Replacing Sky Q Modem Router Suggestions??

[mae-3]

@Arturp19823 

Most modern ADSL2+/VDSL2 modem routers will work with Sky these days but because they consider DHCP Option 61 (a requirement for authenticating) an advanced option they leave it up to the user to work it out. But the last one you just picked is compatible and I'm sure a few screenshots posted to the forum we will point you in the right direction on setting it up, and Netgear routers are nice.

[Arturp19823]

@mae-3 

Great!! Thanks very much, will look for netgear then which I should have done in the first place. 

[Arturp19823]

@mae-3 

Good morning, last night I got netgear nighthawk d7000 ac1900 modem router should come next week. Was wonder if I can use tha same username and password for ISP during set up as I used with tp link or has to be something different? 

[cookiemonsteruk]

@Arturp19823 

Are you on sky essentials or superfast?  There should be no reason why you can't use it again if its worked previously

[Darts+Fan180]

I used the tp link archer VR400 and it was a simple process to set up. I've actually gone back to the sky hub which was upgraded to new firmware and hardwired in the mini boxes and all seems ok. Anyone wanna buy a tp link modem router haha!

[cookiemonsteruk]

@Arturp19823 

Firmware should be as shown below

D7000 V2

V1.0.0.38 and above

[Arturp19823]

@mae-3 

I sky superfast, I did a quick check online and the same un and pass seems to be popping up. 

[Arturp19823]

@cookiemonsteruk 

I dont know what firmware it has, I will get it next week in the post. 

[mae-3]

@Arturp19823 

You should be able to download the updated firmware for the new ADSL2+/VDSL2 router to a computer via the connection method you are using now and update the new router firmware via a LAN interface offline.

[cookiemonsteruk]

@Arturp19823 

Most new netgear dsl modem routers will come with minimum f/w to allow a simple select isp and away you go. In addition to @mae-3 advice you should also be able to use netgear as access point to sky hub and update that way.  Factory resetting will the remove ap tag and maintain f/w version. Allowing you to bring it through as auto ip when directly connected to the mastersocket

[vinceyfireblade]

Hi

@mae-3 @cookiemonsteruk @Skull+Treaty 

I recently upgraded to sky q using superfast broadband, like others I have constant WiFi drop outs which is useless, so after reading this thread I bought a TP Link AC2100, it arrived today can some body please advise the correct settings for superfast broadband set up?

Many thanks in advance Vincey 

[cookiemonsteruk]

@vinceyfireblade 

What exact model of tp-link ie vr2100 etc

[vinceyfireblade]

Hi @cookiemonsteruk 

Sorry yes it's a VR2100 archer.

Cheers

[cookiemonsteruk]

@vinceyfireblade 

Can you post the set up screen of tp link to see if it offers any preset isp configuration or lets you enter dhcp option 61/sky mer/client identifier. Also are you superfast

[vinceyfireblade]

Hi @cookiemonsteruk 

Yes I have superfast, I haven't tried setting it up so will do so tomorrow and post the set up options, need to bring my laptop home to connect.

Cheers Vincey