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Rsamp
Mar 05, 2025Aspirant
MK63 Verizon ISP provided new router to install
My ISP (VerizonFios) mandates that I install their new updated router. My Nighthawk MK63 is currently connected to the old Verizon router. Is there anything I need to do to connect my Nighthawk to ne...
- Mar 05, 2025
Yes.
FURRYe38
Mar 05, 2025Guru - Experienced User
If you give #2 a try, all that should be needed is to maybe power off both the new router and the MK system. Connect the MR to the new verizon router, power On the new router and the MK system. The MK system will retain what you have already been using. Disable the new routers wifi radios is all and use the DMZ on the new router for the MR.
Rsamp
Mar 05, 2025Aspirant
Furry,
I'm sorry. What is MR?
- FURRYe38Mar 05, 2025Guru - Experienced User
The model string of the MK63 router unit. The satellites are MS.
- RsampMar 05, 2025Aspirant
so, the Main Router that has the Ethernet cable plugged into Verizon router?
If so since previous router was configured to work with Nighthawk I most likely just need to plug in and set up like I did with original? Is that what I'm hearing?
- FURRYe38Mar 05, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Yes.