Why doesn't it work with a verizon actiontec router? null

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Strucen · Accepted Answer

Jerry - I also have a Verizon Actiontec router and also had all sorts of problems with Wifi signal in my home. After researching online and reading of similar problems people were having I was able to learn how to use an existing Netgear Router I had to basically extend the Actiontec Wifi signal into other Wifi "dark" areas in the home. Now most of my Wifi devices connect to the Netgear signal instead of the Actiontec. The Actiontec is still required to take the raw Verizon signal and convert to a usable signal to the house network but it's located in a remote corner of our basement where the Verizon service enters the house. The Netgear router than connects into that but you must go into the Actiontec settings and setup the Netgear Router to be used as an alternate Wifi hub. The Nest Thermostat connects seamlessly to the Netgear Router which is centrally located in the home. I haven't had any problems with this setup and so glad for the ingenuity of others who posted how to get around the "low performance" of the Actiontec Router that Verizon supplies with their FIOS service. I highly recommend purchasing another more "reputable" router to extend the signal of the Actiontec router. Strucen

Answered by Strucen 6 years ago

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elegeek · Answer

It does I have 2 working in my house. I had no issues.

whataboutbob · Answer

contact nest support, they can email a list of incompatible routers. the list is not very long, but if your router is on the list, you will need to replace it

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