The following instructions are for Verizon Router revisions (A-F). See note #4 above regarding the Westell 9100EM.
Another internal bridge passes data from the user's primary router to the coax LAN for STB data. Switch ports on Verizon Router not available as LAN ports.īridging the Verizon Router passes all WAN traffic through, making the user's router primary.May require a HARD reset of the Verizon Router to restore to factory defaults for support. Supports VZ's CPE management interface.NAT limited by primary router, not Verizon Router. Bypasses the small NAT table in the Verizon Router.Follow the bridging thread here: » How-to: make ActionTec MI424-WR a network bridge Options 4 and 5 are for users with an existing coax WAN connection between the Verizon Router and the ONT.īridging the Verizon Router passes all WAN traffic through, making the user's router primary. Still subject to small NAT table in early (GEN1) Actiontecs.
Good choice, if all you need is to connect your 802.11n router as a Wireless Access Point (WAP).Port Forwards are configured in the Verizon Router only. Instructions are detailed in this FAQ: » Verizon FiOS FAQ » Can I use my wireless or an extra router along with the Verizon provided router? LAN DHCP server should be disabled in the user router. WAN connection and firewall not used in user router. LAN-to-LAN connection between Verizon Router and user router. » Steam on a router in the Actiontec DMZ Router-DMZ Note: One member reports success with a secondary router in the DMZ of the Verizon Router, while others report an improvement but not problem resolution. Still potentially subject to small NAT table in the Verizon Router.Port Forwards are configured in secondary (user) router only. Eliminates need to configure port forwarding in both routers.Simple config change to create DMZ address for secondary (user) router.The WAN port on the user router must also be set to use either a static IP address on the Verizon Router subnet, or obtain its WAN address via DHCP. User router must be configured for a different subnet than the Verizon Router. Similar to #1, with secondary router as a DMZ address in the Verizon Router. PCs connected to one router won't be visible to PCs connected to the other router.Any port forwarding will need to be configured on both routers.
Still subject to small NAT table in the Verizon Router.No VZ support for secondary (user) router.Secondary (user) router is double NAT'ed.Guide, VOD, widgets, Remote DVR, On Screen Caller ID. All current STB functionality supported.Can be used with either a coax or cat5 connection to the ONT.No changes to Verizon Router config needed when calling for support. No configuration changes required in the Verizon Router.
Simply plug the secondary (user) router into a LAN port on the Verizon Router. Options 1, 2 and 3 can be used with either a coax or cat5 connection to the ONT. If someone is able to get this working, please post the exact steps you followed, so this FAQ can be updated.