QUESTION OT: Fios with OpenVPN and PBXinaFlash

AndyInNYC

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Partly on and partly off topic.

I currently have a Comcast internet connection with Blast! (200 down 10 up). I am using my own DOCSIS modem rather than Comcast's. I have a Netgear router in front of the modem which is running OpenWRT and several services (OpenVPN, Dynamic DNS updater). I also have my PBX in the basement for my home and office lines.

Everything works perfectly, but the 10 up speed is killing me when I connect in from the outside. It's fast enough for a softphone, but too slow to move files.

So, I'll be moving (I hope) to FIOS and getting their 300/300 service along with their TV service/DVR. This is where the problem is - FIOS TV needs to use (from what I'm told) the FIOS modem in order to provide listings and updates for the DVR service. The tech I spoke with states that their modem doesn't mess with any VOIP, but I'm not so sure <g>.

So, does anyone have FIOS TV/DRV and internet with a router behind the service? Any tricks (like bridging the FIOS modem) or other info I should weigh before making a decision? I really don't want faster internet that doesn't work 'for me'.

Thanks all.
 

dad311

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Sure it's not your netgear router slowing you down? Openvpn is cpu intensive.
 

AndyInNYC

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dad311,
Comcast cable is severely asymetrical (or at least the plan I have). The 10 is is 10 (and the 200 is likely best case).

300/300 would allow me to stream video, etc. from the server while we are away (or from the FIOS DVR - although my planned setup may disallow this).

Anyone using FIOS equipment for TV and internet and placing a VPN and other services behind?


Andrew
 
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