What Routers does Fios use?

Fios uses more than one router. The early markets are outfitted with Dlink Routers...... D-Link VDI-604 Wired Router, D-Link VDI-624 Wireless Router, The new customers coming aboard will most likely use the Actiontec MI424WR Broadband Router, or Actiontec RI408 Router. Now this doesn't mean all new users will get this router. The package you order determines the equipment you get. Ordering both Fios Internet and Fios TV will most likely net you the New MI424WR Broadband Router.

What is Actiontec MI424 Router?

It is the world's first broadband gateway that supports multiple WAN, LAN and VoIP interfaces. This is crucial since it provides Verizon Fios with a platform to launch Triple play. Internet, TV and Phone via its New Fiber Optics Network. That is if Verizon chooses to utilize it that way. Currently Fios has chosen to utilize both its powerful ONT and the Actiontec router. This means some Video signals will completely bypass the router.

Ready for Triple Play Environments
A high-end CPU (capable of processing as much as 80 times the throughput as earlier-generation broadband routers) makes it possible for the Broadband Router to handle multiple high-throughput media streams simultaneously, including standard and HDTV-based video programming. Networks can be set up to feed personal video recording functionality from a single set top box or other digital storage device to any TV in the house. The router also supports Ethernet networking, and it allows Fios (if they choose to) to assign bandwidth priorities for data, video on demand and voice over IP traffic to ensure quality of service in triple play environments.

Actiontec MI424-WR though networked to your house using MOCA technology is actually a wireless router. All you need to do is enable Wireless in the Router's Configuration and Voila! Fios blazing speed is floating around the house on your Laptop, assuming of course it has a wireless card. The setup described here is only one of the ways the MI424-WR can be integrated into a home network. Actual integration will vary depending on what technologies Fios decides to marry in the future.