Just for the record, Verizon FiOS is either run via DHCP (yes the standard protocol) or PPPoE (if you tell me you haven't seen gpppoe or kpppoe on the install disks, I'll tell you that you aren't running a recent version). The big problem with the router is that it was custom designed, but if you aren't running MOCA (multimedia over coax, meaning a internet connection over coax), you can use any router that have a 100 BaseT physical WAN. Just about any major router OEM (Belkin, Linksys, Dlink, & Netgear that I have personally seen) can be used. If you have to use the coax install, ask for a NIM and run your router, don't like the Actiontec, then don't use it. And as for marrying copper and fiber, did you think you would plug up the fiber directly to your existing phones? Please. Of course it has to be married to the old system, for reverse compatibility if nothing else. The existing nid/pid is tapped into for dial tone, the existing coax is tapped into for the tv. If you insist, a new run of ethernet is put into place or they use the existing coax. It is still fast and great quality, but don't let a sales man sell you something out of fantasy. If they sold you a car, you'd check the tires and engine, why don't you see if they have a test how, or if a neighbor that already has it will demo it for you. If you can't find either, try the forums (http://broadbandreports.com works rather well). The only bad thing I can honestly say is that waiting for the tech support is a bitch. Anyway, I figured I'd put my 2 cents in. Enjoy....
John (raz0r) wrote: > On 9/22/07, StephenW <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> --- "John (raz0r)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >>> I have FiOS and you'll be fine. No special software needed. Verizon >>> didn't remove my copper, but they do cut it to tie the phone system >>> into the fiber. >>> >> What? They married the two systems? Fiber to copper? That seems >> counter-productive. Did they do this with the TV postion too? >> >> >> My biggest complaint is the router. They used an >> >>> ActionTec. Has some very granular controls when compared to say a >>> Linksys, etc., but you'd better hope any ethernet runs don't extend >>> more than about 90 feet. Seems it can't produce enough juice on the >>> wire, so that really bites. >>> >> "Granular controls"? I do not understand the term. >> Went to www.actiontec.com. Makes me curious how this will be installed, >> Will >> the TV receive its signal via wireless to their STB or direct fiber to the >> STB? >> You suggest they use the existing copper. >> >> I think I need to talk to the rep - this thread has helped inform me to ask >> important questions. >> >> stephen >> >> > > > Fred answered the first question about the phone and copper. > > The firewall interface provides more options/features than you would > get with say a Linksys. Those advanced options provide you with more > control. More control means translates to granular. > > The TV STB receives its signal via coax. > -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
