Re: [PLUG] Fios Quantum Gateway Router / Cabling type

[PaulNM <plug@paulscrap.com>]

That's a long standing policy of theirs. It's actually an all-in-one 
modem/router/wireless AP. I think Comcast may have started doing this as 
well, but could be wrong.

You have access to reconfigure it and disable the wireless and/or 
firewall portions. So while you have to have it as it's your modem, it's 
entirely possible to set it up as just a pass-through modem and have 
another device be your public facing interface.

Regarding cabling, it's been a few years since I've wired an office. 
Even back then, there wasn't much of a difference in cost between 5e and 
6a, so we went with the later. It's better future-proofing. (Also, they 
did a lot of large video editing on shared network drives, so...)

- PaulNM


On 07/06/2017 04:45 PM, K.S. Bhaskar wrote:
> With Internet business service, Verizon wants me to rent (or buy) a Fios 
> Quantum Gateway Router. This looks like the same appliance I have at 
> home. Do we need one if we set up oue own firewall? On the other hand, 
> how good is it as a firewall, and if we get one, is an additional 
> firewall advised?
>
> Also, any opinons on Cat 5e vs. Cat 6 cabling? The office is a bit under 
> 1,000 sq. ft, so we won't have long cable runs.
>
> Thank you very much in advance.
>
> Regards
> -- Bhaskar
>
>
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