installed new FiOS Network Extender and having problems with WiFi signal.[For background, Here's what I...
View ArticleFiOS Quantum Gateway Router - Intermittent Dropped Connections
Hi All, I upgraded my FiOS service a couple of weeks ago to the Quantum 50/50 service and bought the Quantum Gateway/router (model# FiOS-G1100). I used to use the Actiontec router (model# MI424WR, Rev....
View Articleweb sites slow or not loading
When I am on internet explorer I cannot go to some web sites, either they are a blank page or when I do go to them I can't do anything. I had my computer checked out and there are no viruses and...
View ArticleMAC Address Generation Prevention
I have been told by Verizon and Activision that their routers do not have the ability to filter MAC addresses that are wired. Verizion's competitor, Comcast, purchased a company for over $50 Million...
View ArticleConstant "Lag" or packet loss when playing games.
When playing league of legends I keep getting this lag even though my ping stays the same the fourms on league is showing everyone with verizon is having this problem so I'm here to find an answer I...
View ArticleRepair promised and then wait then rescheduled
We haven't had any service (TV,Internet or Phone) since Dec. 31. We called immediately for repair and were told we'd have to wait 4 days for service. Come Sunday morning I get a text stating repair...
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