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Been dealing with very slow wired up/dnld speeds with my actiontec gen2 modem....Called cust support.....The universal answer: reset ONT, reset router....send out gen 3 router to replace my existing one....'the gen 3 built to be faster'....
Then he proceeds to tell me that gen 3 is NOT wireless-N.....for that, I can buy the latest verizon N router for $99...
So, I am wondering if the wireless N is worth me spending the $s???
Some negatives: it is only single band, simplex communication, and if it dies, I am on the hook to replace it.
Some pros: it is a verizon supported config (no finger pointing).
Am interested in hearing from ppl who actually have the router and what their experience is.
Alternatives with mainstream router products, and DD-WRT???? comments welcome
-Thanks
John
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@three_jeeps wrote:If I save the Gen 2 router settings in a file, will the MI424-WR rev. I be able to import and use those settings?
Answered in your other thread. No, it is not possible.
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@three_jeeps wrote:send out gen 3 router to replace my existing one....
Then he proceeds to tell me that gen 3 is NOT wireless-N.....for that, I can buy the latest verizon N router for $99...
The GEN3 router they sent you is exactly the one they sell for $99. The Actiontec MI424-WR rev. I.
The CSR was trying to rip you off by selling you the same router.
As you discovered, the rev. I is 2.4 Ghz only. A 2.4 Ghz router is limited to about 20/20. If you're interested in faster speeds, I would go with a dual band router or Wireless Access Point (WAP). A 5 Ghz capable router/WAP will give you better speeds. Generally at least double a 2.4 Ghz router, but your devices have to be 5 Ghz capable to also take advantage of that.
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@Anti-Phish wrote:A 2.4 Ghz router is limited to about 20/20.
I have to disagree with that part of your comment. For whatever it's worth, this is a speedtest I just ran with a MacBook Pro connected via wifi to my Actiontec Rev l router:
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I have the MI424-WR rev. I router and my wireless speed is typically around 80Mbps when my notebook is in the same room as the router. In the living room, with 2 walls between, wireless speed is typically around 50-55Mbps. (75/35 plan)
Keep in mind that when moving away from the router, your computer's wireless card is also a big factor in WIFI performance. Stats above are for a new WIN8 high performance notebook. I have an older notebook that only gets 40-45 Mbps.
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Sorry. I was not clear. I meant to say a router operating in 802.11g mode. I was not refering to 802.11n mode.
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Well it turns out they sent the Actiontec MI424-WR rev. I. So that is a plus.
Now my question is:
If I save the Gen 2 router settings in a file, will the MI424-WR rev. I be able to import and use those settings?
The rep was not able to definitively answer this.....
I would hope, as my router configuration is extensively user configured.
If not, any suggestions on how to efficiently transfer the settings?
TY
-John
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@three_jeeps wrote:Well it turns out they sent the Actiontec MI424-WR rev. I. So that is a plus.
Now my question is:
If I save the Gen 2 router settings in a file, will the MI424-WR rev. I be able to import and use those settings?
The rep was not able to definitively answer this.....
I would hope, as my router configuration is extensively user configured.
If not, any suggestions on how to efficiently transfer the settings?
TY
-John
In the MI424WR Rev I, you can save save your configuration file and also load a saved configuration file. I don't know it the configuration file of your current router is compatible with the Rev I. But it won't hurt to try it. If things don't work, you can always do a reset, and then configure it manually. Just be sure to note where the file is saved so you won't have to hunt for it.
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Thanks, I planned on doing exactly what you said....but am trying to avoid spending the time to do the config manually especially since the config menus are really awakward to use - IMHO....
I'll post a followup on the config file compatability.
Thanks
J
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@three_jeeps wrote:If I save the Gen 2 router settings in a file, will the MI424-WR rev. I be able to import and use those settings?
Answered in your other thread. No, it is not possible.
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I verified that a saved config file from a rev F cannot be imported by a rev I modem. Tried it and the rev I modem complained that it can't read the file.