Re: nothing to do with: Re: [PLUG] Verizon FIOS & open wireless

[gabriel rosenkoetter <gr@eclipsed.net>]

At 2007-10-05 21:14 -0400, Brian Stempin <brian.stempin@gmail.com> wrote:
> The reason that Verizon discourages 3rd party routers, as I found out the
> hard way, is because of the speed.  Many common routers only have a 10mb
> port for internet.  I should also note that this was according to the
> Verizon tech that installed my FIOS when I lived in Amber.

Good to know!

I generally prefer (and would recommend when asked) to just pay for
whatever hardware the vendor thinks should be attached to the other
end rather than trying to second-guess them.

BUT, cheaping out on the Ethernet chipset didn't matter with DSL
or Cable speeds, while it clearly becomes relevant with FiOS.

I happen to think, incidentally, that Verizon's doing a stellar job
with technology. I also think that they're doing an abysmal job with
customer service.

-- 
gabriel rosenkoetter
gr@eclipsed.net

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