GOT MVP but what is the password for DIR 625 router?

tylerdumstorf said:
Yeah, the whole 'you can't know the password to this router' thing is really fishy. I want to use my Linksys router for MVP, but the wifi strength is so weak on it, my picture is blurry/pixelated. However, if I'm in the same location as the MVP, my computer and my iPhone gets the strongest wifi signal.

I switched my Linksys router with the Dlink one that came with the MVP, and reset it. The wifi signal on the Dlink was TERRIBLE. I had it configured to the Linksys settings.. so I am definitely not using the Dlink router. Purple should let people configure their router and post their port settings or whatever it is that was pre-configured on the Dlink router.

I am not comfortable with what I have heard from other people so far.. I'd like to be secure.
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how far is range from your dlink router?
 
Chevy57 said:
how far is range from your dlink router?
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I'm not currently using the Dlink router. I went back to the Linksys router because of the wifi signal strength. It's in the living room and I'm in the bedroom right now.. I'd say I'm about 12 feet away from the router. My roommates' computers are on the opposite side of the house from the living room, and their wifi signal from the Linksys router is still strong.
 
web730 said:
It has happened to me the same thing. At first, both 625 router and mvp worked great that I used several times.

The purple installer told me that mvp will not work using my own 624 router and knew that the 625 router is the superior router (and free) so I accept the offer without realizing something else thereafter...

But I then discovered that the FAQ on their site that it says that one of three recommended routers is 624 router which I do have it so I then realize that there must be a firmware for the 624 router so I gonna ask for that and test to see if mvp works with it although one question ponders me as if the Sorenson firmware inside my own 624 wifi router, so will the mvp firmware conflicts with vp 200 formware or not, I wonder?

Anyway, I discovered that my laptop wifi didn't work with the purple 625 router on yet the ethernet... strange. I was given a password but after I accessed the DLink and wanted to edit (fix) the 625 router and discovered that they demand admin password and realized that I was given an user password only.

What more? I discovered that the 625 router allows the the admin pw "keyholder" (that is Hovrs) only to access your all peripherals via the purple router which leave you much less security-sense this way... it says remote management = all.

Whoa, it's much like giving them (hovrs) your master house key and your computers and peripherals being your house rooms... you do not have the house key to access and edit or modify whatever unless you call your local hovrs installer to go over your place at a date/time to correct it... no ****** way for me to accept the way like this!

Anybody should be considered about this, too. I really think that it might be unethical of them doing this (withholding admin pw) and forcing them to accept mvp (and routers) as primary one over Sorenson's and/or your router... unless if it's fixed properly.

I then decided to replace my 624 router over the purple 625 router for now and little while till hovrs and I need to work it out with a solution. Hell, it took me several hours altogether getting all back on, right including the access code for the vp 200... all works fine now.. including mvp's browser and wifi but not videophone-able yet.

See, this is a free mvp and router, if needed so the customer have to comply their wish in order to take advantage of their products and give up your "network security feeling". Like I said before in other thread as why I preferred the purchase power over the free offer(s).

I really think that it's best way for anyone to buy your own router or your existing router, if applicable to work with mvp and others of yours... unless if hovrs is willing to provide customers their admin password on those purple routers which would be great for everyone. If they refuse to give me the admin/SSID pw then I will buy new router that will work for both, maybe a 625 router of my own?!

Although not many people know how to properly set up their routers themselves, you know. So I kind of understand their reason for holding the admin pw from the customers and prefer to configure the routers themselves, probably. But still, you know...

The purple installer came here twice already and I have to call her once more (maybe twice more)... ah, that is another trouble for not having the admin/SSID password in my hand.

I'm sure more and more unhappy customers to come ahead... remember that it's still in the early phase on 20/20 adopters now although so hope that they realize what is the better way for both parties.

Tonight I will call hovrs CC to discuss for the solution on my part and what I want then fix it. (sorry, this is bit long lol)
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:gpost: well said! MVP representatives should have given customers password in case because they want to reconfigure it themselves (speaking of tech savvy deafies).
 
tylerdumstorf said:
Yeah, the whole 'you can't know the password to this router' thing is really fishy. I want to use my Linksys router for MVP, but the wifi strength is so weak on it, my picture is blurry/pixelated. However, if I'm in the same location as the MVP, my computer and my iPhone gets the strongest wifi signal.

I switched my Linksys router with the Dlink one that came with the MVP, and reset it. The wifi signal on the Dlink was TERRIBLE. I had it configured to the Linksys settings.. so I am definitely not using the Dlink router. Purple should let people configure their router and post their port settings or whatever it is that was pre-configured on the Dlink router.

I am not comfortable with what I have heard from other people so far.. I'd like to be secure.
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Yep indeed. Even deafies who are expert in technology need to know the password in order to resolve the problem.
 
web730 said:
Already am on the site before you gave the link but thanks...

mine is Rev C... firmware needed to update, I see so should I install the firmware? Already downloaded the firmware update file but when I open teh file, it says t needs to open with .bin file so?
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yes, better download 2.76 firmware software . Do you know how to configure update firmware in your router?
 
Chevy57 said:
yes, better download 2.76 firmware software . Do you know how to configure update firmware in your router?
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Ok... then go at 192.168.0.1 (dlink router address) then tools > firmware > browse (open file) > click on new firmware file then apply, right? What to do next? It's my first time doing that. (using ethernet to do this)
 
web730 said:
Ok... then go at 192.168.0.1 (dlink router address) then tools > firmware > browse (open file) > click on new firmware file then apply, right? What to do next? It's my first time doing that. (using ethernet to do this)
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Great! Some installer should fix your router to download update firmware. he/she was stupid. LOL
 
Chevy57 said:
what do you need about it?
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tylerdumstorf said:
Yeah, the whole 'you can't know the password to this router' thing is really fishy. I want to use my Linksys router for MVP, but the wifi strength is so weak on it, my picture is blurry/pixelated. However, if I'm in the same location as the MVP, my computer and my iPhone gets the strongest wifi signal.

I switched my Linksys router with the Dlink one that came with the MVP, and reset it. The wifi signal on the Dlink was TERRIBLE. I had it configured to the Linksys settings.. so I am definitely not using the Dlink router. Purple should let people configure their router and post their port settings or whatever it is that was pre-configured on the Dlink router.

I am not comfortable with what I have heard from other people so far.. I'd like to be secure.
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I also tested the ethernet, it works better but it is still blurry when I sign and it also defeats the purpose of a mobile video phone.
 
tylerdumstorf said:
I also tested the ethernet, it works better but it is still blurry when I sign and it also defeats the purpose of a mobile video phone.
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sound like there are some kind of noise on your connection. Does that happen with other video conferencing devices?
 
Now my router is set and access Internet ok now with firmware 2.76 updated and had to redo the router configuration but done now. Tks!
 
web730 said:
Now my router is set and access Internet ok now with firmware 2.76 updated and had to redo the router configuration but done now. Tks!
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You are good job! I former worked for sorenson in three years to do many different kind of router for customer. I now work for Purple.
 
Chevy57 said:
You are good job! I former worked for sorenson in three years to do many different kind of router for customer. I now work for Purple.
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Cool

I tested mvp to see if it works, but it doesn't work yet but only login and web plus settings to modiy, it works.

So does it still need a firmware from hovrs in order to make mvp works with my 624 router, right?
 
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