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#Verizon fios self install with my own router tv#

On the side accessible by the customer, you should see a standard RJ-45 jack (hard to see, but it’s on the right). IANAL, but you will most definitely void any warranty or service agreement you had. While you’re at it, don’t relocate or alter the ONT in any way, shape, or form. The ONT has two sides: one panel accessible by the customer and another accessible by Verizon.ĭisclaimer - Do not open the Verizon side of the ONT, as it’s their property. I tested my cable with a cable tester (to verify all four pairs were punched down correctly) and then tested it between my laptop and the FiOS router.

#Verizon fios self install with my own router how to#

If you don’t know how to make Cat6 cables, this video below is incredibly helpful. I used the T568B standard (shown below) to terminate the cable.

#Verizon fios self install with my own router Patch#

There was already a hole drilled in the floor from a previous coaxial run, so I chose to cut the connectors off a Cat6 patch cable, run the cable through the floor, and re-crimp new connectors. If you’re curious, below are the parts/tools I used.

#Verizon fios self install with my own router tv#

The ONT is in the unfinished basement and the router sits directly above it on the TV stand. In my case, this was a relatively short run. An example of what you don’t want is the Netgear C7000, because it is a modem, and lacks a WAN port.ĭo this at your own risk, I’m not responsible for anything you break :) Run ethernet cable #

Unfortunately, this list is probably too exhaustive to list every manufacturer.Īlso, you do not want a router that is advertised as a “DOCSIS modem” or a router that comes with a coaxial port instead of an ethernet WAN port. I’d recommend avoiding a router by a manufacturer that has a poor history of providing updates. TP-Link and Netgear aren’t bad either, but only expect the newest devices to receive consistent updates.

In addition, the excellent Merlin firmware is based on the standard Asus firmware. Because of this, Asus provides updates to their routers once every couple weeks. All of their routers run the same basic OS, so when they create an update, it typically gets built for each model, since they’re based on the same platform. Personally, I recommend any router manufacturer that provides consistent updates. If you’re an average user, most devices off the shelf from BestBuy or Amazon will get the job done just fine.

You can supposedly still receive TV service by turning the FiOS router into a MoCA bridge, as described here, and by a commenter, Danny.Īlmost any standard router will work here, as long as it acts as a router (i.e., it routes packets between networks) and a firewall (i.e., it inspects packets based on rules).

In some older FiOS routers, there is a hardware limit of 100Mbps.

I wouldn’t have to put my router behind the FiOS router, resulting in a double-NAT (as I used to have).

I’d rather replace it with my own OpenWrt router that is more nerd-oriented and packs more features. However, if you’re an internet-only FiOS customer (like me), you don’t need to use the FiOS router, since the set-top boxes aren’t being used. My current setup (with the FiOS router) is shown below. I’m not using FiOS for TV or phone service (I’m internet-only). If you have FiOS TV, you must have the FiOS router on your network (for functions like video-on-demand, the guide, etc…). The FiOS router takes input from coaxial and converts it to internet signal via the MoCA (Multimedia over Coax Alliance) bridge. In the typical setup (shown below) the coaxial cable coming from the ONT is split in two: one run for the FiOS router, and one run for the TV set-top boxes. The FiOS router (typically an ActionTec MI424WR 100Mbps or 1Gbps) has a coaxial/ethernet inputs and acts as an all-in-one MoCA bridge, router, switch, and wireless access-point. Verizon also provides an internet router that connects to the ONT. For the internet signal, typically the Verizon technician configures the ONT to have coaxial output, because most homes are already wired for coaxial from the demarc to various rooms in the house. Verizon will then install a box on your property called the Optical Network Terminal (ONT), that converts the fiber signal into a copper signal.Įach ONT has multiple outputs and is capable of delivering multiple phone lines, internet data, and TV data. If fiber is strung in your area, Verizon taps into the fiber line on the telephone pole and runs it to your house. If you’re not familiar, FiOS is a FTTP (Fiber-to-the-Premises) multimedia service that offers phone service, internet, and TV. Check them all out! DateĪt the new house, we have Verizon FiOS.

#Verizon fios self install with my own router series#

Hey! Listen! This post is part of a series on using your own router with Verizon FiOS.