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What special equipment is needed for FiOS? Verizon Online provides and installs the equipment needed for your FiOS connection. This equipment includes:
  • The Optical Network Terminal (ONT) - translates the pulses of light that carry the data over the fiber optic cable into electric signals that are recognized by your computer.


  • The router - provides the access point to the Internet and includes a firewall to help protect your computer from unauthorized access by hackers. Depending on when you subscribed to Verizon FiOS, you may have received a D-Link or Actiontec router.


  • The Battery Back-up Unit (BBU) - provides up to eight hours of power in case your ONT Power Supply Unit is accidentally unplugged or in the event of a commercial power failure. The back-up battery is for voice service and does not supply power for Internet or video services.


Note: In order to use FiOS, your computer must meet the system requirements

Figure depicting the Optical Network Terminal
Optical Network Terminal (ONT)
Verizon MI424WR router
Verizon MI424WR router
Verizon 9100EM router
Verizon 9100EM router 

See Also: What is Verizon FiOS Internet Service?
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