topic Re: Can I use any router with Sky Fibre (FTTP/ONT) in Broadband

Can I use any router with Sky Fibre (FTTP/ONT)

JDog01 — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 15:33:43 GMT

Hi there,

I have Sky Fibre (FTTP). My Sky router is connected to the Openreach ONT. I'd like to completely replace my Sky router with a different one if I can.

Can I use any router with Sky Fibre or does it have to be a router that supports DHCP Option 60/61?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Can I use any router with Sky Fibre (FTTP/ONT)

cookiemonsteruk — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 15:41:31 GMT

@JDog01

80% of the time any router can authenticate via dhcpv6 prefix delegation. To guarantee connection it would be advised to get a router that has dhcp option 61 client identifier.

We find the asus rt ax and asus zenwifi routers to be more consistant in authenticating both at the same tie

Re: Can I use any router with Sky Fibre (FTTP/ONT)

cookiemonsteruk — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 15:43:08 GMT

@JDog01

Look at the asus rt ax58u as minimum spec

Re: Can I use any router with Sky Fibre (FTTP/ONT)

JDog01 — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 16:11:00 GMT

Thank you for your reply.

I recently purchased a Linksys WiFi 6 Mesh Router which asked me for my ISP settings (username and password)

I wasn't sure what this info was or even where to find it. Do all third party routers require this info?

Thanks,

Re: Can I use any router with Sky Fibre (FTTP/ONT)

cookiemonsteruk — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 16:16:03 GMT

@JDog01

Not sure what format the linksys requires the string to be in

But the format is

anyhing@skydsl|anthing

Do you have a screengrab on the various isp settings?

Re: Can I use any router with Sky Fibre (FTTP/ONT)

JDog01 — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 16:34:01 GMT

I returned the router to the retailer.

Currently I am using the Sky router provided, as I wasn't sure which router to go for before I try buy one and try again with a third party router.

Re: Can I use any router with Sky Fibre (FTTP/ONT)

cookiemonsteruk — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 16:38:04 GMT

@JDog01

My own one is the asus rt ax58u which i would recommend. Others here have the asus rt ax88u and the asus zenwifi xt8

Re: Can I use any router with Sky Fibre (FTTP/ONT)

JDog01 — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 16:57:19 GMT

Ok, I might have a look for that router then. Is it pretty much plug and play or does it need a username and password?

Re: Can I use any router with Sky Fibre (FTTP/ONT)

cookiemonsteruk — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:03:38 GMT

@JDog01

For the asus rt ax58u the firmware needs updated until it doesn' update anymore.

After that change connenction type to automatic ip. Locate client identifier (option 61) field and enter anything@skydsl|anything

Remove sky hub and ethernet asus to the ont

Re: Can I use any router with Sky Fibre (FTTP/ONT)

JDog01 — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:06:24 GMT

Would this router work?

https://uk.store.asus.com/rt-ac58u-v2-122214131-90ig06q0-mu9b00.html?srsltid=AfmBOopVbSs03Sg1I-8vp4B2bKXNaC3QgSwRFNVmgff7NefFhs3Vl1KZHQE

Re: Can I use any router with Sky Fibre (FTTP/ONT)

cookiemonsteruk — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:09:37 GMT

@JDog01

That should work fine 👍

Re: Can I use any router with Sky Fibre (FTTP/ONT)

JDog01 — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:33:41 GMT

Thank you for your help!

Re: Can I use any router with Sky Fibre (FTTP/ONT)

cookiemonsteruk — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:35:56 GMT

@JDog01

If you do get it come back here for further assistance if needed

Re: Can I use any router with Sky Fibre (FTTP/ONT)

JDog01 — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:45:14 GMT

Hi again,

I bought the router. I have connected it up to my ONT modem. I'm now in the app trying to set it up and I'm not sure what to do/what to select.

Re: Can I use any router with Sky Fibre (FTTP/ONT)

cookiemonsteruk — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:37:29 GMT

@JDog01

Best to use the web interface 192.168.x.y not the asus router app. Once the firmware is updated change connection type to automatic ip and enter client identifier (option 61) string of :-

anything@skydsl|anything