NETGEAR WNDR3700 and FIOS Victory and a cautionary tale of security with a FIOS Router

I added FIOS as our IP in January. We recieved a good deal for superior speed 25/25 Mbs.
What I learned after testing the Westell 9100 router provided by Verizon was that port 4567 was continutally open. And that after serveral calls to Verizon techsupport, and yes hours waiting for a live person (Cummulative waiting time) I was met with silence on the question of the open port and given a canned answer that Verizon does not provide support for that issue. I tested this at norton, grc.com and auditmypc. All have the same result, Port 4567 is open.
I found some helpful hints via google search and via this forum. What I have learned to my dismay is that anyone, who knows our IP address eventhough it is dynamic every few days, could telnet the port and if they knew our password, or if a user didnot change the default, could enter our setup and network. This should send shivers down your spine.
Verizon as I understand it, leaves the port open for firmware updates. And that its impossible to stealth the port given their software. Also, Verizon has their own DNS that they list as primary and secondary. This means, that everything you do online passes through their DNS servers and is recorded. how do you know? ever get that sudden switch to Verizon search after a google search.
I purchased a router Actually 2, took one back and upgraded to the Netgear WNDR3700. What a nightmare in trying to figure out why the connection kept dropping. After hit and miss in configuring 2 settings that are must. Dynamically assigned DNS.
MTU must be set to 1492 in the router WAN setup
your routers mac address must be set to use computer mac address. in the Basic settings.
I also registered at OpenDNS and use their DNS servers with no issue. Im trusting one over the other.
FIOS has changed my IP twice since and my home network runs without a hitch. I have a HUB set up, PS3. Non fios tv, IP phone etc etc etc

My Verizon router is not a router. Bridge only. No WAN ports used on my Actiontec. Who needs support? The only reason I would call is if my service stopped working, or slowed down to a problem. I am not most people. My router is a Linux box with a single core CPU, 512meg of RAM, 80 gig drive, and two network cards. Logs everything for 90 days.

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I looked around to see what labview had to offer concerning security of remote panel and all the solutions I've found only propose full access to a remote panel, or none. The login page is not an option for me as everyone on the intranet can access the remote panel for monitoring but not everyone can have control to the buttons on it.
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Thank you very much for your reply Jordan.
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Date written: April 17, 2011
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Equipment used:
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HP LaserJet CP1525nw color laser
Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNR3700 v2
Abstract: Upgrade Apple products software, upgrade router firmware, upgrade HP Printer firmware and installer. In that order. Reboot a lot. Test as you go.
APPLE - Upgrade iTunes to the latest version 10.2.1.1 Released around mid April, 2011.
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This will Upgrade iPad 2 to version 4.3.2 (Verizon) Check in Settings under About.
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Printer webpage
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Unplugging all network devices from Fios router prevents DVR freezing and remote control lock ups.

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My Fios equipment:
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Specific config:
75/35 Fios connecting via ethernet from ONT. Set-top boxes connect to Fios router coax port via powered splitter.
*All SNR/dB mesasurements taken by the tech from the set-top boxes and router are well within spec.
Fios router provides DHCP addressing. Wireless N access points are configured for roaming with the same SSID and non-overlapping channels. Access points are not providing routing or IP adressing...all layer 3 and up services still provided by Fios router
Diagram:
ONT
|
Fios Router ---------Cable Splitter---------Set Top Boxes
|
Netgear Switch
|           |
WAP1    WAP2

WayfarerII wrote:
... DVR ... remote ... freezing ... TV ... whether ... locally recorded, pulled from another DVR ...
... tech ... unplugged my gigabit switch from the Fios router ... and ... everything started running perfectly ...
... config:
75/35 Fios ... via ethernet from ONT ... Set-top boxes connect to Fios router via powered splitter ...
ONT
|
| cat5
|
Fios Router ---------Cable Splitter---------Set Top Boxes
|
Netgear Switch
|           |
WAP1    WAP2
I am inclined to echo several of the "tns" comments, particularly with respect to your splitter. My layout is based on a standard 8-port splitter of the type usually supplied in a VZ install. In addition I do have a ChannelPlus device that functions as a powered splitter, but its use is limited to distribution of secondary TV signals to older analog TVs. My first point then is that this may be an offender as "tns" has suggested.
In addition, I'd describe your wiring as "non-standard" (red-colored items in the above diagram)  As you're no doubt aware, with 75/35 you don't really need Cat5e from the ONT (your original diagram). It seems the highest tiers do require it, but in "standard" installations this run is coax directly to an 8-port non-powered splitter (below diagram), then from that splitter via coax to all STBs and CableCards, other TVs, et.), and also to the Actiontec.   Subsequent feeds from the Actiontec to wired devices (including WAPs) are via Ethernet (typically Cat 5e).
In fact I don't immediately see how your STBs get additional services such as On Demand and IMG with the wiring shown in your diagram (perhaps someone can help me out here). In "standard" installs the Actiontec must be connected via coax to the ONT to provide such services to other network clients. I don't see that requirement being met here.
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ONT - - - - - - coax - - - - -
                                         |
Fios Router --- coax--- Standard 8-Port Splitter --- coax --- Set Top Boxes
|cat5
Netgear Switch
|cat5          |cat5
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iMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

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This is my first post and my first week since I moved from Time Warner Cable over to FIOS for iNet (plus HDTV and phone).     While all my services work, the router as delivered and setup is not optimum for internet quality of service. Instead it was probably out of the box optimized for HDTV and telephone to satisfy most customers and reduce support overhead.   The average FIOS consumer is multimedia sensitive, but that is not so in my genre of internet consumer.   Here in lies the core of my reason for seeking help from like minded and experienced users in this community.
One of the main driving forces in my switching to FIOS was to improve my multiplayer gaming experience where ultra low ping latency and high upload data rates dramatically affect the quality of connection and thus gameplay.    The cable internet service from TimeWarner was providing solid 2MB/1MB down/up data rates with no issues like what Im having now with FIOS.   Again the reason for the switch was both financial and in hope of gaining better data rates and quality of service.   Now with FIOS Im getting about 24/15 down/up data rate on the Extreme FIOS 25/25 plan when measured from my house to Los Angeles server (50 miles away) via Speedtest.net or DslReports.com/tests.     Latency wise, the ping has gone down from 150 to 50ms when measured to my friends who I connect to online that are on the East coast.   The data rate and latency has greatly improved in going from Cable to FIOS.   So far, so good.
Where the problem shows up now, is that now I get an internet "hiccup" every 5-10 minutes that lasts about 1/2 to 2 seconds.   For the average internet user that just streams multimedia or cruises on the net; this is probably undetectable or noticed.   I never had this problem over the same PCs connected wirelessly to my DLINK DGL-4500 Gaming Router when my ISP was TimeWarner's cable service.    Now, using the FIOS and MI-424WR router with everythings being the same; Im experiencing this degregation in quality of service.    Even putting the PC's IP into the DMZ doesnt make any difference, so it is not related to port forwarding.    The issue is squarely in the lap of FIOS and this router as delivered and configured.    This is where the "game" is a foot, and where I need expertise in an area Im new to.
I am not new to being hands on with inet trouble shooting asI have been setting up my own home network (I work from home over VPN to work) for decades; I would like to leverage the skills of those who are experts in the area that I think can address this issue.   That being QoS and the other device class mechanisms of this router.   Its my guess that this periodic hiccup can be minimized and even eliminated using these advanced features of this all-in-one TV/iNet/Tele router.
With that context being laid down, this hiccup doesnt show up if:
a. I connect two PCs connected to the same ethernet hub of the MI-424WR (traffic just over the LAN and not WAN)
b. When I was on Cable with my own gaming router wirelessly DHCP connected to my PC and using port forwarding or using the DMZ.
The hiccup does exist when:
a.  Going from internet through the MI-424WR to the wireless DHCP connected PC with port forwarding
b. Even putting the wireless DHCP connected PC into the MI-424WR's DMZ has no effect
I did read the manual and tried some QoS pritority and shaping and managed to reduce how often the hiccup occured, but I was just making guesses at the settings.   I put in the IP for the PCs I use for my gaming applications (which are very ping and jitter sensitive) into the QoS priority (value 7) and shaping GUI.    Im hoping someone with experience can tell me exactly how to use it and what settings to input.   Im not clear on the device and connection types offered in the QoS menus.
Another thing, is I couldnt find settings for the turning on/off the ICMP echo.   But I assume this is on because it can be pinged by folks on the net to my WAN IP.
Here is the manual for the Verizon provided M424WR router (Current Version of firmware: 20.10.7)
download link
Here are the QoS traffic priority and shaping values Ive been experimenting with:
Click to view QoS Traffic Priority
Click to view QoS Traffic Shaping
And why it matters to have a solid and stable inet connection for internet gaming? The hiccup causes slewing or jitter which equates to positional errors in the 3D world that ruins the smooth gameplay that is needed for high end gaming.
Heres a snapshot of me flying the wing of another flight simmer who is on the East coast and me on the West coast.
Click to view
Thank you in advance.
Thomas "AV8R"
MSEE

TMAS wrote:
the router as delivered and setup is not optimum for internet quality of service. Instead it was probably out of the box optimized for HDTV and telephone to satisfy most customers and reduce support overhead.
That's not accurate. VZ telephone service does not go through the Actiontec. Also, there are no default settings for QOS in the Actiontec since QOS is rarely needed with FIOS upload speeds.
TMAS wrote:I get an internet "hiccup" every 5-10 minutes that lasts about 1/2 to 2 seconds.
   You should not be experiencing periodic "hiccups". Something is clearly amiss.
TMAS wrote:
With that context being laid down, this hiccup doesnt show up if:a. I connect two PCs connected to the same ethernet hub of the MI-424WR (traffic just over the LAN and not WAN)
The hiccup does exist when:
a.  Going from internet through the MI-424WR to the wireless DHCP connected PC with port forwarding
b. Even putting the wireless DHCP connected PC into the MI-424WR's DMZ has no effect
Lets see. The issue shows up on a wireless connection, but not a wired connection. You think this is a QOS issue and not a wireless issue why? Have you tried changing the wireless channel? It very possible you have neighbors on the same channel. Is the DGL-4500 wireless still on? Could that be interfering?TMAS wrote:
Another thing, is I couldnt find settings for the turning on/off the ICMP echo.
The settting to enable/disable ICMP echo is on the Firewall/Remote Administration page.
TMAS wrote:
Here are the QoS traffic priority and shaping values Ive been experimenting with:Click to view QoS Traffic Priority
Click to view QoS Traffic Shaping
The traffic proirity settings you linked are applied only to your wireless connections. QOS between the router and your wireless PC will only serve to prioritize traffic between the router and that PC and have no affect on your internet traffic. Assuming you are not running browsers, VOIP and other traffic from that PC while you're gaming, then that will not accomplish anything. i.e. You're giving your only traffic highest priority, but that traffic is not competing with anything (except other nearby wireless connections on the same channel).
On the traffic shaping screenshot, you have broadband ethernet checked, but according to your other thread, your WAN connection is Broadband Coax, not Broadband ethernet.

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