Question 1

I have this router.  has anyone added the fios wifi extender?  if yes how well does it work.

Accepted Answer

The E3200 extender duplicates what the G3100 router is set at, in other words you can't change any settings in the extender. You'll be unable to assign any of your WiFi devices specifically to the extender. It does work and has an ethernet port on the back to hardwire a steaming device or laptop,  but if you can add wireless access points instead I'd recommend it. The signal will be stronger with a wireless access point compared to the extender.

Question 2

According to verizon, if i buy this router it does not support verizon fios services.  that seems ridiculous.  can anyone comment?

Accepted Answer

Interestingly, I had a cable solution previous to FiOS.  FiOS to Cable and back to FiOS.  This left me with a mesh router solution (Orbi) I had used to expand my cable modem/router I rented from them.  The first router from FiOS had an intermittent problem and I called for service.  After all their warning about I would have to pay if it is my issue, not theirs, blah, blah, blah -- I also told the very helpful service person the range was not nearly as good as they say.  He told me I should plug my Orbi Mesh router system into the G3100.  I said I read where you can't do that.  He was surprised to hear that but said he believes that is only true if you are also using the router for FiOS "cable" television.  If you are only using Verizon for internet access, you can connect a mesh router to this router and life is good.

Question 3

Will the My Fios App recognize the new router and if so is it any different?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but!  You have to log the new router into Verizon.   Follow the instructions online.

Question 4

What is the source of these routers?  are they customer returns, nib, used?

Accepted Answer

I purchased my G3100 router brand new in box from Amazon. It works perfectly and Amazon customer service would help with any issues.

ASIN	B082BLM2KH
Antenna Location	Home, Security
Antenna Type	Internal
Best Sellers Rank	#23,987 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #167 in Computer Routers
Brand	Verizon
Color	White
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Connectivity Protocol	Wi-Fi
Connectivity Technology	Wi-Fi
Control Method	App
Controller Type	App Control
Coverage	Wide
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (929)
Data Transfer Rate	1000 Megabits Per Second
Frequency	5 GHz
Frequency Band Class	Tri-Band
Has Internet Connectivity	Yes
Has Security Updates	Yes
Is Electric	Yes
Is Modem Compatible	No
Item Dimensions L x W x H	151"L x 135"W x 235.5"H
LAN Port Bandwidth	1000 Mbps
Manufacturer	Arcadyan Technology Corporation
Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate	2500 Megabits Per Second
Mfr Part Number	G3100
Model Name	G3100
Model Number	G3100
Number of Antennas	3
Number of Ports	3
Operating System	Verizon Fios OS
Other Special Features of the Product	Guest Mode, Internet Security, LED Indicator, QoS, Remote Access, WPS
RAM Memory Installed	512 MB
Router Firewall Security Level	medium to high
Router Network Type	tri-band
Security Protocol	WPA2-PSK, WPS
UPC	190861043619 000113684531
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	12 Volts
Wi-Fi Generation	Wi-Fi 6
Wireless Compability	802.11ax

Verizon/Fios G3100 Home Router

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