We have recently dropped both FIOS TV and landline services, but continued with the internet services. After dropping these services, we installed a new Samsung Smart TV 5 feet from our ActionTec router provided by Verizon and have had trouble streaming. We first set it up wirelessly, but after the initial day, we could no longer stream. So we connected the TV directly to the router using an ethernet cable. It streamed for about 15 mins then started buffering. I've contacted both Samsung and Verizon, both state it is the issue of the other company. HELP! We have 3 other devices connected directly via Ethernet LAN to this router and use multipe devices wirelessly. Everything else is working fine. Why are we having trouble connecting this one TV? Any suggestions?
We are looking into switching out the router, but it is currently connected using Coax. Are their other router options for Coax, or do we need to have Verizon pull us an Ethernet cable from our OAN which resides outside the home. Our 24 year old home is wired COAX. Any suggestions for improving our situation, or switching out a router and improving our WiFi connections would be greatly appreciated. While our WiFi is working, it could be much better. So we've been researching whole home WiFi MESH options.
But for now, can anyone provide any suggestions as to why our TV is not getting past the router. According to the TV, it sees the router, but not the internet. We were able to use an iPhone as a hotspot for the TV and it streamed fine. So I'm thinking it's something to do with the router.
Thanks!