I'm thinking about getting FiOS when I move out and I just want to know if I can have internet on both my Mac and PC. How do I install the router and what do I need to do on both computers to get them hooked up to the internet? Also, will I have to pay an additional fee to have an extra computer on FiOS? I'm not that knowledgeable when it comes to computers so I would appreciate replies in laymans terms or better yet step by step instructions.
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Am I able to use a router with Verizon FiOS (1 Mac and 1 PC)?
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I've had FIOS for 3 years and Verizon installs the router. It has both ethernet and wi-fi. It's no problem to hook up Mac and PC both. I had up to 5 computers running on FIOS at one time with no issues. If you're in the same room as the router you can plug in via ethernet. Otherwise use wi-fi. Verizon will help you with the initial setup of one computer. Once it's hooked up the others just need to plug in to the router.
I have had FIOS for a few years now and have an iMac, my Macbook Pro and two PC laptops all simultaneously using the WiFi - and get better speeds than most hotel rooms and public hot spots.
No special configuration or setup. Its fast, never crashes, and oh so stable.
I have never looked back to Comcast internet (cable modem) - which was often down several times a week and so darn erratic.
No special configuration or setup. Its fast, never crashes, and oh so stable.
I have never looked back to Comcast internet (cable modem) - which was often down several times a week and so darn erratic.
At my house I still have dial-up...at 21.6kbps so all of you hush 
and yes you can hook anything to the router...computer, gaming consoles, ipod, ipad, phones that take wifi like iphone, droids, htc.
and yes you can hook anything to the router...computer, gaming consoles, ipod, ipad, phones that take wifi like iphone, droids, htc.
At my house I still have dial-up...at 21.6kbps so all of you hush
Whats dial up
Verizon includes an Actiontec router with FiOS. If you want to use your own router, you can try asking them to activate the ethernet port on the ONT.
At my house I still have dial-up...at 21.6kbps so all of you hush
Our condolences.
I suppose 1kbps is better than nothing.
Well I wasn't sure since it is dinosaur technology and these companies shouldn't be allowed to upgrade to fiber optics until every area has at least dsl...
I have used Verizon FIOS for more than 4 years, absolutely love it, lighting fast. I use a Linksys router instead of the router Verizon provide to me, work fine. I have one desktop, a VOIP phone connect to router via cat6 cables, I have 3 laptops and one MBP all connect via wireless. No problem at all.
You can either use their crappy router and plug both machines into it, or use whatever router you want. Might have to do some wiring depending on how the tech hooks up the ONT if you want to use your own.
At my house I still have dial-up...at 21.6kbps so all of you hush
What backwater third world country still uses dial up and afford Apple stuff?
I have FIOS as well. I do not feel their provided wireless is worthwhile. I switched to a Netgear router soon after signing up and mirrored another one to put in my home theater system. Worked much better, and had better online experience with COD4.
I have recently upgraded to Airport Extreme and have to say it is even better with the dual band. Running an iMac, MBP, PS3, Wii, iPod Touch, and the occasional guest computer with NO issues.
My recommendation is to verify their pricing for the different speed bands. Sometimes you can gain quite a bit of speed for only a few dollars more per month. The first level is the most expensive per speed measure (within reason as the top tier is quite expensive).
I have recently upgraded to Airport Extreme and have to say it is even better with the dual band. Running an iMac, MBP, PS3, Wii, iPod Touch, and the occasional guest computer with NO issues.
My recommendation is to verify their pricing for the different speed bands. Sometimes you can gain quite a bit of speed for only a few dollars more per month. The first level is the most expensive per speed measure (within reason as the top tier is quite expensive).