UVerse and Internet Equipment

You need to keep the Gateway (the BGW320, BGW210 or 5268AC).  You would return--and ignore any e-mail you get telling you to recycle--your DVR and any other settop receiver and their power supplies.  The Gateway may provide enough Wi-Fi signal for you to stream from your TV, or it may not.

I have 4 pieces that say "UVerse" on them.

Do I need to return them all since they are UVerse equipment?

-DVR; -WiFi receiver; -Gateway Model 5268AC; -WPS identified as Model VAP2500.

If I keep the Gateway (as said above), can I add equipment \after\ the Gateway to increase signal enough to stream (a nonATT WPS)?

I understand that the ATT fiber signal is proprietary and only ATT provided Gateway works on it.

Can I also cancel my ATT phoneline and still receive the fiber signal?

The fiber-signal in my area come in via the ATT phone bus.

Can I also cancel my ATT phoneline and still receive the fiber signal?

Yes

The fiber-signal in my area come in via the ATT phone bus.

Not sure what you mean by this.  Perhaps you are saying you have FTTN and the "fiber signal" is coming in via copper pair telephone wiring?

DVR;

Return

-WiFi receiver;

Return

-Gateway Model 5268AC;

Leave connected as is (except for the wiring to the other three can go)

-WPS identified as Model VAP2500.

Disconnect.  Attempt to return with the DVR and Receiver.  It is likely that The UPS Store or FedEx Office (where you return stuff with your account number) will tell you that they cannot accept it, but things may have changed.  Find out.

You can add an Access Point, Wireless Router or Extender to help with your Wi-Fi signal.  Depending on your choice, you can disable Wi-Fi on the Gateway so that it doesn't interfere with what you buy or leave it on for wider coverage.  Or, depending on your TV, you can perhaps run Ethernet between the Gateway and the TV and not have to worry about Wi-Fi to your TV.

Thank you.

Although I understand your instructions, it appears I will need to consult soemone who will help with a hands-on approach so that I don't confuse the process.

Thank-you.

You have been quite helpful.

Jim

KEEP the 5268AC

RETURN any equipment attached to a TV:  DVR & all (wireless) receivers

RETURN the VAP2500

As stated, UPS/FedEx may or may not accept the items listed since Uverse TV is being phased out.  If they refuse to take them, hang on to them anyway....at least for awhile.

I'm not sure how much clearer we can be but feel free to ask if you are still confused.

Thanks steer.

I'm confused about what I need to do after I get rid of the UVerse equipment to get services to my Samsung (Smart) using the remaining Gateway.

Streaming content on a Smart TV has nothing to do with UverseTV service.  It's apples & oranges.

Are you already streaming (Netfix/Prime/Hulu?) on your Smart TV?  If so, nothing will change.

I am using the UVerse gateway and WPS to send signal to the TV.

The TV is across the room but can't be connected by cable.

As far as the Internet connection:

How far apart are your 5268AC and the Samsung TV?  Could you run a cable between them?

As far as getting access to streaming content"?

Your Samsung TV is a smart TV?  Does it have the App for the streaming services you wish to use?

STREAMING = Gateway & SmartTV

UVERSETV = Gateway + WPS + Uverse DVR or receiver

The TV is across the room but can't be connected by cable.

If the TV is a SmartTV, it should connect to your Gateway with a wireless signal unless it's too far away.  If so, you'll have to either run it wired to the gateway or purchase a wi-fi booster.  Have you ever set up the TV for streaming?