Verizon FiOS Router Setup & Extender (2024)

[@sagarikachoudhury4983]

Your video was actually helpful for us today! Thank you

[@AquaAmazake]

What if you don’t have that black box and just the white fios box

[@carloschavarriaga1998]

Very helpful video helped me setup my fios! What do you recommend the first 3 slots on the Router ? Is one faster then the other lan 1 , lan2 , and 10GE lan

[@AMPTechGrade]

Happy to be of assistance :) The 10gig port will come in handy if you have a device that supports 2.5gb Ethernet or higher. But tbh if all you have is gig internet or lower, it won’t matter. It’ll only make a difference if you have the 2Gb FiOS service. In this case, all the Ethernet ports will give you the same speed across the board

[@bosantamorena]

You don't need to separate the networks. There is an IOT network that you can enable in the router.

[@99tahoelt]

Did you Fios Extender Automatically assume the network name of the main router? Do they Auto Mesh seamlessly? My extender is connected via CAT 6 to the main router and recently I'm noticing slower speeds when connected to the extender.

[@AMPTechGrade]

Yes it finds the main router setting and assumes it. Definitely try separating the networks because the problem I’ve had with wifi for YEARS is that your devices always stay connected to the slower 2.4GHz band on the further wireless extender than the one you’re standing right next to

[@resolute01769]

You don't have to use the Verizon specific router. Any brand of a gigabit mesh router will work coming off the ont using the cat6 cable. However, if you have FiosTV then the Verizon router is required.

[@JeanJulian-f2y]

Ur extender should be connected hard wired either coax cable or ethernet cable that wont work if ur trying to move it without those connections

[@audreyl704]

so you can get wired to ethernet use verizoin fios - is it 5G ? i dont want to get radiation

[@chrisfamos]

So two boxes and yet another wire to the house? Comcast only has one box and uses existing wiring

[@AMPTechGrade]

The fiber optics are fragile and it’s best to keep the ONT (the fiber modem) separate & isolated near the outside of the home for the fiber, while allowing you to locate the ONT wherever you’d like in the home Trust me, the snappier more reliable internet from Verizon makes it all worth it

[@MariaKumita]

Love your Odd Future Sweater!!!

[@KrustyKrack69]

These CR1000 routers do not connect to the extender over WPS. Only the G3100 (the more roundish router) and the E3200 extender (again the more roundish version) can connect to each other over WPS. Also why do you have the new 2024 Cr1000 router with the older E3200 extender? Why don’t you have the newer 2024 version Ce1000 extender (the squarish ones)?

[@patdicostanzo]

Can you use Ethernet to connect the router to the extender and have the extender accept the signal that way?

[@SyedSulaimanHasany]

I'm so aggravated, I've had the worst luck trying to get the Internet to work at my place. Thanks for the very easy to follow instructions! How long does the router take to stop blinking? I'm not sure if it'll stop, it's been 15 minutes 😑

[@AMPTechGrade]

Give it another 10 and then unplug and plug back in and see. If it still don’t stop blinking, I would swap it out. Go to a local Verizon store that handles FiOS gear (call ahead) or call Verizon to ship a new one out to you, it happens

[@bewarethedecks]

Coaxial cable can be used for Internet service. With Fios routers & extenders, the router is connected to the ONT using an Ethernet cable. The "F" connectors on the back or the routers & extenders can be connected into the coaxial cable infrastructure. If utilizing this arrangement, splitters should be rated MoCA 2.0 or higher. RG6 coaxial cable has been the standard for residential situations for quite a while. However, older buildings may still have RG59 cable present. 59 can be used in a pinch, but an upgrade to 6 would be worth considering. RG11 is overkill for residential applications. A final note about coaxial cable. There are lots of "How to" videos that cover the preparation & termination of coaxial cable. Some of the videos show the host completely removing all of the shielding & foil wraps from the cable before applying the end connector. That is incorrect advice. This video shows how to prep & terminate RG6 coaxial cable: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHyop5afepp6bcU

[@GoldwireIT]

Is the CR1000A the latest FiOS router? I have a G1100 and I'm looking to upgrade my router. Just trying to confirm which router is the latest.

[@fey9915]

I moved and had it installed month and half ago with CR1000A

[@TheAdultContemporaryMusicCh]

wait you do this only ? what does that do to your laptop connection or samsung smart tv?

[@KrustyKrack69]

?? You connect it to the WiFi network?

[@raymondgomez9808]

I’m getting Verizon fios internet and I only have a coax not Ethernet in my apartment, will they install one ?

[@AMPTechGrade]

Yes they will have to come out and install the box (modem/ONT) that will give you Ethernet

[@raymondgomez9808]

@@AMPTechGrade will the ont/modem be in my room cause I live on the top floor and the wires come all the way up to the top and side of the building so I’m guessing the box is in the back of the building

[@HTSBarren]

Which model FIOS router is that - Model: CR1000A ? I have both the G1100 and G3100

[@AMPTechGrade]

This is the CR1000A yes, it does WiFi 6A vs the G3100 but it does not do WiFi 7. The extender tho looks similar to the G3100 as they did not update the extenders to a newer model yet, they’ll probably wait til wifi7 before they release a new extender

[@Nicopear]

@@AMPTechGrade I thought CR1000A only works with CE1000A?

[@bewarethedecks]

@@Nicopear The E3200 will work with the CR1000A & B with some limitations. The E3200 does not support the 6 GHz bands. Also, the E3200 won't pair with the CR1000 using Wi-Fi. It requires a wired connection. Verizon now offers the new extender. Here at home, I have the G3100 router (basement) and (3) hard-wired E3200 extenders (one on each floor) to cover the house. Works quite well! 🙂

[@JPeoplzOIII]

No matter where i go to figure out how to set up this extender, i seem to walk away wondering if i missed something. Where was the tutorial for the extender?

[@AMPTechGrade]

Towards the end, it was super easy. I first connected them to each other using ethernet. Once the extender is all set, I disconnected them from each other and moved it to somewhere else in the house where there is a coax line Do Not rely on WiFi, the router and extender NEED to BOTH be connected to coax cable tv wiring in the home in order to make sure the WiFi signal will be FAST wherever you are in the household, the mesh WiFi from other companies is crap because systems like eero connect to each other via WiFi and that WiFi signal of itself is prone to signal interference, Verizon extenders are always stable using Ethernet or coax as it’s a hardline connection to each other

[@RussEvans]

LOL, it's called an Air Quote Ethernet Cable End Air Quote. You're right; that's what it's actually called! Rj45 to be exact, old school phone RJ-11

[@AMPTechGrade]

Trying to make it easy for people, seems like nowadays it’s all called WiFi with these uneducated people, WiFi cable, internet cable, etc. but hey whatever it takes for them to actually use the damn thing over WiFi

[@tbullfdny]

Just received one. Great explanation. I noticed theres no on/off switch. How do i turn off the router? I like to do that at night.

[@AMPTechGrade]

Unplug, no other way. Unless you can get a lamp switch so the switcher can be anywhere you want

[@Average_humanbeing]

hey, quick question how do i fix it if the front light is orange and the internet won’t work?

[@AMPTechGrade]

Reboot your router and ONT by unplugging. And checking cable. If it still don’t work, call Verizon to see if they can check, or a tech might need to come out

[@ergosumadrieyl2927]

my box it like two feet long and white. i think they need to come update it😢

[@AMPTechGrade]

Depends. If you open it up and see a black box inside of it, you already have the latest ONT/modem. If it’s not the case, they will probably keep that white box until you upgrade your internet speed

[@TheAdultContemporaryMusicCh]

if nothing I need step by step video to instruct me how to connect.

[@AndrewTavalario]

mine is yellow ive been trying to trouble shoot for the last 3 hrs still no luck and im useing a pc has my thingy to connect everytrhing

[@BigTattyGothDaddy]

Any solution?

[@AMPTechGrade]

When in doubt call to have a tech out. Even if they charge you it’s peace of mind

[@atrain8179]

fudge my ethernet cable that gets plugged into the WAN goes outside to the box and i think it’s damaged

[@storyofashton4582]

Mines is just red just got it today yk how I can fix that?

[@AMPTechGrade]

If you got time, you can run a cable yourself from Amazon, or call a tech to run a new one out for ya

[@psychokinesis878]

They only delivered to me the router, I gotta call them up to send me the box

[@AMPTechGrade]

They don’t send ONT boxes, has to be professionally installed unfortunately

[@lui_godly8044]

Can you do this wireless

[@AMPTechGrade]

I don’t recommend it, these things operate FAST and STABLE when both are connected to coax cable tv wiring, or both on Ethernet to each other

[@rnbois6346]

​@@AMPTechGrade but how can you do it? asking because I cant have a technucian for a coupme days bc Im working and need at least wifi work, but the router doesnt work when I plugged it in

[@rnbois6346]

i jusr okugged it, bc I realized I dint gave an otn and they didnt mention I woukd need it