Gordo74
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| [Question] Coax to Cat5 Switchover
I was recently reading the FAQ about how to put a primary router in front of the actiontec but keep VOD and Guide data. Right now I have it setup as a bridge so the primary router is... seemingly first where my loop goes something like this...
ONT -(Coax)-> Actiontec -(Cat5)-> My router -(Cat5)-> Actiontec.
The first time it goes through the AT, it acts almost like a bridge. This method works well, HOWEVER, everytime the power goes out, it resets the "bridge" part of the AT that I had setup. With me moving out to college in a few months and only my parents and my other brothers who have no idea how to use a computer more than hitting the power button still living in the house, this is pretty crucial to resolve. What I want to do is simply..
ONT -(Cat5)-> My router -(Cat5)-> AT (With Coax attached so the STB's retain VOD and guide data)
I read in the FAQ how to do this and it is pretty straight forward. My question is this. If I run my own cable to the ONT and connect it, is there anything else I have to do, such as calling VZ and asking them to changeover the internet, and furthermore, if this happens, what, if any, downtime can I expect?
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darcilicious
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| said by Gordo74  : If I run my own cable to the ONT and connect it, is there anything else I have to do, such as calling VZ and asking them to changeover the internet, and furthermore, if this happens, what, if any, downtime can I expect? Yes you have to call or post to the direct forum. My understanding is that the downtime is minimal... |
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wesm
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Call the FSC at 888-553-1555, navigate the prompts to tech support, and say: "I have an ethernet cable connected to my ONT and would like my data service switched from MoCA to ethernet, please. While you're there, could you break the lease as well?"
It will take 5-10 minutes, depending on how busy the network people are, and if you have the cables connected correctly your downtime should be about 4 seconds (depending on if you have to try a DHCP renew on the new device).
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Gordo74
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Seems pretty simple, thanks guys! |
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