I have TV service with Verizon MediaManager software on my PC. Can I replace the Actiontec completely?
A. No. The STBs and DVRs need internet connectivity to display the Program Guide and Video On Demand. Also, the Actiontec or a MOCA Bridge is needed for the MediaManager software to function. That system needs to have the PC and the DVR on the same segment of network. In other words, the MediaManager traffic cannot cross the WAN boundary. So if you have MediaManager, use this LAN-to-LAN connection method. With LAN-to-LAN, the only purpose for the Actiontec is to connect the Actiontec’s coax LAN (which provides data to the STB/DVR) to your primary routers ethernet LAN port. The coax cable remains connected to the Actiontec for the STB LAN data, the Actiontec WAN port will not be used. For a simpler implementation, wireless connections will be made to your primary router. The Actiontec’s wireless will be disabled. Ok, so youve verified your broadband data connection on the Actiontec is Ethernet in Replacing the Actiontec (part 1): Coax to Ethernet. and youve chosen your new primary route
