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Actiontec Router Hidden UPnP and IGMP Menus

To keep my home network as secure as possible, I wanted to make sure that I had UPnP disabled. After jumping from one menu to the next I was able to search around (thanks Google) and find the hidden URL suffix to the pages I wanted. So why not share there here UpNP hidden Menu […]

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Verizon FiOS Router DLNA Issues

Recently I noticed an issue with my FiOS router no longer allowing my DLNA Clients to connect to my PS3 and MiniDLNA Server when connecting over wireless. My wired clients were unaffected by this issue. Firmware Version: 20.19.8 Model Name: MI424WR-GEN2 Hardware Version: E After some tinkering I discovered that IGMP Proxy settings was causing my problem. […]

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Release DHCP lease on Verizon FiOS

Do you have a need to release your FiOS IP Address for a new one? There are those times where you just wanted to move to another address. I find myself doing this from time to time. Below you will find some steps to do this and avoid calling the FiOS Support Center to do […]

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Release DHCP lease on Verizon FiOS

FIOS DHCP leases are MAC bound between the router and the ONT. When swapping routers, it is imperative to release your DHCP lease, otherwise, the new router may not be able to obtain a DHCP lease. There are several ways to release your DHCP lease: Via router GUI. Verizon routers provide this function. Some, but […]