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Google Fiber Fiber Jack (ONT): own router and bridge mode

Can I use my own router with the Google Fiber Fiber Jack (ONT)?

Yes

Plug your own router into the Fiber Jack

  • Bridge modeNot applicable
  • IP PassthroughNot applicable
  • Own routerYes, documented by the ISP

Checked October 26, 2026Confidence: high1 source

Google Fiber documents connecting your own router's WAN port to the Fiber Jack with an Ethernet cable; no bridge mode is involved.

How to set it up

  1. Locate and power on the Fiber Jack.
  2. Run an Ethernet cable from the Fiber Jack to your router's WAN port.
  3. Configure Wi-Fi following your router maker's instructions.
  4. Keep the Google Fiber-owned equipment; you need it if you cancel or move.

Know before you switch

  • Google Fiber says this is for advanced users and cannot support third-party router configuration.
  • Google Fiber recommends Wi-Fi 6 or higher and a 10 Gbps WAN port for multi-gig plans.

How sure are we?

Confidence is high.

This page reports what the ISP documented on the date above. ISPs change firmware and policy; if your gateway screen differs, trust your ISP's current page.

Quick answers

Can I use my own router with the Google Fiber Fiber Jack (ONT)?

Yes. plug your own router into the Fiber Jack

Does the Google Fiber Fiber Jack (ONT) have bridge mode?

Not applicable.

Does the Google Fiber Fiber Jack (ONT) support IP Passthrough?

Not applicable.

How sure is this answer?

Confidence: high. Checked October 26, 2026 against 1 ISP source.

Sources and retrieval dates

  1. Google Fiber: Set up your own router at homegfiber.com ยท read October 26, 2026

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