Arcadyan Technology G3100 User Manual

Fios Home Router
USER GUIDE
Model G3100
©2019 Verizon Wireless
CONTENTS
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 Package Contents
 System Requirements
 Features
 Getting to Know Your
Fios Home Router 
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CONNECTING YOUR FIOS HOME ROUTER
 Setting up Your Fios
Home Router 
 Expanding Wi-Fi
coverage 
 Computer Network
Configuration 
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WIRELESS SETTINGS
 Overview 
 Wireless Status 
 Basic Settings 
 Advanced Settings 
 Channel Settings 
 Guest Network 
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CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS
 Accessing Network
Settings 
 Using Network
Settings 
 Main Screen 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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USING NETWORK CONNECTIONS
 Accessing Network
Connections 
 Network (Home/Oce)
Connection 
 Wireless Access Point
Connection 
 Ethernet Connection 
 Broadband
Connection 
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SETTING PARENTAL CONTROLS
 Activating Parental
Controls 
 Rule Summary 
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CONFIGURING SECURITY SETTINGS
 Firewall 
 Access Control 
 Port Forwarding 
 Port Triggering 
 DMZ Host 
 Static NAT 
 IPv Pinholes 
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CONFIGURING ADVANCED SETTINGS
 Using Advanced
Settings 
 Utilities 
 Network Settings 
 Date And Time 
 DNS Settings 
 Monitoring 
 System Settings 
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CONTENTS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
 Troubleshooting
Tips 
 Frequently Asked
Questions 
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SPECIFICATIONS
 General
Specifications 
 LED Indicators 
 Environmental
Parameters 
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NOTICES
 Regulatory Compliance
Notices 

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INTRODUCTION

1.0 Package Contents
1.1 System Requirements
1.2 Features
1.3 Getting to Know Your
Fios Home Router
 / INTRODUCTION
The Verizon Fios Home Router lets you transmit and distribute digital entertainment and information to multiple devices in your home/office.
Your Fios Home Router supports networking using coaxial cables, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi, making it one of the most versatile and powerful routers
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available.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS, SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND FEATURES

./ PACKAGE CONTENTS

Your package contains:
Fios Home Router
Power adapter
Ethernet cable, three meters (white)
OSS (Open Source Software) insert guide

./ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

System and software requirements are:
A computer or other network device supporting Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet
A web browser, such as Chrome™, Firefox®, Internet Explorer 8® or higher, or Safari® 5.1 or higher

./ FEATURES

Your Fios Home Router features include:
Support for multiple networking standards, including
WAN – Gigabit Ethernet and MoCA 1.1 interfaces – LAN – 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax, Gigabit Ethernet and MoCA 2.5
interfaces
Integrated wired networking with 4-port Ethernet switch and Coax (MoCA)
 / INTRODUCTION
Ethernet supports speeds up to 1000 Mbps – MoCA 2.5 and 1.1 enabled to support speeds up to 700 Mbps
over coaxial cable
Integrated wireless networking with 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax access point featuring:
Enabled 802.11b capable speeds (based on device) – Enabled 802.11g capable speeds (based on device) – Enabled 802.11n capable speeds (based on device) – Enabled 802.11ac capable speeds (based on device) – Enabled 802.11ax capable speeds (based on device)
Enterprise-level security, including:
Fully customizable firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection
(SPI)
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Content filtering with URL-keyword based filtering, parental
controls, and customizable filtering policies per computer
Intrusion detection with Denial of Service protection against
IP spoofing attacks, scanning attacks, IP fragment overlap
exploit, ping of death, and fragmentation attacks – Event logging – MAC address filtering – Static NAT – Port forwarding – Port triggering
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FEATURES
Access control – Advanced wireless protection featuring WPA2/WPA Mixed
Mode and MAC address filtering
Options, including: – DHCP server – WAN interface auto-detection – Dynamic DNS – DNS server – LAN IP and WAN IP address selection – MAC address cloning – IPv6 support – QoS support (end to end layer 2/3) featuring: Dierentiated
Services (Diserv), 802.1p/q prioritization, and pass-through of WAN-side DSCPs, Per Hop Behaviors (PHBs), and queuing to LAN-side devices
Remote management and secured remote management
using HTTPS – Static routing – VPN (VPN pass through only) – IGMP – Daylight savings time support
 / INTRODUCTION

./ GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FIOS HOME ROUTER

1.3a/ FRONT PANEL
The front panel’s unified button allows quick access to the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature and pairing mode.
The Router Status LED will be on white and solid when your router is turned on, connected to the internet, and functioning normally.
Router Status LED
Condition Status LED Color Fios Home Router
Normal WHITE Normal operation (solid)
Router is booting (fast blink)
BLUE Pairing mode (slow blink)
Pairing successful (solid)
GREEN Wi-Fi has been turned o (solid)
Issue(s) YELLOW No internet connection (slow blink)
Poor backhaul signal (solid)
RED Hardware/System failure detected (solid)
Overheating (fast blink) Pairing Failure (slow blink)
Power OFF Power o
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The WPS button is used to initiate Wi-Fi Protected Setup. This is an easy way to add WPS capable devices to your wireless network. To activate the WPS function, press and hold the unified button located on the front of your Fios Home Router for more than two
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FIOS HOME ROUTER
seconds. When WPS is initiated from your router, the Router Status LED slowly flashes blue for up to two minutes, allowing time to complete the WPS pairing process on your wireless device (also known as a wireless client). When a device begins connecting to your router using WPS, the Router Status LED rapidly flashes blue for a few seconds, and turns solid blue and then solid white as the connection completes.
If there is an error during the WPS pairing process, the Router Status LED slowly flashes red for two minutes after the error occurs.
Refer to the “Connecting A Wi-Fi Device Using WPS” for more details. In addition, the unified button also provides a quick view of the operational state of the Fios Home Router using various colors as indicated in the chart above. Please refer to section 9.0h for
details on the rear LEDs.
1.3b/ REAR PANEL
The rear panel of your router has a label that contains important information about your device, including the default settings for the router’s wireless network name (SSID), wireless password (WPA2 key), local URL for accessing the router’s administrative pages, and administrator password. The label also contains a QR code that you can scan with your smartphone, tablet, or other camera­equipped Wi-Fi device to allow you to automatically connect your device to your Wi-Fi network without typing in a password (requires a QR code reading app with support for Wi-Fi QR codes).
 / INTRODUCTION
The rear panel has seven ports; F-type coax, Ethernet LAN (four), Ethernet WAN, and USB. The rear panel also includes a DC power jack and a reset button.
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Ethernet LAN - connects devices to your Fios Home Router using Ethernet cables to join the local area network (LAN). The four Ethernet LAN ports are 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing and can be used with either straight-through or crossover Ethernet cables.
USB - provides up to 1000 mA at 5 VDC for attached devices. For example, you could charge a cell phone. With a firmware upgrade, the USB host functionality may be available for other devices, such as external storage and cameras. Firmware updates are performed automatically by Verizon.
Ethernet WAN - connects your Fios Home Router to the internet using an Ethernet cable.
Coax WAN and LAN - connects your router to the internet and/ or to other MoCA devices using a coaxial cable.
Warning: The WAN coax port is intended for connection to
Verizon Fios only. It must not be connected to any exterior or interior coaxial wires not designated for Verizon Fios.
Reset Button - allows you to reset your router to the factory default settings. To perform a soft reboot, press and hold the button for at least three seconds. To reset your router to the factory default settings, press and hold the button for at least ten seconds.
Power - connects your Fios Home Router to an electrical wall outlet using the supplied power adapter.
Warning: The included power adapter is for home use only,
supporting voltages from 105-125 voltage in AC. Do not use in environments with greater than 125 voltage in AC.
 / INTRODUCTION
1.3c/ MOUNTING THE FIOS HOME ROUTER TO A WALL
For optimum performance, the Fios Home Router is designed to stand in a vertical upright position. Verizon does not recommend wall mounting the Fios Home Router. However, if you wish to mount your Fios Home Router, you can purchase a wall mount bracket from the Verizon Fios Accessories Store at verizon.com/ fiosaccessories.
To mount your Fios Home Router to a wall:
1. You may use the wall mount bracket as a template for
positioning the Fios Home Router.
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2. Mark the mounting holes, then remove the wall mount
bracket from the wall.
3. Drive two screws into the wall. Leave the screws extended
about 0.2 inches from the wall.
4. Verify the screws are positioned correctly by placing the wall
bracket on the screws. Then remove the wall bracket from the wall.
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5. There are two mounting slots located on the bottom of the
Fios Home Router. It allows you to securely attach your router to the wall. Align the slots with the wall mount bracket.
6. Attach the router to the wall mount bracket through an easy
twist and lock action.
 / INTRODUCTION
7. Align the wall mount bracket with the attached router to the
screws, then slide the bracket down until it locks in place.
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8. To secure the bracket, place one screw into the small hole of
the bracket and tighten the screw into your wall.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FIOS HOME ROUTER
Note: To release the lock, twist the router counter-clockwise
and press down on the small clip on the bottom of the bracket.

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CONNECTING YOUR FIOS HOME ROUTER

2.0 Setting up Your
Fios Home Router
2.1 Expanding Wi-Fi coverage
2.2 Computer Network
Configuration
2.3 Main Screen
 / CONNECTING YOUR
FIOS HOME ROUTER
Connecting your Fios Home Router and accessing its web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) are both simple procedures.
Accessing the GUI may vary slightly, depending on your device’s operating system and web browser.
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SETTING UP YOUR FIOS HOME ROUTER

./ SETTING UP YOUR FIOS HOME ROUTER
There are three basic steps to set up your Fios Home Router:
Step 1: Connect your Fios Home Router to the internet. Step 2: Connect your network device to your
Fios Home Router.
Step 3: Configure your Fios Home Router.
Before you begin, if you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it. Remove all old router components, including the power supply. They will not work with your new Fios Home Router.
2.0a/ STEP 1 - CONNECT YOUR FIOS HOME ROUTER TO THE
INTERNET
1. Remove your Fios Home Router, Ethernet cables, and
power adapter from the box.
2. Locate your high-speed internet (WAN) outlet. This would
be the wall jack installed previously by Verizon. Note the type of jack may be either Ethernet or coaxial.
3. Connect your Fios Home Router to the internet
(WAN).
If connecting the WAN using Ethernet, plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the white Ethernet WAN port on the back of your router. Plug the other end of the cable into the high-speed Ethernet wall jack.
 / CONNECTING YOUR
FIOS HOME ROUTER
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If connecting the WAN using coaxial cable, locate a coaxial cable and connect one end to the coax port on the back of your router. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to a coax wall jack.
Tighten the coaxial cables by hand until snug. Tightening the coaxial cable should not require a wrench.
4. Plug the power cord into the power port on the back of your
Fios Home Router and then into a power outlet. The router automatically turns on as soon as power is plugged in.
Important: Wait until the Router Status LED on the front of the
Fios Home Router stops flashing and is solid white. If the light turns red, check the steps in the Troubleshooting section of this user guide.
2.0b/ STEP 2 - CONNECT YOUR NETWORK DEVICE TO YOUR
FIOS HOME ROUTER
If connecting a device using Ethernet (preferred for initial setup):
Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into one of the four yellow
Ethernet ports on the back of your Fios Home Router.
Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of
your network device.
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SETTING UP YOUR FIOS HOME ROUTER
If connecting a wireless device:
Access the Wi-Fi setting on your wireless device, then select
your new Fios Home Router using the wireless network name (SSID) shown on the sticker located on the rear of your Fios Home Router.
Enter the wireless password (WPA2 key) also shown on the
sticker.
2.0c/ STEP 3 - CONFIGURE YOUR FIOS HOME ROUTER
1. Open a web browser on the device connected to your
Fios Home Router network.
2. In the browser address field (URL), enter:
myfiosgateway.com, then press the Enter key on your keyboard.
Alternately, you can enter: https://192.168.1.1
The first time you access your Fios Home Router, an Easy Setup Wizard displays to help step you through the setup process.
 / CONNECTING YOUR
FIOS HOME ROUTER
3. On the Step 1: Please log in to your router screen, enter the
password that is printed next to the Admin password on the label on the rear of your router.
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4. Click Next. The Step 2: Personalize Your Wi-Fi Settings
screen displays. Click on the check box next to Setup and Enable Your Guest Wi-Fi (Optional) to personalize your Guest Wi-Fi Name and Password.
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For your protection, your Fios Home Router is pre-set at the factory to use WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) encryption for your wireless network. This is the best setting for most users and provides maximum security.
5. Click Next. The Step 3: Click Apply to Save Your Wi-Fi
Settings screen appears. You have an option of saving the Wi-Fi settings as an image on your device by clicking the Save as picture button. After you click Save as picture to save your Wi-Fi settings as an image, click Apply to save the Wi-Fi changes to your Fios Home Router.
Important: If you are on a Wi-Fi device when setting up your
Fios Home Router, you will be disconnected from the Wi-Fi network when you change the Wi-Fi name or Wi-Fi password. When this occurs, your Fios Home Router will detect this situation and prompt you to reconnect using the new settings.
 / CONNECTING YOUR
FIOS HOME ROUTER
The Congratulations! You’re all set up screen displays once your Fios Home Router verifies the final settings and has successfully connected to the internet and is ready for use. You can click on Main router settings to access the main screen of the Fios Home Router or click on Start browsing and you will be directed to the Verizon.com website.
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If your Fios Home Router is subsequently reset to the factory default settings, the settings printed on the label will again be in eect.
If your Fios Home Router fails to connect, follow the troubleshooting steps in the Troubleshooting section of this guide.
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EXPANDING WIFI COVERAGE
./ EXPANDING WIFI COVERAGE
Connecting Verizon’s Fios Home Wi-Fi Extender to the Fios Home Router allows you to extend wireless signal range of the Fios Home Router for eliminating Wi-Fi dead zones on your Wi-Fi network.
To connect a Fios Home Wi-Fi Extender to your existing Fios Home Router:
1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN port
on the Fios Home Router. Then insert the other end of the cable into the Ethernet port of the Fios Home Wi-Fi Extender.
2. Plug the power adapter into the power inlet on the rear of
the Fios Home Router and Fios Home Wi-Fi Extender, and the other end into a power outlet.
3. Wireless Link: On the Windows desktop of your PC, click
Start/Control Panel/Network and Internet/View network status and tasks/Connect to a network to browse the available wireless networks. Choose the SSID name of the
 / CONNECTING YOUR
FIOS HOME ROUTER
Fios Home Router from the list and click Connect button to start using the wireless network.
4. If you need to add another Fios Home Wi-Fi Extender on
your network, repeat step 1 and step 2. If the LED becomes flashing blue, it indicates that the device is in software synchronization process. Please wait for the LED to turn solid white again. Then unplug the power and network cable of the secondary Fios Home Wi-Fi Extender, and place it to your desired location.
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5. Then connect the power to the secondary Fios Home Wi-Fi
Extender.
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COMPUTER NETWORK CONFIGURATION

./ COMPUTER NETWORK CONFIGURATION
Each network interface on your computer should either automatically obtain an IP address from the upstream Network DHCP server (default configuration) or be manually configured with a statically defined IP address and DNS address. We recommend leaving this setting as it is.
2.2a/ CONFIGURING DYNAMIC IP ADDRESSING
To configure a computer to use dynamic IP addressing:
WINDOWS 7/8
1. In the Control Panel, locate Network and Internet, then
select
View Network Status and Tasks.
2. In the
section, click Local Area Connection in the Connections field. The Local Area Connection Status window displays.
3. Click
window displays.
4. Select
Properties. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window displays.
5. Click the
6. Click the
button, then click
7. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, click OK
to save the settings.
View your active networks – Connect or disconnect
Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click
Obtain an IP address automatically radio button. Obtain DNS server address automatically radio
OK.
 / CONNECTING YOUR
FIOS HOME ROUTER
8. To configure Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) to
use dynamic IP addressing, repeat step 1 to 7. However for step 4, select Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) in the Properties option (refer to IPv6 section for Fios Home Router configuration).
WINDOWS 10
1. On the Windows desktop, click on the Start icon. Select
Settings and click Network & Internet.
2. In the Network & Internet, click Ethernet.
3. Select Network and Sharing Center. The View your basic
network information and set up connections window displays.
4. In the View your active networks, click Ethernet in the
Connections field. The Ethernet Status window displays.
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5. Click Properties. The Ethernet Properties window displays.
6. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click
Properties. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window displays.
7. Click the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button.
8. Click the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio
button, then click OK.
9. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, click OK to
save the settings.
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COMPUTER NETWORK CONFIGURATION
10. To configure Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) to
use dynamic IP addressing, repeat step 1 to 9. However for step 6, select Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/ IPv6) in the Properties option (refer to IPv6 section for Fios Home Router configuration).
MACINTOSH OS X
1. Click the Apple icon in the top left corner of the desktop. A
menu displays.
2. Select System Preferences. The System Preferences
window displays.
3. Click Network.
4. Verify that Ethernet, located in the list on the left, is
highlighted and displays Connected.
5. Click Assist Me.
6. Follow the instructions in the Network Diagnostics
Assistant.
2.2b/ CONNECTING OTHER COMPUTERS AND NETWORK
DEVICES
You can connect your Fios Home Router to other computers or set top boxes using an Ethernet cable, wireless connection (Wi-Fi), or coaxial cable.
 / CONNECTING YOUR
FIOS HOME ROUTER
ETHERNET
1. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into one of the open
yellow Ethernet ports on the back of your Fios Home Router.
2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet
port on the computer.
3. Repeat these steps for each computer to be connected to
your Fios Home Router using Ethernet. You can connect up to four.
CONNECTING A WIFI DEVICE USING WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is an easier way for many devices to set up a secure wireless network connection. Instead of manually entering passwords or multiple keys on each wireless client, such as a laptop, printer, or external hard drive, your Fios Home Router creates a secure wireless network.
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In most cases, this only requires the pressing of two buttons – one on your Fios Home Router and one on the wireless client. This could be either a built-in button or one on a compatible wireless adapter/ card, or a virtual button in software. Once completed, this allows wireless clients to join your wireless network.
To initialize the WPS process, you can either press and hold the unified button located on the front of your Fios Home Router for more than two seconds or use the GUI and press the on-screen button.
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COMPUTER NETWORK CONFIGURATION
You can easily add wireless devices to your wireless network using the WPS option if your wireless device supports the WPS feature.
To access WPS using the user interface:
1. From the main menu, select Wi-Fi settings, then select Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS).
2. Enable the protected setup by moving the selector to On.
3. Use one of the following methods:
If your wireless client device has a WPS button, press the unified button on your router for more than two seconds, then click the WPS button on your wireless device (client) to start the WPS registration process.
If your client device has a WPS PIN, locate the PIN printed on the client’s label or in the client documentation. Enter the PIN number in the
Client WPS PIN field. The
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FIOS HOME ROUTER
Client WPS PIN field is located in the section 2 - PIN enrollment on the user interface.
Click Register.
Alternatively, you can enter the router’s PIN shown on this screen into the WPS user interface of your device, if this PIN mode is supported by your wireless device.
4. After pressing the unified button (WPS) on your router, you
have two minutes to press the WPS button on the client device before the WPS session times out.
When the unified button (WPS) on your router is pressed, the Router Status LED on the front of your router begins flashing blue. The flashing continues until WPS pairing to the client device completes successfully. At this time, the Router Status LED turns solid blue.
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If WPS fails to establish a connection to a wireless client device within two minutes, the Router Status LED on your router flashes red for two minutes to indicate the WPS pairing process was unsuccessful. After flashing red, the light returns to solid white to indicate that Wi-Fi is on.
CONNECTING A WI-FI DEVICE USING A PASSWORD
1. Verify each device that you are connecting wirelessly (using
Wi-Fi) has a built-in wireless or external wireless adapter.
2. Open the device’s wireless settings application.
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COMPUTER NETWORK CONFIGURATION
3. Select your Fios Home Router’s wireless network name
(SSID) from the device’s list of discovered wireless networks.
4. When prompted, enter your Fios Home Router’s wireless
password (WPA2 key) into the device’s wireless settings. Your router’s default wireless network name and wireless password are located on the sticker on the rear panel of your Fios Home Router.
5. Verify the changes were implemented by using the device’s
web browser to access a site on the internet.
6. Repeat these steps for every device that you are wirelessly
connecting to your router.
COAX
1. Verify all coax devices are turned o.
2. Disconnect any adapter currently connected to the coaxial
wall jack in the room where your router is located.
3. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the coaxial wall
jack and the other end to the coax port on your network device.
4. Power up the network device.
 / CONNECTING YOUR
FIOS HOME ROUTER

./ MAIN SCREEN

When you log into your router, the dashboard main page displays the main navigation menu of connection status, Wi-Fi settings, network settings, parental control, firewall security level, and advanced quick links.
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2.3a/ Menu
The main menu contains the following configuration options and chapters:
Status - this chapter
Wi-Fi - Chapter 3
Network - Chapter 4 and Chapter 5
Parental Controls - Chapter 6
Firewall - Chapter 7
Advanced - Chapter 8
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MAIN SCREEN
2.3b/ STATU S
Router Status
This section displays firmware and hardware version numbers, and the status of your router’s local network (LAN) and internet connection (WAN).

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WIRELESS SETTINGS

3.0 Overview
3.1 Wireless Status
3.2 Basic Settings
3.3 Advanced Settings
3.4 Channel Settings
3.5 Guest Network
 / WIRELESS
SETTINGS
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Wireless networking enables you to free yourself from wires, making your devices more accessible and easier to use.
You can create a wireless network, including accessing and configuring wireless security options.
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OVERVIEW

./ OVERVIEW
Your Fios Home Router provides you with wireless connectivity using the 802.11b, g, n, ac or ax standards. These are the most common wireless standards.
802.11b has a maximum data rate of 11 Mbps, 802.11g has a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps, 802.11n has a maximum data rate of 450 Mbps, 802.11ac has a maximum data rate of 3.12 Gbps, and
802.11ax has a maximum data rate of 4.8 Gbps.
802.11b and g standards operate in the 2.4 GHz range. 802.11ac operates in the 5 GHz range. 802.11n and ax operate in both the
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges.
Note: 802.11 b is a legacy mode and is not recommended. Even
one 802.11b device connected to the network will slow your entire wireless network.
The wireless service and wireless security are activated by default. The level of security is preset to WPA2 encryption using a unique default WPA2 key (also referred to as a passphrase or password) pre-configured at the factory. This information is displayed on a sticker located on the rear of your router.
Your router integrates multiple layers of security. These include Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2), and firewall.
 / WIRELESS
SETTINGS

./ WIRELESS STATUS

Use the Wi-Fi status feature to view the status of your router’s wireless network.
To view the status:
1. Access the dashboard main page. You can quickly view your
router’s wireless status in the Wi-Fi column.
2. In the Wi-Fi column for Primary Network and Guest Network,
the following information displays:
ON/OFF - displays whether the wireless radio is active. When the radio is not enabled, no wireless devices will be able to connect to the home network.
Wi-Fi Name (SSID) - displays the SSID (Service Set Identifier) shared among all devices on a wireless network. The SSID is the network name. All devices must use the same SSID.
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Wi-Fi Password - displays the Pre-Shared Key of the Wi-Fi security.
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BASIC SETTINGS

./ BASIC SETTINGS
You can configure the basic security settings for either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz of your wireless network.
To configure the basic security radio, SSID and security settings:
1. Select Wi-Fi from the left pane, and then click Basic
Settings.
2. To activate the wireless radio, click the On radio button.
3. If desired, enter a new name for the wireless network
in the SSID field or leave the default name that displays automatically.
4. To activate the wireless security, click the WPA radio button.
5. Enter the Pre-Shared Key.
6. Click Save Changes to save the changes.
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SETTINGS
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./ ADVANCED SETTINGS

You can change your advanced wireless security settings, such as disable your SSID broadcast to secure your wireless trac; stop your Fios Home Router from broadcasting your SSID; set wireless MAC authentication to limit access to specific wireless devices; and change the wireless mode to limit or allow access to your wireless network based on the type of technology as well as other advanced wireless options.
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3.3a/ BROADCAST
You can configure the Fios Home Router’s SSID broadcast capabilities to allow or disallow wireless devices from automatically using a broadcast SSID name to detect your router wireless network.
1. Select Wi-Fi from the left pane, and then click Advanced
Settings.
2. To enable SSID broadcasting, click the Enable radio button.
SSID broadcast is enabled by default. The SSID of the wireless network will be broadcast to all wireless devices.
To disable SSID broadcasting, click the Disable radio button. The public SSID broadcast will be hidden from all wireless devices. You will need to manually configure additional wireless devices to join the wireless network.
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SETTINGS
3. When all changes are complete, click Save Changes to save
the changes.
3.3b/ MAC AUTHENTICATION
You can configure your router to limit access to your wireless network allowing access only to those devices with specific MAC addresses.
To set wireless MAC authentication:
1. To enable access control, select the Enable Access List
check box.
2. Select either:
Accept all devices listed below – allows only the listed devices to access the wireless network.
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Warning: This will block wireless network access for all devices
not in the list. Only devices in the list will be able to connect to the wireless network.
Deny all devices listed below – denies access to the listed devices. All other wireless devices will be able to access the wireless network if they use the correct wireless password.
3. Enter the MAC address of a device, then click the Add
button.
4. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to add additional devices, as
needed.
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5. To remove a specific device’s MAC address, click the
Remove button next to the specific MAC address.
6. When all changes are complete, click Save Changes to save
the changes.
3.3c/ 802.11 MODE
From the 802.11 Mode page, you can limit the wireless access to your network by selecting the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless communication standard (mode) best suited or compatible with the devices you allow access to your wireless network.
Select the wireless mode as follows:
Compatibility – This is the default mode setting, providing a good balance of performance and compatibility with existing wireless devices. 802.11a,b,g,n,ac and ax devices can connect.
Legacy – For older wireless devices. Only 802.11a,n and ac devices can connect. Both 802.11n and 802.11ac are available on the 5 GHz frequencies. 802.11a (legacy mode) will cause your wireless network to slow and is not recommended.
Wi-Fi 5 Mode – This provides maximum performance. 802.11ac devices will have exclusive use of the 5 GHz frequencies and
802.11n devices will not be able to connect at 5 GHz.
Wi-Fi 6 Mode – For newer wireless 802.11ax devices only. No other devices can be used.
When all changes are complete, click Save Changes to save the changes.
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3.3d/ OTHER ADVANCED WIRELESS OPTIONS
You can view additional wireless options.
Comment: Recommend leaving defaults as is unless otherwise
directed.
View the following options:
Caution: These settings should only be configured by
experienced network technicians. Changing the settings could adversely aect the operation of your router and your local network.
Mesh Wi-Fi Enabled - allows for smart roaming to provide reliable Wi-Fi network with full signal strength in all areas.
Group key update interval time – time interval used to update the WPA shared key (used to generate the group key).
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Transmit Power – adjusts the power of the wireless signal.
Wireless QoS (WMM) - improves the quality of service (QoS) for voice, video, and audio streaming over Wi-Fi by prioritizing these data streams.
WMM Power Save - improves battery life on mobile Wi-Fi devices such as smart phones and tablets by fine-tuning power consumption.
Important: WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) QoS and Power Save require
a wireless client device which also supports WMM.
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CHANNEL SETTINGS

./ CHANNEL SETTINGS
You can configure the channel settings for either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz of your wireless network.
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SETTINGS
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On the Channel Settings page for either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, the following information displays:
Channel - this is the radio channel used by the wireless router and its clients to communicate with each other. The channel must be the same on the router and all of its wireless clients.
Select the channel you want the wireless radio to use to
communicate, or accept the default Automatic channel selection. Then the router will automatically assign itself a radio channel.
Select the Keep my channel selection during power cycle
check box to save your channel selection when your Fios Home Router is rebooted.
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GUEST NETWORK

Select the Enable DFS Channels during Channel Scan (DFS,
dynamic frequency selection) check box to perform channel availability check in the 5GHz band.
Channel Width - scans and displays the channel the wireless connection is currently using.
Channel Analyzer - displays the analysis of channel availability. Click Perform New Scan to perform channel availability scan for
the Fios Home Router accommodating the best radio channel and providing the best Wi-Fi performance.
Channel Score - scans and displays a network congestion score of one to ten in each wireless channel. It can be used to determine which channels to use or to avoid. Higher score indicates less congestion in a channel.
Channel Analysis - scans and displays channel bandwidth and signal strength of available APs.
./ GUEST NETWORK
The Guest Network is designed to provide internet connectivity to your guests but restricts access to your primary network and shared files. The primary network and the guest network are separated from each other through firewalls. You create one Guest Wi-Fi SSID and one password, and use it for all guests. Guest Wi-Fi can be managed using either the Fios Home Router’s web interface, or via the Verizon MyFios app. The guest network SSID does not change when you make a change to your primary network SSID.
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The Fios Home Router is shipped from the factory with Guest Wi-Fi turned o. The default SSID for Guest Wi-Fi is preconfigured at the factory to the default wireless network name (SSID) which is displayed on a sticker located at the rear of the router followed by hyphen guest (-Guest). For example – if the router is shipped with a default SSID of “Fios-ABCDE” then the default SSID for Guest Wi-Fi is “Fios-ABCDE-Guest”.
3.5a/ GUEST WI-FI
To enable Guest Wi-Fi:
1. From the main menu, select Wi-Fi, then select Guest
Network.
2. Click the On radio button and enter a valid SSID and
Password.
3. Press Save Changes to save the changes.
Important: It is not recommended to create a guest network
without a password.
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3.5b/ GUEST WIFI DEVICES
The devices on the Guest Network can be viewed on the Guest Wi-Fi device list. If the admin toggles the button next to a device to O, that device will be blocked from accessing the internet.
Refer to “Connecting A Wi-Fi Device Using WPS” on page 31 for the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) setup.

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CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS

4.0 Accessing Network Settings
4.1 Using Network Settings
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NETWORK SETTINGS
You can configure the basic network settings for your Fios Home Router’s network.
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ACCESSING NETWORK SETTINGS

Caution: The settings described in this chapter should only be
configured by experienced network technicians. Changes could adversely aect the operation of your router and your local network.
./ ACCESSING NETWORK SETTINGS
The Network section allows you to view and manage your network connections and devices. You can block websites and internet services, set port forwarding, view device details, and rename devices.
4.0a/ NETWORK STATUS
To view your network connections:
1. Select Network from the left pane, and then click Network
status.
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NETWORK SETTINGS
2. To view and edit the details of a
specific network connection, click the hyperlinked name from the Device options drop-down menu. The following sections detail the types of network connection settings that you can view and configure.

./ USING NETWORK SETTINGS

You can access and configure common network parameters:
Block this Device/Un-Block this Device - Click this option to quickly enable/disable a device from having internet access.
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Website Blocking - To block specific websites, click Website Blocking. The Parental Controls page displays. For additional information about blocking websites, refer to Chapter 8 Setting Parental Controls.
Block Internet Services - Internet services blocking prevents a device on your network from accessing specific services, such as receiving email or downloading files from FTP sites. Block Internet services by locating the device, then clicking Block Internet Services. The Access Control page displays. For additional information on blocking internet services, refer to the Access Control section in Chapter 7 Configuring Security Settings.
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Port Forwarding - Port Forwarding allows your network to be exposed to the internet in specific limited and controlled ways. For example, you could allow specific applications, such as gaming, voice, and chat, to access servers in the local network. To access the Port Forwarding page, click Port Forwarding.
For additional information, refer to the Port Forwarding section in Chapter 7 Configuring Security Settings.
View Device Details - Click View Device Details to display the Device Information page and view the selected device’s information, such as IP Address, MAC address, Network Connection, Lease Type, Port Forwarding Services, as well as the Ping Test option.
Rename this Device - To change the name of a specific device, click Rename this Device. The Rename Device page displays. If desired, enter the new device name and/ or select a dierent icon. Click Apply to save changes. The Network status page will open with the new name and icon displayed.

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USING NETWORK CONNECTIONS

5.0 Accessing Network
Connections
5.1 Network (Home/Oce)
Connection
5.2 Wireless Access Point
Connection
5.3 Ethernet Connection
5.4 Broadband Connection
(Ethernet/Coax)
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CONNECTIONS
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Your Fios Home Router supports various local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN), or internet connections using Ethernet or coaxial cables.
You can configure aspects of the network and internet connections as well as create new connections.
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ACCESSING NETWORK CONNECTIONS

Caution: The settings described in this chapter should only be
configured by experienced network technicians. Changes could adversely aect the operation of your router and your local network.
./ ACCESSING NETWORK CONNECTIONS
You can access your network connections and view the connections by connection type.
To access the network connections:
1. Select Network, then select Network Connections.
2. To display all connection entries, click the Advanced button.
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CONNECTIONS
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3. To view and edit the details of a specific network connection,
click the hyperlinked name or the action icon. The following sections detail the types of network connections that you can view.
./ NETWORK HOME/OFFICE CONNECTION
You can view the properties of your local network. This connection is used to combine several network interfaces under one virtual network. For example, you can create a home/oce network connection for Ethernet and other network devices.
Note: When a network connection is disabled, the formerly
underlying devices connected to it will not be able to obtain a new DHCP address from that Fios Home Router network interface.
To view the connection:
1. On the Network Connections page, click the Network
(Home/Oce) connection link. The Network (Home/ Oce) Properties page displays.
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2. To rename a network connection, enter the new network
name in the
3. Click
Apply to save the changes.
Name field.
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5.1a/ CONFIGURING THE HOME/OFFICE NETWORK
To configure the network connection:
1. In the Network (Home/Oce) Properties page, click
Settings. The configuration page displays.
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2. Configure the following sections, as needed.
GENERAL
In the General section, verify the following information:
Status - displays the connection status of the network.
Network – displays the type of network connection.
Connection Type - displays the type of connection interface.
Physical Address - displays the physical address of the network card used for the network.
MTU - displays the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) indicating the largest packet size permitted for internet transmissions:
Automatic: sets the MTU (Maximum Transmission
Unit) at 1500.
Automatic by DHCP: sets the MTU according to the
DHCP connection.
Manual: allows you to manually set the MTU.
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CONNECTIONS
Internet Protocol In the Internet Protocol section, specify one of the
following:
No IPv4 Address: the connection has no IP address.
This is useful if the connection operates under a bridge.
Obtain an IPv4 Address Automatically: the network
connection is required by Verizon to obtain an IP address automatically. The server assigning the IP address also assigns a subnet mask address, which can be overridden by entering another subnet mask address.
Use the Following IP Address: the network connection
uses a permanent or static IP address and Subnet Mask address, provided by Verizon or experienced network technician.
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BRIDGE
In the Bridge section of the Network (Home/Oce) Properties, you can configure the various LAN interfaces.
Caution: Do not change these settings unless specifically instructed
to by Verizon. Changes could adversely aect the operation of your Fios Home Router and your local network.
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Verify the following information:
Status – displays the connection status of a specific network connection.
Action – contains an Edit hyperlink that, when clicked, generates the next level configuration page for the specific network connection or network device.
IP ADDRESS DISTRIBUTION
The IP Address Distribution section is used to configure the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server parameters of your Fios Home Router.
Once enabled and configured, the DHCP server automatically assigns IP addresses to any network devices which are set to obtain their IP address dynamically.
If DHCP Server is enabled on your Fios Home Router, configure the network devices as DHCP Clients. There are 2 basic options in this section: Disabled and DHCP Server.
To set up the Fios Home Router’s network bridge to function as a DHCP server:
1. In the IP Address Distribution section, select the DHCP
server. Once enabled, the DHCP server provides automatic IP assignments (also referred to as IP leases) based on the preset IP range defined below.
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CONNECTIONS
Start IP Address – Enter the first IP address in the IP range that the Fios Home Router will automatically begin assigning IP addresses from. Since your Fios Home Router’s IP address is 192.168.1.1, the default Start IP Address is 192.168.1.2.
End IP Address – Enter the last IP address in the IP range that the Fios Home Router will automatically stop the IP address allocation at. The maximum end IP address range that can be entered is 192.168.1.254.
2. If Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) is being used,
enter the WINS Server address.
3. In the Lease Time in Minutes field, enter the amount
of time a network device is allowed to connect to the Fios Home Router with its currently issued dynamic IP address.
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4. Click Apply to save changes.
IP ADDRESS DISTRIBUTION ACCORDING TO DHCP OPTION  VENDOR CLASS IDENTIFIER
DHCP vendor class is related to DHCP option 60 configuration within the router. Adding option 60 configurations allows for particular vendor to get lease from a specified pool of address.
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NETWORK HOME/OFFICE CONNECTION
ROUTING TABLE
You can configure your Fios Home Router to use static or dynamic routing.
Static routing – specifies a fixed routing path to neighboring destinations based on predetermined metrics.
Dynamic routing – automatically adjusts how packets travel
• on the network. The path determination is based on network/ device reachability and status of network being traveled.
To configure routing:
1. In the Routing Table section, click Add new route button to
display and modify the new route configuration page.
2. To save your changes click Apply.
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./ WIRELESS ACCESS POINT CONNECTION

A Wireless Access Point network connection allows wireless devices to connect to the local area network (LAN) using the
2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi network.
Note: Once disabled, all wireless devices connected to that wireless
network will be disconnected from the LAN network and internet.
To view the connection settings:
1. In the Network Connections page, click the Network(Home/
Oce) connection link.
2. To access the 5.0GHz Wireless Access Point 1 Properties or
2.4GHz Wireless Access Point 2 Properties page, click the
5.0GHz Wireless Access Point 1 or 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point 2 link listed under the Underlying Device section.
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3. To disable the connection, click the Disable button.
4. To rename the connection, enter a name in the Name field.
5. Click Apply to save the changes.
6. Reboot your Fios Home Router.
5.2a/ CONFIGURING WIRELESS ACCESS POINT PROPERTIES
To configure the connection:
1. In the 5.0GHz Wireless Access Point 1 Properties or 2.4GHz
Wireless Access Point 2 Properties page, click Setting. The configuration page displays.
2. Verify the following information:
Status - displays the connection status of the network.
Network – displays the type of network connection.
Connection Type - displays the type of connection interface.
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CONNECTIONS
Physical Address - displays the physical address of the network card used for the network.
MTU - specifies the largest packet size permitted for internet transmissions:
Automatic: set the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)
at 1500.
Automatic by DHCP: sets the MTU according to the
DHCP connection.
Manual: allows you to manually set the MTU.
3. Click Apply to save changes.
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ETHERNET CONNECTION

./ ETHERNET CONNECTION
You can view the properties of your Ethernet LAN connection using an Ethernet cable inserted into one of your Fios Home Router’s Ethernet LAN ports.
To view the connection settings:
1. In the Network Connections page, click the Network(Home/
Oce) connection link.
2. Next, to access the
Ethernet link listed under the Underlying Device section.
3. To rename the network connection, enter the new name in
the Name field.
4. Click Apply to save changes.
Ethernet Properties page, click the
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5.3a/ CONFIGURING ETHERNET PROPERTIES
To configure the connection:
1. 1. In the Ethernet Properties page, click Settings. The
configuration page displays.
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2. Configure the following settings, as needed.
GENERAL
Verify the following information:
Status - displays the connection status of the network. Network – displays the type of network connection.
Connection Type - displays as Hardware Ethernet Switch.
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BROADBAND CONNECTION

Physical Address - displays the physical address of the network card used for the network.
MTU - specifies the largest packet size permitted for
Automatic: sets the MTU (Maximum Transmission
Unit at 1500).
Automatic by DHCP: sets the MTU according to the
DHCP connection.
Manual: allows you to manually set the MTU.
HW Switch Ports - displays the status of each LAN port.
3. Click Apply to save the changes.
./ BROADBAND CONNECTION
ETHERNET/COAX
You can view the properties of your broadband connection (your connection to the internet). This connection may be via either Ethernet or Coaxial cable.
To view the connection settings:
1. In the Network Connections page, click the Broadband
Connection (Ethernet/Coax) or Coax link.
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Coax Properties
2. To rename the network connection, enter the new name in
the Name field.
3. Click Apply to save changes.
5.4a/ CONFIGURING THE ETHERNET/COAX CONNECTION
To configure the connection:
1. In the Broadband Connection (Ethernet/Coax) Properties
page, click Settings. The configuration page displays.
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CONNECTIONS
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BROADBAND CONNECTION
2. Configure the following settings, as needed.
GENERAL
Verify the following information:
Status - displays the connection status of the network.
Network – displays the type of network connection.
Connection Type - displays the type of connection interface.
Physical Address - displays the physical address of the network card used for the network.
MTU - specifies the largest packet size permitted for internet transmissions:
Automatic: sets the MTU (Maximum Transmission
Unit at 1500).
Automatic by DHCP: sets the MTU according to the
Manual: allows you to manually set the MTU.
COAX LINK
Privacy - to set Privacy, select the Enabled check box. This causes all devices connected to the coaxial cable to use the same password. This is recommended. To set the password, enter the Coax Link password in the Password field.
To enable or disable the Coax link, click Disable or Enable.
DHCP connection.
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CONNECTIONS
To view the devices connected using the coaxial cable, click the Go to WAN Coax Status link.
In the Internet Protocol section, specify one of the following:
No IPv4 Address: the connection has no IP address.
This is useful if the connection operates under a bridge.
Obtain an IPv4 Address Automatically: the network
connection is required by Verizon to obtain an IP address automatically. The server assigning the IP address also assigns a subnet mask address, which can be overridden by entering another subnet mask address.
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Use the Following IP Address: the network connection
uses a permanent or static IP address and Subnet Mask address, provided by Verizon or experienced network technician.
To override the subnet mask, select the Override Subnet Mask check box, then enter the new subnet mask.
Click Release/Renew in the DHCP Lease field to drop/get an IP address from the DHCP server.
In the Expire Time field, enter the amount of time a network device is allowed to connect to the Fios Home Router with its currently issued dynamic IP address.
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BROADBAND CONNECTION
IPv4 DNS: selects Obtain IPv4 DNS Address Dynamically for using Dynamic DNS. Each time the public IP address changes, the DNS database is automatically updated with the new IPv4 address. In this way, even though the IP address changes often, the domain name remains constant and accessible.
3. Click Apply to save changes.

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SETTING PARENTAL CONTROLS

6.0 Activating Parental Controls
6.1 Rule Summary
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PARENTAL CONTROLS
The abundance of harmful information on the internet poses a serious challenge for employers and parents alike as they ask “How can I regulate what my employee or child does on the internet?”
With that question in mind, your Fios Home Router’s Parental Controls
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were designed to allow control of internet access on all locally networked devices.
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ACTIVATING PARENTAL CONTROLS

./ ACTIVATING PARENTAL CONTROLS
You can create a basic access policy for any computer or device on your Fios Home Router network. Parental controls limit internet access to specific websites based on a schedule that you create.
Access can be limited on specific websites or keywords embedded in a website. For example, you can block access to the ‘www. anysite.com’ as well as block any website that has the word ‘any’ in its site name.
To limit computer access:
1. Select Parental Controls.
2. In Step 1 (optional), select the computers or device where
you are limiting access in the Primary Network & Guest Network Device List box, then click Add. The devices display in the
Selected Devices section.
3. To remove a device from the Selected Devices list box,
select the device, then click the Primary Network & Guest Network Device List list box.
4. In Step 2, click one of the following options in the
Access By section:
Block the following Websites and Embedded Keywords within a URL – blocks the specified websites and websites with names containing the specified keyword.
Allow the following Websites and Embedded Keywords within a URL – allows the specified websites and websites with names containing the specified keyword.
5. Enter the name of the
a URL, then click Add.
Website or Embedded keyword within
Remove. The device displays in
Limit
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PARENTAL CONTROLS
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6. To remove a website or keyword, select the word, then click
Remove.
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RULE SUMMARY

7. Create a schedule by selecting the days of the week when
the rule will be active or inactive.
8. Set the time when the rule will be active or inactive, then
specify the start time and end time.
9. Create a rule name and description.
10. Click Apply to save changes.
NEW! The Verizon My Fios app provides robust security to protect
your home and business networks. Click the Click here link to download the My Fios app for using the My Fios app on the iOS or Android OS.
. / RULE SUMMARY
You can view the rules created for your Fios Home Router.
To view the rule summary, select Rule Summary. The Rule Summary page opens with the rule name, description, and computer or device displayed.
You can enable, view, edit, or delete the rule; refer to Scheduler Rules for additional setting details.

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CONFIGURING SECURITY SETTINGS

7.0 Firewall
7.1 Access Control
7.2 Port Forwarding
7.3 Port Triggering
7.4 DMZ Host
7.5 Static NAT
7.6 IPv6 Pinholes
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SECURITY SETTINGS
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Your Fios Home Router’s security suite includes comprehensive and robust security services, such as stateful packet inspection, firewall security, user authentication protocols, and password protection mechanisms.
These and other features help protect your computers from security threats on the internet.
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FIREWALL

This chapter covers the following security features:
Firewall - select the security level for the firewall.
Access Control - restrict access from the local network to the internet.
Port Forwarding - enable access from the internet to specified services provided by computers on the local network.
Port Triggering - define port triggering entries to dynamically open the firewall for some protocols or ports.
DMZ Host - allows a single device on your primary network to be fully exposed to the internet for special purposes such as internet gaming.
Static NAT - allow multiple static NAT IP addresses to be designated to devices on the network.
IPv6 Pinhole - provide access tunnel to a service on a host for a particular application.
Security Log - view and configure the security log.
./ FIREWALL
The firewall is the cornerstone of the security suite for your Fios Home Router. It has been exclusively tailored to the needs of the residential or oce user and is pre-configured to provide optimum security.
The firewall provides both the security and flexibility that home and oce users seek. It provides a managed, professional level of network security while enabling the safe use of interactive applications, such as internet gaming and video conferencing.
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SECURITY SETTINGS
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Additional features, including surfing restrictions and access control, can also be configured locally through the user interface or remotely by a service provider.
The firewall regulates the flow of data between the local network and the internet. Both incoming and outgoing data are inspected, then either accepted and allowed to pass through your Fios Home Router or rejected and barred from passing through your Fios Home Router, according to a flexible and configurable set of rules. These rules are designed to prevent unwanted intrusions from the outside, while allowing local network users access to internet services.
The firewall rules specify the type of services on the internet that are accessible from the local network and types of services in the local network that are accessible from the internet.
Each request for a service that the firewall receives is checked against the firewall rules to determine whether the request should be allowed to pass through the firewall. If the request is permitted to pass, all subsequent data associated with this request or session is also allowed to pass, regardless of its direction.
For example, when accessing a website on the internet, a request is sent to the internet for this site. When the request reaches your Fios Home Router, the firewall identifies the request type and origin, such as HTTP and a specific computer in the local network. Unless your Fios Home Router is configured to block requests of this type from this computer, the firewall allows this type of request to pass to the internet.
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When the website is returned from the web server, the firewall associates the website with this session and allows it to pass; regardless HTTP access from the internet to the local network is blocked or permitted. It is the origin of the request, not subsequent responses to this request, which determines whether a session can be established.
7.0a/ SETTING FIREWALL CONFIGURATION
You can select a maximum, typical, or minimum security level to block, limit, or permit all trac. The following table shows request access for each security level.
Security Level
Internet Requests
Incoming Trac
Local Network Requests
Outgoing Trac
Maximum Blocked Limited
Typical Blocked Unrestricted
Minimum Unrestricted Unrestricted
The request access is defined as:
Blocked trac - no access allowed, except as configured in Port Forwarding and Remote Access
Limited - permits only commonly used services, such as email and web browsing
Unrestricted - permits full access of incoming trac from the internet and allows all outgoing trac, except as configured in Access Control
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SECURITY SETTINGS
7.0b/ SPECIFYING GENERAL SETTINGS FOR IPV4 OR IPV6
To set your firewall configuration:
1. From the Firewall General settings page, click on desired
IPv4 settings/IPv6 settings option to configure IPv4/IPv6 security.
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2. Select a security level by clicking one of the radio buttons.
Using the Minimum Security setting may expose the local network to significant security risks, and should only be used for short periods of time to allow temporary network access.
3. Click Apply to save changes.
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ACCESS CONTROL

./ ACCESS CONTROL
You can block individual computers on your local network from accessing specific services on the internet. For example, you could block one computer from accessing the internet, then block a second computer from transferring files using FTP as well as prohibit the computer from receiving incoming email.
Access control incorporates a list of preset services, such as applications and common port settings.
7.1a/ ALLOW OR RESTRICT SERVICES
To allow or restrict services:
1. From the Firewall page, select Access Control. The Access
Control page opens with the Allows and Blocked sections displayed. The Allowed section only displays when the firewall is set to maximum security.
2. To block a service, click Add. The Add Access Control Rule
page displays.
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3. To apply the rule to:
Networked Computer/Device - select Any.
Specific devices only - select User Defined.
4. In the Protocol field, select the internet protocol to be
allowed or blocked. If the service is not included in the list, select User Defined. The Edit Service page displays. Define the service, then click OK. The service is automatically added to the Add Access Control Rule section.
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5. Specify when the rule is active as Always or User Defined.
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6. Then click Add rule schedule to specify the days of the
week when the rule will be active.
7. Click New Hours Range Entry and set the start time and
end time when the rule will be active.
8. Click Apply to save changes.
9. Click Apply again to save all changes.
10. The Access Control page displays a summary of the new
access control rule.
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7.1b/ DISABLE ACCESS CONTROL
You can disable an access control and enable access to the service without removing the service from the Access Control table. This can make the service available temporarily and allow you to easily reinstate the restriction later.
To disable an access control, clear the check box next to the service name.
To reinstate the restriction, select the check box next to the service name.
To remove an access restriction, select the service and click Remove. The service is removed from the Access Control table.

./ PORT FORWARDING

You can activate port forwarding to expose the network to the internet in a limited and controlled manner. For example, enabling applications, such as gaming and voice, to work from the local network as well as allowing internet access to servers within the local network.
To create port forwarding rules:
1. From the Firewall page, select Port Forwarding. The Port
Forwarding page opens with the current rules displayed.
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2. To create a new rule, select the IP address in the Select IP
from menu drop down.
3. Select the application in the Application To Forward drop
down.
4. Click
5. Click
Add. The rule displays in the Applied Rules section. Apply to save changes.
7.2a/ ADVANCED PORT FORWARDING RULES
You can configure advanced port forwarding rules.
To configure the rules:
1. In the Port Forwarding page, select Advanced.
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SECURITY SETTINGS
2. If needed, to select a port to forward communication to,
select an option in the Custom Ports drop down.
3. If a single port or range of ports is selected, text boxes
display. Select the Protocol and the port numbers.
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4. To schedule the rule, select either Always or User Defined in
the Schedule list box.
5. Click Add. The rule displays in the Applied Rules section.
6. Click Apply to save changes.
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PORT TRIGGERING

./ PORT TRIGGERING
Port triggering can be described as dynamic port forwarding. By setting port triggering rules, inbound trac arrives at a specific network host using ports that are dierent than those used for outbound trac. The outbound trac triggers the ports where the inbound trac is directed.
For example, a gaming server is accessed using UDP protocol on port 2222. The gaming server then responds by connecting the user using UDP on port 3333, when a gaming session is initiated.
In this case, port triggering must be used since it conflicts with the following default firewall settings:
Firewall blocks inbound trac by default.
Server replies to your Fios Home Router IP, and the connection is not sent back to the host since it is not part of a session.
To resolve the conflict, a port triggering entry must be defined, which allows inbound trac on UDP port 3333 only after a network host generated trac to UDP port 2222. This results in your Fios Home Router accepting the inbound trac from the gaming server and sending it back to the network host which originated the outgoing trac to UDP port 2222.
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SECURITY SETTINGS
To configure port triggering:
1. Select Port Triggering.
2. To add a service as an active protocol, click Add. The Edit
Port Triggering Rule page displays.
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DMZ HOST

3. Enter the service name then configure its inbound and
outbound trigger ports. Click Apply to save changes.
4. Click Apply again to save all changes.
./ DMZ HOST
DMZ Host allows a single device on your primary network to be fully exposed to the internet for special purposes like internet gaming.
Warning: Enabling DMZ Host is a security risk. When a device
on your network is a DMZ Host, it is directly exposed to the internet and loses much of the protection of the firewall. If it is compromised, it can also be used to attack other devices on your primary network.
Follow these steps to designate a device on your primary network as a DMZ Host:
1. From the Firewall page, select DMZ Host.
2. Select Enable for the DMZ Host.
3. Enter the IP address of the device you want to designate as
the DMZ Host.
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4. Click Apply.

./ STAT IC NAT

Static NAT allows devices located behind a firewall that is configured with private IP addresses to appear to have public IP addresses to the internet. This allows an internal host, such as a web server, to have an unregistered (private) IP address and still be accessible over the internet.
To configure static NAT:
1. Select Static NAT.
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