Do you have a question about the FSNO21VA and is the answer not in the manual?
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Joel Anaple
March 28, 2025
The lower rows of lan ports shown in the manual do not exist on this device. It is the same model number as what the manual shows
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Mr. Anderson
March 28, 2025
The Verizon FSNO21VA device includes four RJ-45 Gigabit LAN ports, as stated in the manual. If lower rows of LAN ports appear to be missing, it may be due to a difference in physical design or layout, but the device only officially supports four LAN ports.
INTRODUCTION WI-FI SETTINGS Inside the box Overview Getting to Know Your Basic Settings Verizon Internet Gateway Advanced Settings for Business Setting Up Your Verizon 04 / Internet Gateway for Business CONNECTED DEVICES Device Settings 02 / Setting Content Controls CONFIGURING YOUR VERIZON INTERNET GATEWAY Universal Plug &...
INSIDE ThE bOx 1.0/ INSIDE ThE bOx Inside the product package you should find the following items. Contact Verizon if any item is missing or damaged. • Verizon Internet Gateway for Business • Setup guide • Power adapter • Ethernet cable 1.1/...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VERIZON INTERNET GATEWAY FOR bUSINESS 1.1a/ RESET bUTTON If you experience difficulties with your Gateway or you want to revert all settings that you have changed, the reset function allows you to reset the Gateway back to its factory default state. To...
No Ethernet connection 1.2/ SETTING UP YOUR VERIZON INTERNET GATEWAY FOR bUSINESS Your Gateway comes with a pre-installed SIM card and can be up and running in just a couple of minutes. The SIM card is only authorized for use in the Gateway. You may not remove the SIM card and insert it into another device.
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Before you begin, if you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it. Remove all old router components, including the power supply. They will not work with your new Verizon Internet Gateway for Business. Plug the Gateway into a power outlet with the included power adapter.
02 / CONFIGURING YOUR VERIZON INTERNET GATEWAY FOR bUSINESS Configure Your Verizon Internet Gateway for Business Computer Network Configuration Main Screen...
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02 / CONFIGURING YOUR VERIZON INTERNET GATEWAY FOR BUSINESS Connecting your Verizon Internet Gateway for Business and accessing its web-based User Interface (UI) are both simple procedures. Accessing the UI may vary slightly, depending on your device’s operating system and web browser.
CONFIGURE YOUR VERIZON INTERNET GATEWAY FOR bUSINESS Open a web browser on the device connected to your Verizon Internet Gateway for Business network. In the browser address field (URL), enter: https://192.168.0.1, then press the Enter Enter key on your keyboard.
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Wizard displays to help step you through the setup process. On the Log in to Verizon Internet Gateway Log in to Verizon Internet Gateway screen, enter the password that is printed next to the Password on the label on the back of your Gateway.
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CONFIGURE YOUR VERIZON INTERNET GATEWAY FOR BUSINESS For your protection, your Gateway is pre-set at the factory to use WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access II) encryption for your Wi-Fi network. This is the best setting for most users and provides security.
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02 / CONFIGURING YOUR VERIZON INTERNET GATEWAY FOR BUSINESS when you change the Wi-Fi name or Wi-Fi password. When this occurs, your Gateway will detect this situation and prompt you to reconnect using the new settings. The You’re all set up! You’re all set up! screen displays once your Gateway verifies...
CONFIGURE YOUR VERIZON INTERNET GATEWAY FOR BUSINESS If your Gateway is subsequently reset to the factory default settings, the settings printed on the label will again be in effect. If your Gateway fails to connect, follow the troubleshooting steps in the Troubleshooting section of this guide.
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02 / CONFIGURING YOUR VERIZON INTERNET GATEWAY FOR BUSINESS 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 Network and Internet, then select View Network Status and Tasks View Network Status and Tasks.
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COmpUTER NETWORk CONFIGURATION WINDOWS 10 On the Windows desktop, click on the Start Start icon. Select Settings Settings and click Network & Internet Network & Internet. In the Network & Internet, click Ethernet Ethernet. Select Network and Sharing Center Network and Sharing Center. The View your basic View your basic network information and set up connections network information and set up connections window...
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02 / CONFIGURING YOUR VERIZON INTERNET GATEWAY FOR BUSINESS MACINTOSh OS x Click the Apple Apple icon in the top left corner of the desktop. A menu displays. Select System Preferences System Preferences. The System Preferences window displays. Click Network Network.
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COmpUTER NETWORk CONFIGURATION CONNECTING A WI-FI DEVICE USING WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is an easier way for many devices to set up a secure Wi-Fi network connection. Instead of manually entering passwords or multiple keys on each Wi-Fi client, such as a laptop, printer, or external hard drive, your Gateway creates a secure Wi-Fi network connection.
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02 / CONFIGURING YOUR VERIZON INTERNET GATEWAY FOR BUSINESS Enable the protected setup by moving the selector to on Use one of the following methods: • If your Wi-Fi client device has a WPS button, press the WPS button on your Gateway for more than two seconds,...
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COmpUTER NETWORk CONFIGURATION After pressing the WPS button on your Gateway, you have two minutes to press the WPS button on the client device before the WPS session times out. When the WPS button on your Gateway is pressed, the Status LED on the front of your Gateway begins flashing blue.
02 / CONFIGURING YOUR VERIZON INTERNET GATEWAY FOR BUSINESS Gateway’s default Wi-Fi network name and password are located on the sticker on the back of your Gateway. Verify the changes were implemented by using the device’s web browser to access a site on the internet.
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System\System Status System\System Status on the screen. This section displays the status of your Gateway’s local network (LAN) and internet connection (WAN), firmware and hardware version numbers, MAC Address, IP settings of Verizon Internet Gateway for Business and Wi-Fi extender(s) (if connected).
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mAIN SCREEN OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE To view: From the Basic Basic menu, select System System from the left pane and then click Open Source Software Open Source Software.
OVERVIEW 3.0/ OVERVIEW Your Verizon Internet Gateway for Business provides you with Wi-Fi connectivity using the 802.11a, b, g, n, ac or ax standards. These are the most common Wi-Fi standards. 802.11b has a maximum data rate of 11 Mbps, 802.11a and 802.11g have a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps, 802.11n has a maximum data...
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BASIC SETTINGS To configure the Wi-Fi Security Security, click the setup button and select WPA2 WPA2 or WPA3 WPA3. Caution: These settings should only be configured by experienced network technicians. Changing the settings could adversely affect the operation of your Gateway and your local network.
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SSID does not change when you make a change to your primary network SSID. The Verizon Internet Gateway for Business is shipped from the factory with Guest Wi-Fi turned off. The default SSID for Guest Wi-Fi is preconfigured at the factory to the default Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which is displayed on a sticker located on the back of the Gateway followed by hyphen guest (-Guest).
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Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which is displayed on a sticker located on the back of the Gateway followed by hyphen IoT (-IoT). For example, if the Gateway is shipped with a default SSID of “Verizon-ABCDE” then the default SSID for IoT Wi-Fi is “Verizon- ABCDE-IoT”. http://setup.verizon.com/businessinternetgateway |...
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BASIC SETTINGS To enable IoT Wi-Fi link: From the Basic Basic menu, select Wi-Fi Wi-Fi and then click IoT Network Network. Move the selector to on. If desired, enter a new name and password for the Wi-Fi network or leave the default name and password that displays automatically.
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BASIC SETTINGS Use one of the following methods: • If your Wi-Fi client device has a WPS button, press the WPS button on your Gateway for more than two seconds, then click the Start WPS Start WPS button in Option 1 Option 1 to start the WPS registration process.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 3.2a/ PRIMARY NETWORK Self-Organizing Network (SON) The Verizon Internet Gateway for Business supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals. The Self-Organizing Network (SON) feature lets your devices move between the two signals automatically for an optimized Wi-Fi connection.
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AdVANCEd SETTINGS To configure SON, Wi-Fi radio, SSID and security settings: From the Advanced Advanced menu, select Wi-Fi Wi-Fi from the left pane and then click Primary Network Primary Network. To enable SON, move the selector to on To activate the Wi-Fi radio, move the selector to on on.
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AdVANCEd SETTINGS 3.2b/ RADIO MANAGEMENT You can configure the channel settings for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band(s) of your Wi-Fi network. To view and configure the channel settings: From the Advanced Advanced menu, select Wi-Fi Wi-Fi and then click Radio Radio Management Management.
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AdVANCEd SETTINGS • Channel Analysis Channel Analysis - scans and displays channel bandwidth and signal strength of available APs. Channel Channel Score Score displays a network congestion score of zero to ten in each Wi-Fi channel. It can be used to determine which channels to use or to avoid.
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04 / CONNECTED DEVICES You can view the settings of the network devices connected to the network of your Verizon Internet Gateway for Business. The abundance of harmful information on the internet poses a serious challenge for employers and parents alike as they ask “How can I regulate...
dEVICE SETTINGS 4.0/ DEVICE SETTINGS To view and manage the connected devices on your network: From the Basic Basic menu, select Devices Devices from the left pane. . The screen displays information about connected devices including Device Name Device Name and identifiers, Content Controls Content Controls, the type of network connection, and settings that you can view and configure.
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dEVICE SETTINGS For additional information, refer to the Port Forwarding section in Chapter 5 Configuring Advanced Settings. Access Control Access Control - Access Control restricts access from To access the Access the local network to the internet. Control page, click the setup button. For additional information, refer to the Access Control section in Chapter 5 Configuring Advanced Settings.
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SETTING CONTENT CONTROlS To use the default Rule Templates, Rule Templates, select one of the pre- defined rules as shown on screen to quickly setup access policy for devices on your network. To create a new access policy, click on the New Rule New Rule and the configuration page displays.
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SETTING CONTENT CONTROlS Click Add Exceptions Add Exceptions for the following exception options: • Enter the name of the website or keywords within a URL to block/allow the specified websites and websites with names containing the specified keyword. Click Apply Apply to save changes.
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UNIVERSAl plUG & plAY To enable UPnP and allow UPnP services to be defined on any network hosts, select the UPnP Enabled UPnP Enabled check box. To enable automatic cleanup of invalid rules, select Enable Enable Automatic Cleanup of Old Unused UPnP Services Automatic Cleanup of Old Unused UPnP Services check box.
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05 / CONFIGURING ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced settings cover a wide range of sophisticated configurations for your Verizon Internet Gateway for Business’ firmware, security setup and network. The security suite of your Gateway includes comprehensive and robust security services, such as stateful...
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This chapter covers the following advanced features: Security & Firewall Security & Firewall • General Firewall – manages the security level for the firewall. • Access Control – restricts access from the local network to the internet. • DMZ Host – allows a single device on your primary network to be fully exposed to the internet for special purposes such as video conferencing.
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Diagnostics & Monitoring Diagnostics & Monitoring – performs diagnostic tests and displays the details and status of: • Bandwidth Monitoring • System Logging • Full Status/System wide Monitoring of Connections/Traffic Monitoring • Backhaul Logging Advanced System Settings Advanced System Settings •...
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SECURITY & FIREWAll Each request for a service that the firewall receives is checked against the firewall rules to determine whether the request should be allowed to pass through the firewall. If the request is permitted to pass, all subsequent data associated with this request or session is also allowed to pass, regardless of its direction.
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SECURITY & FIREWAll Select a security level by clicking one of the radio buttons. Using the Low Security Low 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. Click Apply Changes Apply Changes to save changes.
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SECURITY & FIREWAll In the Add devices Add devices, enter the group name, then click Add Add. The new network group is automatically added to the Access Access Control Control section. To block a service, select the internet protocol to be blocked in the Protocol Protocol field.
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SECURITY & FIREWAll 5.0c/ DMZ hOST DMZ Host allows a single device on your primary network to be fully exposed to the internet for special purposes like video conferencing. 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.
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SECURITY & FIREWAll 5.0e/ PORT FORWARDING You can activate port forwarding to expose the network to the internet in a limited and controlled manner. For example, enabling applications, such as video conferencing and voice, to work from the local network as well as allowing internet access to servers within the local network.
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SECURITY & FIREWAll Modify the Service Name Service Name and Service Description Service Description, as needed. To add server ports, click Add Add. To modify the current protocol, click the Edit Edit icon in the action column. The Edit Service Server Ports Edit Service Server Ports page displays.
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SECURITY & FIREWAll To configure port triggering: From the Advanced Advanced menu, select Security & Firewall Security & Firewall and then click Port Triggering Port Triggering. To add a service as an active protocol, enter the application name, configure its inbound and outbound (triggered/ forwarded) port range, then select the protocol.
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SECURITY & FIREWAll Enter the name of the rule, select the active or inactive days of the week and the start and end time range. Specify if the rule is active active or inactive inactive at the scheduled time. Click Apply Changes Apply Changes to save changes.
NETWORk SETTINGS To disable DNS rebind protection for all devices connected to the Gateway, untick the check box of Enable DNS Rebind Enable DNS Rebind Protection. Protection. Warning: Disabling this protection may create a risk of cyber security attack to devices connected to this Gateway. To add a computer stored in the DNS DNS table, click Add DNS Add DNS...
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NETWORk SETTINGS To set up dynamic DNS: Select Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS in the Network Settings Network Settings section. To set up a new entry, click the Add Add button. Configure the following parameters: • Host Name Host Name – enter the full domain name for your Dynamic DNS domain.
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NETWORk SETTINGS If the host wishes to terminate a lease before its expiration, it sends a release message to the DHCP server. This makes the IP address available for use by other hosts. The DHCP server performs the following functions: •...
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NETWORk SETTINGS To configure the DHCP server, complete the following fields: • Start IP Address Start IP Address – enter the first IP address that your Gateway will automatically begin assigning IP addresses from. Since your Gateway’s default IP address is 192.168.0.1, the default start IP address should be 192.168.0.2.
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NETWORk SETTINGS Enter the host name. Enter the fixed IP address to be assigned. Enter the MAC address of the network interface of the computer used with this DHCP static connection. Click Apply Apply to save changes. 5.1e/ IPV6 Use the IPv6 feature settings to enable, disable, or configure an IPv6 Internet connection and IPv6 LAN settings.
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NETWORk SETTINGS LAN IPv6 Stateful (DhCPv6) with No WAN Settings To configure IPv6 LAN Stateful mode with no WAN connection, select the Stateful option on the IPv6 IPv6 Configuration Controls Configuration Controls page as shown below: Specify the Stateful (DHCPv6) Stateful (DHCPv6) settings to be used to assign LAN IPv6 addresses by entering the following details: •...
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NETWORk SETTINGS Specify the settings to be used to assign LAN IPv6 addresses by entering the following details: • IPv6 LAN Configuration IPv6 LAN Configuration (select Stateless Stateless from the dropdown list) • LAN Link Local Address LAN Link Local Address (automatically populated) •...
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NETWORk SETTINGS Specify the Stateful (DHCPv6) Stateful (DHCPv6) settings to be used to assign LAN IPv6 addresses by entering the following details: • IPv6 LAN Configuration IPv6 LAN Configuration (select Stateful Stateful from the dropdown list) • LAN Prefix LAN Prefix (automatically populated) •...
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NETWORk SETTINGS • IPv6 LAN Configuration IPv6 LAN Configuration (select Stateless Stateless from the dropdown list) • LAN Prefix LAN Prefix (automatically populated) • IPv6 LAN Address IPv6 LAN Address (automatically populated) • LAN Link Local Address LAN Link Local Address (automatically populated) •...
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Assigned Prefix (A numeric value between 16 and 128) • IPv6 WAN Address IPv6 WAN Address • Default Gateway Default Gateway: Verizon Internet Gateway for Business • WAN Link Local Address AN Link Local Address – IPv6 IPv6 (Primary) DNS Address 1 DNS Address 1 –...
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NETWORk SETTINGS Static WAN with LAN IPv6 Stateful Settings To configure IPv6 LAN Stateful mode with Static Static WAN, select the Stateful (DHCPv6) Stateful (DHCPv6) option on the IPv6 Configuration IPv6 Configuration Controls Controls page as shown below: Specify the Stateful (DHCPv6) Stateful (DHCPv6) settings to be used to assign LAN IPv6 addresses by entering the following details: •...
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NETWORk SETTINGS • IPv6 LAN Configuration IPv6 LAN Configuration (select Stateless Stateless from the dropdown list) • LAN Prefix LAN Prefix (automatically populated) • IPv6 LAN Address IPv6 LAN Address (automatically populated) • LAN Link Local Address LAN Link Local Address (automatically populated) •...
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All networkable devices have a unique MAC address. When replacing a network device on your Verizon Internet Gateway for Business, you can simplify the installation process by copying the MAC address of the existing device to your Verizon Internet Gateway for Business.
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NETWORk SETTINGS 5.1h/ NDP TAbLE You can view the IPv6 and MAC addresses of each DHCP connection. To view the IPv6 and MAC addresses for each device: select NDP (Neighbor Discovery Protocol ) Table Table in the Network Settings Network Settings section.
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NETWORk SETTINGS Configure the following sections, as needed.
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IP address IP address and Subnet Mask Subnet Mask: the network connection uses a permanent or static IP address IP address and Subnet Mask Subnet Mask address, provided by Verizon or experienced network technician. • Bridge Bridge In the Bridge...
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NETWORk SETTINGS Caution: Do not change these settings unless specifically instructed to by Verizon. Changes could adversely affect the operation of your Gateway and your local network. Verify the following information: – IP Passthrough IP Passthrough – select to disable Wi-Fi and routing capabilities of the Gateway. ...
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NETWORk SETTINGS Routing Table You can configure your Gateway to use static or dynamic routing. • Static routing Static routing – specifies a fixed routing path to neighboring destinations based on predetermined metrics. • Dynamic routing Dynamic routing – automatically adjusts how packets travel on the network.
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NETWORk SETTINGS From the connection’s Enable Settings Enable Settings page, to enable or disable the connection, move the selector to on on or off off. To rename the connection, enter a name in the Name Name field. Click Apply Apply to save the changes. Reboot your Gateway.
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NETWORk SETTINGS To rename the network connection, enter the new name in the Name Name field. Click Apply Apply to save changes. CONFIGURING EThERNET PROPERTIES To configure the connection: In the Ethernet Ethernet page, click Settings Settings. The configuration page displays.
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NETWORk SETTINGS – Automatic by DHCP Automatic by DHCP: sets the MTU according to the DHCP connection. – Manual Manual: allows you to manually set the MTU. • HW Switch Ports HW Switch Ports – displays the status of each LAN port. Click Apply Apply to save the changes.
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– Obtain an IPv4 Address Automatically Obtain an IPv4 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.
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NETWORk SETTINGS From the connection’s Enable Settings Enable Settings page, to enable or disable the connection, move the selector to on on or off off. To rename the network connection, enter the new name in the Name Name field. Click Apply Apply to save changes.
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NETWORk SETTINGS Configure the following settings, as needed. General Verify the following information: • Status Status – displays the connection status of the network. • Network Network – displays the type of network connection. • Connection Type Connection Type – displays the type of connection interface.
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• In the Expires In Expires In field, enter the amount of time a network device is allowed to connect to the Verizon Internet Gateway for Business with its currently issued dynamic IP address. • IPv4 DNS - IPv4 DNS - selects Obtain IPv4 DNS Address Dynamically Obtain IPv4 DNS Address Dynamically for using Dynamic DNS.
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NETWORk SETTINGS • Internet Connection Firewall - Internet Connection Firewall - allows you to enable or disable the firewall configuration on this interface. Click Apply Apply to save changes. 5.1j/ NETWORK ObJECTS Network objects define a group, such as a group of computers, on your Gateway network by MAC address, IP address, and/or host name.
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NETWORk SETTINGS To configure the ports: Select Port Configuration Port Configuration in the Network Settings Network Settings section. To emulate the speed and duplex configuration of the port with which it’s communicating, select Auto Auto or select the port speed and duplicity. Click Apply Changes Apply Changes to save changes.
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NETWORk SETTINGS • Destination Destination – enter the destination IP of the destination host, subnet address, network address, or default route. The destination for a default route is 0.0.0.0. • Netmask Netmask – enter the network mask. This is used in conjunction with the destination to determine when a route is used.
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dIAGNOSTICS & mONITORING To ping an IP address, enter the IP address or domain name in the Destination Destination field and click Go The diagnostics will display the number of pings, status, packets sent, and round trip time. If no diagnostic status displays, click refresh in your web browser.
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dIAGNOSTICS & mONITORING To view a specific type of log event such as Security Log, WAN Log, etc., click the appropriate link in the menu on the top. To update the data, click Refresh Refresh. 5.2d/ SYSTEM-WIDE CONNECTIONS You can view a summary of the monitored data collected for your Gateway.
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dIAGNOSTICS & mONITORING 5.2e/ bACKhAUL LOGGING You can view a summary of the BHM (backhaul modes: Ethernet and Wi-Fi) status of your network. To view the backhaul modes log: Select Backhaul Logging Backhaul Logging in the Diagnostics & Monitoring Diagnostics & Monitoring section.
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SYSTEm 5.3b/ DATE & TIME SETTINGS You can set the time zone and enable automatic time updates. To configure the settings: From the Advanced Advanced menu, select System. System. Select Date & Time Date & Time in the System System section.
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SYSTEm Only configuration files saved on a specific Verizon Internet Gateway for Business can be applied to that Verizon Internet Gateway for Business. You cannot transfer configuration files between Gateways. Warning: Manually editing a configuration file can cause your Gateway to malfunction or become completely inoperable.
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Browse to the location of the file, and click the Restore Restore button to begin the configuration uploading process. Accessing the My Fios App My Fios App or the My Verizon My Verizon account also allows you to restore the previously saved settings. Select http://setup.verizon.com/businessinternetgateway |...
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SYSTEm Restore from account Restore from account and use My Fios App My Fios App or My Verizon My Verizon account to restore the saved settings to the Gateway. Click the Restore Restore button. Your Gateway will automatically restart with that configuration.
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05 / CONFIGURING ADVANCED SETTINGS 5.3d/ LED bRIGhTNESS The Verizon Internet Gateway for Business allows you to set the LED brightness to turn Off (0%) or stay bright (50% or 100%) using the user interface. To control the LED brightness: Select LED Brightness LED Brightness in the System System section.
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Open Source Software. 5.3f/ REbOOT VERIZON INTERNET GATEWAY FOR bUSINESS Warning: Only select Reboot Router if instructed to do so by Verizon support. You can reboot your Gateway using the Reboot Router feature. Refer to 1.1a/ Reset Button for factory reset function.
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• Diagnostic Tools Diagnostic Tools - used for troubleshooting and remote system management by a user or Verizon. Remote administration access of Web Management may be used to modify or disable firewall settings. Web Management services should be activated only when absolutely necessary.
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In the Router Status Router Status section, configure the following: • Router’s Hostname Router’s Hostname – enter the host name of your Verizon Internet Gateway for Business. • Local Domain Local Domain – view the local domain of the network. •...
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SYSTEm • Remote System Notify Level Remote System Notify Level – specify the type of information, such as none, error, warning, and information, received for remote system logging. • Remote Security Notify Level Remote Security Notify Level – specify the type of information, such as none, error, warning, and information, received for remote network security logging.
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06 / TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter lists solutions for issues that may be encountered while using your Verizon Internet Gateway for Business as well as frequently asked questions. Although the majority of internet connectivity is automatic and transparent, if an issue does occur accessing the internet (e.g.
TROUBlESHOOTING TIpS Note: The advanced settings should only be configured by experienced network technicians to avoid adversely affecting the operation of your Gateway and your local network. 6.0/ TROUbLEShOOTING TIPS 6.0a/ IF YOU ARE UNAbLE TO CONNECT TO ThE INTERNET: •...
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06 / TROUBLESHOOTING 6.0b/ IF YOU ARE UNAbLE TO CONNECT TO YOUR VERIZON INTERNET GATEWAY FOR bUSINESS USING WI-FI: • Be sure your Wi-Fi device is within range of your Gateway; move it closer to see if your connection improves.
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6.0c/ ACCESSING YOUR VERIZON INTERNET GATEWAY FOR bUSINESS IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT • If your Gateway connection is lost while making configuration changes, a setting that locks access to Gateway’s UI may have...
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TROUBlESHOOTING TIpS If unsure, let the computer get the IP address automatically by initiating the DHCP function, then verify the computer is using an IP address within the default range of 192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.254. If the computer is not using an IP address within the correct IP range, it will not connect to your Gateway.
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• Under limited circumstances you may use a port forwarding configuration on the Gateway, based on the application you are using (refer to the 5.0e/ Port Forwarding section or Verizon’s support online help for more details). 6.0g/ FRONT LED AND WPS bUTTON...
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TROUBlESHOOTING TIpS Front LED Mode Status LED Pattern Setup complete 50% bright white Regular usage Wi-Fi disabled by user Solid green Pairing WPS pairing Hard blink blue Factory reset Fast blink lime Other Firmware error Soft blink red The rear panel’s WPS Button allows quick access to the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature and handset paging/paring mode.
06 / TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1/ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 6.1a/ I’VE RUN OUT OF EThERNET PORTS ON MY VERIZON INTERNET GATEWAY FOR bUSINESS. hOW DO I ADD MORE COMPUTERS OR DEVICES? Plugging in an Ethernet hub or switch expands the number of ports on your Gateway.
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FREqUENTlY ASkEd qUESTIONS 6.1c/ IS ThE WI-FI OPTION ON bY DEFAULT ON MY GATEWAY? Yes, your Gateway’s Wi-Fi option is activated out of the box. 6.1d/ IS ThE WI-FI SECURITY ON bY DEFAULT WhEN ThE WI-FI OPTION IS ACTIVATED? Yes, with the unique WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access II) key, also called the Wi-Fi Password, that is printed on the sticker on the back of your Gateway.
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FREqUENTlY ASkEd qUESTIONS 6.1i/ I USED DhCP TO CONFIGURE MY NETWORK. DO I NEED TO RESTART MY COMPUTER TO REFRESh MY IP ADDRESS? No. In Windows 8, Windows 10 and Mac OSX, unplug the Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi card, then plug it back in. 6.1j/ I CANNOT ACCESS MY GATEWAY UI.
GENERAl SpECIFICATIONS Note: The specifications listed in this chapter are subject to change without notice. 7.0/ GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Model Number: FSNO21VA Technical Standard: LTE Category 18, 5G NR Sub 6 Frequency band: 4G LTE Band: B2/B5/B13/B48/B66 5G Band: n2/n5/n48/n66/n77 Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax...
REGUlATORY COmplIANCE NOTICES 8.0/ REGULATORY COMPLIANCE NOTICES 8.0a/ Class b Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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8.0b/ NEbS (Network Equipment building System) Statement An external SPD is intended to be used with FSNO21VA. WARNING: WARNING: The intra-building ports of the equipment or subassembly is suitable for connection to intra-building or unexposed wiring or cabling only.
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REGUlATORY COmplIANCE NOTICES Caution: The Verizon Internet Gateway for Business must be installed inside the home or office. The Gateway is not designed for exterior installation. 8.0c/ GENERAL PUbLIC LICENSE This product includes software made available under open source licenses. Additional information about that software, applicable licenses, and downloadable copies of source code, is available at: https://verizon.com/opensource/...
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The lower rows of lan ports shown in the manual do not exist on this device. It is the same model number as what the manual shows
The Verizon FSNO21VA device includes four RJ-45 Gigabit LAN ports, as stated in the manual. If lower rows of LAN ports appear to be missing, it may be due to a difference in physical design or layout, but the device only officially supports four LAN ports.
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