topic Re: Using 3rd party modem router with full fibre in Broadband

Using 3rd party modem router with full fibre

warbkingtonlounge — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:14:36 GMT

Hi, can I use my TP link modem router if I switch to sky full fibre.

I currently have this as I very set up TP link deco mesh

Re: Using 3rd party modem router with full fibre

cookiemonsteruk — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:16:23 GMT

@warbkingtonlounge

What is the tp link model ?

Re: Using 3rd party modem router with full fibre

warbkingtonlounge — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:40:34 GMT

Hi I believe its an archer 2100

Re: Using 3rd party modem router with full fibre

cookiemonsteruk — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:05:57 GMT

@warbkingtonlounge

Does it start with VR

Re: Using 3rd party modem router with full fibre

warbkingtonlounge — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:28:28 GMT

Hi yes it does

Re: Using 3rd party modem router with full fibre

cookiemonsteruk — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:30:24 GMT

@warbkingtonlounge

The is a possibility that it will

1. Connect the network cable from the FTTP wall box to port 4 (labelled LAN/WAN)

2. Login to the router and click advanced at the top.

3. Click Operating Mode and change to "Wireless Router Mode" press "Save"

4. Once ready, while on the "Advanced" setting again, go to "Network" -> "Internet"

5. You will see an empty table, click "Add" in the top right above said table

6. Change Internet Connection Type to "Dynamic IP"

7. Ensure IPv4 remains ticked.

8. Tick IPv6 (wont be selected at the moment)

9. Do not clone mac

10. Press Save

11. Wait, it can take a minute or two but should eventually show connected.

Re: Using 3rd party modem router with full fibre

warbkingtonlounge — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:50:49 GMT

Thanks, if the sky modem allows a guest network I may not need the tp link kit provided wifi is good around the house.

Re: Using 3rd party modem router with full fibre

TimmyBGood — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:17:17 GMT

@warbkingtonlounge wrote:

if the sky modem allows a guest network

Sky routers do not offer that option.

Re: Using 3rd party modem router with full fibre

warbkingtonlounge — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:35:52 GMT

Hi, I spoke to sky and they said the fttp should work by just plugging the ethernet into the modem.

As you have noted it's not as simple a that. I was wondering what the worst case would be if I upgraded and could not get the router to work. Would my tplink M5 mesh work connected to the sky supplied router?

On the negative side I assume without the VoIP option that the sky hub has I'd loose my landline.

Really like the idea of full fibre but I think the sky router is limited due to wifi coverage and lack of guest options.