Why is Verizon routing access to myfiosgateway.com?

[1_fast_fiber]

I feel like Verizon is taking more of my control of my device away. Why do I need to access my device via their web portal. I feel like they are doing this to control accessing, speeds, config, vpn related usage etc. More of monitoring the users.

How do I get around this. Am I able to go from the ONT cat6 port into a 3rd party wireless router that limits verizon's intrustion and say over my local device?

[CRobGauth]

You can log into the router directly by going to 192.168.1.1.

BTW, the URL is really just a shortcut to that IP.

[glnzglnz]

If you get certificate errors when you try to log in to your Gateway, see the thread at

https://forums.verizon.com/t5/Fios-Internet/Certificate-Error-Router-home-page-hacked-192-168-1-1/td...