FIOS Router & Cable

I'm on the FIOS 35/35 internet plan. I have been using WIFI on my
laptop but I am going to add a new desktop using a hardwire. I need
a 25' cable to do this so is CAT5E OK or should I use something else.
Where do I find what Version my FIOS router is.
Thanks
Solved!
Go to Solution.

An ethernet cable from Category 5 through Category 6 is fine. The router does not care what category the cable is as long as its an ethernet cable. Without getting into any great detail most places will sell you a Cat 5E cable which will work for your application.
Jim

Similar Messages

Unplugging all network devices from Fios router prevents DVR freezing and remote control lock ups.

All,
I recently had a Verizon tech visit my house due to constant DVR and remote control freezing. TV content was freezing whether it was locally recorded, pulled from another DVR in the house, or On Demand. On a hunch after the tech tested everything and was about to leave, he unplugged my gigabit switch from the Fios router. Lo and behold everything started running perfectly. Since to the tech, the problem was solved, he closed the case and was on his way. The probem is of course I have more devices than the built in router switch provides ports for. My network is compised of an 8 port Netgear gigabit switch downstream from the Fios router with two wireless access points (with their own built in gigbait switches) connecting to the Netgear gigabit switch. There are no loops in the switch topology. I've tried changing out the router, the gigabit switch, removing the wireless acces points individually as well as plugging the access points directly into the Fios router switch (one at a time with no Netgear switch in the middle) and all scenarious cause the DVR/remote control freeezing to come back. The only devices I can plug into the Fios router without causing freezes are PC's....anything with it's own switch essentially brings the network to it's knees. If anyone has an idea how to get my network back in one piece AND make the DVR's/remotes behave, I'd greatly appreciate the help!
My Fios equipment:
MI-424WR GEN-3I rev I (eye) running firmware 40.19.36
5 Motorola HD-DVRs all QIP 7232-2 running software release 1.9.1 platform build 25.39 (Oct. 22, 2012)
Specific config:
75/35 Fios connecting via ethernet from ONT. Set-top boxes connect to Fios router coax port via powered splitter.
*All SNR/dB mesasurements taken by the tech from the set-top boxes and router are well within spec.
Fios router provides DHCP addressing. Wireless N access points are configured for roaming with the same SSID and non-overlapping channels. Access points are not providing routing or IP adressing...all layer 3 and up services still provided by Fios router
Diagram:
ONT
|
Fios Router ---------Cable Splitter---------Set Top Boxes
|
Netgear Switch
|           |
WAP1    WAP2

WayfarerII wrote:
... DVR ... remote ... freezing ... TV ... whether ... locally recorded, pulled from another DVR ...
... tech ... unplugged my gigabit switch from the Fios router ... and ... everything started running perfectly ...
... config:
75/35 Fios ... via ethernet from ONT ... Set-top boxes connect to Fios router via powered splitter ...
ONT
|
| cat5
|
Fios Router ---------Cable Splitter---------Set Top Boxes
|
Netgear Switch
|           |
WAP1    WAP2
I am inclined to echo several of the "tns" comments, particularly with respect to your splitter. My layout is based on a standard 8-port splitter of the type usually supplied in a VZ install. In addition I do have a ChannelPlus device that functions as a powered splitter, but its use is limited to distribution of secondary TV signals to older analog TVs. My first point then is that this may be an offender as "tns" has suggested.
In addition, I'd describe your wiring as "non-standard" (red-colored items in the above diagram)  As you're no doubt aware, with 75/35 you don't really need Cat5e from the ONT (your original diagram). It seems the highest tiers do require it, but in "standard" installations this run is coax directly to an 8-port non-powered splitter (below diagram), then from that splitter via coax to all STBs and CableCards, other TVs, et.), and also to the Actiontec.   Subsequent feeds from the Actiontec to wired devices (including WAPs) are via Ethernet (typically Cat 5e).
In fact I don't immediately see how your STBs get additional services such as On Demand and IMG with the wiring shown in your diagram (perhaps someone can help me out here). In "standard" installs the Actiontec must be connected via coax to the ONT to provide such services to other network clients. I don't see that requirement being met here.
For starters I'd recommend that you change your service from WAN Ethernet to WAN coax. This can easily be accomplished over the telephone. Then I'd run coax directly from the ONT to the Actiontec as in my revised diagram below (blue-colored items). If your setup can manage with this arrangement, I think it will help greatly with the "freezing" issue.
ONT - - - - - - coax - - - - -
                                         |
Fios Router --- coax--- Standard 8-Port Splitter --- coax --- Set Top Boxes
|cat5
Netgear Switch
|cat5          |cat5
WAP1 WAP2
Subsequent Note: You provided additional info while I was composing a response, and I'd like to offer another comment. Structured wiring "panels" of the type usually available are pre-configured to provide data, phone and video. This usually means that one is in certain respects limited by the ideas of the panel designer. I have what can be called a structured wiring layout, but it really is composed of individual small custom networks for each service (automation, security, video, data, telco, etc.), configured so that all wiring terminates in "home run" fashion at a central panel (a few details here: http://forums.verizon.com/t5/Home-Networking/Cmon-Show-Us-Your-Network/m-p/481733#M765 ). This layout makes it easier to make adjustments (and there have been quite a few over the intervening years). I'm thinking that in your case you may have to abandon the powered splitter (presumably) built into the panel in order to avoid your present fix.
Subsequent Subsequent Note:   From your description it seems that you are using more than a single "whole house" DVR to supply programming to other devices. This is a bit puzzling to me because somewhere along the line I recall reading that only a single whole house DVR was allowed on the network. Can you elaborate a bit?

I have Verizon FiOS service for phone, internet and TV but I only have one TV hooked up for it for just basic cable service with no DVR and no need for widgets. Can I use an Airport Extreme as my router and not use the FiOs router?

I want to use an Airport Extreme as my router. I currently have a Verizon FiOS router. I have Verizon for phone, internet and TV. However, TV-wise, I just have a basic service for one TV with just a regular box. No HD, no DVR. Don't need access to a menu, widgets, on-demand. Can I eliminate the FiOS Router and just use the Airport Extreme and still have phone and internet?

I know that it will increase my wireless coverage in my house but will it increase the speeds?
Not sure what you are asking here. The AirPort Extreme is only going to be as fast as the Internet connection that it receives.....which is 75/75. It cannot take a 75/75 connection and make it go any faster.
If you locate the AirPort Extreme in an area where you need more wireless signal coverage, the AirPort Extreme would deliver 75/75 in that area. But, keep in mind that the AirPort Extreme must connect to the FIOS router using a permanent, wired Ethernet cable connection.
If you are asking if the AirPort Extreme can wirelessly connect to the FIOS modem router, and extend the FIOS wireless network, the AirPort Extreme would not be compatible with a FIOS product for that purpose.

PLEASE HELP! ETHERNET CABLE IS NOT CONNECTING PROPERLY WITH FIOS ROUTER

I recently purchased a time capsule to use in conjunction with my mac. When I am prompted to connect the ethernet cable from the lan port on my fios router to the wan port on the tc, the cable will not connect properly to the lan port on the tc. If I connect it from the lan on the fios router to the lan on the tc the green indicator lights up to indicate a connection but this does not help the wan port situation. I am able to locate the network I created from my mac but this tc network is not connected to the internet as indicated by the amber blinking light on the front of the tc. Also since creating this non working tc network, my fios signal is almost non existant! I am new to all of this so any help at all would be greatly appreciated!!!

Don't worry about the cable. For now.
Set the TC to bridge mode.. In bridge there is no wan port.. so you can use any port on the TC.
Test with the TC plugged in FIOS.. use in turn all the ports to see if it will work.
Do not change any setting but bridge the TC from default.. ie do not set extend wireless.. that will totally foul it up. Do not use join wireless, that will triple foul it up. Absolute default.. set TC to bridge... plug into the FIOS.. ethernet to any port that the light goes on.
Do a snapshot of the TC setup from airport utility and post.

New FIOS router, VIsta Laptop Cannot Access Internet

I too have the new FIOS router with 75/35 speed. I have just been trying to install the router and have been successful in getting wifi connected on two devices (Win 7 laptop and Kindle), but I cannot get my Vista laptop to access the internet. It shows the wifi being connected but no internet connection.
Does this have something to do with the Vista OS?
Thank you in advance for your help.

Anyone at Verizon who is paying attention would realize this problems is many years old with no solution. People are literally begging for help in dozens of online forums, to no avail (Google search usually provides me results faster than any tech support). I have the exact same issue. All my wireless devices connect to the internet through the Verizon MI424WR router with no problem. My Vista laptop connects just fine via Ethernet cable, but not the wireless. I can make a wireless connection to the router, and the router admin page shows it is, in fact, connected, but absolutely NO connection to internet is possible.
BTW, the laptop had no problem for years connecting to the internet via a Linksys WRT54G connected to Verizon DSL.
All that the troubleshooting "guide" provides is the usual basic "plug in, turn off, turn on, reset" nonsense that might help only those who can't stop their VCR clock from blinking.
So please, Verizon, bump this up to a FAQ (because it is VERY frequently asked), and help us find a solution.

Does a wireless printer need to be on the TC network or can it remain on the FIOS router network

I have a verizon FIOS router with one wireless network...connected to it are 3 laptops, 2 HP wireless printers and numerous things like TV's, wii and Apple TV...when I set up a new TC and use it as my router for my Macbook Pro will I be able to print to the printers if I leave them on the FIOS network?..I of course will have the TC connected to the FIOS router via a ethernet cable. Its a pain to reset up all the numerous devices to a new network. Since the TC is connected to the FIOS router is it safe to assume something connect to the TC is also connected to the FIOS wireless network??

yes we got sidetracked into the extending thing..I don't want to do that I want to do what you mentioned latter..2 different networks I was planing on leaving my TV's, blueray, WII on the FIOS network but connect the laptops to the TC N network..and I'm now sure I'll have to set up the wireless printers on the TC network or the laptops wont see them..
So I will do as you mentioned in another post and:
Here is how to hook up your Time Capsule to the FIOS router:
Connect an ethernet cable from one of the LAN <-> ports on the FIOS router to the WAN (circle of dots icon) port on the Time Capsule.
Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility and click Continue to follow the guided setup to configure your Time Capsule.
Page 1 will ask you to assign a name and device password for the Time Capsule
Page 2 you want to choose the option to Create a wireless network
Page 3 will ask you choose a name for the wireless network and a password
Page 4 you want to select the Bridge Mode option
Page 5 select Configure IPv4 using DHCP. Leave everything else blank
Click Update to save your settings and the Time Capsule will restart in 25-30 seconds and you should have a green light.
You can now log on to the Time Capsule wireless network by locating the name of the network and entering the wireless network password.
It is possible that having two routers in close proximity both producing a wireless network may introduce wireless interference effects between the two networks. If you experience this, you will need to turn off the wireless on the FIOS router.

How can i use a second router to replace verizon fios router?

Okay so just as the title says how do i use a second router? I got a cisco valet router... I don't know how to use it because the verizon router/modem is wierd i know how to use a router if i only had a modem but fios gives router/modem so how can i use my 2nd router? The current verizon fios router/modem is b/g mode and i wanna change to b/g/n so i can get a better speed from my internet... SO how can i use my 2nd router? I tried this http://www.dslreports.com/faq/verizonfios/3.0_Networking#12506 but i don't get it can someone guide me better or make a video explaination on how to use a 2nd router? I have it connected with see as in pic i connect from my router Internet port to wan port and the ethernet lan port to the ethernet lan port on verizon fios and no work please help...

OK, so with this, we have a few options. You appear to have a MoCa connection to the ONT, hence the coaxial cable being present.
1: The ActionTec can be bridged to the Valet router. This will not require any additional cabling, however it will require a small amount of work to have working. You will also require the ActionTec still in the mix, even though it will not be acting as a router anymore with this configuration.
Visit http://www.dslreports.com/faq/16077 and look at Option 4. There is a thread linked that will allow you to set up the ActionTec as just a MoCa bridge, and will pass the Public IP to your router. You will, in order for this to work once the ActionTec is bridged, need to connect the cable from your Valet router's Internet port, to the ActionTec's LAN port and nothing else goes to the ActionTec. From this point, your Valet should run as your primary and everything should connect through your Valet. If you are adding another router, a Netgear N300, you should perform the LAN to LAN setup, which we will talk about once you've got the Valet working correctly. LAN to LAN configs require a custom setup, so do not set up the Netgear for now.
2: This is my preferred method, which would be to run an Ethernet cable to the ONT. Option 6 in the FAQ. This will require spaking to Verizon to have them move your ONT to Ethernet, but once they do this, you can disconnect the Coaxial Cable from your ActionTec router, and plug in your CAT5/CAT6 cable from the ONT to the ActionTec's Internet/WAN port. Use the ActionTec to ensure everything is working after the switchover, and once off the phone, log into the ActionTec, perform a DHCP Release, and then prompty power off the ActionTec. Once this is done, plug the CAT6 cable into your Valet router's Internet port. You should from this point, be able to connect to the Cisco, and if the DHCP Lease was broken successfully, the Cisco should begin serving up your Internet connection. If it does not, leave the Cisco powered off for a few hours to break the DHCP lease, and then power it up. If the Valet does not work, still, give the Valet a factory reset and set up this router again, with the Ethernet cable from the ONT connected to it.
I would just take a good luck at the FAQ linked above again, and see what would work the best. Easiest thing to do is to get the ONT moved to Ethernet, which allows you to eliminate the ActionTec unless you need it in the future for TV service, and also allows you to use any router with ease.
Once the Valet is up and running and holds your Public IP address from Verizon (use http://whatismyip.com/ to determine this) , and also serves up IPs to devices on your network, post back and we can help you set up the Netgear. If you have any issues while setting this up, fall back to the ActionTec. It's factory reset will work without configuration needed, regardless of you being on Coax or Ethernet.
========
The first to bring me 1Gbps Fiber for $30/m wins!

Can I create 2 Wireless Networks off of a FIOS Router?

Hi,
I expect to be getting Verizon FIOS within the next month. I will be splitting it with my brother as we live in a two family house, me one one side and him and his family on the other. We will have Internet, TV and Phone. We are looking to split the Internet and TV throughout the house to his side and my side. We already have Verizon as our phone carrier so we will be keeping our phonenumbers. Splitting the TV shouldn't be hard as we just need to connect my current cable line and his current cable line to the Splitter Verizon will be providing us.
The question I have is in regards to the Internet. Since we will be having TV I'm sure I need a coax connection from the ONT to the FIOS Router. What we would like to do is one of the following scenarios if possible, starting with what we really want first. Note that all scenarios will include us disabling wireless on the FIS Router as we want out routers to provide the wireless.
1. We would like to connect 2 wireless routers to the FIOS Router to create 2 different wired/wireless networks based on the one FIOS Internet connection. Each connection will have its own SSID broadcast name (one for my side of the home and one for his side of the home). Is this as simple as connecting both routers' WAN ports via Cat-6 cable to seperate LAN ports on the FIOS Router? I would then disable wireless on the FIOS Router. I read somewhere that in order to do this, FIOS must offer 2 dynamic IP addresses. I was told this can be done with Time Warner Cable since it allows for 2 Dynamic IP Addresses. I would just have to connect a switch to the cable modem first. So, does FIOS offer 1 or 2 dynamic IP addresses? Regardless if FIOS offers 1 or 2 dynamic IP addresses, can I do what I want to do? If so, how? How would I set up the two routers? I imagine I would have to change the LAN IP addresses of the routers to something like 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.2.1 (since the FIOS Router is 192.168.1.1). Anything else need to be done? Do I disable DHCP in the FIOS Router? Any help with this set up would be greatly appreciated.
2. If the above scenario cannot be achieved I was thinking of connecting my 1st wireless router to the FIOS Router via the WAN port on my 1st wirelsss router to a LAN port on the FIOS Router. Then I would connect my 2nd wireless router's WAN port to a LAN port on the 1st wireless router. I would then disable wireless on the FIOS Router. Do I disable DHCP in the FIOS Router? The settings would be below:
1st router:
-WAN/Uplink/Internet port plugged into FIOS Router
-LAN port/wireless as follows
Internal IP: 192.168.0.1
subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
DHCP pool: 192.168.0.50 to .254
2nd router:
-Wan uplink port into LAN port of 1st router
-LAN port/wireless as follows
Interla IP: 192.168.2.1
subnet mask 255.255.255.0
DHCP pool: 192.168.1.50 to .254
This way the subnets are different and I have 2 different networks. I can set up 2 different SSIDs. I believe this set up will result in double-NAT however. Would this be an issue?
3. Lastly, if none of the above scenarios can be achieved, I was thinking of just using 1 SSID for the whole house. I would connect my 1st wireless router's WAN port to a LAN port on the FIOS Router. I would then connect a LAN port from the 2nd wireless router to a LAN port on the 1st wireless router. Then I would disable DHCP on the 2nd wireless router so that is acts as a wireless access point. I would change the LAN IP address of my 1st router to 192.168.1.2 and the 2nd router to 192.168.1.3 (since the FIOS Router is 192.168.1.1). I would set up wireless and security the same on both routers. I would then disable wireless on the FIOS Router. Do I disable DHCP in the FIOS Router? With this setup, will the 2nd router (wireless access point) only be a wireless access point or can I also connect devices to the router's LAN ports?
I know I may not have everything correct in the scenarios. Will any of these scenarios work? If not, what can I do to achieve my goal? If so, then what must I change in a scenario to make it work properly?
I will need to do Port Forwarding for a Slingbox and 5 IP cameras, so how difficult would that be with the best scenarios?
Sorry for the long drawn out post, but I figured I give as much info as I could.
Thanks for the help in advance,
Chris
Solved!
Go to Solution.

cgcmgr wrote:
1. We would like to connect 2 wireless routers to the FIOS Router to create 2 different wired/wireless networks based on the one FIOS Internet connection. Each connection will have its own SSID broadcast name (one for my side of the home and one for his side of the home). Is this as simple as connecting both routers' WAN ports via Cat-6 cable to seperate LAN ports on the FIOS Router? I would then disable wireless on the FIOS Router. I read somewhere that in order to do this, FIOS must offer 2 dynamic IP addresses. I was told this can be done with Time Warner Cable since it allows for 2 Dynamic IP Addresses.
Yup, this is the easiest way to create two separate networks. There is no need for more than one IP address from Verizon as long each router runs in NAT mode. NAT mode will also keep each network completely separate - no sharing of resources will occur between them. Double NAT is not a problem in most cases.
Have Fun
If a forum member gives an answer you like, give them the Kudos they deserve. If a member gives you the answer to your question, mark the answer as Accepted Solution so others can see the solution to the problem.

Router in front of Fios Router

I would like to put a router in front of the Fios router (to take advantage of 1000mb capability) Does anyone have procedure on how to do this? Verizon--> Cisco Router --> Fios Router --> TV

vtx1300rider123 wrote:
I would like to put a router in front of the Fios router (to take advantage of 1000mb capability) Does anyone have procedure on how to do this? Verizon--> Cisco Router --> Fios Router --> TV
It works fine here. But you will not be able to use some of the FIOS TV features, such as remote access to the DVR. You will need the Ethernet IP port enabled on the ONT.
I have my Actiontec used as a bridge only for MOCA to the STBs and for wireless. I have set my Actiontec with DHCP off and an address that does not conflict with my Router. Connected LAN to LAN between my router and Actionetc. My router is a Linux Box running IP-Cop Linux. OLD PC with 512meg memory, 80gig drive, and two network ports. Works great.
You can connect Wan on the Actiontec to LAN on your router, but then you have two networks that will not allow your router to talk to wireless items or the STB.
There are many ways to do this. But remember these items.
1. DO NOT look for Verizon to support this.
2. You must have Ethernet turned on at the ONT with an Ethernet cable to your router.
3. If switching routers around. Make the Actiontec work with Ethernet WAN port first! Test and retest everything.
4. If you are in and area that issues IPs to your router through DHCP, great. If your area uses PPPOE then password and user name is verizonfios.
5. Your STBs must still have access to the internet through the coax. NIM-100 or Actiontec.
6. Always be ready to put the Actiontec back to the Default configuration and connections if calling for support.

FIOS router causing static and popping noises on computer audio

Hi, I'm a less than two week old FIOS internet user and am loving the speed and service but I have one problem. The FIOS router seems to be causing static popping noises my desktop computers audio that is connected to the FIOS router by the yellow Ethernet cable. Theses noises don't occur on any of the laptops connected to the router by the wireless or when I connect a laptop to the router via a Ethernet cable.
Ways I found to eliminate the noises temporary:
Restarting the desktop computer or shutting down then turning on the desktop computer.
Ways I found to eliminate the noises permanently
Turning off and unplugging the router.
Hooking up the FIOS router via the Ethernet cable to a laptop. I unfortunately do not have a wireless built into my desktop.
What I've tried and failed
First I thought it was the Ethernet cable, so I replaced it. The noises did not go away.
I thought it might be the headset I use which are connected to the computer by a usb port. Unplugging the headset and using earphones which are connect to the computer by the audio slot did not eliminate the noises.
Then I contacted Verizon, and they thought it might be a faulty router, so they sent me a new one. The noises unfortunately did not go away.
I then thought the noises might be occurring because the router was close to the computer. So I moved the router as far away as possible from the computer (its connect to the router by a Ethernet cable so it wasn't that far) but the noises didn't go away.
Notes & Points
The noises do not start the moment I turn on the router and computer, but a hour or two after.
I think I've narrowed the problem down to occurring only when the desktop computer is connected to the router by the Ethernet cable. Though replacing the Ethernet cable has not resolved the issue.
I also have found that location of the FIOS router also doesn't matter since the noises did not return even though the router was right up against the computer when I connected the FIOS router to my laptop.
I have Windows 7 Home Premium 64, 3.5 gigs of ram, and a dual 2.0 GHz processor.
So that sums up my problem. If you guys have any tips or ideas of how to fix my issue, it would be greatly appreciated.

Sounds like a shielding problem on the AUDIO cables or a grounding issue. PC sound systems are notorious for having lousy audio cables feeding (I regularly pickup the local FM station on my speakers).
Try replacing the audio cables with better quality shield cables and see if that helps.
Are the router, speakers, and PC all plugged into the same outlet? Are they all polarized plugs? If note, try flipping the power plug on the non-polarized connections.
The sound could be coming from interference INSIDE the PC itself ... the proximity of sound cables inside and the audio chipset to the ethernet chipset. You didn't indicate if the audio/ethernet are on the motherboard or seperate cards. If they are seperate cards, try relocating the cards furfher from one another inside the chassis and also look at the audio cable (particularly the analog cable that runs from the CD to the audio card to make sure it's not routed past or near the ethernet electronics.
How far distant is the router from the PC? If you pull the ethernet cable from the router (not turn if off, unplug the ethernet cable running to the PC), does it stop?

Fios router to airport not working.

I have the Fios Actiontec connected to my airport router (via a long ethernet cable) in another room to extend my wi-fi signal. It's worked fine for the past couple of years. I had to reset the Fios router after some technical difficulty. The Fios router works but I can't get the airport router to connect. The light on the airport is green. When I try to access the internet via my bluray player (for netflix)....I get the following (wireless connection ok - internet connection failed).
So the bottom line is, the Airport Extreme light is green but not connected to the internet.
Thanks.

I've been trouble shooting. Airport recoginzes the signal from the Fios router....but it is not sending out a signal via Wi-Fi. I can plug in an ethernet cable into Airport and surf the web. Is there something in the settings that I am overlooking?

2nd Gen iPod Touch Reboots Westell 9100EM Verizon FiOS Router

I've been round and round with Verizon FiOS with no answers yet.
My iPod Touch 2nd Gen 16GB 3.0 will connect successfully to my FiOS router wirelessly...but as soon as I try to access my mail or any internet site my router reboots. I just got FiOS a week or so ago. They have replaced the router but I still have the same issue. I never had this problem with my cable provider that I had in the past and using my Linksys WRT54G router. As a test, I connected my Linksys to my FiOS router as an access point and turned the wireless off on my FiOS router. As soon as attempted to get my mail on the iPod...the FiOS router rebooted again...but not the Linksys. I have tried using WPA w/TKIP (which I used on my Linksys) as well as WEP (although I don't like WEP).
I'm a Systems Engineer by trade and do this kind of troubleshooting for a living but this has me stumped. Anyone else experience this or have any ideas?

Wow, I never have heard of a device causing a router to reboot. I've got one idea about what could be happening but it is too strange to be the cause. Try updating the router DNS addresses to something that works - like OpenDNS.
Also, I would ask Verizon for another router. Other people certainly don't have this problem.

TS1253 I connected my Airport Extreme Base (ABS) Station to FIOS router.

Printer Canon MF4100 is then connected ABS. I was able to print
when connected wirelessly to ABS
when connected direclty FIOS route via ethernet cable
However, unable to print connected wirelessly to FIOS. Why?

Can I use my Airport Extreme Base Station (the older 802.11b or 802.11g one shaped like a flying saucer, not the newer, boxed-shaped one) to extend the network?
Most likely not wirelessly, as very few non-AirPort are WDS-compatible. However, you could extend the network by connecting via Ethernet.
Also, side question: does Airtunes come with JUST the Airport Express or can I use the Airport Extreme to stream music wirelessly from my iMac desktop's iTunes to my stereo?
Sorry, but no. Only the AirPort Express and the Apple TV can stream audio.

Airport Express vs FIOS Router

Just had FIOS installed in my home. Really is awesome. They would not install my Airport Express stating the range is better on their router. Is this true? The range is good, but hate not using my Airport Express that I just resently purchased. Is it difficult to reconnect the Airport Express to the FIOS modem? Any help you can give is appreciated. Thank you!!!

Linette,
This can get confusing, since we are talking about two different things here.
It is possible to turn off the wireless function on the FIOS router, connect the AirPort Express to the FIOS router using a permanent Ethernet cable connection, and use the Express to provide your wireless network.
That's a lot of work, with no assurance that there would be any improvement if you did this. Unless you are confident in your abilities and adept at troubleshooting, it would probably be best to leave well enough alone and use the FIOS router for your wireless service.
It appears that Allen was suggesting that you use the current FIOS router to provide a wireless signal and the Express (located a few rooms sway) to "extend" the FIOS router signal wirelessly.
That won't work, since the Express is not compatible with the FIOS router for this purpose.

Noob question re fios router

Hey,
I live in an apartment and I have Fios TV/Internet and landline set up. My question is, all the cables run through this big set up in the master bedroom closet including the big bulky router. I converted our dining area to the computer room where we have currently just one computer set up and two laptops. I will be adding another desktop or two and I really don't want to run more ethernet cables from my closet all the way to the dining area. I don't want to use the wireless option because its for gaming. As it is I have the fios tv cable and one ethernet cable at this time running through almost the entire apartment - hate to add two more ethernet cables. Any ideas on what i can do?
Thanks,
Siv

INternet service is available anywhere there is Coaxial Cable that will support a Verizon STB, although you are limited to I believe 6 devices (STB/DVR's are included in that limit). You would need a MOCA to Ethernet Bridge , such as the Motorola NIM100.
Motorola no longer makes the NIM100,, but they are still availble on ebay now and then. Otherwise you will have to buy a current MOCA to Ethernet bridge, and new units are a little on the pricey side. MOCA typically runs at rates well in excess of 100mbps, so speed should not be a problem
Your other choice is use the power lines inside the house to carry ethernet. Sometime this works well, and sometimes it doesn't, depends upon the how the house was wired and the distances involved. Basically you run an ethernet cable to the adapter from the router and the adapter plugs into the wall. Wherever you need it, you plug the other adapter into the wall, and connect the ethernet cable to it. A number of companies make these devices, figure about $60 for a pair. If it all works out, the powerline connection should be at least as fast as 100mbps Ethernet.. If it doesn't, you either get slow, or no ethernet.
Plan C is put the Verizon supplied Router in Bridge mode, and install another router in your dining room. You would then connect the two routers via the existing ethernet cable. This is probably the least expensive, since 4 port routers are pretty inexpensive, however it will certainly be the most complicated to set up.

FIOS Router & Cable

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for