Verizon Internet Gateway (WNC-CR200A): own router and bridge mode

Can I use my own router with the Verizon Internet Gateway (WNC-CR200A)?

Yes

IP Passthrough in the Network (Home/Office) Bridge section

Bridge modeYes, documented by the ISP
IP PassthroughYes, documented by the ISP
Own routerYes, documented by the ISP

Checked October 26, 2026Confidence: high3 sources

The model's user manual lists an IP Passthrough option in the Bridge section of Network (Home/Office) that disables the gateway's Wi-Fi and routing, and notes it may be needed to connect a third-party router. Verizon's family article documents the steps.

Model numbers: WNC-CR200A · Type: 5G / LTE home gateway

How to set it up

Open the router admin page and click Advanced.
Go to Network Settings, then Network Connections, then Network (Home/Office), then Settings.
In the Bridge section, tick IP Passthrough and click Save Changes.
Wait one to two minutes for the reboot (solid white LED), then plug your own router into the LAN2 Ethernet port on the bottom of the gateway.

Know before you switch

Enabling IP Passthrough turns off all Wi-Fi radios on the gateway; internet access is no longer available over Wi-Fi or the LAN1 port.
Passthrough runs on the LAN2 port only.
To turn it off, connect a device to LAN1, sign in to the admin UI and untick IP Passthrough.
The manual cautions against changing these settings unless Verizon instructs you to.

How sure are we?

Confidence is high. Model manual and family article agree.

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 Verizon Internet Gateway (WNC-CR200A)?

Yes. IP Passthrough in the Network (Home/Office) Bridge section

Does the Verizon Internet Gateway (WNC-CR200A) have bridge mode?

Yes, documented by the ISP.

Does the Verizon Internet Gateway (WNC-CR200A) support IP Passthrough?

Yes, documented by the ISP.

How sure is this answer?

Confidence: high. Model manual and family article agree. Checked October 26, 2026 against 3 ISP sources.

Sources and retrieval dates

Verizon: Verizon Internet Gateway, Configure IP Passthrough / Bridge Modeverizon.com · read October 26, 2026
Verizon Internet Gateway WNC-CR200A user manual (PDF)verizon.com · read October 26, 2026
Verizon: Routers FAQs and user guide indexverizon.com · read October 26, 2026