Help with setting up a ASUS DSL-AX82U on Sky UK FTTC

[gmanpanthro]

I have acquired an ASUS DSL-AX82U and currently have FTTC on Sky Broadband. 

What settings do I need to set/change to be able to have an exact setup that I have on my Sky 4.2 Hub right now. By this I mean the IPv4 and IPv6 settings and also I need to use the IP address range of 192.168.0.1 as I have systems on my network that require static IP addresses. I also have the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz WiFi on separate SSID. 

It will be arriving tomorrow from Amazon, but would like to know in advance so that when it arrives, I can setup quickly. I'm hoping with this router I can achieve the best speeds that my line is 

[cookiemonsteruk · Accepted solution]

@gmanpanthro 

With the asus on a dsl connection make sure the asus is on the latest firmware by etherneting it to the sky hub. Then set the connection type to autmatic ip.  Then in the client identifier (option 61) enter 

anything@skydsl|anything

Also enable vlan id and enter 101

[MikeJSmith]

I'm think if doing the same thing. I have a 203 router but signal is awful Would this Asus router improve that a d if so how do I set it up? I have FTTC so Dsl.

Thank you.

[Chrisee]

@MikeJSmith it depends on whst is causing your poor speeds. It is unlikely any third party router can connect to the line at faster speeds the speed is a function of the line length and condition not the modem type. If your issue is WiFi speeds it is possible a third party router can help but it is not cerain as all routers have pretty much equal transmission power and improvements of WiFi 6 are pretty irrelevant on a system with limited bandwidth as all partial fibre connections have. A whole home wifi system would seem a better invetment if the issue is wifi coverage as these have multiple wifi sources.

The main reason why users buy third party routers is to .gain additional facilities like QOS to help with reducing latency for gaming. You will needca combined modem router like the one discussed in this thred. 

[MikeJSmith]

Thanks Chris.

It's not poor speeds but more about the signal across my house. It really is poor beyond the living room so I want something with a bit more reach 

Using an old router as an AP is out of the question so hoping the Asus will improve reach.

What settings do I need to change?

[Chrisee]

@MikeJSmith the layout and type of construction of your home are the primary factors in WwiFi networking as microwaves lose power when passing through solid objects the denser the object the greater the loss and any metal blocks the signal totally. Therefore just changing the router is unlikely to make a significant difference as they all have similar power output as that is strictly regulated. If you buy a modem router you are are stil likely to hsve to then buy one or more access points which Asus make.

The best so,ution to your issue is likely to be a whole home wiifi mesh set up where you have multiple WiFi sources working together. These systems do not come with built-in VDSL modems so cannot be connected directly to the incoming line. Instead I would suggest buying a set up which can be configured to operate in Access Point mode connected to your Sky hub whise WiFi is disabled. You can buy third party modems but unless you needca feature the Sky hub cannot offer thst is an unnecessary expense.

My own home has three levels and a single router has never been able to give decent WiFi coverage in every room. When like you I had a partial fibre service I bought a three unit Deco system which I still use today with a full fibre link as it gives me WiFi speeds well over 150Mb/s in every room. My system is from TP-Link but others from Netgear and other makers including  Asus work well. By default these units are routers but as pointed out they lack a modem hence the configuration as access points.