DDNS setting on my new SR213 router

[Ian_Boxgrove]

My new Sky router SR213 has arrived. I want to set it up before the fibre arrives on monday.

LAN changes done, Log-in password changed. Now it is time to set up my DDNS. The trouble is I can't find it anywhere!

Could some kind soul tell me where to access it please?

I need it for Home Assistant as I believe Sky don't do fixed IP addresses.

[mae-3]

@Ian_Boxgrove 

Unfortunately, the SR213 doesn't support DDNS services. An alternative is to run a DDNS service on the home assistant computer.

[Ian_Boxgrove]

No DDNS that's a bit pants! Do Sky offer a fixed IP then?

[mae-3]

@Ian_Boxgrove 

Sky doesn't offer fixed public IP addresses either. But if the home assistant is on a variety of *nix then DDNS update clients are readily available.

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@Ian_Boxgrove wrote:

Do Sky offer a fixed IP then?

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Most domestic ISPs haven't offered fixed IP (even as an extra cost option) for years: there just aren't enough IPv4 addresses around.

[Ian_Boxgrove]

I had one with Plusnet, no problem!

Is there a go to Asus router model that folk can recommend?

I know that my trusty TP-link VR2800 can't be used sadly, as it has a built in VPN server amongst other useful things.

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@Ian_Boxgrove 

What type of broadband service are you on  FTTC (VDSL2) or full-fibre?

[Ian_Boxgrove]

FTTP  Full fibre 300

The router they have sent is the SR213, so any other router that has the DHCPv4 Option61 included should work I believe.

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@Ian_Boxgrove 

Indeed, the majority, if not all, of the Ethernet Asus routers support DHCP Option 61 and DHCPv6 PD. Examples of routers that are known to support these features include the Asus XT8, XT9, and ET12 Pro. The XT8 and XT9 offer tri-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), while the ET12 Pro provides tri-band wireless Wi-Fi 6E (802.11axe) 2.4Ghz, 5Ghz and 6Ghz.

[Ian_Boxgrove]

Thanks for that information. I'm not concerned about WiFi perfomance as I have a mesh system that works really well and have no to ditch it.

So any compatable router will do!

I'll look into those you suggested, they more than likely have ddns!

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@Ian_Boxgrove 

Yes, all those mentioned support DDNS client updates in the routers.

[Ian_Boxgrove]

I've been offered a Draytek Vigor 2960 router. Draytek offer plenty of advice on DHCP Option 61 which is reassuring!

Have you had any experience of this router?

I know it is not a new model, but Draytek offer quality routers.

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@Ian_Boxgrove 

If you are seeking a firewall/router, I recommend the OPNsense firewall firmware, which software is offered at no cost. OPNsense is an open-source firewall and router firmware that can be installed on an Intel J4125 hardware firewall with four or six ports and 2.5Gbps ports (about £250-£300 mark from Amazon). While the cost of the router is comparable, OPNsense offers significantly superior features and may present a slightly steeper learning curve.

However, it will perform better VPN and routing-wise than Dreytek router/firewall and exceed your expectations.

I use this myself with Asus wireless routers in access point mode (AP), and it would work well with a current wireless mesh system..

As for the Dreytek router, it will work and I've helped setup a couple of their range a couple of years ago but haven't had one in my hands.

[Ian_Boxgrove]

Hi, 

Thanks very much for all the info, really interesting.

I'm going to go with the DrayTek Vigor 2960 as Draytek have very kindly laid out step by step instructions for Sky Fibre Broadband! 

The 2960 gives me DDNS and VPN server and clients which will be very useful for me.

The only thing I loose is the VOIP which I didn't want anyway! I have a VOIP subscription set up based in France which costs me €1.99 per month for virtually worldwide landline calls! Anything else and its WhatApp!