[AT&T Fiber] BGW320-500 Firmware
I followed the other topic while I still had that device (BGW-210) and thought his would be useful going forward. Current Firmware: 2.8.4 If anyone know has change notes or other details that would be...
View ArticleSlow Speeds in peak hours.
Anything to the Ashburn data center in VA slows to a crawl at night. I can get faster speeds from the Netherlands and sometimes I can't stream 1080p without buffering and I'm on a gigabit fiber...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] Question about physical fiber installation
So, AT&T is finally putting fiber into my (single family homes) neighborhood! I've been waiting for years so this is a treat. However, it looks like they're installing it into the swales on the...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] > 1gig fiber in Austin
I currently have 1 gig symmetric fiber in Austin TX. Has anyone been able to get a higher speed hookup from them (5 gig etc)? Or is anyone aware of any plans for them to offer higher speed plans in the...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] ONT question
Now there various threads on how to clone the SN and MAC ID of the BGW320 ONT. The problem is that if one is planning on not using it anyway, why can't AT&T just sell an "approved" SFP+ ONT that...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] How much bandwidth provisioned for each neighbor?
Just wondering what is the total amount of bandwidth that is shared between me and my neighbors? There was a discussion where it was stated that it was 10Gbps for all neighbors. An exact number wasn't...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] Can I install the AT&T Gateway in utility closet?
I'm currently on the 1GB plan with an external ONT installed in the common area utility closet. From there, there are CAT5e cables running to each unit. In the unit, I connected the CAT5e to the ONT...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] Gateway
Hi all, will ATT replace the 5268AC with BGW320 if one has it online for a long time ? not referring to dumb method and all that, situation is such that 5268AC needs to be online as the gateway, would...
View ArticleBGW320 randomly started loses Internet connection (red light)
Hey guys, I've been a lurker for ~20 years. I have ~20 years of experience in IT and a Bachelor's in Computer Science. This is not one of those "unplug it and plug it back in" situations, though I...
View ArticleDid anyone have any luck with negotiating Fiber 1000 plan?
My promo is about to ran out from $59.99 to $79.99, I tried twice to negotiate to no avail. The reps said they could not see any promos for $20 off, I got lucky last year. Last year, I called during...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] XGS-PON SFP Modules for AT&T Fiber
I wanted to create a new thread for discussion and updates about XGS-PON SFP ONT modules that support AT&T Fiber in the USA. So far there are not many and they are hard to obtain. FS.com is...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] BGW320-505 as pass through with Asus Router - double NAT
Hi, So I am able to configure the BGW320-505 as passthrough but I am afraid it is being double NAT as far as I can see from the TraceRT command. tracert 8.8.8.8 Tracing route to dns.google [8.8.8.8]...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] Does overhead fiber nearby suggest underground fiber soon?
I live in a residential neighborhood with no ATT fiber service. In the past week, I've noticed that an adjoining neighborhood that has overhead utilities is being wired up for ATT Fiber. Does overhead...
View Article[U-verse Voice] Landline Text Messaging
Is there some way to 'enable' text messaging on an AT&T VOIP residential landline? I'm specifically interested in receiving text messages only, not necessarily sending them. People are constantly...
View ArticleInternet price increase coming in November 2024
https://www.att.com/support/article/u-verse-high-speed-internet/KM1260426quote: Get details about your internet price change Here’s what you need to know. Price change info We’re increasing our prices...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] Slow image loading on Twitter/X and Reddit
I’ve been having issues with images on social media sites loading very slowly almost like it’s hitting congestion at a peering point. As soon as I switch to my cellular from Verizon, it loads...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] AT&T Guarantee requirements
AT&T is instituting a new "guarantee" policy effective tomorrow, 9 January (see https://www.att.com/why-att/guarantee/ ) It is interesting to note this requirement:quote: To qualify, customers must...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] BGW320-505 download issues
This new gateway that AT&T installed keeps cutting off files. Using latest Firefox. Never had any problems with the old Pace 5268 RG. Is the equipment faulty? IPv6 has been disabled. I've also...
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