Long-story short, we've used Cox internet for two decades but we're fed up with a number of things with the company and want to give Fios a try. We just need the internet.
I'm seeing conflicting information on routers. Fios strongly recommends purchasing their $300 router (you can also rent it for $15 per month).
However, I see some articles that recommend the NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 R7000. It's half the price and the reviews say it is a better router. We currently have a 4-year old version of the Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 C7000 and it has been fine for us (conflicting comments on whether not that will work with Fios too... some reviews say yes and others say no).
Does anyone on BBI have experience with Fios and these various routers?
I am a FiOS customer and I use the Verizon router for a lot of reasons.
I bought vs rent because it because it's more economical in the long run and it's been a few years so I'm definitely in the positive.
It all works fine, and I have great upload and download speed.
This is the $300 router. It just seems pretty expensive to me.
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Thanks for the two responses... I am not sure I am following you on the second response. If I don't have a Fios router, I would be simply trying to use the Netgear equipment.
The Fios router is following suit with Google et al offering a base router that can do it all, and an extender for larger houses and mesh wifi coverage. Looks like if you pick this router, you will be locked into using their extender if needed. Reviews are positive, looks like a solid new option with modern features.
but...when I had my own router when I first got FiOS (for no reason than I already had a router), they would not support it.
Any issues I had, and honestly there weren't a lot, they said they don't support my router.
So, unless $100 is more money than you want to spend for peace of mind or if you have some super router that is just so much better than what Verizon provides buying the router is usually a better decision (IMO)
yes they do upgrade for free if you are renting.
The Fios router is following suit with Google et al offering a base router that can do it all, and an extender for larger houses and mesh wifi coverage. Looks like if you pick this router, you will be locked into using their extender if needed. Reviews are positive, looks like a solid new option with modern features.
Christ, the Verizon extender is ANOTHER $200.
Problem is if I order the $150 Netgear (1,800 square feet with beamforming antennas so I don't think I need an extender), do I have to rely on the tech go greenlight me using it? (sounds like yes).
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If it doesn't, ask them to remove the sticky from their connection to the router. Routers speak IP, should be no issues with interoperation unless Verizon does something funky on their CO end.
The Fios router is following suit with Google et al offering a base router that can do it all, and an extender for larger houses and mesh wifi coverage. Looks like if you pick this router, you will be locked into using their extender if needed. Reviews are positive, looks like a solid new option with modern features.
Christ, the Verizon extender is ANOTHER $200.
Problem is if I order the $150 Netgear (1,800 square feet with beamforming antennas so I don't think I need an extender), do I have to rely on the tech go greenlight me using it? (sounds like yes).
The ONT does all the work for FIOS. You don't really need a router. You can get mesh system (assuming you have ethernet running into the house) and just connect that.
It's paid for itself many times over.
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A huge part of my problem with Cox is that I have to call back every year to negotiate the best deal so my speeds vary per year based on the special they are running...and last year the best deal was to include their shitty Homelife crap. Worse, we have signal degradation due to their initial wiring 20 years ago but they can't find where the problem is, so say I have a package with 300 download speed, I'm only getting 1/3 of that now if I'm lucky. It sucks and they can't/won't fix it, so I'm done.
It's paid for itself many times over. link - ( New Window )
Wow... my wife just called me in to say look at this, and it was the same product you just linked to. And the last review was 2 days ago and was very positive.
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Fios internet service is incredible. I have gigabit up and down. Insanely fast.
A huge part of my problem with Cox is that I have to call back every year to negotiate the best deal so my speeds vary per year based on the special they are running...and last year the best deal was to include their shitty Homelife crap. Worse, we have signal degradation due to their initial wiring 20 years ago but they can't find where the problem is, so say I have a package with 300 download speed, I'm only getting 1/3 of that now if I'm lucky. It sucks and they can't/won't fix it, so I'm done.
We've been with FiOS for years, long enough that we no longer pay for our quantum router. However, we are looking to upgrade, because we're paying for 400 mbps and the speed on our devices has been so inconsistent.
We've been with FiOS for years, long enough that we no longer pay for our quantum router. However, we are looking to upgrade, because we're paying for 400 mbps and the speed on our devices has been so inconsistent.
Just internet.
We've been with FiOS for years, long enough that we no longer pay for our quantum router. However, we are looking to upgrade, because we're paying for 400 mbps and the speed on our devices has been so inconsistent.
Crap, that was the plan we were looking at. The 400 mbps.
Hmmm... that might make more sense. Their 400 plan is $60. The gigabit plan is $80, but as you said the rental fee is waived (and if there are ever upgrades, they will replace the router).
I don't know if this is accurate. It would only cost $10 more a month to upgrade to gigibit, so it would save $5 if this were true. But Verizon.com says my bill would increase $25 a month.
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If you have gigabit service in your area, I’d recommend you go for it. If you have Verizon as your cell carrier, you’re also eligible for more discounts.
I don't know if this is accurate. It would only cost $10 more a month to upgrade to gigibit, so it would save $5 if this were true. But Verizon.com says my bill would increase $25 a month.
It says router rental is included in the gigabit plan... I see nothing that says this is only an intro level deal but I will certainly ask when I call.
Thanks!
I moved to Williamsburg this past summer. I was hoping VZ was in the area, but as it turns out Cox is the only ISP. And their performance and service are brutal.
It's so poor I actually reached out to the mayor to get help. Somehow that has led to an upcoming "node split" and I'm praying that helps. Anyone have any insights on "node splits"? ;)
(I have read what it is, just not sure it's the solution...)
I moved to Williamsburg this past summer. I was hoping VZ was in the area, but as it turns out Cox is the only ISP. And their performance and service are brutal.
It's so poor I actually reached out to the mayor to get help. Somehow that has led to an upcoming "node split" and I'm praying that helps. Anyone have any insights on "node splits"? ;)
(I have read what it is, just not sure it's the solution...)
I'm just so frustrated with Cox that I need to try something else.
I would check B&H to see if the router works with fios in the q&a.
When they bring the fiber into the house they will terminate it in a white box. The tech can terminate it to either the ethernet port on the box or the coax port. Being your internet only there is no need for the coax. You can then plug any router into the ethernet port and your good to go. You will get better speed this way too.
Most setups are through the coax because they need that for the tv. The "router" fios supplies is more than a router. They used to give you two devices. One that would handle the tv (your package is controlled on that device), the other a typical wifi router. They have since combined it into the one device. So if you have tv you need to use their device. You can turn off the firewall features on the fios device and use your own but you will still need the fios "router"