Trying to upgrade to 200 Mbps w/o tech visit
MassFios1
Enthusiast - Level 1

Hi,

Currently have a new GPON, a new G3100 router and I have run ethernet cable from ONT to router. Want to upgrade speed. Thought I could do w/o a technician visit which is $149. Online chat says it must be done with technician, but that I could self-install after they send me ethernet cable and I must put router within 6 feet of ONT. I asked how come but could not get a sensible answer. Am I wrong thinking a tech visit is not needed, for $149 and not until beginning of May to boot? Help and thanks.

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Edg1
Community Leader
Community Leader

Is your WAN connection currently using ethernet or coax? Just connecting ethernet to the ONT wonโ€™t work. Verizon has to change your WAN from MoCA to ethernet. Also the router doesnโ€™t need to be 6 feet from the ONT. They were misinformed. 
Since you already have ran the ethernet try @VerizonSupport via Twitter or Verizon Direct at dslreports.com to switch you from MoCA to ethernet. Once that is done wait a day or so and then try upgrading to 200 mbps. It should let you sef-install. Even though you have a GPON ONT and a G3100 Verizon will send a tech out if you are on MoCA. 

MassFios1
Enthusiast - Level 1

Thank you very much. I will first try over at DSLReports as you suggest. I appreciate your help and reply! John

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