Verizon VMS4100ATV Fios TV Plus Setup Instructions

: May 15, 2024
: Verizon

Table of Contents

Verizon VMS4100ATV Fios TV Plus Setup
Product Usage Instructions
Before setting up your Fios TV.
Step 1: Router
Troubleshooting
Step 2: Video Media Server
Step 3: Fios TV+
Need help?
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Verizon VMS4100ATV Fios TV Plus Setup

Specifications

Manufacturer: Verizon
Product Name: Fios TV+
Supported Networks: Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Connectivity: HDMI, Coaxial, Ethernet

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Router Setup

Connect the router to the ONT or Ethernet outlet using the provided Ethernet cable.
Plug in the power cord and wait for the front light to turn solid white.
For troubleshooting, visit support.verizon.com/router.

Step 2: Video Media Server Connection

Connect the coax cable to the splitter and then to the Video Media Server (VMS) and router.
Plug in the VMS power adapter and wait for the light to turn solid white.
Connect the HDMI cable from the VMS to your TV.

Step 3: Fios TV+ Setup

Connect the HDMI cable from the Fios TV+ device to your TV.
Plug in the Fios TV+ device power adapter and turn on your TV.
Follow on-screen instructions to complete activation. Remove plastic tab on remote before use.

FAQ

Q: How do I troubleshoot if my Fios TV+ setup encounters errors?
A: If there are issues during setup, try using the remote to select Connect Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) on the screen. Press and hold WPS on your router for 6 seconds to connect. If not successful, repeat the process within 2 minutes.
Q: Where can I find installation help or answers to common questions?
A: For installation assistance and FAQs, you can use the My Verizon app or visit support.verizon.com online.

Fios TV+ setup instructions
Scan for easy online instructions.
Don’t have internet access?Use these setup instructions.

Before setting up your Fios TV.

Disconnecting your current equipment is important.

Before setting up your Fios service for the first time, you must disconnect any existing internet or TV equipment that you are replacing before proceeding to step 1. This may include:
Router(s)
Wi-Fi extender(s) (if included in your current setup)
Your current set-top boxes
Any other internet equipment included in your current setup

Step 1: Router

Step 1A: Connect the router

Connect the Ethernet cable from the WAN port on the router to the Ethernet port on the ONT or an Ethernet outlet.
Connect the power cord to the router then to a power outlet.
After the router has been powered on for 10 minutes and the front light is solid white, move to the next step.

Note: It is important to wait the full 10 minutes in order for your Fios TV+ boxes to properly activate once installed.

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Troubleshooting

If the light is not solid white, visit support.verizon.com/router

Step 1B: Wi-Fi or Wired? Your choice.
Wi-Fi

Get the Wi-Fi name and password from the label on the router.
On your Wi-Fi compatible device(s), choose your Wi-Fi name when it appears.
Enter your Wi-Fi password exactly as it appears on the router label to connect.

Wi-Fi Network
Verizon routers support Self-Organizing Network (SON) and allow your devices to move seamlessly between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi signals, connecting devices to the closest access point and optimizing your Wi-Fi connection.

Wired

Connect the Ethernet cable to any LAN port on the router.
Connect the other end to your computer.

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Step 1C: Complete activation
Activate your service by opening a web browser on your computer and following the prompts.

Step 2: Video Media Server

Connect one of the provided coax cables to a coax wall outlet or the coax port on the ONT. Attach the other end of the coax cable to the IN port of the provided splitter.
Use the other two provided coax cables to connect the Video Media Server (VMS) and the router to the splitter.
Use the included caps to cover any unused ports on the splitter.
Connect the VMS power adapter and plug it into a power outlet.
The VMS will connect automatically. The connection is complete when the light turns to solid white.

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Some Fios TV services require two VMS4100ATV units. If you received a second unit, connect it to one of the open ports on the splitter using one of the provided coax cables.
If your service only requires one VMS4100ATV, you will not need to use one of the coax cables.

Step 3: Fios TV+

Connect the HDMI cable from the Fios TV+ device to your TV.
Connect the Fios TV+ device power adapter and plug it into a power outlet. Do not plug the USB cable into your TV for power.
Turn on your TV, set the input to the correct HDMI and follow the on-screen instructions to connect your remote and the activation.
Repeat these steps for each additional Fios TV+ device.

Note : Before using your remote, make sure to remove the plastic tab on the back.
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