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[…]like this and it was fine for regular web browsing. Passthrough Mode The ideal way to use your own router with the Verizon 5G gateway, however, is to put the gateway into Passthrough mode because it offers maximum compatibility with various ways to use your router (due to avoiding the “double NAT” problem). For example, I needed to do this in order to watch recordings from my Tablo Dual Lite when away from home. You might need to do this in other special cases like peer-to-peer gaming, VPN connections, etc. If you just do regular web browsing from home, you […]

[…]limited to 10 devices at 2.4GHz and 30 devices at 5.0GHz. Again, the solution is to hook up your own Wi-Fi router as described next. I had one commenter, Tom, tell me that he complained about the Wi-Fi range to Verizon and they sent him a Wi-Fi extender, free of charge! Something to try if you don’t mind waiting on hold with customer support. Using an External Wi-Fi Router Connecting an external Wi-Fi router to your Verizon Home Internet gateway is pretty easy. You’ll want to do this using a device with an Ethernet port (i.e., don’t rely on Wi-Fi […]

[…]cheaper alternative, with higher speeds. Your monthly bill could go from $80 to around $50 for fiber. Companies like Verizon (FIOS) and Frontier offer it in some areas. Check thier websites to see if they offer it in your neighborhood. 3. Threaten to Leave for a Competitor Do some research and look for cheaper competitors, then call your current provider and tell them you want to cancel. When they ask why, give them the competitor’s cheaper price and data speed. When I did this, my cable company matched the competitor’s, lowering their price from $80/month to $50/month AND they offered […]

[…]problems with this version (mainly, some websites were very slow to load). That didn’t happen for me. For most users, it was fine. This firmware has an improved user interface, notably a much more precise signal strength meter. How many devices can you connect to the Verizon gateway? I’ve read that the Verizon gateway is limited to 10 devices on 2.4GHz and 30 devices on 5.0GHz, but haven’t been able to verify that. If you use your own Wi-Fi router, the limit is probably a lot higher than that. I use about twelve devices on mine, through a Wi-Fi router. […]

[…]try to find the best location for cell signal. You can run an Ethernet cable to an external Wi-Fi router and put that in the best location for Wi-Fi later. Aside from weak cell signal, another issue some people have is equal-strength signals coming from two separate towers. When that is the case, your gateway might be switching back and forth between towers, resulting in reboots. Again, repositioning your gateway to be closer to one tower might fix that situation. The bottom line is to experiment with your gateway location in your home! 2. Enable Passthrough Mode (only if you […]

[…]Functionality is similar to the ARC-XCI55AX (above). Verizon has continued to update software for this unit, improving performance, stability, and security over time. Although this is the oldest model, don’t fret too much if you receive it. It still works fine today (it is what I currently use). On the bright side, the ASK features a removable SIM card, which you could theoretically put into your own gateway if you don’t mind violating the terms of service. Note, the user manual is for the older version of firmware. I haven’t found a manual that covers the System 7 Update and […]