How do you connect the Fios One wireless set top box to a WiFi Extender?
Bruce210
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I called Verizon and I was told to turn off the set top box and turn it back on.  However, it automatically connects to the VZ Fios One router.  I need to connect to an extender to get a better signal where I want the TV.  Thanks.

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Re: How do you connect the Fios One wireless set top box to a WiFi Extender?
clem21
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@Bruce2 wrote:

I called Verizon and I was told to turn off the set top box and turn it back on.  However, it automatically connects to the VZ Fios One router.  I need to connect to an extender to get a better signal where I want the TV.  Thanks.


The best way to do it is connect the extender to the mini with an ethernet cable. The Extender gives you the range you want from the main router, but when connected with ethernet to the mini it will give you a lot less problems.

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Re: How do you connect the Fios One wireless set top box to a WiFi Extender?
dexman
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As I understand it, the main STB (the VMS) needs a coaxial cable connection. Remotes can connect with Wi-Fi, Ethernet or coaxial. When using Wi-Fi, IoT may need to be enabled (but I'll defer to others who would know for sure).

Re: How do you connect the Fios One wireless set top box to a WiFi Extender?
Bruce210
Enthusiast - Level 1

Thank you.  The main STB is connected via cable.  How would I enable Iot?

Re: How do you connect the Fios One wireless set top box to a WiFi Extender?
dexman
Community Leader
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Before activating IoT, I would hold for one of the Internet CLs to chime in. (This all assumes that the extender is a Verizon unit...say the 3200 for example).

One other thought, is it possible that the STB is seeing a stronger signal from the router than from the extender?

To activate IoT:

Log into the router as the Administrator
Select "Wi-Fi" on the left menu
Select IoT Network
Click on the On/Off slider on the right side of the screen.

Re: How do you connect the Fios One wireless set top box to a WiFi Extender?
clem21
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@Bruce2 wrote:

I called Verizon and I was told to turn off the set top box and turn it back on.  However, it automatically connects to the VZ Fios One router.  I need to connect to an extender to get a better signal where I want the TV.  Thanks.


The best way to do it is connect the extender to the mini with an ethernet cable. The Extender gives you the range you want from the main router, but when connected with ethernet to the mini it will give you a lot less problems.

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