On Tue, 5 Apr 2016 16:11:54 -0400, lleachii--- via 44Net 44net@hamradio.ucsd.edu wrote:
I have replaced my FiOS border router with a OpenWRT Based device. The Verizon border router can be replaced, as long as you receive Internet via Ethernet (versus MOCA/coax). If you have set-top boxes, you must use a MOCA device for your LAN connection.
The WAN is active on the UTP port of the router. I have confirmed this by unplugging the WAN port cable and pinging google.com, the pings are lost when disconnected and are not lost when it's reconnected.
Your last statement is interesting because I have one STB (the DVR) which is connected to the TV via HDMI and to the coax. There's an indicator immediately below the Ethernet active light that indicates WAN coax active and it is not lit. The STB shows active in the router's configuration interface and it's pingable but there is no indication on the LAN coax light of any activity, it stays lit and never blinks. Apparently the MOCA is active but not for access to anything but the STB. The router management shows only 1 channel and one device on the coax.