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Rsamp
Aspirant
Mar 05, 2025
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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...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Mar 05, 2025

    Yes. 

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Rsamp
Aspirant
Mar 05, 2025

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?

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 05, 2025

Yes. 

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    Rsamp
    Aspirant
    Mar 06, 2025

    Furrye38

    Thanks so much for you help. It was nothing more than changing out the original router and replugging in all the cables as I had hoped. Your links were helpful too.