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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?
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Chris
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If you ordered Quantum TV you need the Rev. I otherwise you can buy whatever revision you like.
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What speed tier did you order for FiOS? The Rev. I specifically has Gigabit ports and features Wireless N that reaches 130Mbps at a maximum.
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@quantumburnz wrote: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!
Chris
The Rev I is needed if you are getting the new media server. If you are getting a standard dvr/stb then you can use any router you want. I take it you are getting the media server since they are saying you have to have the rev. i. rev i supports moca 2.0 which is why its needed.
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If you ordered Quantum TV you need the Rev. I otherwise you can buy whatever revision you like.
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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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@quantumburnz wrote:I'm getting internet only, 15 down and 5 up, no TV.
So any revision will work then? Rev D, F, etc.?
Yes
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Thank you -- ordering Rev D then! 🙂
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@quantumburnz wrote:Thank you -- ordering Rev D then! 🙂
Any will work, but you really don't want one of the older ones, if you have a choice. Wireless G support in all routers before Ver F, 10/100 baud wired connection but not gigabit in routers before Ver G. Small memory that causing problems in Ver d (worse in earlier) better in E, fairly adequate in ver F, G and I.
Also if you are not using TV you can ask to have the service setup with Ethernet privisioning, and then run a Cat 5/6 ethernet wire from the ONT to almost any brand router. You can definitely fine better routers then the Actiontecs for a decent price.
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TNS made a good point. If you can afford the F I'd go for that one just because, but rev. D still should be ok. If you are going to go hard wired then I wouldnt worry about anything.
I was using the very old Westell g band routers for the longest time before I upgraded myself and it worked great for me.
Never used any of the actiontecs before rev. i though so I cant speak personally on them.
What I would do if you are still going to get rev. d is find someone who offers a 14 day return window that way if it doesnt work out you arent out of money.