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Mystery Verizon "box" on the network
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Post 1 made on Thursday May 19, 2022 at 01:40
buzz
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I made a quick visit to a condo that formerly had Verizon TV and Internet. Current tenant is using Xfinity. While tracking down a complaint of "bad Internet", I discovered a Verizon branded small, black box hiding under a radiator. Sorry, I didn't log the model number. This box was connected to the LAN and the port lights indicated that it was active. On site, I assumed that this was some sort of WiFi extender, but I suppose it could have been a cellphone extender of some sort.

I disconnected and powered down this box and the cell connection still seemed OK. Does anyone have any experience with this sort of "box" and what its function might have been?
Post 2 made on Thursday May 19, 2022 at 07:09
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On May 19, 2022 at 01:40, buzz said...
I made a quick visit to a condo that formerly had Verizon TV and Internet. Current tenant is using Xfinity. While tracking down a complaint of "bad Internet", I discovered a Verizon branded small, black box hiding under a radiator. Sorry, I didn't log the model number. This box was connected to the LAN and the port lights indicated that it was active. On site, I assumed that this was some sort of WiFi extender, but I suppose it could have been a cellphone extender of some sort.

I disconnected and powered down this box and the cell connection still seemed OK. Does anyone have any experience with this sort of "box" and what its function might have been?

Do they have Honeywell (or other brand) WiFi HVAC control? Might be needed for that.

Not mentioning this because the box was under a radiator, but because that may have been a good mid-point between the router and furnace/heat pump.
My mechanic told me, "I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder."
OP | Post 3 made on Thursday May 19, 2022 at 10:03
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That's a thought. It was obvious that "under the radiator" was simply out of sight. I discovered it only because I traced the wire connected to the Gateway. I'll be going back soon. By then we should be aware of anything "missing".
Post 4 made on Friday May 20, 2022 at 23:13
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Moca Adapter most likely.
Post 5 made on Saturday May 21, 2022 at 11:13
Ernie Gilman
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On May 19, 2022 at 01:40, buzz said...
Sorry, I didn't log the model number.

Apostasy!
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything.
"The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw
Post 6 made on Monday May 23, 2022 at 21:08
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I was gonna say If super helpful Ernie were here he would have scolded you for not simply googling the model number so you could have helped yourself- as amazingly foolish as it sounds.

You have been around long enough that you should know what that could have been or knew what to do before posting...


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