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Verizon FIOS Working settings
Is anyone using Orbi with FIOS and direct connection? In other words, you are not using the Orbi in AP mode with a Verizon Wireless router/gateway. If so, and do not have any disconnect issues, could...
What services do you have with FiOs? If you have TV and or phone service with FiOs then you need to keep there router in place. That said I can tell you how to setup Orbi in router mode to work with FiOs once you tell me the services you have with them. If you only have FiOs internet then you can remove there router and use Orbi without a problem.
I have FIOS TV and internet service. Yes you must keep the Verizon router as the primary for DVR and guide services. I have the wifi turned off on the FiOS router and have connected Orbi in AP Mode with a 1GB ethernet cable between LAN ports Orbi to FiOS. Works without an issue.
I am not using a Verizon Router or Gateway, I have a direct connection from the ONT via CAT 5 to the Orbi router. I do not have fios for TV or any other services