Dear fellow community members,
Beginning on Feb 8, 2022, VZ offers symmetrical multigigabit Fios subscription up to 2Gbps (typ. 2048, low 1500, high 2300Mbps) in select areas of the New York City. To learn more, please visit https://www.verizon.com/home/2-gigabit-internet/
The initial rollout is trial in nature and does not include voice and TV services. Voice and TV services will be included in a later rollout.
Calix ONT
The 2G subscription requires a new NG-PON2 ONT. Current GPON ONTs, such as Nokia 211, are not able to deliver speeds higher than gigabit. The new NG-PON2 ONT is provided by Calix with the model number 812NG-V.
Specifications compared to Nokia I-211M-L
| Features |
Calix 812NG-V |
Nokia I-211M-L |
| PON |
NG-PON2, attached XFP module |
GPON, built in transceiver with SC/APC connector |
| Data port |
Ethernet, 10G |
Ethernet, 1000Mbps |
| POTs |
2 lines |
2 lines |
| MoCA WAN |
None |
MoCA 1.1 |
| RF Video |
None |
Yes |
WNC Verizon Router
[Older message, 1/29/22]
VZ has released the newest 10G-capable router CR1000A this past Monday (1/24/22). The new router is for both 5G and Fios residential use. A support page has been created on the 5G side, which can be found at https://www.verizon.com/support/verizon-router-cr1000a/ , and the router is also added to the existing Fios router supporting page, which can be found at https://www.verizon.com/support/residential/internet/equipment/routers .
User Manual
The user manual can be found on both Fios and 5G support pages, at https://scache.vzw.com/dam/support/pdf/user_guide/cr1000a-verizon-router-user-guide.pdf
New Features in Comparison to G3100
| |
CR1000A |
G3100 |
| WiFi |
+/- replacement of one 5GHz WiFi 6 band with 6GHz WiFi 6E |
Has 2: 4 x 4 MU-MIMO 5GHz WIFI 6 |
| MoCA |
- Elimination of WAN MoCA 2.5 controller |
Has both WAN and LAN MoCA 2.5 controllers |
| SIP ALG |
+ addition of SIP ALG config in Firewall section |
None |
| Ethernet |
10GbE WAN + LAN; 2x 2.5GbE LAN. 10GbE capable of 5/2.5/1G/100M, 2.5GbE capable of 1G/100/10M. |
1: GbE WAN; 4: GbE LAN |
| Extenders |
+ Verizon 5G WiFi Extender Mini , E3200 can also be used |
E3200 Fios Extender |
Admin Interface
The admin interface of CR1000A is very similar to that of G3100.
Availability
Currently, CR1000A is not widely available and is not in stock on the corporate website. New 2G Fios Internet subscribers will likely have the ability to purchase CR1000A along with the Internet plan at https://www.verizon.com/inhome/qualification , once 2G speed is available in your Central Office.
