topic Re: Third party router recommendation for guest WiFi in Broadband

Third party router recommendation for guest WiFi

Sonic25 — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:21:01 GMT

I've just renewed my Sky Gigafast contract for another 2 years and I'm looking for the correct type/brand of third party router to replace my hub (model SR203,

Firmware Version7.04.0208.R).

I want to add a guest WiFi for IOT devices and understand I cannot with my current router - and possibly any Sky router/hub?

Can anyone recommend a router or direct me to where I can get more info on exactly this please.
Thank you

Re: Third party router recommendation for guest WiFi

jamesn123 — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:38:24 GMT

@Sonic25

Any router that can connect to the ONT and authenticate using IPv6 PD.

Asus routers are good for this but there are plenty others that you can get.

Re: Third party router recommendation for guest WiFi

Sonic25 — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:01:45 GMT

Ok thank you for giving me something to start on, I'll go look for one. 👍🏻

Re: Third party router recommendation for guest WiFi

Sonic25 — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:16:36 GMT

I'm assuming any modern router that supports WiFi 7 will authenticate using IPv6 PD?

Due to its good reviews I'm considering the

GL.iNet GL-BE9300 Flint 3 Wi-Fi 7 Router Tri-Band 6 GHz 9 Gbps 5x2.5G VPN

Re: Third party router recommendation for guest WiFi

jamesn123 — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:31:12 GMT

@Sonic25

It looks like that router doesnt specifically support DHCP Option 61 which is a legacy requirement for Sky lines, most Openreach FTTP lines now support IPv6 PD which I mentioned earlier. So short answer yes it'll likely work unless your in that small group of Openreach lines that dont support IPv6 PD.

Re: Third party router recommendation for guest WiFi

Sonic25 — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:37:28 GMT

Understood, I'll keep looking. Thanks