SELF-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, DISCONNECT ALL OF THE EXISTING TV EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME
THEN, INSTALL TODAY AND ENJOY FiOS RIGHT AWAY!
VIDEO MEDIA SERVER + POWER CORD
MEDIA CLIENT + POWER CORD
ENCLOSED ITEMS YOU MAY NEED FOR INSTALLATION
COAX CABLE(S)
ETHERNET CABLE (6') CABLE BARREL CONNECTOR
2-WAY SPLITTER
SPECIAL ORDERCABLES AND CONNECTORSDIGITAL ADAPTER
CableCARD
COMPOSITE CABLES
HDMI CABLE
FiOS TV REMOTE
FiOS ROUTER + POWER CORDYou will receive one of the two router models shown below.
FiOS® EQUIPMENT
STEP 1C: INTERNET SETUP1. Open an Internet browser and go to activatemyfios.verizon.net. 2. Follow the Setup Web Site to activate your Verizon account.
STEP 1B: WIRELESS SETUP1. On the FiOS Router, locate the Wi-Fi label for your Wireless Network Name (ESSID) and Wireless Password (WPA2).
2. Launch your device’s wireless application. Select Wireless Network Name (ESSID) and then Connect.
3. When prompted, enter the Wireless Password (WPA2), as it appears on your router’s label (case sensitive). Then select Connect.
NOTE Models vary, but connections are the same on all models.
STEP 1FiOS ROUTER SETUP
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, DISCONNECT ALL OF THE EXISTING TV EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME
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STEP 1A: FiOS ROUTER SETUPConnect the Coax Cable
Connect the Power Cord
OPTIONAL: If a TV will be connected to the same coax wall outlet as your router, connect a 2-way splitter as shown.
OPTIONAL: For a WIRED Internet setup, connect the Ethernet cable from the router to your computer.
Coax Cable to FiOS Router
3 Lights on the FiOS™ Quantum Gateway will turn white once activated. (This may take up to 6 minutes). If you have a different router model, turn the router ON to begin activation.
NOTE: Details about router placement and Wi-Fi signal strength are available at verizon.com/fioshomenetwork.
STEP 2 VIDEO MEDIA SERVER SETUP
STEP 2B: ACTIVATE YOUR VIDEO MEDIA SERVERTurn on your Video Media Server and your TV. Then, using your FiOS TV Remote, follow the instructions shown on your TV screen.
NOTE We recommend connecting this to your main TV.
STEP 2A: CONNECT YOUR VIDEO MEDIA SERVER
Connect the Power Cord3
Connect the Coax Cable1Connect the HDMI Cable2
Back of TV
Coax Cable to Router
OPTIONAL
STEP 3A: CONNECT YOUR MEDIA CLIENT USING HDMI CABLE (PREFERRED)
STEP 3 MEDIA CLIENT SETUP
Back of TV
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Connect the HDMI Cable
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Connect the Power Cord
Connect the Coax Cable1
ALTERNATE OPTION: USING COMPOSITE CABLES
IMPORTANTDO NOT install Media Clients until after you’ve installed and activated your Video Media Server(s).
STEP 3B: ACTIVATE YOUR MEDIA CLIENTTurn on your Media Client and your TV. Then, using your FiOS TV Remote, follow the instructions shown on your TV screen.
Back of TV
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Connect the Coax Cable1
Connect the Power Cord
Connect the Composite Cables
STEP 4 DIGITAL ADAPTER AND CABLECARD SETUP (If special ordered)
Connect the Coax Cable Connect the Coax Cable1 2
Connect the Power Cord3
Back of TV
STEP 4A: CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL ADAPTER
STEP 4B: ACTIVATE YOUR DIGITAL ADAPTER1. Turn on the Digital Adapter by pressing the Set Top Box button on the FiOS TV Remote Control. 2. Turn on your TV and tune to Channel 3, either manually or with the remote control that came with your TV.3. To complete activation, call the Verizon Support Center at 1.855.372.2181 and provide the Digital Adapter serial numbers.
Digital Adapter
INSTALLING YOUR CABLECARD1. Read through the instructions for your CableCARD-ready device and complete any setup.2. When the CableCARD is inserted, follow the on-screen instructions.3. When prompted, enter the activation code on your Verizon Customer Receipt. 4. Select which method of activation you prefer and follow the instructions. a. Visit verizon.com/fiostv/selfinstall b. By phone at 1.888.897.7499
CableCARD
To order extra remotes or cables, visit verizon.com/fiosaccessories
VISIT activatemyfios.verizon.net to access the Self-Install Wizard
CALL 1.800.VERIZON (1.800.837.4966)