Using own router with Fios TV

Hello - I just received equipment to install Fios TV in my home. I currently have Fios internet, but I use my own router, Netgear Orbi, with one satellite. I do not have a Verizon router. My question is whether I will be able to install Fios TV service with the Netgear Orbi? Thank you

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dexman

A converter would be needed to connect the router to the coaxial cable infrastructure. MoCA units rated 2.5 should be fine as the baseline is MoCA 2.0.

Side comments.

I would suggest inspecting existing coaxial cable terminations & any splitters that are being utilized. Connectors can loosen over time.

Splitters should be rated MoCA 2.0 or higher. Poorly prepped coaxial cable and budget connectors can be sources of trouble. Preparing coax cable for termination is fairly simple if the proper tools are utilized. Using screw-on connectors is a huge "no". Crimp connectors used to be the industry standard but have largely been replaced by compression connectors.

If a splitter has open taps, 75-ohm resistor caps can be used to prevent interference. The other option would be to replace the splitter with something that has fewer taps.

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dexman

Although I, myself, have never attempted to do it, I have read where people have been able to successfully custom program a non-Verizon router and have it work with Fios STBs.

mrnome201

I should also mention that the Netgear Orbi router doesn't have a coax input. Can i simply buy a ethernet to coax adapter such as:

ScreenBeam MoCA 2.5 Network Adapter for Higher Speed Internet, Ethernet Over Coax - Single Add-On Adapter for Existing MoCA Network

and then connect my router to the Verizon vms box?

dexman

A converter would be needed to connect the router to the coaxial cable infrastructure. MoCA units rated 2.5 should be fine as the baseline is MoCA 2.0.

Side comments.

I would suggest inspecting existing coaxial cable terminations & any splitters that are being utilized. Connectors can loosen over time.

If a splitter has open taps, 75-ohm resistor caps can be used to prevent interference. The other option would be to replace the splitter with something that has fewer taps.