Buy Your Own Fios Router -

Unless you are uncomfortable with a 10-minute tech setup, there is no reason to rent. You get better hardware, more control over your privacy, and a lower monthly bill.

Log into your current Verizon router settings (usually 192.168.1.1 ) and find the option to "Release" the DHCP lease. Immediately unplug the router. buy your own fios router

Plug the Ethernet cable coming from the ONT into the "WAN" or "Internet" port of your new router. Unless you are uncomfortable with a 10-minute tech

Take the Verizon router to a Verizon store or a UPS shipping point. Keep your receipt/tracking number —Verizon is notorious for "forgetting" you returned it. The Verdict Immediately unplug the router

: If you are a gamer or have a "smart home" with dozens of devices, this is the powerhouse. It has excellent software and a dedicated 2.5Gbps port for future-proofing.

If you have , it’s more complicated. The TV boxes need a "MoCA" connection (internet over Coax) for the channel guide and On-Demand features. To use your own router with TV, you will need to buy a MoCA Adapter (approximately $60) to bridge the signal. 3. Recommended Routers for Fios

Based on performance and compatibility with Fios fiber speeds, here are the top picks: