I finally got around on drawing and planning how I am going to use my own router in our Verizon FIOS Internet and TV service. In case you are wondering why this would be a big deal for me, FIOS does not really allow you to use your own router. Verizon provides you with their own router or MOCA device that is connected to the FIOS ONT (Optical Network Terminal) by coax cable. I have been researching about this ever since we got the FIOS service and I also have been buying the hardware that I want to put to my network. One of the first things that I have to do was request Verizon to change the connection from my ONT to router from coax to Cat 5 cable. With that done, everything is ready to be put in its proper place and the only thing missing is the power strip that is compatible with the power adaptors I have bought for the Linksys devices.
This is just the beginning for a major overhaul of my home network. Everyday that I let this pass makes it a bit more harder every time. Before, I just have to worry about the computers. Now, with new Internet enabled devices that we have recently bought, I will also need to take consideration the network requirements of said devices.
I will post further details after I have completed this phase of the project. So hold on.
