NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
djc50plus
Jul 23, 2025Follower
Replace Verizon FIOS Router with Netgear
I have Verizon FIOS with a CR1000A router and TV service with Verizon. I am looking to replace the router with a Netgear router. (I currently have an older router, Nighthawk AX5400. Which is a good r...
FURRYe38
Jul 23, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Depends on if there is a separate ONT before the CR router or does the CR router handle the ONT side as well. Something to ask the ISP about and some Fiber ISP services may have special requirements or configurations needed to use there equipment or external routers like NG.
Contact them first and see.
NG doesn't produce any ONT equipment. Just routers and MESH systems that can connect to ONT equipment. Something to take a look at here to see what your home networking needs maybe or would best fit:
https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/mesh
https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers