“I'm using Verizon Fios that connects my internet via Coax to my Verizon Router. How can I replace my router with NetGear Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band?”
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In order to use this as your wifi router you can do one of two things. 1. If you have Fios TV service you need to keep your verizon router intact as it provides MOCA internet to your set top boxes. While there are adapters that you can use to get this signal to the set top boxes its far easier to keep the fios router intact. Connect the new router and turn off the DHCP server making it basically a wireless access point. Turn off the WIFI portion of the fios router by logging into its admin panel. The password is on the sticker on the side of the modem. This will make the verizon router the DHCP server for ethernet and boca only and the Nighthawk the wifi access point. 2. If you don't have FIOS TV service you can connect the new NIghtHawk Router Directly to the ONT outside or in your garage with a ethernet cable. Avoiding the MOCA and the Coax all together. ITs a bit tricky as you have to release the IP from the the fios router. Immediately disconnect the fios router from the network. Connect the new router and it will grab the external IP and you will be all set. With the switch to Fronteir things have been a little more complicated getting support so I would defiantly have your game plan and do some research before doing anything to your service right now.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Put your verizon router in bridge mode. (Essentially shut off all Wireless on the Verizon router) Connect the Nighthawk and set up accordingly. Youtube it many tutorials.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You are going to have to keep your Verizon Router, because it is also most likely your modem.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It can't replace your verizon router. It works in addition to the Verizon Router to provide LAN access to multiple machines and wifi access to those devices not near an outlet of sorts.
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