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The Actiontec, FiOS Quantum Gateway, and FiOS Home Router routers used by Verizon support either coax or ethernet connection to the ONT. Verizon's standard installation is to use ethernet between the ONT and the router.


Internet only: The tech will install the FiOS Home Router in order to verify that everything is working correctly. Once the installer has verified that you are receiving your provisioned speeds, you can replace (and return to Verizon, if you're renting) the FiOS Home Router. When swapping out your primary router be sure to release your WAN DHCP lease or you may have trouble acquiring a new WAN DHCP lease. 

»Verizon FiOS FAQ »How do I release my DHCP lease? Why would I need to?

Note for older installations: If your WAN connection between the ONT and the primary router is coax, you will not find any retail versions of routers available that support the MoCA standard. To use a different primary router, you will need to get the WAN connection switched over to Ethernet (Verizon Support can take care of this quickly), or bridge your router through the Actiontec, FiOS Quantum Gateway, or FiOS Home Router.



TV and Internet: Since FiOS STBs rely on MoCA LAN for Guide Data and VOD, most alternative configurations include the Actiontec, FiOS Quantum Gateway, or FiOS Home Router in a primary or secondary role as a MOCA bridge for TV service. You do not need a Verizon router for CableCard devices (such as the TiVO) as they do not get their guide data from Verizon. Note that a FiOS Quantum Gateway or FiOS Home Router is required to activate Verizon STBs.


The Pros/Cons of a number of possible configurations for connecting your own router are detailed in the FAQ: 

»Verizon FiOS FAQ »What are the tradeoffs between the various router configurations



You may find Verizon unwilling to provide support unless you reconnect the Actiontec, FiOS Quantum Gateway, or FiOS Home Router as the primary router. Of course, you can post your question in the:

»Verizon FiOS forum.



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last modified: 2020-05-10 20:42:13