Ethernet modem for fiber optics

croutbarney · Mar 2, 2018

I don’t want to rent my modem from Cincinnati Bell. Where can I buy a modem that works with fiber optics?

popatim · Mar 3, 2018

Anywhere that sells them provided that you don't have fiber tv service too.

croutbarney · Mar 4, 2018

The Cincinnati Bell installer couldn’t provide us with a list of compatible modems. We’ve called Best Buy and they said they don’t sell them. I guess I was asking if anyone knew specifically of where you can buy one or a brand and model since we can’t seem to find one.

USAFRet · Mar 4, 2018

croutbarney :

This depends on exactly what you mean by "modem".
In relation to a fiber connection, things are different and differently named.

I have a Verizon FiOS connection.
The part that does what is routinely called a "modem" is actually the ONT (Optical Network Transfer).
The part in the garage that converts from a fiber line, into either coax or ethernet that the "router" in the house can use.

The part you're almost certainly referring to is the "router". Actually a 'gateway', but we'll go with router.

In theory, I could use any router. But if I have TV service through Verizon (I do), it absolutely must have a Verizon router in there. That box talks to the TV STB's as well as providing ethernet and WiFi.
Verizon lets you buy one instead of continual rent. Which I did.

I'm not familiar with Cincy Bell's particular setup.
But what exact device do you have from them currently?

croutbarney · Mar 5, 2018

USAFRet :

croutbarney :

This depends on exactly what you mean by "modem".
In relation to a fiber connection, things are different and differently named.

I have a Verizon FiOS connection.
The part that does what is routinely called a "modem" is actually the ONT (Optical Network Transfer).
The part in the garage that converts from a fiber line, into either coax or ethernet that the "router" in the house can use.

The part you're almost certainly referring to is the "router". Actually a 'gateway', but we'll go with router.

In theory, I could use any router. But if I have TV service through Verizon (I do), it absolutely must have a Verizon router in there. That box talks to the TV STB's as well as providing ethernet and WiFi.
Verizon lets you buy one instead of continual rent. Which I did.

I'm not familiar with Cincy Bell's particular setup.
But what exact device do you have from them currently?

croutbarney · Mar 5, 2018

USAFRet :

croutbarney :

This depends on exactly what you mean by "modem".
In relation to a fiber connection, things are different and differently named.

I have a Verizon FiOS connection.
The part that does what is routinely called a "modem" is actually the ONT (Optical Network Transfer).
The part in the garage that converts from a fiber line, into either coax or ethernet that the "router" in the house can use.

The part you're almost certainly referring to is the "router". Actually a 'gateway', but we'll go with router.

In theory, I could use any router. But if I have TV service through Verizon (I do), it absolutely must have a Verizon router in there. That box talks to the TV STB's as well as providing ethernet and WiFi.
Verizon lets you buy one instead of continual rent. Which I did.

I'm not familiar with Cincy Bell's particular setup.
But what exact device do you have from them currently?

croutbarney · Mar 5, 2018

Cincinnati Bell installed a Zyxel EMG3415-B10A modem/router combo. The internet speed installed is 200mbps.

USAFRet · Mar 5, 2018

croutbarney :

Well, I can't seem to find that particular model for sale anywhere, so you may be out of luck.

popatim · Mar 5, 2018

I believe the Zylex box is just a Wifi Router and not a Modem at all.
Does a cable line come into it (like what connects to your tv) or just a standard network line?

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