Using Flint 2 with FiOS

VPN
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Hello

A friend using FiOS is looking to get a Flint 2 because of the VPN server/client functionality it provides.

Curious if they can replace their Verizon router with the Flint 2 directly? Would they need to do anything to configure the Flint 2 to get it to work with FiOS? Any issues to be aware of (and any workarounds)?

Not seeing a lot of posts about Flint2/FiOS so wondering about compatibility. They could go with the Flint if that’s got better compatibility but prefer the Flint 2 for the higher VPN speeds.

Thank you so much!

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FIOS has VPN passthru, no problem

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This is my setup. Just replace the Fios router with the Flint 2, reboot the ONT and he is good to go. On a side note, every time you reboot the Flint 2 you will get a new IP address so make sure ddns is enabled.

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What do you mean it has vpn pass through? I’m not understanding :sweat_smile:

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Thanks! This is great to know. How do you reboot an ONT? It’s been a while since I saw a FiOS setup, I assumed the power was only for the router, is the ONT plugged in as well? I believe his ONT is a box mounted on the wall.

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Meaning you can hook up your Flint 2 to the Verizon router and have it pass everything to your Flint 2 as if the Verizon router isn’t even there.

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A VPN passthrough allows your VPN traffic to move through your router without being blocked. It’s a feature explicitly tailored for older VPN protocols that cannot establish a VPN connection over a router without the help of a passthrough tunnel.

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just plug it out for a few seconds and plug back in

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Thanks! In this case, I’m thinking to replace the Verizon router completely, so the Flint 2 would be the only router. Wondering if that configuration would be an issue?

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Thanks! I’m not very familiar with VPN technicals so this is helpful!

In my case, I’m thinking to replace the Verizon router completely, so the Flint 2 would be the only router. Wondering if that configuration would be an issue?

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Customer service is kinder to you if you still have Verizon equipment. Configuration changes would be necessary but not very difficult.

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Yup, was looking at this prior and it seems straightforward enough

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True on the customer service part. I imagine as long as it works, should be fine :sweat_smile:

Any idea what config changes would be needed? From what I read, just releasing DHCP lease and connecting Ethernet to new device is all I need to do?