FiOS wireless 802.11n
peterbb
Enthusiast - Level 2

Are there any Verizon FiOS routers available that will provide a 802.11n network?  I have a MI424WR router that says it is "future proof" for 802.11n, but no directions on how to get that function.  I'm connecting multiple Apple Mac computers, a PC and printers through a combination of ethernet and wireless.

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Keyboards
Master - Level 3

What revision of the Actiontec do you have?  I belive that the REV G supports 802.11n, but is only given to customers with one of the highest bit rate internet service (also believe it has gig E as opposed to 100 base for the wired connection).

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fossil1
Contributor - Level 1

I have a Rev F and it provides 'n'

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tns
Master - Level 2

The F series supported draft 802.11n.  Usually will work.

The G sereis suports 802.11n.  Should always work.

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jmw1950
Specialist - Level 2

Currently Verizon provides the Rev G Actiontec only to customers who purchase the 150mbps FiOS tier service.

If you want 802.11n, without the 150mbps service tier, you are going to be waiting a long time unless you buy your own 802.11n wiereless access point. The secondary issues is the Actiontec routers without 802.11n generally only support 10/100mbps ethernet service, and for full performance on 802.11n, you need gigabit ethernet.

The path of least resistance is to go out and buy a 802.11n wireless access point, and connect it to the Actiontec to provide your 802.11n service. There are a number of threads in the FiOS Internet Forum on exactly how to do this.

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