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Model Fios-G2100
©2016 Verizon

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luis mendez
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Mr. Anderson
April 10, 2025

The Verizon Fios-G2100 is compatible with an output voltage of 19V DC and an input voltage range of 100–240V AC.

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The operating voltage of the Verizon Fios-G2100 is 19V DC.

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  • Page 1 Fios-G2100 USER GUIDE Model Fios-G2100 ©2016 Verizon...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WIRELESS SETTINGS Package Overview Contents Wireless Status System Basic Security Requirements Settings Features Advanced Getting to Security Settings Know Your Wireless MAC Fios Router Authentication 802.11 Mode Other Advanced Wireless Options Guest Wi-Fi CONNECTING Settings YOUR FIOS ROUTER Setting Up Your Fios Router Computer...
  • Page 3 DMZ Host Remote Administration Static NAT USING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Security Log Accessing Network Connections Network (Home/Office) SETTING PARENTAL Connection CONTROLS Broadband Activating Connection Parental Controls Wireless Access Rule Summary Point Connection Broadband Ethernet Connection verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 4: Contents

    CONTENTS CONFIGURING MONITORING ADVANCED SETTINGS YOUR FIOS ROUTER Using Advanced Fios Router Status 10.0 Settings Advanced Status 10.1 Utilities System Logging 10.2 DNS Settings Full Status/System 10.3 Network wide Monitoring Settings of Connections Routing Traffic 10.4 Monitoring Date and Time Bandwidth 10.5 Configuration...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING NOTICES Troubleshooting Regulatory 11.0 13.0 Tips Compliance Notices Frequently 11.1 Asked Questions SPECIFICATIONS General 12.0 Specifications LED Indicators 12.1 Environmental 12.2 Parameters verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION Package Contents System Requirements Features Getting to Know Your Fios Router...
  • Page 7 01/ INTRODUCTION The Verizon Fios-G2100 lets you transmit and distribute digital entertainment and information to multiple devices in your home/office. Your Fios-G2100 supports networking using fiber cable, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi, making it one of the most versatile and powerful routers available.

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    PACKAGE CONTENTS, SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND FEATURES PACKAGE CONTENT 1.0/ Your package contains: • Fios-G2100 • Power adapter • LAN Ethernet cable • Phone Cable • Quick Start Guide SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 1.1/ System and software requirements are: • A computer or other network device supporting Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet •...
  • Page 9 filtering policies per computer – Intrusion detection with Denial of Service protection against IP spoofing attacks, scanning attacks, IP fragment overlap exploit, ping of death, and fragmentation attacks – Event logging verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 10: Getting To

    FEATURES AND GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FIOS ROUTER – MAC address filtering – Static NAT – Port forwarding – Port triggering – Access control – Advanced wireless protection featuring WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode and MAC address filtering • Options, including: – DHCP server –...
  • Page 11 Overheating (fast blink) Device is set to Router only mode GREEN (ONT/DECT disabled) Mode Device is set to ONT only mode (Router off) or Changed Fiber cable is not connected, dirty or possibly damaged. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 12: Know Your

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FIOS ROUTER Refer to the ‘Connecting a Wi-Fi device using WPS’ and ‘Voice’ sections for more details. In addition, the Unified Button also provides a quick view of the operational state of the Fios Router using various colors as indicated in the chart above.
  • Page 13 01/ INTRODUCTION (2 ports) Reset Button Power Button Fiber Ethernet LAN Cable Port (4 ports) Telephone ports Power Ethernet Port verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 14: Know Your

    For example, you could charge a cell phone. In the future, with a firmware upgrade, the USB host functionality may be available for other devices, such as external storage and cameras. Firmware updates are performed automatically by Verizon. • Reset Button –...

  • Page 15: Fios Router

    Verizon does not recommend wall mounting the Fios Router. However, if you wish to mount your Fios Router, you can purchase a wall mount bracket from the Verizon Fios Accessories Store at verizon.com/fiosaccessories. If you are replacing an existing Verizon wall mounted router, you do not need to remove the mounting screws from the wall.
  • Page 16 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FIOS ROUTER You may use the wall mount bracket as a template for positioning the Fios Router. Mark the mounting holes, then remove the wall mount bracket from the wall. Drill holes for the screw anchors. Insert the screw anchors in the holes in the wall, then insert the screws into the screw anchors and tighten the screws.

  • Page 17: Connecting Your Fios Router

    CONNECTING YOUR FIOS ROUTER Setting Up Your Fios Router Computer Network Configuration Main Screen verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 18: Fios Router

    SETTING UP YOUR FIOS ROUTER Connecting your Fios Router and accessing its web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) are both simple procedures. Accessing the GUI may vary slightly, depending on your device’s operating system and web browser.
  • Page 19 Remove your Fios Router, cables, and power adapter from the box. Locate your Fios WAN Port. This would be the wall jack installed previously by Verizon. Note the type of jack may be either Ethernet or fiber. If connecting the WAN using Fiber, use the green fiber cable and plug one end into the...
  • Page 20 SETTING UP YOUR FIOS ROUTER Warning: An invisible laser light may be present at the fiber optic cable when the cable is removed from the connector. Avoid direct exposure to the laser beam. Important: Before proceeding to section 2.0b, please check the status of the rear LEDs (refer to section 11.0h).
  • Page 21 Enter key on your keyboard. Alternately, you can enter: https://192.168.1.1 The first time you access your Fios Router, an Easy Setup Wizard displays to help step you through the setup process. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 22 SETTING UP YOUR FIOS ROUTER In the Admin Password field, enter the password that is printed next to the Administrator Password on the label on the rear of your Fios Router. Click Next. The Personalize Your Wi-Fi Settings screen displays. Click on the check box next to Setup your Guest Wi-Fi (Optional) to personalize your Guest Wi-Fi Name and Password.
  • Page 23 For your protection, your Fios Router is pre-set at the factory to use WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) encryption for your wireless network. This is the best setting for most users and provides maximum security. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 24 SETTING UP YOUR FIOS ROUTER AND COMPUTER NETWORK CONFIGURATION Click Continue. The Apply to Save Your Wi-Fi Settings screen appears. You have an option of saving the Wi-Fi settings as an image on your device by clicking the Save as Picture button. After you click Save as Picture to save your Wi-Fi settings as an image, click Apply to save the Wi-Fi changes to your Fios Router.
  • Page 25 Internet and is ready for use. You can click on Main Router Settings to access the Main screen of the Fios Router or click on Start Browsing and you will be directed to the Verizon.com website. If your Fios Router is subsequently reset to the factory default settings, the settings printed on the label will again be in effect.

  • Page 26: Computer Network

    COMPUTER NETWORK CONFIGURATION 2.1a/ CONFIGURING DYNAMIC IP ADDRESSING To configure a computer to use dynamic IP addressing: WINDOWS 7/8 In the Control Panel, locate Network and Internet, then select View Network Status and Tasks. In the View your active networks – Connect or disconnect section, click Local Area Connection in the Connections field.
  • Page 27 Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into one of the open yellow Ethernet ports on the back of your Fios Router. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the computer. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 28 COMPUTER NETWORK CONFIGURATION Repeat these steps for each computer to be connected to your Fios Router using Ethernet. You can connect up to four. CONNECTING A WI-FI DEVICE USING WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is an easier way for many devices to set up a secure wireless network connection.
  • Page 29 Router for 2-5 seconds, then click the WPS button on your wireless device (client) to start the WPS registration process. • If your client device has a WPS PIN, locate the PIN printed on the client’s label or in the client documentation. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 30 COMPUTER NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND MAIN SCREEN Enter the PIN number in the Client WPS PIN field. The Client WPS PIN field is located in the section B - PIN Enrollment on the user interface. Click Register. • Alternatively, you can enter the Fios Router’s PIN shown on this screen into the WPS user inter- face of your device, if this PIN mode is supported by your wireless device.
  • Page 31 When you log into your Fios Router, the page displays showing the Main navigation menu at the top of the page and your Fios Router’s Status, including Quick Links, My Network, and Verizon Zone display in the body of the page.

  • Page 32: Main Screen

    MAIN SCREEN 2.2a/ MENU The Main menu links across the top of the page to the following configuration options and chapters: • Wireless Settings - Chapter 3 • Voice - Chapter 4 • My Network - Chapter 5 and 6...
  • Page 33 WAN IP address: Address of the broadband connection QUICK LINKS Quick Links contains frequently accessed documentation, such as Router Lights, Enable Device Pairing Mode, User Guide, Verizon Help, and settings, such as Change Wireless Settings, Change Admin Password, and Port Forwarding as well as Logout.
  • Page 34 You can view the individual settings of each device by clicking its icon. VERIZON ZONE The Verizon Zone contains links to various Verizon web sites and other informational links. Note: You may see an alert when using an older 802.11b device indicating the Wi-Fi network performance maybe affected, as shown in the example below.

  • Page 35: Wireless Settings

    WIRELESS SETTINGS Overview Wireless Status Basic Security Settings Advanced Security Settings Wireless MAC Authentication 802.11 Mode Other Advanced Wireless Options Guest Wi-Fi Settings verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 36: Overview

    OVERVIEW Wireless networking enables you to free yourself from wires and plugs, making your devices more accessible and easier to use. You can create a wireless network, including accessing and configuring wireless security options.
  • Page 37 This information is displayed on a sticker located on the rear of your Fios Router. Your Fios Router integrates multiple layers of security. These include Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2), and firewall. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 38: Wireless Status

    WIRELESS STATUS WIRELESS STATUS 3.1/ Use the Wireless Status feature to view the status of your Fios Router’s wireless network. To view the status: Access the Main page. You can quickly view your Fios Router’s wireless status in the My Network column. This includes all devices that have recently accessed or are currently connected to the network.
  • Page 39 03/ WIRELESS SETTINGS Select the Wireless Settings icon. The Wireless Status page displays additional wireless details. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 40: Basic Security

    WIRELESS STATUS AND BASIC SECURITY SETTINGS On the Wireless Status page for either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, the following information displays: • Radio Enabled - displays whether the wireless radio is active. When the radio is not enabled, no wireless devices will be able to connect to the home network.
  • Page 41 Packets Received/Sent - displays the number of packets received and sent since the wireless capability was activated. BASIC SECURITY SETTINGS 3.2/ You can configure the basic security settings for your Fios Router’s wireless network. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 42: Settings

    BASIC SECURITY SETTINGS AND ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS To configure the basic security radio, SSID and channel settings: On the Wireless Setting page, select Basic Security Settings. To activate the wireless radio, click the On radio button. If desired, enter a new name for the wireless network in the SSID field or leave the default name that displays automatically.
  • Page 43 Authentication to limit access to specific wireless devices; and change the wireless mode to limit or allow access to your wireless network based on the type of technology as well as other advanced wireless options. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 44: Advanced

    ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS To modify the advanced security settings, select the option from the level to be modified for either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz: 3.3a/ LEVEL 1: SSID BROADCAST You can configure your Fios Router’s SSID broadcast capabilities to allow or disallow wireless devices from automatically using a broadcast SSID name to detect your Fios Router wireless network.
  • Page 45 Click the 2.4 GHz SSID Broadcast or 5 GHz SSID Broadcast link for the wireless network you wish to modify. The following example uses the 2.4 GHz network. The display configuration looks basically the same for the 5 GHz network. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 46: Wireless Mac

    ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS AND WIRELESS MAC AUTHENTICATION To enable SSID broadcasting, click the Enable radio button. SSID broadcast is enabled by default. The SSID of the wireless network will be broadcast to all wireless devices. To disable SSID broadcasting, click the Disable radio button.
  • Page 47 Warning: This will block wireless network access for all devices not in the list. Only devices in the list will be able to connect to the wireless network. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 48: Authentication

    WIRELESS MAC AUTHENTICATION AND 802.11 MODE • Deny all devices listed below – denies access to the listed devices. All other wireless devices will be able to access the wireless network if they use the correct wireless password.

  • Page 49: 802.11 Mode

    From the 802.11 Mode page, you can limit the wireless access to your network by selecting the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless communication standard (mode) best suited or compatible with the devices you allow access to your wireless network. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 50 802.11 MODE AND OTHER ADVANCED WIRELESS OPTIONS To select the 802.11 Mode: On the Advanced Settings page, locate the Level 2 section and click the 802.11 Mode link. The 802.11 Mode page displays. Select the 2.4 GHz Wireless Mode as follows: •...
  • Page 51 Other Advanced Wireless Options link. A warning message displays. Click Yes. The Other Advanced Wireless Options page displays. Comment: The following example uses the 2.4 GHz network. The display configuration looks basically the same for the 5 GHz network. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 52: Other Advanced

    OTHER ADVANCED WIRELESS OPTIONS View the following options: Caution: These settings should only be configured by experienced network technicians. Changing the settings could adversely affect the operation of your Fios Router and your local network.
  • Page 53 Beacon Interval – displays the time period of the beacon interval • DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) Interval – provides a countdown mechanism, informing wireless network clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 54 OTHER ADVANCED WIRELESS OPTIONS AND GUEST WI-FI SETTINGS • Fragmentation Threshold – increases the reliability of frame transmissions on the wireless network • RTS Threshold – controls the size of the data packet that the low level RF protocol issues to an RTS packet •...
  • Page 55 firewalls. You create one Guest Wi-Fi SSID and one password and use it for all guests. Guest Wi-Fi can be managed using either the Fios Router’s web interface, or via verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 56: Guest Wi-Fi

    GUEST WI-FI SETTINGS the Verizon MyFios app. The guest network SSID does not change when you make a change to your primary network SSID. The Fios Router is shipped from the factory with Guest Wi-Fi turned off. The default SSID for Guest Wi-Fi is preconfigured at the factory...
  • Page 57 03/ WIRELESS SETTINGS Select the Guest Wi-Fi tab Press the Edit button and enter a valid SSID and password Press Save to save changes Toggle the Guest Wi-Fi button to ON verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 58 GUEST WI-FI SETTINGS 3.7b/ GUEST DEVICES The devices on the Guest Wi-Fi network can be viewed on the Guest Devices page. If the admin toggles the button next to a device to OFF, that device will be blocked from accessing the Internet.

  • Page 59: Voice

    VOICE Overview Voice Status Voice Settings Handset Paging verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 60: Voice Status

    OVERVIEW AND VOICE STATUS The Fios Router functions as a base station for DECT 6.0 handsets and Wireless Phone Jacks. DECT 6.0 delivers superior voice and sound quality compared to older phones.
  • Page 61 DECT 6.0 technology. The Fios Router has an integrated DECT 6.0 base station that allows you to connect up to five of your compatible DECT 6.0 devices. VOICE STATUS 4.1/ To view status: Access the Main page. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 62: Voice Settings

    VOICE STATUS AND VOICE SETTINGS Click on Voice. The Voice Status page displays additional details. On the Voice Status page, the following information is displayed • Phone Lines Active – displays the phone numbers associated with the account.
  • Page 63 Then follow your DECT 6.0 devices instructions of pairing to the Fios Router. Once the DECT 6.0 pairing process has completed successfully, the Unified Button on the Fios Router’s front panel will turn solid blue for 2 minutes. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 64: Handset Paging

    VOICE SETTINGS AND HANDSET PAGING To configure the voice settings: Pin Code – You can enter a new Pin code or you can leave the default Pin code that displays automatically. Phone Ports Active – You can associate a phone number to the ports on the back of this router.
  • Page 65 To page all DECT 6.0 devices press the Unified Button located on the front panel of your Fios Router for 10+ seconds. To page an individual DECT 6.0 devices, select the checkbox against that handset and click the Page button. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 66 HANDSET PAGING...

  • Page 67: Configuring My Network Settings

    CONFIGURING MY NETWORK SETTINGS Accessing My Network Settings Using My Network Settings verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 68: Accessing My

    ACCESSING MY NETWORK SETTINGS You can configure the basic network settings for your Fios Router’s network.
  • Page 69 To view your network connections: On the Main page, select the My Network icon. The My Network page opens with our current status displayed. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 70: Using My Network

    USING MY NETWORK SETTINGS USING MY NETWORK SETTINGS 5.1/ You can access and configure common network parameters: • Block this Device - Click Block this Device to quickly enable/ disable a device from having Internet access. • Website Blocking - To block specific websites, click Website Blocking.
  • Page 71 Rename this Device. The Rename Device page displays. If desired, enter the new device name and/or select a different icon. Click Apply to save changes. The My Network page will open with the new name and icon displayed. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 72: Using Network Connections

    USING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Accessing Network Connections Network (Home/Office) Connection Ethernet Connection Wireless Access Point Connection Broadband Ethernet/Fiber Connection...

  • Page 73: Using Network

    Your Fios Router supports various local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN), or Internet connections using Ethernet or fiber/optical cables. You can configure aspects of the network and Internet connections as well as create new connections. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 74 ACCESSING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Caution: The settings described in this chapter should only be configured by experienced network technicians. Changes could adversely affect the operation of your Fios Router and your local network. ACCESSING NETWORK CONNECTIONS 6.0/ You can access your network connections and view the connections by connection type.
  • Page 75 You can view the properties of your local network. This connection is used to combine several network interfaces under one virtual network. For example, you can create a home/office network connection for Ethernet and other network devices. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 76: Home/Office

    NETWORK (HOME/ OFFICE) CONNECTION Note: When a network connection is disabled, the formerly underlying devices connected to it will not be able to obtain a new DHCP address from that Fios Router network interface. To view the connection: On the Network Connections page, click the Network (Home/Office) connection link.

  • Page 77: Home/Office

    Name field. Click Apply to save the changes. CONFIGURING THE HOME/OFFICE NETWORK To configure the network connection: In the Network (Home/Office) Properties page, click Settings. The configuration page displays. Configure the following sections, as needed. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 78: Home/Office

    – Use the Following IP Address - the network connection uses a permanent or static IP address and subnet mask address, provided by Verizon or experienced network technician. BRIDGE In the Bridge section of the Configure Network (Home/Office), you...

  • Page 79: Home/Office

    Wireless Access Point connections are included in the ‘Network (Home/Office)’ bridge. Caution: Do not change these settings unless specifically instructed to by Verizon. Changes could adversely affect the operation of your Fios Router and your local network. Verify the following information: •...
  • Page 80 NETWORK (HOME/ OFFICE) CONNECTION Once enabled and configured, the DHCP server automatically assigns IP addresses to any network devices which are set to obtain their IP address dynamically. If DHCP Server is enabled on your Fios Router, configure the network devices as DHCP Clients. There are 2 basic options in this section: Disabled and DHCP Server.
  • Page 81 The path determination is based on network/device reachability and status of network being traveled. To configure routing: In the Routing Table section, click Add New Route to display and modify the new route configuration page. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 82 NETWORK (HOME/ OFFICE) CONNECTION COMPLETE NETWORK CONNECTION CONFIGURATION UPDATES To save your changes click Apply. ETHERNET CONNECTION 6.2/ You can view the properties of your Ethernet LAN connection using an Ethernet cable inserted into one of your Fios Router’s Ethernet LAN ports.
  • Page 83 Next, to access the Ethernet Properties page, click the Ethernet link listed under the Underlying Device section. To rename the network connection, enter the new name in the Name field. Click Apply to save changes. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 84: (Home/Office) Connection

    ETHERNET CONNECTION 6.2a/ CONFIGURING THE ETHERNET/FIBER BROADBAND CONNECTION To configure the connection: In the Ethernet Properties page, click Settings. The configuration page displays. Configure the following settings, as needed.
  • Page 85 (LAN) using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi network. Note: Once disabled, all wireless devices connected to that wireless network will be disconnected from the LAN network and Internet. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 86: Wireless Access

    WIRELESS ACCESS POINT CONNECTION To view the connection: In the Network Connections page, click Advanced. Click 5 GHz Wireless Access Point 1 or 2.4 GHz Wireless Access Point 2.
  • Page 87 06/ USING NETWORK CONNECTIONS To disable the connection, click Disable. To rename the connection, enter a name in the Name field. Click Apply to save the changes. Reboot your Fios Router. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 88: Point Connection

    WIRELESS ACCESS POINT CONNECTION 6.3a/ CONFIGURING WIRELESS ACCESS POINT PROPERTIES To configure the connection: In the Wireless Access Point Properties page, click Settings. The configuration page displays. Verify the following information: • Status - displays the connection status of the network. •...
  • Page 89 Note: If disabling the connection, you must reboot your Fios Router for the change to take effect. To view the connection: In the Network Connections page, click the Broadband Connection (Ethernet/Fiber) link. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 90: Broadband Ethernet

    BROADBAND ETHERNET/ FIBER CONNECTION To rename the network connection, enter the new name in the Name field. Click Apply to save changes.
  • Page 91 06/ USING NETWORK CONNECTIONS 6.4a/ CONFIGURING THE ETHERNET/FIBER CONNECTION To configure the connection: In the Broadband Connection (Ethernet/Fiber) Properties page, click Settings. The configuration page displays. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 92 This is useful if the connection operates under a bridge. • Obtain an IP Address Automatically – the network connection is required by Verizon to obtain an IP address automatically. The server assigning the IP address also assigns a subnet mask address, which can be overridden by entering another subnet mask address.
  • Page 93 IP address, then the IP address and subnet mask address. To override the subnet mask, select the Override Subnet Mask check box, then enter the new subnet mask. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 94: Configuring Security Settings

    CONFIGURING SECURITY SETTINGS Firewall Access Control Port Forwarding Port Triggering DMZ Host Remote Administration Static NAT Security Log...
  • Page 95 firewall security, user authentication protocols, and password protection mechanisms. These and other features help protect your computers from security threats on the Internet. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 96: Firewall

    FIREWALL This chapter covers the following security features: • Firewall - select the security level for the firewall. • Access Control - restrict access from the local network to the Internet. • Port Forwarding - enable access from the Internet to specified services provided by computers on the local network.
  • Page 97 firewall allows this type of request to pass to the Internet. When the website is returned from the web server, the firewall associates the website with this session and allows it to pass; verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 98 FIREWALL regardless HTTP access from the Internet to the local network is blocked or permitted. It is the origin of the request, not subsequent responses to this request, which determines whether a session can be established. 7.0a/ SETTING FIREWALL CONFIGURATION You can select a maximum, typical, or minimum security level to block, limit, or permit all traffic.
  • Page 99 07/ CONFIGURING SECURITY SETTINGS 7.0b/ SPECIFYING GENERAL SETTINGS FOR IPV4 OR IPV6 To set your firewall configuration: From the Firewall General settings page click on desired IPv6 option to configure IPv6 security: verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 100: Access Control

    ACCESS CONTROL Select a security level by clicking one of the radio buttons. Using the Minimum Security setting may expose the local network to significant security risks, and should only be used for short periods of time to allow temporary network access.
  • Page 101 07/ CONFIGURING SECURITY SETTINGS To block a service, click Add. The Add Access Control Rule page displays. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 102: Port Forwarding

    ACCESS CONTROL AND PORT FORWARDING To apply the rule to: • All networked devices - select Any. • Specific devices only - select User Defined, then click Add and create a network object. In the Protocol field, select the Internet protocol to be allowed or blocked.
  • Page 103 From the Firewall page, select Port Forwarding. The Port Forwarding page opens with the current rules displayed. To create a new rule, select the IP address in the Select IP from Menu drop down. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 104 PORT FORWARDING AND PORT TRIGGERING Select the application in the Application to Forward drop down. Click Add. The rule displays in the Applied Rules section. Click Apply to save changes. 7.2a/ ADVANCED PORT FORWARDING RULES You can configure advanced port forwarding rules. To configure the rules: In the Port Forwarding page, select Advanced.

  • Page 105: Port Triggering

    firewall settings: • Firewall blocks inbound traffic by default. • Server replies to your Fios Router IP, and the connection is not sent back to the host since it is not part of a session. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 106: Remote Administration

    PORT TRIGGERING AND REMOTE ADMINISTRATION To resolve the conflict, a port triggering entry must be defined, which allows inbound traffic on UDP port 3333 only after a network host generated traffic to UDP port 2222. This results in your Fios Router accepting the inbound traffic from the gaming server and sending it back to the network host which originated the outgoing traffic to UDP port 2222.
  • Page 107 The Port Triggering page displays. Click Apply again to save all changes. DMZ HOST 7.4/ DMZ Host allows a single device on your primary network to be fully exposed to the Internet for special purposes like Internet gaming. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 108: Dmz Host

    DMZ HOST Warning: Enabling DMZ Host is a security risk. When a device on your network is a DMZ Host, it is directly exposed to the Internet and loses much of the protection of the firewall. If it is compromised, it can also be used to attack other devices on your primary network.
  • Page 109 • Diagnostic Tools - used for troubleshooting and remote system management by a user or Verizon. Web Management remote administration access may be used to modify or disable firewall settings. Local IP addresses and other settings can also be changed, making it difficult or impossible to access your Fios Router from the local network.

  • Page 110: Remote

    REMOTE ADMINISTRATION AND STATIC NAT To enable remote administration: Select Remote Administration. To enable access, select the check box. Click Apply to save changes. To remove access, clear the check box. Click Apply again to save changes.

  • Page 111: Static Nat

    Internet. This allows an internal host, such as a web server, to have an unregistered (private) IP address and still be accessible over the Internet. To configure static NAT: Select Static NAT. To create a static NAT, click Add. The Add NAT/NAPT Rule page displays. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 112: Security Log

    STATIC NAT AND SECURITY LOG Select a source address in the Specify Address field or enter an IP address in the text box. Enter the public IP address. If using port forwarding, select the Enable Port Forwarding for Static NAT check box. Click Apply to save changes.
  • Page 113 ARP – an ARP packet has been accepted. • AUTH:113 request - an outbound packet for AUTH protocol has been accepted (for maximum security level). • Broadcast/Multicast protection – a packet with a broadcast/ multicast source IP has been blocked. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 114 SECURITY • Default policy – a packet has been accepted/blocked according to the default policy. • Defragmentation failed – the fragment has been stored in memory and blocked until all fragments have arrived and defragmentation can be performed. • DHCP request – your Fios Router sent a DHCP request (depends on the distribution).
  • Page 115 ICMP replay – an ICMP replay message has been blocked. • Illegal packet options – the options field in the packet’s header is either illegal or forbidden. • IP Version 6 – an IPv6 packet has been accepted. verizon.com/fios ©2016 Verizon. All Rights Reserved.

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