Verizon CR1000 Access Point Router User Instructions
Wait Disconnecting Equipment Is Important
- If you’re setting up your Verizon router for the first time then you must disconnect any current internet
equipment you may have Proceed to disconnect your current internet equipment such as:- Router(s)
- Wi-Fi extender(s) (if included in your current setup)
- Any other internet equipment included in your current setup
- Set-top boxes
- Digital adapters (if included in your setup)
- Then proceed to Step 1. If keeping an existing Verizon router, skip to Step 2.
Step 1: Router
Connect your cables.
- Connect the coax cable from the coax port on your router to a coax outlet. (Required for Fios TV*)
- If you ordered internet speeds greater than 100 Mbps, connect the Ethernet cable from your router’s WAN port to an Ethernet outlet.
- Connect the power cord to your router then to an electrical outlet.
- Router will take up to 15 minutes to update completely. Move to the next step when the front light(s) are solid white.
Verizon Router
If the light is not solid white, visit support.verizon.com/router.
Fios Router
If the light is not solid white, visit support.verizon.com/router.
Optional: use a splitter to connect a set-top box and router to the same coax outlet
Verizon Router (Same connections for the Fios Router and Fios Quantum Gateway)
Wi-Fi Network
Your router supports Self-Organizing Network (SON) and allows your devices to move seamlessly between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi signals, connecting devices to the closest access point, and optimizing your Wi-Fi connection.
- 2.4 GHz has a greater range and works with most printers and smartphones
- 5 GHz is faster and better for streaming HD video and gaming
- Some devices can only connect to 2.4 GHz
- Newer devices can connect to both, but only one at a time
Wired
- Connect the Ethernet cable to any yellow LAN port on your router.
- Connect the other end to your computer
Step 2: Set-top box
Alternate option
Make the connections using composite cables TV not HDMI compatible? No problem. Connect the composite
cables instead, making sure to match the cable colors to the back of the set-top box and TV.
Complete activation
Turn on the STB and your TV, and use your Fios TV remote to follow the on-screen instructions.
Additional setup
If you have additional set-top boxes, install them now following the instructions in Step 2.
Step 3: Accessories
Digital Adapter Make the connections
A. Connect the coax cable from the Digital Adapter to a coax outlet.
B. Connect the coax cable from the Digital Adapter to your TV.
C. Connect the power cord from the Digital Adapter to an electrical outlet.
Complete activation
- Turn the Digital Adapter on using the Fios TV remote; then turn on your TV using the remote control that came with your TV and tune to channel 3.
Cable CARD
Follow the instructions for your Cable CARD-ready device.
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Verizon CR1000 Access Point Router User Instructions
