I want to move the router supplied by verion to another room.
I believe all this would require is running another cable from the FIOS box to the new room.
Since I am currently using a wheelchair I can't do this myself.
Will I be violating my terms of service if I have this done by someone other than verizon?
If it needs to be done by verizon, how do I contact them to request it?
I have both searched their web site and tried to go through all the options on their support phone number. Does anyone know how I can either reach a live person by phone or what e-mail address I should use to request it that way?
If you hav
@BruceS wrote:I want to move the router supplied by Verizon to another room.
I believe all this would require is running another cable from the FIOS box to the new room.
Since I am currently using a wheelchair I can't do this myself.
Will I be violating my terms of service if I have this done by someone other than Verizon?
If it needs to be done by Verizon, how do I contact them to request it?
I have both searched their web site and tried to go through all the options on their support phone number. Does anyone know how I can either reach a live person by phone or what e-mail address I should use to request it that way?
If you have a coax connection from the ONT to the router (standard installation), you can connect the router anywhere you have a working coax connection.
If you want the router in a room that does not have a coax connection, then yes, you would need to install a run of coax to that room. You can have VZ do that, or your can have a friend, handyman, or contractor do it. VZ will charge (~$88) to come out and run an additional coax. You might also need a new splitter, depending on how many connections are on your existing splitter. Be sure any splitter is rated at least 1Ghz.
I can't imagine anyone at Verizon having any problem with you contracting this out. You are simply adding wiring to your home. I have moved my router myself and used a new cable that I made. If you are asking if it matters whether you do it yourself or hire someone to do it, first of all, how the heck would anyone know who did the work? If you think it might be a problem for you "sleeping at night" worrying about it, just have the wire run and connect it yourself.
@GaryDoug wrote:I can't imagine anyone at Verizon having any problem with you contracting this out. You are simply adding wiring to your home. I have moved my router myself and used a new cable that I made. If you are asking if it matters whether you do it yourself or hire someone to do it, first of all, how the heck would anyone know who did the work? If you think it might be a problem for you "sleeping at night" worrying about it, just have the wire run and connect it yourself.
To quote the OP, "Since I am currently using a wheelchair I can't do this myself."
No, there is not a problem with you having it done. Be sure they use quality connectors because a short between the braded shield and center conductor will cause big issues. The older style crimp connectors are not recommended. The newer compression fit connectors are best. Use a good quality quad shield RG-6 cable for the best results.
@prisaz wrote:
@GaryDoug wrote:I can't imagine anyone at Verizon having any problem with you contracting this out. You are simply adding wiring to your home. I have moved my router myself and used a new cable that I made. If you are asking if it matters whether you do it yourself or hire someone to do it, first of all, how the heck would anyone know who did the work? If you think it might be a problem for you "sleeping at night" worrying about it, just have the wire run and connect it yourself.
To quote the OP, "Since I am currently using a wheelchair I can't do this myself."
No, there is not a problem with you having it done. Be sure they use quality connectors because a short between the braded shield and center conductor will cause big issues. The older style crimp connectors are not recommended. The newer compression fit connectors are best. Use a good quality quad shield RG-6 cable for the best results.
What I am saying is that he could have the cable installed and then do the final step of screwing the connectors together. I'm fairly sure he or a friend could manage that part.
I don't agree about the quad shield part. Unless he lives in an industrial plant, there is really no need for quad shield. Normal 2 shield is 100% foil with 60% braid, more than adequate for residential applications.
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