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Replace FIOS Router
« on: January 21, 2015, 11:38:41 AM »
I'm with Verizon FIOS and paying $5 + tax a month for the Actiontec router rental. I know I'm getting ripped off, but am not sure if it's difficult to swap out and how much a slightly better router would cost me.

Anyone have experience with this?
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Re: Replace FIOS Router
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2015, 01:18:19 PM »
You can buy an Actiontec to avoid the monthly rental fees. You need the specific FiOS Actiontec router if you have TV service.
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Re: Replace FIOS Router
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2015, 01:38:26 PM »
Quote from: BAHayman on January 21, 2015, 01:18:19 PM
You can buy an Actiontec to avoid the monthly rental fees. You need the specific FiOS Actiontec router if you have TV service.
Just for internet. Can I use a regular router?
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Re: Replace FIOS Router
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2015, 07:10:04 PM »
Quote from: Toasted on January 21, 2015, 01:38:26 PM
Just for internet. Can I use a regular router?
You can. But not easy to get them to let you.
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Re: Replace FIOS Router
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2015, 08:23:23 PM »
Do you know what router is the one to buy for verizon fios. I was told actiontec g1100, but cant seem to find it for sale.
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Re: Replace FIOS Router
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2015, 08:35:46 AM »
Quote from: upside down on July 14, 2015, 08:23:23 PM
Do you know what router is the one to buy for verizon fios. I was told actiontec g1100, but cant seem to find it for sale.
bump. I have been paying verizon $5 a month to rent a router from them and want to just buy one. Anyone have a link to 1 I can buy to work with verizon fios?
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Re: Replace FIOS Router
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2015, 09:21:11 PM »
Quote from: upside down on July 21, 2015, 08:35:46 AM
bump. I have been paying verizon $5 a month to rent a router from them and want to just buy one. Anyone have a link to 1 I can buy to work with verizon fios?
bump
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Re: Replace FIOS Router
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2015, 11:03:06 PM »
Quote from: upside down on July 14, 2015, 08:23:23 PM
Do you know what router is the one to buy for verizon fios. I was told actiontec g1100, but cant seem to find it for sale.

Quote from: upside down on July 21, 2015, 08:35:46 AM
bump. I have been paying verizon $5 a month to rent a router from them and want to just buy one. Anyone have a link to 1 I can buy to work with verizon fios?

Quote from: upside down on August 17, 2015, 09:21:11 PM
bump
The Verizon FiOS Actiontec MI424WR is the cheaper one.
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Re: Replace FIOS Router
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2018, 10:33:48 PM »
Any updates on recommend routers?
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Re: Replace FIOS Router
« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2018, 12:23:11 AM »
Sorry to bump an old thread.

Is there any real differences between these 2 routers, that would justify paying extra for the more expensive one?

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/netgear-ac1750-dual-band-wi-fi-router-black/9054017.p?skuId=9054017

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/netgear-nighthawk-ac1900-dual-band-wi-fi-router-black/1754208.p?skuId=1754208
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Re: Replace FIOS Router
« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2018, 02:43:37 PM »
Quote from: elya on March 21, 2018, 12:23:11 AM
Sorry to bump an old thread.

Is there any real differences between these 2 routers, that would justify paying extra for the more expensive one?

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/netgear-ac1750-dual-band-wi-fi-router-black/9054017.p?skuId=9054017

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/netgear-nighthawk-ac1900-dual-band-wi-fi-router-black/1754208.p?skuId=1754208

AC1900 is able to handle higher speed (theoretically). Probably, you will not notice much difference. On the other hand for an extra $20 you get the later version and a router can last 5+ years.
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Re: Replace FIOS Router
« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2018, 04:18:36 PM »
Quote from: shwarmabob on March 26, 2018, 02:43:37 PM
AC1900 is able to handle higher speed (theoretically). Probably, you will not notice much difference. On the other hand for an extra $20 you get the later version and a router can last 5+ years.

The AC2350 is on lightening deal now for $139 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GPAOJJG/
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Re: Replace FIOS Router
« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2018, 07:05:37 PM »
Quote from: BAHayman on January 21, 2015, 07:10:04 PM
You can. But not easy to get them to let you.
I know this is quite old lol, is this still the case?
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Re: Replace FIOS Router
« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2018, 11:13:39 PM »
Quote from: Yehuda25 on April 03, 2018, 07:05:37 PM
I know this is quite old lol, is this still the case?
took a 5 min phone call and a reboot. They mailed a box to my address to end back their router.
make sure your own router is good and secure.
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