Do I have to rent Verizon FiOS router?

Verizon does not have a rent to own policy. You either purchase a router on your own or rent from Verizon. If you purchase a Verizon router, they will provide tech support for it. And will provide warranty service.

Can I use my own modem router with Verizon FiOS?

A: Yes, you can connect your own router to Fios Service, as long as you do your research to make sure it will support Verizon’s Fiber Service.

How do I bypass FiOS router?

I can think of two options:

1. Connect any home router directly to the ONT (big white Verizon box in your basement) This way you don’t need to deal with coax cables. This may however depend on how easy it is to run a cat5 Ethernet cable between the ONT and your router.
2. Replace the router with a Coax to Ethernet adapter.

Will my Verizon modem work with Xfinity?

Yes and no. Most cable modems are combos units with a router and wifi built in. The WAN coax port on a cable modem uses DOCSIS which is different from FiOS routers. There aren’t any cable modems that would be able to communicate with the ONT via the coax port.

Can you have two Verizon routers one house?

@OP, yes you can use a second router as a MOCA adapter, extending your LAN into a room where you have only a coax connection.

Does mesh WiFI work with FiOS?

Verizon routers creates a separate, hidden WiFI network for FiOS ONE boxes. They only work on this network. I don’t think any non-Verizon mesh system will extend this network. Certainly a non-Verizon router won’t even create it.

Does FiOS router need coax and Ethernet?

Re: Does the FIOS Gigabit Router (G1100) require both ethernet and coax? Yes, the IP WAN connection to the Ont is either MOCA WAN (COAX) or Ethernet, not both. Other than the router none of your devices use direct IP to the ONT. All external IP traffic goes through your router.

What modem is compatible with Verizon FiOS?

The best modems & routers for Verizon Fios

Can you have Xfinity and Verizon in the same house?

Re: Can FIOS and Comcast operate at the same time over the same cable inside my home? Simple answer is no. The frequency allocation overlap and would fowl each other up.

Does Verizon FiOS require a modem and a router?

If you have Verizon FiOS (Fiber internet), you only need a router (no modem). If you, however, have Verizon DSL, you need both a modem and a router. Best Router For Verizon FiOS

What is the best Verizon-certified modem?

Yes, you can buy either the Actiontech GT784WNV or the G3100 from Verizon. Through my research, I have concluded that the best Verizon-certified modem is the MOTOROLA MD1600 . That is if you have Verizon DSL. If you instead have Verizon Fios, then you only need a router.

Can I buy or rent a Verizon router?

You can buy or rent a router from Verizon. You should have covered this issue during the ordering process. If you think you’ll use your own router later, you may want to rent one of Verizon’s for a month or two so you can have it present for the install.

What are Verizon’s Internet options for home internet?

Verizon’s internet only options for home internet service include the screaming-fast speeds and reliability of Verizon Fios as well as traditional High Speed Internet (DSL) service, which provides fast speeds, proven performance and 99.9\% network reliability.