Utilize your personal router powered by Fios for optimal performance.
Utilize your personal router powered by Fios for optimal performance.
Looking for others who use their own router or AP with Verizon Fios? I already have a router I enjoy, but I want to skip rental costs. Does it seem like Fios is a bit more complicated compared to Comcast? Anyone has tips or experiences?
FIOS employs a Moca router. These devices aren't typically sold in retail stores since few companies offer them. If Verizon manages to assign the Ethernet ports on your provider's network, you're free to use any router of your choice. Avoid purchasing a cable modem under the assumption it will function—it won't. FIOS relies on coaxial cables for TV signals, operating on lower frequency bands below 1 Ghz, whereas Moca handles data traffic above 1 Ghz. I understand the Moca router manages certain TV functions like Guide and On Demand. Additionally, I've heard that with speeds of 100 Mbps or higher, internet access is usually provided via Ethernet through the ONT.
That matches what I've been reading. I’m not planning on using phone or TV service, so I’m hoping I can rely only on my router. I’ll receive the keys for my new place tomorrow morning, which means I should check then to understand what I’m working with.
You were right. Before relocating, I used FiOS which fluctuated between 150 and 300, so they switched to Ethernet for a stable connection.
Great news, I received the keys to my new home this morning. It seems the previous tenant already had an Ethernet cable running from the ONT to the second-floor living area, so I think I’m ready to get my service up and running and install my router—very convenient! Thanks for your help and guidance!
If you own the Ethernet port, it’s simple to make the switch. But keep an eye on your expenses. I found out that new customers are still billed for a router, though you can ask them to remove it. In my situation, I was upset because they charged a rental fee even though I already had the Quantum (my friend lent it to me), and they never provided one. I had to have the charge reversed. I currently use an Edgerouter 4 myself.