I used the MOTOROLA MOCA Adapter shown in this video… How to use your own router with Verizon FIOS Internet & TV - YouTube .
The maker of the video is not a Pro but he does do the best job I’ve seen on this issue. I have tested this setup with both pfsense and untangle and it works great! The only thing I’ll add is that only the main STB (Set Top Box) (See this link for differences in Main and Mini boxes Fios Set-top Box & DVR | Verizon TV Support ) has to be on coax (MOCA Adapter). The other mini STB’s can use ethernet or Wifi connections as well as coax. Please note that when removing the Verizon Router from your setup you lose the option for online support from Verizon. Your stuff is your stuff and they don’t support it. If you’re like me and you like to tinker this shouldn’t discourage you from taking control of your network. Verizon will for their part issue a new DHCP-defined IP WAN address everytime you switch or cut off your router. This will happen as well when making changes to things like you’re DNS settings in pfsense or untangle. So far they have issued me about 12 different IP address. They don’t seem to care about that as long as you don’t need support. Some of you out there may be renting your router and wanting to save the monthly fee but I was lucky, they gave me the G3100 router for free with the install. They use refurbs for that the tech has a nice supply of on his truck. I’ll keep it around just incase I need the support. Happy tinkering!
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