Verizon Fios G1110 replace with AE

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Verizon Fios G1110 replace with AE

Hi,

I'm sorry if I'm asking this que again. Please guide me to the links that you guys think will be helpful.

I've Verizon Fios G1110 router installed by Verizon guys and an Ethernet WAN is connected to this router.

I'm paying rent for this router which I do not want to.

I've an Airport Extreme which I would like to use instead of this verizon router.

I tried connecting the Ethernet WAN wire that is coming from the box outside (I assume its the verizon modem) of my house to AE but keep getting the flashing amber light

Before disconnecting the verizon router I renewed the DCHP lease and immediately disconnected the verizon router, but the issue prevails.

I did not try the option yet that some of the posts I read here mentioned - to disconnect it while going to bed and reconnect in the morning.

Do you guys think this will help?

Any other suggestions.

Thank you.

Cheers,

Suyog

Posted on May 18, 2016 7:56 AM

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Answer 1

Tesserax

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May 18, 2016 8:15 AM in response to njnsslikesapple

Sorry, but you cannot simply replace the Verizon FIOS gateway with the AirPort Extreme or any other router. That is because, the gateway is a combination FIOS modem & router in one. The Extreme does not have a built-in modem.

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Answer 2

May 18, 2016 9:10 AM in response to Tesserax

😟 Thanks..

Can you check this link and the first answer

http://www.apple.com/shop/question/answers/product/ME918LL/A/i-have-verizon-fios -will-airport-extreme-can-be-use/QCKTP49YTYAA7KC2K

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Answer 3

Tesserax

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May 18, 2016 9:20 AM in response to njnsslikesapple

Unfortunately, I do not get FIOS service so I can't verify that answer. The AirPort base stations require an Ethernet connection to an Internet modem. If the Verizon-provided ONT box provide this ... it may work.

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Answer 4

May 18, 2016 9:26 AM in response to Tesserax

I understand, thank you.

If you see this attached image.. this is the router from Verizon..

The cable that is goin in the router (Ethernet WAN) is from the box which is placed outside my home.. (I'm guessing its the modem)

I tried putting that cable in the AE and it doesnt work...

Any comments are appreciated, thanks again!

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Answer 5

Tesserax

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May 18, 2016 9:50 AM in response to njnsslikesapple

Typically if you change networking hardware, you should perform a complete power cycle of your that hardware. Simply changing one router for another usually will not work. That is because the modem "remembers" that device that was last connected to it.

Check out the following AirPort User tip for details.

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Answer 6

May 18, 2016 9:51 AM in response to Tesserax

Thanks Tesserax

I'll try and will let you know.

Thanks for your comments and help.

Appreciate it

Cheers,

Suyog...

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Answer 7

May 18, 2016 8:47 PM in response to njnsslikesapple

Tesserax,

After 3.5 - 4 hrs of struggle, I'm glad to report that I was able to replace the verizon router with Airport Extreme only (no modem, no bridge. Directly plugged Ethernet WAN cable from Verizon in the AE)

What worked for me is the comment from vedic_cult in this link below -

Can I replace my Verizon FIOS router with my 2010 Apple Extreme router without any dire consequences?

and comment from agmm in the link below -

Airport extreme no internet, though light is green

Thank you so much for your help on this..

Cheers,

Suyog...

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