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I made the switch because the Verizon Quantum G1100 wasn’t struggling to provide all the reach I needed. Verizon G3100 Mesh WiFi Real-World Speedtest / Experience (Basic)

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See the photo below for a rear view of the network ports on the Verizon G3100, I’ve blacked out the serial number, etc. Verizon may change this in the future but I would NOT hold my breath as Verizon has never done it before. So you cannot plug in a network printer or hard drive to the USB port.

4 x LAN (I really wish Verizon would offer 8 ports, we’re in a smart homeworld)Ĭompared to the G1100 the G3100 loses 1 USB port but once again Verizon has NOT made the USB port usable other than for 5v charging.

Verizon G3100 Network Ports / G3100 Hardware Overview See the photo below, please don’t open your G3100 or you will void the warranty.

So all the space is either wasted or for cooling. So honestly the G3100 is a Mesh WiFi in name only as a standalone unit.ĭespite the more modern Google-home look of the G3100 Mesh WiFi unit, the internals are all vertical-mounted in a standard circuit board. You will need to buy a Verizon E3200 Extender if you want to use the G3100 Mesh features. So like everything Verizon sells the G3100 is not compatible with any other home WiFi Mesh system (but you could run any ordinary repeater if you want).

If you’re interested, based on the information in the box I think the Verizon G3100 is made by Arcadyn Technologies based on the FCC ID RAXG3100. I’ll share some thoughts on the LED white light / button on the front later. The Verizon G3100 looks nicer than the older Verizon routers and looks like a Google Home and an Orbi had a baby. This is a link to the FCC copy of the manual as Verizon keeps moving their one. The Verizon G3100 user guide / manual is online, the current link is here. Also because Verizon provides zero support on any issue if you use your own kit which forces you into playing tech support at home if there’s ever any issue. I have tried experimenting with using my own router but have always run into issues so I have stuck with Verizon gear. I have experience on FiOS with the following:Įach router upgrade has been a step-change in speed across raw FiOS and WiFi. I have been a Verizon FiOS Customer even since the switch from Spectrum (back when it was Time Warner Cable). Verizon had it (briefly) on sale, so I am sharing my review and setup instructions.

Verizon E3200 review and setup instructions.(useful for Google DNS, Cloudflare, or PiHole users)

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How to change the gateway DNS Server on the Verizon G3100.(useful for Smart Devices or PiHole users) How to set a static IP or fixed IP address on the Verizon G3100.Other notes (Smart Home Tests, G3100 Front Light, Guest WiFi, Static IP Limits, bugs).Verizon G3100 Self Install Instructions.Verizon G3100 Speedtest (detailed) Verizon G3100 v G1100.This Verizon G3100 user review is organized by:

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This review of the Verizon G3100 may update as my experience changes (or they update the firmware). If you find this helpful and want to say thanks, please buy me a coffee or take a look at my book on Amazon. Important: I am not affiliated with any of the manufacturers, brands, services, or websites listed on this page and this is my personal experience.

Verizon fios self install troubleshooting