FIOS and Router

johnnymk · 10-07-2008, 08:16 PM

Mu sister just got Verizon FIOS. Her husband was involved in a motorcycle accident right after that and can not go upstairs where the desktop computer is.

I told her to get him a laptop and use a router with a wireless card. However, the Verizon support guy said that the router or whatever is very expensive for FIOS.

Is this true?

MrGreg · 10-07-2008, 09:05 PM

This sounds very odd to me. I'm about to get FIOS, and they are including a modem with wifi built in. I'm surprised they would set up a non-wifi enabled new install.

Nonetheless, a basic $40 wifi router from fry's should work. Just pay the neighbor kid to set it up.

GuruX · 10-08-2008, 05:59 AM

Your basic $40 router might only have a 10mbps WAN port (where the modem would connect to), which would make FIOS pointless.

I think routers like the Linksys WRT150N or D-Link DIR-655 have the capability to handle up to 100mbps on their WAN port, but they're a tad more expensive. Also, if you want the best speed, wireless-N routers are definitely better when you have a connection as fast as FIOS.

johnnymk · 10-08-2008, 06:40 AM

What if they aren't concerned about maximum speed? Will the $40 router work OK?

Jeffbx · 10-08-2008, 10:18 AM

johnnymk · 10-08-2008, 01:12 PM

Thanks

GuruX · 10-08-2008, 05:26 PM

Yup, it will work just fine.

10-07-2008, 08:16 PM	#1
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 12,588	FIOS and Router Mu sister just got Verizon FIOS. Her husband was involved in a motorcycle accident right after that and can not go upstairs where the desktop computer is. I told her to get him a laptop and use a router with a wireless card. However, the Verizon support guy said that the router or whatever is very expensive for FIOS. Is this true?

10-07-2008, 09:05 PM	#2
MrGreg Commander Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,289	This sounds very odd to me. I'm about to get FIOS, and they are including a modem with wifi built in. I'm surprised they would set up a non-wifi enabled new install. Nonetheless, a basic $40 wifi router from fry's should work. Just pay the neighbor kid to set it up. __________________ -The nerd formerly known as vectorcalculus

10-08-2008, 05:59 AM	#3
GuruX Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 2,172	Your basic $40 router might only have a 10mbps WAN port (where the modem would connect to), which would make FIOS pointless. I think routers like the Linksys WRT150N or D-Link DIR-655 have the capability to handle up to 100mbps on their WAN port, but they're a tad more expensive. Also, if you want the best speed, wireless-N routers are definitely better when you have a connection as fast as FIOS. __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own. - Adam Savage

10-08-2008, 10:18 AM	#5
Jeffbx Fleet Admiral Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 8,539	Yup!

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10-08-2008, 06:40 AM	#4
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 12,588	What if they aren't concerned about maximum speed? Will the $40 router work OK?

10-08-2008, 01:12 PM	#6
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 12,588	Thanks

10-08-2008, 05:26 PM	#7
GuruX Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 2,172	Yup, it will work just fine.

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