ActionTec MI424WR and WCB2500M Compatibility

I have a wireless dead spot in one area of my house (Downstairs Office and Gaming Room). Absolutely poor signal strength from my MI424WR even with a High Gain Antenna. In that room I have a FIOS HD STB with a 50 inch Samsung LED Flat Panel plus a Wii, X-Box 360 and PS-3. The other side of the room has an office area with Wireless Laser Printer and Desktop PC with a Wireless Card.
Can I utilize the Action Tec WCB2500M Multi-LAN Network Adapter to provide both wired connections to the Samsung Panel, Wii, X-Box 360, PS-3, and Wireless network connectivity to the Printer and Desktop PC with Wireless Card?
Are there any other suggestions that you could provide?

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Power adapters and worldwide compatibility - a lesson

The standard fare today in power adapters is such that the brick itself is compatible around the world. Indeed, the input power on a Lenovo AC adapter is rated from 100-240V and 50 or 60Hz - capable of operating on any power standard. The only catch is of course the wall plug in various countries. Again, most adapters have a removable adapter-to-wall power cord and if the manufacturer has a worldwide presence, you can likely order a country-specific power cord. Lenovo is such a company and you can find power cords for most geographies, like here. I'm preparing for a trip to New Zealand, my first out of the country, and wanted to be prepared to have my lifeline (aka ThinkPad) ready for the new locale. I looked up the power cord FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) number, called up IBM parts to verify availability, and placed the order. I was also delivering a new T61 to my mother-in-law and the U.S. power cord would be a burden down there. At $2.80 each plus a flat shipping fee, it was a no-brainer.
Australia/NZ Cord
As a side note, I ordered the adapters Monday night and they arrived Tuesday morning
I open the box to find a goofy-looking wall-plug (no offense... ) and what's this - a three-prong adapter-plug???
Australia/NZ plug
It looks a heckuva lot like the old T4x 16V power adapters and I figured I got the wrong FRU, dangit! After having gloated to Matt Kohut, our resident globetrotter, about my adapter-ordering-savvy, I mentioned in passing my situation. No sooner did my lips stop flapping did Matt whisk me away to a seemingly endless drawer in his desk, filled with dozens of black rectangles. Out of it came a seemingly normal looking 65W adapter.
Two very similar power adapters
Do you see a difference in the two adapters? I didn't at first either. Ah, there it is -
U.S. adapter vs ANZ adapter
It turns out that some countries still require an extra grounding wire in AC adapters and do the three-prong plug must be used. There I was thinking in my smugness that I could get away with a new power cord alone, not so!
I hope this helps anyone shopping for power adapters or cords soon. Thanks to Mr. Kohut I have a couple power adapters perfect for my mother-in-law's new T61, so she can compute around New Zealand without needing a silly plug adapter like us Yankees will use down there.
For reference, here are the part numbers in question:
2-prong 65W AC adapter: 92P1214
3-prong 65W AC adapter: 92P1153
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They are different because the two notebooks use a different power system. Your R51 uses the old 16V adapters and the T60 uses the newer 20V versions. Starting with the Z60 series, it was decided to upgrade our power delivery capabilities to meet the ever-increasing power demands of mobile computing.
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Fios (actiontec) MI424WR and my 3050....no love

I cannot get my 3050 connected to the Fios router.
Hitting the WPS key on the router does nothing other than letting the printer time out.
I see no where when logged into the router where I can enter a pin.
Additionally, when in my router, WPS is turned off, and nowhere can I find a way to turn it on.
Any help? I cant be the only one and I'm losing hair fast.

Hello makorider,
Welcome to the HP Forums.
I see that you are having some issues when attempting to connect the printer with a wireless connection.
First off, please make sure that you have the printer power cable connected directly to a wall outlet and not a power bar/strip. Here is a document that uses a LaserJet printer as an example but it is meant for HP products in general. Please click on the following link that explains the Issues when Connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply/Power Strip/Surge Protector.
I also suggest that you have the printer with in 4'-20' from the router.
I have also located a document that gives step by step instructions for Setting Up the Printer Software for a Wireless Network for the HP Deskjet 3050 All-in-One Printer Se....
If the troubleshooting does not help resolve your issue, I would then suggest calling HP's Technical Support to see about further options for you. If you are calling within North America, the number is 1-800-474-6836 and for all other regions, click here: click here.
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Cartridge 364 and 564 Compatibility

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While I was in the United States in Autumn, I purchased a set of cartridges for my printer - a photosmart B109n. I looked for 364's, but was told by the sales assistant that the equivalent cartridges in the US are the 564's. However, I have got home to Belgium to find that the printer does not recognise this model. Is there anything which can be done, or am I stuck with a set of open 564's which I cannot use?

The cartrdiges are regionalized with four regions throughout the world. If you move to a new region you can have HP change the regionalization, but for your situation this does not apply. HP's web page on the subject is here.
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Cant figure this one out. Port forward of http 8181 to inside server port 80. Actiontec MI424WR

I have an Actiontec MI424WR and have 2 servers nn1 and nn2 running IIS and Apache.
Here is what I have being forwarded currently which works fine outside and behind router.
192.168.nnn.nn1 HTTP - TCP Any -> 80
192.168.nnn.nn2 HTTP Secondary - TCP Any -> 8080
I need to add something like (ie. forward 8181 to 80) so i can do http://mysite.com:8181 to website page on 192.168.nnn.nn2:80
e.g. some like this
192.168.nnn.nn2 HTTP Third- TCP forward 8181 to 80
How do I specify this in the router? I tried several things (like 8181->80) and nothing works.
I tested behind the router and it works fine: http://192.168.nnn.nn2:80 so no problem here.
Any suggestions would be appreciated

wyatt wrote:
I have an Actiontec MI424WR and have 2 servers nn1 and nn2 running IIS and Apache.
Here is what I have being forwarded currently which works fine outside and behind router.
192.168.nnn.nn1 HTTP - TCP Any -> 80
192.168.nnn.nn2 HTTP Secondary - TCP Any -> 8080
I need to add something like (ie. forward 8181 to 80) so i can do http://mysite.com:8181 to website page on 192.168.nnn.nn2:80
e.g. some like this
192.168.nnn.nn2 HTTP Third- TCP forward 8181 to 80
How do I specify this in the router? I tried several things (like 8181->80) and nothing works.
I tested behind the router and it works fine: http://192.168.nnn.nn2:80 so no problem here.
Any suggestions would be appreciated
Why don't you just add a web site on port 8181 on 192.168.nnn.nn2 and then change your port forwarding to tcpany to 8181
then build a link from website 8181 to website 80

Swapping Actiontec MI424WR's

I just installed another router after one died, and asked the technical support guy that helped me get another one ordered if I could buy a backup router to plug in so I'm not without the Internet while I wait for a replacement router. He said I could.
I've been looking around and have seen that there are various revisions. I currently have a Rev C, but have seen Rev D & Rev E for sale.
I have two questions:
1) Will the other rev's work OK if I buy one of those?
2) Does Verizon match the MAC address of my unit to my account and allow only that MAC address to connect to their service, or can I plug in any Actiontec MI424WR and it will work?
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Perhaps this may help you.
http://www.dslreports.com/faq/16077
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ITunes Home Sharing and the Actiontec MI424WR

I have a MacPro Desktop that holds a pretty huge iTunes library (35,500+ items). It's the mothership and is connected to my home network via ethernet. I have a Dell Media Center machine (Vista; also ethernet) hooked to the TV and basic home theater system. It's the number one player for Home Sharing. On them, Home Sharing works flawlessly.
My wife's HP laptop (Vista; wireless connection) and my MacBook Pro on the other hand are a little quirky. If hooked up via ethernet, everything is fine. When using them wirelessly however, Home Sharing (as well as the Shared links in Finder on the MBP) disappear. In fact, I can have iTunes up and running and watch the Home Share appear and disappear as I connect the MBP to the network one way or the other. The most bizarre thing is, it's worked wirelessly before. Nothing changed as far as I know, it just decided one day that it wasn't going to play nicely anymore, or something. After dwelling on this for a bit, I came to the conclusion it had to be the wireless router (Actiontec MI424WR for Verizon FIOS) that was causing the issue. It was the only common denominator.
Opening the interface, I went to Wireless Settings then Advanced Security Settings. Everything there was innocuously fine. At the bottom of the Advanced screen, however, is a link called Other Advanced Wireless Options. Inside this menu are a number of settings probably better off left alone. The one that struck me was the second one down called "Network". It was set to "Network (Home/Office)". Seemed logical but what were the other options? Of course I checked.
Whatever selecting "Broadband" actually did (I have yet to find it described in documentation in any detail) it solved ALL of my problems. The floodgates have reopened. From the laptop I can now see the entire mixed network as well as access the iTunes library on the MacPro. What was originally thought by the Apple Care Tech to be related to the size of the library ("I've never heard of one being so large") turned out to be nothing more than a setting in the router's wireless settings menu.
Now if I can just find out what it did, exactly....

#1 Do you have only one router OR least two?
#2 If at least two routers, what is the brand and model of the other router?
Oryoki wrote:
Whatever selecting "Broadband" actually did (I have yet to find it described in documentation in any detail) it solved ALL of my problems. The floodgates have reopened. From the laptop I can now see the entire mixed network as well as access the iTunes library on the MacPro. What was originally thought by the Apple Care Tech to be related to the size of the library ("I've never heard of one being so large") turned out to be nothing more than a setting in the router's wireless settings menu.
Now if I can just find out what it did, exactly....
#3 Odd.
After selecting "Broadband", what else did you do?
For example, setting up a Static IP.
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Actiontec MI424WR revisions -- which will work and why?

I ordered Verizon FiOS tonight, and during the checkout, it told me I needed specifically an Actiontec MI424WR revision I router. The person I chatted with during the order told me only Rev I would work as well. Regardless, will other revisions of the router work? I'm looking on eBay and there are plenty of older revisions that are cheaper. I'm ok with a Wireless G router since I'm only ordering 15/5 anyway. If other revisions will not work, what's so special or new about Rev I?
Thanks!
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quantumburnz wrote:
I'm getting internet only, 15 down and 5 up, no TV.
So any revision will work then? Rev D, F, etc.?
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Actiontec MI424WR Parental Control Rule Names and Descriptions

I’ve created multiple parental control rules on my Actiontec MI424WR, entering different rule names and descriptions, but the Rule Summary displays all rule names as “Block_All” and all descriptions as “Blocking ALL Internet Access”. The rules function as expected, but it’s inconvenient that I cannot tell which is which in the summary. Is this a bug with this router?
Also, does Verizon offer a wireless-N router?
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The purpose of my post is to inform you that when using Parental Controls on the Actiontec router your download speed will be cut in 1/2. You may be better off installing parental controls onto a PC/Laptop. Verizon does offer parental control software for free along with Microsoft and some others. I'm not sure if this is an option for you but something to consider.
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Guest Network access issue on Apple Airport Extreme 802.11AC router and Actiontec MI424WR Rev.1

I contacted Apple because I am not able to create any guest Network on my Airport Extreme because I was told that my modem needs to be simple. Per Apple: "The Guest Network feature will not operate correctly unless your "main" AirPort Extreme is connected to a simple modem........not a modem/router (such as the Actiontec MI424WR Rev.1) or gateway type of device that is often furnished by Internet Service Providers to their customers."
So is it possible to make this version of Actiontec a simple modem. Is this even possible or will I need a new modem?
NOTE: I disabled the wireless functionality of the actiontec.

Do you have FiOS TV ? You can completely bridge the ActionTec or take it out of the equation entirely if you don't have TV to worry about. Or, you can make the Apple router your primary and put the ActionTec behind it, with the trade-off that things like Remote DVR and Caller ID on TV won't work the best.
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How to configure VPN with Cisco ASA 5505 behind Actiontec MI424WR

I'm trying to test my Cisco VPN client from my workplace to my home where I have a Cisco ASA 5505 (VPN server) behind the Actiontec MI424WR. I'm able to Ping the Actiontec external IP. I also have Port Forwarding for IKE and IPSec configured on the Actiontec, but I cannot establish the VPN connection.
What do I need to configure on the Actiontec to make this work?
Also, when I test this at home, the MI424WR acts as the DHCP server for my laptop and the Cisco outside interface. At home, I'm able to establish the VPN connection from my laptop to the ASA, allowing me to see a shared drive behind the ASA. However, at home, I cannot go to the Internet while using the VPN client.
Thanks for any help.
Steve
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http://www.dslreports.com/faq/verizonfios/3.0_Networking
those are the best sample config's and resources on how to set the FiOS network
Bridging is possible but difficult. That link will give you great info on it.
Are you a FiOS customer that has phone/internet/tv
or no tv? or no phone? You have to be careful on your configuration or you might lose some TV features and functionality, like the Interactive Program Guide, or the VOD or the Widgets.
Sorry the Portforwarding wasn't enough to resolve your issue, I am not sure that it's a Actiontec config you are looking for, from my understanding of Cisco's and FiOS it may be something behind the cisco that is causing an issue. You may want to reach out to the Cisco admin that manages that, and find out if there are additional ports that are required and then you can come back and configure those ports too.

Actiontec MI424WR Router Revision I - Having a problem

Background:
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I am running FIOS Triple Play service since January 6 (20 days). I have the Actiontec MI424WR FIOS N Router REV. I with the latest firmware. Connected to the MI424WR 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 four separate occasions I 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. In addition, my Outlook 2010 starts getting "stuck" in trying to retrieve email, and PING'ing sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. Bascially, it's like my whole internet goes down, but not 100%. Maybe 95%.
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 (if at all) "very 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. All of he four times I have had this happen all I needed to do is turn off and then back on the Actiontec.
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 have checked the log file of the Actiontec and cannot find anything abnormal.
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. I do have Verzion giving me a replacement Rev. I (RED case) router later this week. Perhaps ithe one I have is flaky.

Well, my replacement Rev I lasted for the same 48 or so hours and then the same exact problem appeared.
I have decided to flash my WNDR4500 with the BETA firmware as the next step of trying to solve my issue. It is : Version 1.0.0.103 - BETA
In the mentime, here is a copy of my Actiontec LOG file from the moment the replacement Rev I. was installed to the moment I had to turn it off/on manually to fix thing (at 9:44:05 on Feb 2). I don't see anything wrong anywhere.
I have redacted my IP address for privacy.
Dec 14 19:00:29 2007 System Log Failed GUI Authentication Failed Login for GUI access
Dec 14 19:00:03 2007 System Log WAN ETH WAN Ethernet Link Up
Dec 14 19:00:06 2007 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Jan 30 21:12:33 2012 System Log LAN Coax LAN Coax Link Up
Jan 30 21:13:18 2012 System Log LAN Coax LAN Coax Link Rate
Jan 30 21:13:43 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.26, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 30 21:14:09 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.21, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 30 21:14:35 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.20, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 30 21:17:33 2012 System Log LAN Coax LAN Coax Link Rate
Jan 30 21:24:59 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.21, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 30 22:12:32 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Jan 30 22:26:01 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.21, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 30 23:12:33 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Jan 31 00:03:15 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.22, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 31 00:12:33 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Jan 31 04:08:50 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.100, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 31 04:12:34 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Jan 31 04:15:49 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.101, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 31 05:12:34 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Jan 31 05:27:57 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.100, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 31 06:12:34 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Jan 31 09:13:54 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.26, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 31 09:30:30 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.20, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 31 10:12:35 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Jan 31 10:26:03 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.21, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 31 11:12:35 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Jan 31 12:03:17 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.22, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 31 12:12:36 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Jan 31 13:22:47 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.23, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 31 14:12:36 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Jan 31 16:15:49 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.101, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 31 17:12:37 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Jan 31 17:27:58 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.100, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 31 18:03:28 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.23, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 31 18:12:37 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Jan 31 20:05:33 2012 System Log CWMP Periodic Inform initial 401 challenge
Jan 31 20:05:34 2012 System Log CWMP Periodic Inform challenge response with 200 OK from server
Jan 31 20:05:34 2012 System Log CWMP Periodic Inform 204 No Content
Jan 31 20:12:37 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Jan 31 21:12:38 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Jan 31 21:14:04 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.26, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 31 21:46:20 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.20, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 31 22:12:37 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Jan 31 22:26:04 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.21, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Jan 31 23:12:38 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Jan 31 23:37:50 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.22, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Feb 1 00:12:38 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Feb 1 04:15:49 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.101, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Feb 1 05:12:39 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Feb 1 05:27:58 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.100, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Feb 1 06:12:39 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Feb 1 09:14:13 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.26, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Feb 1 10:00:15 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.20, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Feb 1 10:12:40 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Feb 1 10:26:05 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.21, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Feb 1 11:12:40 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Feb 1 14:11:16 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.20, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Feb 1 14:12:41 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Feb 1 16:15:49 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.101, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Feb 1 17:12:42 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Feb 1 17:27:58 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.100, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Feb 1 18:12:42 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Feb 1 20:05:33 2012 System Log CWMP Periodic Inform initial 401 challenge
Feb 1 20:05:34 2012 System Log CWMP Periodic Inform challenge response with 200 OK from server
Feb 1 20:05:34 2012 System Log CWMP Periodic Inform 204 No Content
Feb 1 20:12:42 2012 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Feb 1 20:52:51 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.20, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Dec 14 19:00:05 2007 System Log WAN ETH WAN Ethernet Link Up
Dec 14 19:00:06 2007 System Log WAN DHCP DHCP WAN connection IP:108.41.xxx.xxx,DNS:68.237.161.12 71.250.0.12 ,GTW:108.41.xxx.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (WAN Ethernet)
Feb 2 09:44:05 2012 System Log LAN Coax LAN Coax Link Up
Feb 2 09:44:50 2012 System Log LAN Coax LAN Coax Link Rate
Feb 2 09:44:53 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.26, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Feb 2 09:45:15 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.21, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Feb 2 09:46:03 2012 System Log LAN DHCP DHCP LAN Connection IP:192.168.1.20, DNS:192.168.1.1, GTW:192.168.1.1,Subnet:255.255.255.0 (Ethernet)
Feb 2 09:49:05 2012 System Log LAN Coax LAN Coax Link Rate

How do I set-up Linksys E3000 with Actiontec MI424WR

Hi,
I recently purchased a Linksys E3000 so that I could use it as my primary router instead of the Actiontec MI424WR. I want to use the Wireless N functionality of the new router since the MI424WR does not support that.
I've researched many forums and have attempted many changes. But, it seems that the instructions available online are geared towards a different FiOS connection than what I have. There were details about setting up the MI424WR as a bridge, ect, but I could not get any to work.
My Actiontec MI424WR is connected via a coaxial cable, I know there are others connected via a CAT5 cable. I've also read about VOD or CableTV service being disrupted by changing the settings on the Actiontec MI424WR, but I don't think that is the case with my service. This has been part of my confusion with everything I've read.
Could someone please explain to me, in simple terms, how I can get my Linksys E3000 set-up to work as my primary wireless router?
Thank you in advance,
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What revision of the Actiontec do you have?
Do you have FIOS-TV? Your post is not clear about that.
Is it practical for you to run cat5 to the ONT?
If you want to keep the coax WAN connection, then you must bridge the Actiontec in order for your router to be primary.
If you can switch to a cat5 WAN connection, then you can connect your router as primary with the Actiontec behind it as a MOCA LAN bridge. You will not lose VOD, guide data or widgets. Remote DVR and on-screen caller-id will not function properly if your router is primary.
See this FAQ for different ways you can connect your router.
http://www.dslreports.com/faq/verizonfios/3.0_Networking#16077

Port Forwarding for L2TP/IPSec VPN Behind Verizon Actiontec MI424WR-GEN2 Rev. E v20.21.0.2

I've got a NAS setup with various services running on custom ports to help minimize exposure (especially to script kiddies). I've tested everything both internally and externally to confirm they all work, and even had someone at a remote location confirm accessibility as well. Port forward configurations performed on the Actiontec are working well.
I installed an L2TP/IPSec VPN server, tested internally and it connected successfully. So for all intents & purposes, this validates that the VPN server is correctly configured to accept inbound connections and functioning correctly.
I logged into the Verizon Actiontec MI424WR router, setup port forwarding for UDP ports 500, 1701 & 4500.
Note: I added the AH & ESP protocols based on what I saw on the built-in L2TP/IPSec rules
With the port forwarding in place, I tested VPN externally but it didn't connect.
I've done the following so far to no avail:
Double & triple checked the port forwards, deleted & recreated the rules a few times to be sure
There are no other pre-existing L2RP/IPSec port forward rules or otherwise conflicting port forward rules (e.g.: another rule for ports 500, 1701 or 4500)
There was an L2TP port triggering rule enabled, that I toggled on and off with no change
Verified the firewall on VPN server had an exclusion for L2TP, or that the firewall is off. (Firewall is off to reduce a layer of complexity, but it worked internally to begin with so I doubt that's the issue.)
Since it works internally, and there are no entries in the logs on the device indicating inbound connections, I'm convinced its an issue with the Verizon Actiontec router. But unfortunately, I'm not sure what else to try or where else to look to troubleshoot this. For instance, is there a log on the router that I can view in real time (e.g.: tail) that would show me whether or not the inbound connection attempt is reaching the device, and whether or not the device allowed or blocked it?
My router details:
Verizon Actiontec
MI424WR-GEN2
Revision E
Firmware 20.21.0.2
Verizon Actiontec built-in L2TP/IPSec rule templates. They're not currently in use, but are baked into the firmware for easy configuration/selection from a drop down menu.
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normally a vpn on that router, will have a GRE tunneling protocol as well.
two ways to build the PF rules,
Manually
Preconfigured
I know the preconfigured VPN rules will do the GRE protocol as well, but if you do it by hand you can't get it.

Windows 7 64 bit has problems with Actiontec MI424WR while wired with wireless radio off

I have discovered an issue with Windows 7 64 bit OS. My attempted set up was to havea 802.11n Belkin Play router connected to my Actiontec MI424WR router as a wireless access point with the MI424WR wireless radio turned off. This worked fine for my XP 32 bit PC, my Windows 7 32 bit PC, and my 2 Windows 7 64 bit laptops using wireless. A problem arose when I tried wired connections on the Windows 7 64 bit laptops and a Windows 7 64 bit PC.
While wired, internet would drop either completely or intermittently but too frequently to be useful. Tech support had no idea what to do or what caused it. It was reproducible after a reset of the router and then turning off the wireless radio.
I could fix it by turning on the wireless radio again, but I had hoped to turn it off and only use wireless from the 802.11n router.
Any ideas?
Brian

Did you disconnect wireless on the 2 Windows 7 64 bit machines while testing wired?
What is the connection between the Actiontec and the Belkin? LAN-to-WAN or LAN-to-LAN?
If the connection is LAN-to_LAN, the wireless connection on each machine would have obtained a DHCP address from the Actiontec. When you connected wired, you would have gotten a new IP address based on the different MAC address of the wired NIC, resulting in the machine having 2 IP addresses. This may not be readily apparent on the Actiontec main status page as the second connection will get a generated name of "new-host-xx" (the router can't reuse the same PC name for 2 different IP addresses). Windows should be able to keep the two connections on the same subnet straight, but I've seen WIndows do stranger things.
If the connection is LAN-to-WAN, the Belkin must have a different subnet address than the Actiontec (e.g.. 192.168.2.x). Now, if you connect both wired to the Actiontec (192.168.1.x) and wireless via the Belkin (192.168.2.x), Windows is going to have connections to two different subnets with two different gateway routers. Without explicit routing rules, Windows won't know which gateway to use.

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