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Dec 21, 2023 · To fix this, simply connect an ethernet cable from the LAN port of your own router to the WAN port of your old Verizon router, as shown below. After you have connected the cable, give the Verizon router a reboot. Then, reboot all the set top boxes, and ensure that functions like guide and on demand work.
- Overview
- Preparing the Network
- Connecting the New Router
This wikiHow teaches you how to use your own router with Verizon FIOS service. Using your own router lets you skip that pesky router rental fee while giving you more control over your network. If you have FIOS internet service without TV, you can swap routers easily. However, if your FIOS service includes television, you'll have one additional expe...
Find out how the router is connected to the Optical Network Terminal (ONT).
If your Verizon router has an Ethernet cable connected to its WAN/internet port and the port's light is on, you're all set. This is the typical setup. If the router is connected to the ONT with a coaxial (cable TV) cable but not via Ethernet (true of older setups), you'll have to perform some additional steps.
Switch to Ethernet if you're using a coaxial connection.
If you're already connected via Ethernet, you can skip to the next step. If not, perform the following steps to switch to Ethernet:
Find the ONT in your home. It's usually in a white or silver box with the Verizon logo, and it's typically installed out of the way of foot traffic. It could even be mounted on the outside of the house near your telephone box.
Find the Ethernet port. It's usually near some green LED lights on the bottom of the unit. You may have to unscrew or unhinge the cover to get there.
Unplug the coaxial cable from the Verizon router.
If you had to call Verizon to switch to Ethernet, make sure you are able to access the internet once coaxial service is deactivated.
Open a web browser and navigate to https://192.168.1.1. This is the default gateway address on your Verizon router.
Sign in using the password on the router.
The username is admin and the password should be printed on the router's sticker. If you changed the router password, use the one you selected instead.
It's near the top-left corner.
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- Buy a new router to replace your existing Fios router. If you already have an old router sitting around, you can use it, but this may be a good time to upgrade for faster WiFi speed and better security.
- Connect your existing Fios router to your ONT via Ethernet. Skip this step if your ONT is already connected to your router using Ethernet. In a later step, we’re going to switch the internet output on your ONT from coax to Ethernet.
- Call Verizon technical support to switch your ONT from coax to Ethernet. Skip this step if your ONT is already connected to your router using Ethernet.
- Release the IP address on your Fios router. Releasing your IP address from your existing Fios router allows the ONT box to assign the correct IP address to your new router when you plug it in.
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Aug 29, 2023 · Step 2: Disconnect the Verizon Fios Router From the Internet. Once your Ethernet connection has been activated, disconnect the coaxial cable that runs to your ONT from the Verizon router. Once you ...
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Mar 13, 2024 · Find the ONT, open the access door/panel, plug an ethernet cable (at the bottom next to the coaxial cable) into the terminal’s ethernet port, and connect it to the Verizon router. The ONT and ...
