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Pete Brown writes on a variety of topics from XAML with the Windows Runtime (WinRT), .NET programming using C#, WPF, Microcontroller programming with .NET Microframework, .NET Gadgeteer, Windows on Devices, and even plain old C, to raising two children in the suburbs of Maryland, woodworking, CNC and generally "making physical stuff". Oh, and Pete loves retro technology, especially Commodore (C64 and C128). If the content interests you, please subscribe using the subscription link to the right of every page.

Archive for tag: FIOS

  • Getting the most speed out of Verizon FIOS

    Earlier this year, I upgraded my Verizon 15/5 business-class FIOS to 35/35. While I had awesome downstream results, my upstream always hovered around 6-10. I run my web server out of my house, and also do a lot of VPN work with Microsoft, so upstream is really important. I first called Verizon support, and got annoyed at the wait. I tweeted something, and a Verizon tech contacted me o...

  • Nerdware: My Home Network, Rack Servers, CNC Machine

    I like to mess around with computers. Every primary computer I've owned since my first 486 has been built by me (my previous computers, a 286 and a Commodore 128 were purchased). I also run a moderately complex network at my house which I realize I have never fully described anywhere. So, thought I'd tell you about it here. Why My first server was a linux box I had in our last apartment. It w...

  • FIOS Speed Compared to DSL

    Before, with my old Speakeasy DSL 3 static IP 1.5Mb / 768kb service for $89.99 per month plus taxes: After, with Verizon FIOS for Business 5 static IP 15Mb / 2Mb service for $99.99 per month plus taxes:Both tests were performed against the Speakeasy Washington DC pop. In theory, the Speakeasy speed test should have been even faster, as the POP is fewer hops when you start on the ...

  • FIOS Upgrade Complete (well, mostly)

    Verizon completed the FIOS upgrade yesterday after literally an entire day of their techs waiting around. Just after 5:00pm, the five static IPs were assigned and the tech was able to program the router.In order for that all to happen, I had to cancel the FIOS TV and Phone service. The manager there told me to call him at his office on Monday so he can put it all back through. The problem is th...

  • Verizon FIOS Install

    Previously wrote about an upgrade and some of the potential issues I thought I'd run into. I also wrote about my call to Verizon where they told me I definitely would not need a second fiber line.As I suspected, the person on the phone was clueless, despite the information I provided her. Two fiber lines were needed (as the TV runs off DHCP and the broadband I ordered is static), but only o...

  • Upgrading

    On 4/12, Verizon will be at my house running fiber and setting us up for FIOS TV. They're supposed to leave my phone line intact so it won't interrupt my Speakeasy DSL, but I have about 20% faith in them actually doing that, especially since they have to dig a 400' trench along my driveway, where the old phone line is.The following Monday, they'll be out again to install FIOS Bu...