fios router not connecting to mac ethernet

This problem seems to be widespread with this router, regardless of which firmware release is used.

During this time, you will unable to browse, ping, or connect to anything until you wait about 3 minutes. When the NAT table is overflowed, you will get the 'No IP for NAT - connections may fail' error logged in your MI424-WR's security log. The NAT table is easily overflowed just by running a single bittorrent or in some cases, playing games.

The MI424-WR is a pretty decent router (is powerful, has lots of features, and is quite flexible), however the major issue with it at the moment is the puny NAT table (only 1kb in size).

As part of the new FiOS installations, you are given an ActionTec MI424-WR router.

New FiOS installations now connect you using the MoCA system from the ONT, not ethernet, thus preventing you from directly connecting a router of your choice to the ONT (some of you may say that the ethernet jack at the ONT is still there and you could run an ethernet cable to it, but it will NOT work because the ONT was not configured for ethernet connectivity during initial install by verizon).

!!WARNING:Following these instructions will disable your Verizon TV service features, such as On-Demand. You can disable the router features and hook up your trusty old linksys, just use the instructions below. So you just got Verizon FIOS installed and are starting to realize that the ActionTec MI424-WR modem/wifi router that they gave you is a piece of junk.(unless of course you want to go back to the stone age and use an ethernet cord!!) Don't worry, there's hope.

Fios router not connecting to mac ethernet