The Verizon G1100 Fios Quantum Gateway is the router Verizon deployed across millions of Fios homes, and buying one refurbished is the classic move for cutting the equipment rental fee off a Fios bill. It pairs dual-band AC1750 WiFi with gigabit Ethernet and MoCA 2.0, the coax networking that Fios TV set-top boxes depend on, which is why this specific gateway remains the drop-in choice where a generic router falls short.
One thing it is not: a modem. On Fios, the optical network terminal (ONT) that Verizon installs handles that job. The G1100 plugs into the ONT by Ethernet or coax and runs your home network from there.
| Model | Verizon Fios-G1100 Quantum Gateway |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Fiber (Verizon Fios, Frontier fiber); connects to the ONT, no built-in modem needed |
| WiFi | Dual-band 802.11ac (AC1750), beamforming, upgraded internal antennas |
| WAN | Gigabit Ethernet or MoCA 2.0 coax |
| LAN | 4x Gigabit Ethernet plus MoCA 2.0 |
| Processor | Dual-core |
| Security | Customizable firewall, content filtering, intrusion detection |
| Best For | Fios internet plans up to about 500 Mbps, and any Fios TV household |
Fios service has quirks that trip up ordinary routers, and the G1100 was engineered for all of them. It takes its WAN connection over either gigabit Ethernet or MoCA 2.0 coax, matching however your ONT was wired. It serves your Fios TV set-top boxes over the same coax with MoCA 2.0, keeping guide data, on-demand, and DVR features working. A generic router can replace it for internet-only households with an Ethernet-fed ONT, but for everyone else, this is the equipment the service expects.
Two networks, 2.4 GHz for range and 5 GHz for speed, with beamforming and upgraded internal antennas pushing signal toward your devices. Phones, laptops, streaming sticks, and smart home gear all sort onto the appropriate band, and the dual-core processor keeps routing smooth when the whole household is online at once.
Four gigabit LAN ports handle desktops, consoles, and TVs the reliable way, while MoCA 2.0 turns your existing coax wall jacks into network drops for rooms without Ethernet runs. That combination is why the G1100 suits older homes: the wiring already in the walls becomes part of the network.
Replacing a rented G1100 with your own takes minutes: swap the connections from the old unit to this one and activate with your provider. No technician visit, no installation disc, and no more monthly equipment charge.
The G1100 is built for Verizon Fios and also works on Frontier fiber service in former Fios areas, though Frontier units may carry a different firmware version that your provider may need to update for certain features. It is a fiber gateway, so it is not for cable or DSL providers. Confirm with your provider that customer-owned equipment is supported on your specific plan before ordering. Our activation guarantee applies as always: if your provider will not activate it, the return is on us.
No, and on Fios you do not need one. The ONT installed with your service converts the fiber signal, and the G1100 connects to the ONT as your router. If you have cable or DSL internet, this is not the right device.
If you have Fios TV set-top boxes, yes, or another MoCA-capable router. The set-tops receive guide data and on-demand over MoCA, which the G1100 provides natively. Internet-only households have more flexibility.
It is a comfortable match for Fios plans up to about 500 Mbps. For Fios Gigabit tiers, Verizon points customers to the newer G3100, which is built for that speed class.
Yes, on Frontier's fiber service in former Verizon territories. Firmware versions differ between the two providers, so Frontier may need to push an update for every feature to behave correctly.
Either. If your ONT was set up with an Ethernet handoff, use the gigabit WAN port. If your home was wired with a coax handoff, the G1100's MoCA 2.0 WAN takes it directly. It matches whichever install you already have.
Yes. Every refurbished device we ship is tested, factory reset, and covered by our 90-day full-coverage warranty, plus our activation guarantee.
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