I am considering switching from TimeWarner's 6mps internet service to Verizon's FIOS 15 mps service. I want to make sure I can still use Vonage. I'm not sure how to setup things up.
I currently have my cable modem connected first to a Linksys RT31P2-VD router with two phone ports, to which my phone connects. Then the RT31P2-VD onnects to a wireless router.
Verizon's 15 mps service would come with a free wireless router, the Actiontec MI424-WR.
Would I simply connect the Actiontec MI424-WR from Verizon to the Linksys RT31P2-VD?
EzCo Vonage Forum Evangelist
Joined: Jul 21, 2005 Posts: 533
Location: Southeastern PA
I am considering switching from TimeWarner's 6mps internet service to Verizon's FIOS 15 mps service. I want to make sure I can still use Vonage. I'm not sure how to setup things up.
I currently have my cable modem connected first to a Linksys RT31P2-VD router with two phone ports, to which my phone connects. Then the RT31P2-VD onnects to a wireless router.
Verizon's 15 mps service would come with a free wireless router, the Actiontec MI424-WR.
Would I simply connect the Actiontec MI424-WR from Verizon to the Linksys RT31P2-VD?
You could connect the Actiontech if you want, or just use it as a doorstop because it's not worth much more than that. If you want to leave everything the way it is now, just connect the ethernet cable that Verizon hands to you and connect it to the WAN port of your RT31P2 and you'll be all set.
Thanks a lot for your reply. Am I correct in assuming that the WAN port is the port labeld 'Internet'. My RT31Pw does not have a port specifically labeled 'WAN'?
According to a post on dslreports.com, someone recommends that you use the Verizon-supplied router for the 15mps/2mps plan because you will not get 15 down.
If you have the 5/2 the Linksys one should work fine. If you have 15/2 use the DLink as your connection to them and plug the Linksys below it. The Linksys does not handle PPOE all that well, so you will not get 15 down with it. I tried 6 linksys routers and none of them handled the FIOS PPOE with the speed like the DLink one.
scerruti Vonage Forum MVM
Joined: Feb 05, 2005 Posts: 1424
Location: Carlsbad, CA (finally)
I am considering switching from TimeWarner's 6mps internet service to Verizon's FIOS 15 mps service. I want to make sure I can still use Vonage. I'm not sure how to setup things up.
I currently have my cable modem connected first to a Linksys RT31P2-VD router with two phone ports, to which my phone connects. Then the RT31P2-VD onnects to a wireless router.
Verizon's 15 mps service would come with a free wireless router, the Actiontec MI424-WR.
Would I simply connect the Actiontec MI424-WR from Verizon to the Linksys RT31P2-VD?
You could connect the Actiontec if you want, or just use it as a doorstop because it's not worth much more than that. If you want to leave everything the way it is now, just connect the ethernet cable that Verizon hands to you and connect it to the WAN port of your RT31P2 and you'll be all set.
If you are or will be subscribing to FIOS TV you will have to use the Actiontec. It has a built in MOCA port that is required for use by the FIOS TV set top boxes for on demand programming as well as guide data.
Additionally the Actiontec router has advanced QoS and traffic shaping configuration that can be used to protect the quality of your calls from the effects of other activity on your network.
I would recommend using the Actiontec. It is designed to handle higher speeds than most of the existing consumer routers on the market and particularly the Vonage Linksys routers.
Thanks a lot for your reply. Am I correct in assuming that the WAN port is the port labeld 'Internet'. My RT31Pw does not have a port specifically labeled 'WAN'?
According to a post on dslreports.com, someone recommends that you use the Verizon-supplied router for the 15mps/2mps plan because you will not get 15 down.
If you have the 5/2 the Linksys one should work fine. If you have 15/2 use the DLink as your connection to them and plug the Linksys below it. The Linksys does not handle PPOE all that well, so you will not get 15 down with it. I tried 6 linksys routers and none of them handled the FIOS PPOE with the speed like the DLink one.
yes, it's the internet port.
rlstjohn Vonage Forum Master
Joined: Jan 27, 2005 Posts: 218
Location: Maryland
Curious why you say the Actiontec is not a good router? It has many more features that Linksys routers and it runs great if you update the firmware. I've had no issues at all with it.
EzCo wrote:
kkruecke wrote:
I am considering switching from TimeWarner's 6mps internet service to Verizon's FIOS 15 mps service. I want to make sure I can still use Vonage. I'm not sure how to setup things up.
I currently have my cable modem connected first to a Linksys RT31P2-VD router with two phone ports, to which my phone connects. Then the RT31P2-VD onnects to a wireless router.
Verizon's 15 mps service would come with a free wireless router, the Actiontec MI424-WR.
Would I simply connect the Actiontec MI424-WR from Verizon to the Linksys RT31P2-VD?
You could connect the Actiontech if you want, or just use it as a doorstop because it's not worth much more than that. If you want to leave everything the way it is now, just connect the ethernet cable that Verizon hands to you and connect it to the WAN port of your RT31P2 and you'll be all set.
rlstjohn Vonage Forum Master
Joined: Jan 27, 2005 Posts: 218
Location: Maryland
This also is not true. I recently added FIOS TV, but have had FIOS Internet since the beginning of the year. I used my Linksys router and always pulled 16 down.
kkruecke wrote:
Thanks a lot for your reply. Am I correct in assuming that the WAN port is the port labeld 'Internet'. My RT31Pw does not have a port specifically labeled 'WAN'?
According to a post on dslreports.com, someone recommends that you use the Verizon-supplied router for the 15mps/2mps plan because you will not get 15 down.
If you have the 5/2 the Linksys one should work fine. If you have 15/2 use the DLink as your connection to them and plug the Linksys below it. The Linksys does not handle PPOE all that well, so you will not get 15 down with it. I tried 6 linksys routers and none of them handled the FIOS PPOE with the speed like the DLink one.
rlstjohn Vonage Forum Master
Joined: Jan 27, 2005 Posts: 218
Location: Maryland
You do not have to use the Actiontec for FIOS TV. Some installers are giving customers the Actiontec AND a separate NIM. The NIM will handle the VOD and Guide so you can just add the NIM to your setup without the Actiontec. However, if you update to the latest firmware you can just use the Actiontec alone w/o the NIM.
scerruti wrote:
EzCo wrote:
kkruecke wrote:
I am considering switching from TimeWarner's 6mps internet service to Verizon's FIOS 15 mps service. I want to make sure I can still use Vonage. I'm not sure how to setup things up.
I currently have my cable modem connected first to a Linksys RT31P2-VD router with two phone ports, to which my phone connects. Then the RT31P2-VD onnects to a wireless router.
Verizon's 15 mps service would come with a free wireless router, the Actiontec MI424-WR.
Would I simply connect the Actiontec MI424-WR from Verizon to the Linksys RT31P2-VD?
You could connect the Actiontec if you want, or just use it as a doorstop because it's not worth much more than that. If you want to leave everything the way it is now, just connect the ethernet cable that Verizon hands to you and connect it to the WAN port of your RT31P2 and you'll be all set.
If you are or will be subscribing to FIOS TV you will have to use the Actiontec. It has a built in MOCA port that is required for use by the FIOS TV set top boxes for on demand programming as well as guide data.
Additionally the Actiontec router has advanced QoS and traffic shaping configuration that can be used to protect the quality of your calls from the effects of other activity on your network.
I would recommend using the Actiontec. It is designed to handle higher speeds than most of the existing consumer routers on the market and particularly the Vonage Linksys routers.
EzCo Vonage Forum Evangelist
Joined: Jul 21, 2005 Posts: 533
Location: Southeastern PA
Curious why you say the Actiontec is not a good router? It has many more features that Linksys routers and it runs great if you update the firmware. I've had no issues at all with it.
I was more referring to its wireless capabilities.
Just to let you know I have Verizon FIOS 15 mps and am using that same ActionTec Router and all is good. My config is Internet->ActionTec->Vonage Motorola Device->PC. I also have a notebook I use for wireless and the ActionTec is a good router to use for that purpose.
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
All times are GMT - 5 Hours
Vonage Service Plans
Vonage VoIP Members
Members New DewayneAm New Today 20 Yesterday 36 Total 71290 Who Is On Site Visitors 189 Members 1 Total 190
†Limited time offer. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offer. Offer good for new accounts only. Limit one (1) Best Buy® GiftCards per account. Customer must subscribe to Vonage for 61 consecutive days to receive the Gift Card. Allow 8 weeks after the 61-day requirement to receive the Gift Card via email. The Best Buy® GiftCards® are registered trademarks of Best Buy®. Terms and conditions are applied to GiftCards. Best Buy® is not a participating partner in or sponsor of this offer. Vonage has the sole right to decide all matters and disputes arising from the Gift Card and all decisions are final. All taxes on gift cards are solely Customer's responsibility. Vonage is not responsible for any damage to the Gift Card sustained during delivery or product defects of any kind. In the event that the Gift Card become unavailable for any reason, Vonage reserves the right to provide a substitute of similar type and value. \
1Unlimited calling and other services for all residential plans are based on normal residential, personal, non-commercial use. A combination of factors is used to determine abnormal use, including but not limited to: the number of unique numbers called, calls forwarded, minutes used and other factors. Subject to our Reasonable Use Policy and Terms of Service.
2Shipping and activation fees waived with 1-year agreement. An Early Termination Fee (with periodic pro-rated reductions) applies if service is terminated before the end of the first 12 months. Additional restrictions may apply. See Terms of Service for details.
HIGH SPEED INTERNET REQUIRED. †VALID FOR NEW LINES ONLY. RATES EXCLUDE INTERNET SERVICE, SURCHARGES, FEES AND TAXES. DEVICE MAY BE REFURBISHED. If you subscribe to plans with monthly minutes allotments (for example, U.S. & Canada 300), all call minutes placed from both from your home and registered ExtensionsTM phones will count toward your monthly minutes allotment. ExtensionsTM calls made from mobiles use airtime and may incur surcharges, depending on your mobile plan. Alarms, TTY and other systems may not be compatible. Vonage 911 service operates differently than traditional 911. See www.vonage.com/911 for details.
Thinking of signing up for Vonage but have questions? Business and Residential customers can call Toll Free 24 hours a day at: 1-888-692-8074 No Vonage Promotion Code or Coupon Codes are required at www.vonage.com to receive any special, best Vonage cheap deals, free sign up offers or discounts.
The Vonage Forum provides the Vonage sign up Best Offer Promotion Deal. If you are considering signing up for Vonage and have found our Vonage
News, Customer Reviews, Forums & all other parts of this site useful, please
use our Vonage Sign up page.
Vonage VoIP Phone Service is redefining communications by offering consumers & small business VoIP Internet phones, an affordable alternative to traditional phone service.
The Vonage VoIP Forum Generated This Page In: 0.53 Seconds and 214 Pages In The Last 60 Seconds The Vonage VoIP Forum
Members
New 
New Today 20
Yesterday 36
Total 71290
Who Is On Site
Visitors 189
Members 1
Total 190
-0.03