Can someone with BRSK and the Flint 2 write a basic guide on how to get basic internet access please.

Shaolin Chicken · 14 Jan 2025 at 09:39

Hello,

as the thread title states I am changing my BRSK provided router to the Flint 2 and would like a quick and easy to follow guide on how to connect the Flint 2 so I have basic internet access.
I will be using the default Flint 2 software.
I won't have internet access while I connect the Flint 2 so that is why I would like a guide.
Something simple so I can copy and paste into notepad.
Could you make it simple to follow as I am pretty clueless about networking.

Thank you.

IC3 · 15 Jan 2025 at 01:59

Looking at https://help.brsk.co.uk/en/articles/6705168-can-i-use-my-own-wifi-router-with-my-brsk-service they use DHCP protocol for authentication, you'll need to enable dynamic DNS (DDNS) on the Flint 2 https://docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/ddns/
then you just unplug the ethernet cable from the BRSK router's WAN port and plug it into Flint's WAN port (first from left). BRSK says it can take 10 mins for the line to come back up.

Shaolin Chicken · 15 Jan 2025 at 07:43

IC3 said:
Looking at https://help.brsk.co.uk/en/articles/6705168-can-i-use-my-own-wifi-router-with-my-brsk-service they use DHCP protocol for authentication, you'll need to enable dynamic DNS (DDNS) on the Flint 2 https://docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/ddns/
then you just unplug the ethernet cable from the BRSK router's WAN port and plug it into Flint's WAN port (first from left). BRSK says it can take 10 mins for the line to come back up.

Thanks @IC3.
The flint 2 arrives tomorrow, so hopefully this will get me set up nicely.
Thank again

Caged · 15 Jan 2025 at 08:36

Power down Brsk router, connect ONT to new router WAN port, wait 15 minutes, power new router on.

Shaolin Chicken · 15 Jan 2025 at 10:19

Caged said:
Power down Brsk router, connect ONT to new router WAN port, wait 15 minutes, power new router on.

Thanks very much, think I can manage this

Shaolin Chicken · 16 Jan 2025 at 10:41

Router didn't arrive, as the postman has already been.
Shame really, hopefully tomorrow.

IC3 · 16 Jan 2025 at 11:41

Shaolin Chicken said:
Router didn't arrive, as the postman has already been.
Shame really, hopefully tomorrow.

Both of mine arrived today, one after the other. Ordered on 11th and 13th. When did you order yours?

Shaolin Chicken · 16 Jan 2025 at 12:00

IC3 said:
Both of mine arrived today, one after the other. Ordered on 11th and 13th. When did you order yours?

I ordered on the 13th too. Maybe it will come second post.

pepp77 · 16 Jan 2025 at 12:04

Shaolin Chicken said:
I ordered on the 13th too. Maybe it will come second post.

Second post lol, fairly sure that hasnt been a thing for years

Shaolin Chicken · 16 Jan 2025 at 12:08

pepp77 said:
Second post lol, fairly sure that hasnt been a thing for years

I'm an old boy

, sometimes they deliver larger parcels in the van, well at least they did that before, within the last year.

pepp77 · 16 Jan 2025 at 12:10

Shaolin Chicken said:
I'm an old boy , sometimes they deliver larger parcels in the van, well at least they did that before, within the last year.

Ah yes, van deliveries are extra to the normal postie rounds, didn't think about them.

Shaolin Chicken · 16 Jan 2025 at 17:00

My Flint 2 arrived today, good old Royal Mail, they didn't let me down.

IC3 · 16 Jan 2025 at 18:02

Shaolin Chicken said:
My Flint 2 arrived today, good old Royal Mail, they didn't let me down.

All setup and working?

Shaolin Chicken · 16 Jan 2025 at 19:14

IC3 said:
All setup and working?

Not yet, either tonight or tomorrow.

Rainmaker · 16 Jan 2025 at 22:08

Shaolin Chicken said:
Not yet, either tonight or tomorrow.

Nooo, don't make changes to production on a Friday... :cry:

Ignore my joke, you'll be fine. Let us know how you get on.

Rainmaker · 16 Jan 2025 at 22:10

IC3 said:
Looking at https://help.brsk.co.uk/en/articles/6705168-can-i-use-my-own-wifi-router-with-my-brsk-service they use DHCP protocol for authentication, you'll need to enable dynamic DNS (DDNS) on the Flint 2 https://docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/ddns/
then you just unplug the ethernet cable from the BRSK router's WAN port and plug it into Flint's WAN port (first from left). BRSK says it can take 10 mins for the line to come back up.

Why would the OP need to enable dynamic DNS? :confused:

Set WAN to DHCP, yes, but DDNS??

Shaolin Chicken · 17 Jan 2025 at 14:13

All set up and working great. Managed to solve my bufferbloat issues, so it is a win in my book.
It's a great router the flint 2, can recommend.

lmfy2k · 17 Jan 2025 at 14:32

Shaolin Chicken said:
All set up and working great. Managed to solve my bufferbloat issues, so it is a win in my book.
It's a great router the flint 2, can recommend.

Nice work. Enjoy!

Shaolin Chicken · 17 Jan 2025 at 14:50

lmfy2k said:
Nice work. Enjoy!

Thanks @lmfy2k I'm only going to enable the bufferbloat fix for online gaming.