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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 ORDER
CABLES AND CONNECTORS
DIGITAL ADAPTER
CableCARD
COMPOSITE CABLES
HDMI CABLE
FiOS TV REMOTE
FiOS ROUTER + POWER CORD
You will receive one of the two router models shown below.
FiOS® EQUIPMENT
STEP 1C: INTERNET SETUP
1. Open an Internet browser and go to activatemyfios.verizon.net.2. Follow the Setup Web Site to activate your Verizon account.
STEP 1B: WIRELESS SETUP
1. 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 1
FiOS ROUTER SETUP
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, DISCONNECT ALL OF THE EXISTING TV EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME
1
2
STEP 1A: FiOS ROUTER SETUP
Connect 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
3Lights 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 SERVER
Turn 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 Cord
3
Connect the Coax Cable
1
Connect the
HDMI Cable
2
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
3
Connect the HDMI Cable
2
Connect the Power Cord
Connect the Coax Cable
1
ALTERNATE OPTION: USING COMPOSITE CABLES
IMPORTANT
DO NOT install Media Clients until after you’ve installed and activated your Video Media Server(s).
STEP 3B: ACTIVATE YOUR MEDIA CLIENT
Turn on your Media Client and your TV. Then, using your FiOS TV Remote, follow the instructions shown on your TV screen.
Back of TV
3
2
Connect the Coax Cable
1
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 Cable
12
Connect the Power Cord
3
Back of TV
STEP 4A: CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL ADAPTER
STEP 4B: ACTIVATE YOUR DIGITAL ADAPTER
1. 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 CABLECARD
1. 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)
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