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I'm using the Verizon supplied 255.255.255.0
Although with 5 static IPs, xxx.xxx.xxx.58 - xxx.xxx.xxx.62,
you would think they would give you a 255.255.255.248 mask.
If anyone has FiOS with 5 static IPs working, I would love
to hear about it.
-Bill
> Bill:
>
> What netmask are you using?
>
>
> Eric
>
> Bill Hance wrote:
>> Hi John,
>>
>> I have the ethernet from the ONT connected into a switch, and then a
>> connection from the switch goes to the Actiontec. Everything is
>> working.
>>
>> Actiontec is assigned the 1st of the 5 IP addresses I've been given.
>> xx.xx.xx.58. I can ping it from my DSL line.
>>
>> I assign a PC my next static IP, xx.xx.xx.59. Also assign the gateway
>> &
>> dns servers. Connect PC to the switch. Nothing.
>>
>> How can I use the other 4 static IPs?
>>
>> thanks!!!
>> -Bill
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> Hi Art,
>>>
>>> Verizon Gives you a Router and it hands out address via DHCP. You
>>> could
>>> hook your Linux, Mac, PC, Cell phone, Wii, Playstation, or whatever
>>> device connects to an IP network.
>>>
>>> I know this because I install FiOS on a daily basis. I don't claim to
>>> be a Linux expert or an expert in any field for that matter but I can
>>> tell you, I'm not falling for a windows wallpaper on a Linux machine.
>>>
>>> Fios techs all have a Toughbook that they can go through the
>>> configuration with since the Tech Wizard we use only runs on Windows
>>> and
>>> Mac. Mail servers are pop3 & smtp so you may have to go in and config
>>> Evolution or whatever you use.
>>>
>>> Someone here before advised making the Verizon tech connect the router
>>> via Cat5e rather than Coax. If you plan on not using the actiontec at
>>> all then this might be a good idea but for the most part Moca is fine
>>> considering that it is good for 100+Mbit/s. You could cascade another
>>> router off the Action tech if you want to or cascade ours off yours.
>>> Just remember that the tech is not there to do your home networking but
>>> simple configurations should be no problem.
>>>
>>> Plan on the tech spending the whole day at your house. If the install
>>> is simple then maybe he will be there for 4 hrs or so. Also keep in
>>> mind that we start at 8am and have to be at out garage at that time, so
>>> don't expect the tech to show up at your door at 8 (unless the tech has
>>> a 7am start, most don't) The tech may have a morning meeting, then
>>> have
>>> to log in and pick up their job, then stock their truck, call back
>>> their
>>> customer from their last job and reorder supplies. Also they now need
>>> to travel to you location. On the way the tech will need to stop at a
>>> fiber hub and throw a fiber cross connect. this may involve an aerial
>>> hub which requires that use of a ladder and some fiber cleaning and
>>> possible some changing of assignments if ports are in use. So, getting
>>> to your place by 9am for (8am for 7am start) would be good.
>>>
>>> There are no FiOS installation techs sitting in their trucks. I find
>>> it
>>> difficult to get a triple play done in 8 hrs unless everything is easy
>>> and there are no slow ups. What I mean by this is simple loop, good
>>> coax, and activation servers working properly. There are also no FiOS
>>> installation techs doing 3 - 4 installs a day (well, at least not with
>>> the types of homes in this area)
>>>
>>> -John
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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> # Eric Lucas
> #
> # "Oh, I have slipped the surly bond of earth
> # And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings...
> # -- John Gillespie Magee Jr
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