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How to convert coaxial to RJ45 port to plug into new router

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I did a bit of searching and found this article...

Check it out, it's actually pretty good http://www.dslreports.com/faq/verizonfios/3.0_Networking#12506

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Currently, I am using Verizon Fios inside my house. They supplied me a router to use and did the installation. However, I am now looking to upgrade my router to a newer Asus wireless AC router. Is it possible to convert the coaxial input in my house to the RJ45 needed to plug into the new router's internet port? The picture below shows the coax cable going into the verizon supplied router

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Btw I did some researching and it looks like the Verizon Routers both act as a modem and a router. Would I have to buy another modem or something like that?

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That is very similar to the Superhub 2 that we get from Virginmedia here in the UK, that router acts as a Modem and a router. 

 

If we want to use an after-market router we put the Superhub 2 into modem mode, I assume the Verizon one has the same feature, check the settings. 

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does it not have a ethernet port on it? most modems do

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It does. Should I connect the new router to it's LAN port then? The problem with that is that I will have two wireless networks running concurrently, the Verizon and the Asus

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If I find a "modem mode" in the settings, and I enable it, then do I just plug the new router in the LAN port?

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if there is an option to turn off the verizon wireless then yes do that.

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Tried looking around for a "only modem" mode or "bridge" mode. No such luck. If I buy another modem will the signal come through properly?

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Just speak with your ISP and tell them to put it into bridged mode since you have a third-party router.

 

 

 

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It does. Should I connect the new router to it's LAN port then? The problem with that is that I will have two wireless networks running concurrently, the Verizon and the Asus

Yes. Just buy the new router and plug the RJ45 from the Verizon modem into the WAN port on the router. 

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