New Fios quantum gateway router.

[cashcobra]

just wondering if anyone here has tried the new quantum gateway router for Fios made by greenwaive? They have been available in limited areas for about a month now and will be available nationwide starting on Sunday November 2nd. I know this is an ac dual band router, and the specs say it should blow away their current actiontech routers. Just wondering if anyone here has used one and if so what do you think?​

 

[navychop]

First I've heard of it. I wonder what you need to do to upgrade. I'm Internet and land line only.

 

[cashcobra]

Well I can tell you that starting on 11/2/14 you should be able to log on to my.verizon.com and order it. 149.00 to purchase or 6.99 per month to lease. Or sometime after Sunday call customer service at 1-800-verizon.

 

[navychop]

Is there a monthly lease fee on the Actiontec?

 

[cashcobra]

Don't know about older customers but new customers are offered the option to buy the actiontech router or lease it for 5.99. Best I can say is check your bill or contact billing department with questions about that.

 

[navychop]

Tks. Now that I'm back home I can do that.

 

[SatelliteGAL]

It's my understanding it is only available if you call to order it. It is not on the website yet.
As far as the actiontec routers go I got my first one free and paid 100 for the upgrade one. I don't pay a monthly fee.

 

[navychop]

Thank you. I'm thinking it over.

 

[Neutron]

I wish I could get my own non-Verizon modem/router like I did when we had cable internet before.

I use their device only for the connection with the TV and Internet. I have my wifi router connected and everything else is off my router. I did not like that you can see the wifi password in plain text if you log into your account on Verizon's site.

 

[dlma1]

I wish I could get my own non-Verizon modem/router like I did when we had cable internet before.

It is on the website in Philly now. I am going to order it after Thanksgiving and report results.

 

[SatelliteGAL]

I ordered it last week but the snow kept it from getting here yet. Maybe monday.

 

[SatelliteGAL]

maybe tuesday

 

[mijd]

Signed up for Quantum Fios about a month ago online. My first order was through a door to door Fios salesperson. He explained that I could use my Motorola SURFboard Extreme however the installer nixed that idea. I too am wondering about their new quantum gateway router as I've read it covers a wider area. I've noticed a few hiccups once in a while with my connection that lasts a few minutes. Never had this with Comcast. Maybe the router?

 

[SatelliteGAL]

My shipment was delayed because of the storm that we had here but I finally received in on 11/26. I didn't do anything with it that week because I was too busy with Thanksgiving things. When it arrived I couldn't imagine what they had sent me because the box was so big.
We decided to try this modem/router by itself instead of having secondary for wifi. So far there have been no problems. It is very configurable.
We haven't had an opportunity to check signal strength at a distance yet.

 

[cashcobra]

Signed up for Quantum Fios about a month ago online. My first order was through a door to door Fios salesperson. He explained that I could use my Motorola SURFboard Extreme however the installer nixed that idea. I too am wondering about their new quantum gateway router as I've read it covers a wider area. I've noticed a few hiccups once in a while with my connection that lasts a few minutes. Never had this with Comcast. Maybe the router?

Sounds like it could be. To get more info on the new router go to verizon.com/fiosquantumgateway or go to Fios tv channel 682. You can also call 888-611-6607

 

[cashcobra]

My shipment was delayed because of the storm that we had here but I finally received in on 11/26. I didn't do anything with it that week because I was too busy with Thanksgiving things. When it arrived I couldn't imagine what they had sent me because the box was so big.
We decided to try this modem/router by itself instead of having secondary for wifi. So far there have been no problems. It is very configurable.
We haven't had an opportunity to check signal strength at a distance yet.
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Still have yet to get a single tech support call about this router!

 

[SatelliteGAL]

Why do you need tech support?

 

[cashcobra]

Why do you need tech support?

Oh I don't need tech support. I'm a Verizon Fios tech support rep, and I have yet to take a single call about problems with the new router.

 

[SatelliteGAL]

lol Oh! I misunderstood your post.

 

[ewindowman]

I might have to get one !