FIOS internet - router

[Anonymous]

We’ve been having a lot of dropped connection issues with out current router. It’s the previous generation. Current one is 6 and Verizon naturally wants us to buy that for $300.

Just internet not TV. Which router do you have and where did you buy it? Thanks

[Anonymous]

We have a Linksys EA8300 that I found on clearance at Target.
No major issues and works well with Verizon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a Linksys EA8300 that I found on clearance at Target.
No major issues and works well with Verizon.

Thank you.

[Anonymous]

The internet is overburdened now with everyone streaming 4K into their house during the day. The backbones are saturated.

Are you sure a new router will fix this?

[Anonymous]

Yeah OP if you ask Verizon they will want to sell you a new router but it’s probably just network overburdened.

[Anonymous]

What do you mean by dropped connections? Web pages not loading, slowness, videos buffering, VPN connections dropping? Are you having problems with wired, WiFi or both?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What do you mean by dropped connections? Web pages not loading, slowness, videos buffering, VPN connections dropping? Are you having problems with wired, WiFi or both?

WIFI only. No loading.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We’ve been having a lot of dropped connection issues with out current router. It’s the previous generation. Current one is 6 and Verizon naturally wants us to buy that for $300.

Just internet not TV. Which router do you have and where did you buy it? Thanks

Dropped WiFi connections have nothing to do with the incoming signal from Verizon’s end by the network being overburdened as other posters have stated. It is a router issue. The Fios Quantum G1100 router which you most likely have is problematic especially with newer firmware that has been causing issues. It is junk. If you had Fios tv, I would recommend you get the new G3100 from Verizon since their router is required to get the Fios TV service.

Since you don’t, go to Amazon or get Best Buy to price match them on this one. Regularly $300 on sale for $170: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Nighthawk-Smart-Router-RS400/dp/B07QXTYXF1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=NETGEAR%2B-%2BNighthawk%2BAC2300&qid=1589417015&sr=8-1&th=1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We’ve been having a lot of dropped connection issues with out current router. It’s the previous generation. Current one is 6 and Verizon naturally wants us to buy that for $300.

Just internet not TV. Which router do you have and where did you buy it? Thanks

Dropped WiFi connections have nothing to do with the incoming signal from Verizon’s end by the network being overburdened as other posters have stated. It is a router issue. The Fios Quantum G1100 router which you most likely have is problematic especially with newer firmware that has been causing issues. It is junk. If you had Fios tv, I would recommend you get the new G3100 from Verizon since their router is required to get the Fios TV service.

Since you don’t, go to Amazon or get Best Buy to price match them on this one. Regularly $300 on sale for $170: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Nighthawk-Smart-Router-RS400/dp/B07QXTYXF1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=NETGEAR%2B-%2BNighthawk%2BAC2300&qid=1589417015&sr=8-1&th=1

Are you certain the G3100 router is required for FIOS television? I ask because it appears that of you use the G3100, you must also buy the Verizon Fios Home Wifi Extenders as other wifi extenders will not work with G3100, according to Verizon website.

[Anonymous]

Consider getting a mesh router. Amazon eero is great and fixed my Verizon fios issued in the dead spots in my house. It’s a cheap one time cost and easy to set up.

[Anonymous]

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/what-is-mesh-wifi-router,news-24580.html

[Anonymous]

This is one is $130, on sale, at Costco and has good reviews:

https://www.costco.com/tp-link-archer-c4000-tri-band-wi-fi-router.product.100418449.html

[Anonymous]

If you went the mesh router route, did you bridge your fios router since the incoming signal is via cable? Or did you covert the ONT??

[Anonymous]

Now there are a lot of different routers on the market. Basically, they are divided into three classes: budget, middle and top. Obviously, an average-budget model will be enough for the average user. Very cheap is not worth buying, as your problems will become even greater. And the top segment is mainly for large offices. For each class of routers, approximately the same components are used. The appearance, the number of ports and antennas, the number of connectors, as well as support for VoIP telephony may differ. If you are interested in a more detailed consultation, then contact the guys from the site https://techprojournal.com . They will pick the perfect router for you. Good luck

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Now there are a lot of different routers on the market. Basically, they are divided into three classes: budget, middle and top. Obviously, an average-budget model will be enough for the average user. Very cheap is not worth buying, as your problems will become even greater. And the top segment is mainly for large offices. For each class of routers, approximately the same components are used. The appearance, the number of ports and antennas, the number of connectors, as well as support for VoIP telephony may differ. If you are interested in a more detailed consultation, then contact the guys from the site https://techprojournal.com . They will pick the perfect router for you. Good luck

Is this site as good as you described it?