ADSL Modem Router options

atomic7431

atomic7431

atomic7431

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What is considered a good quality reliable ADSL Modem router with both good wireless and ethernet options.

I have -
2 PS4`s (kids)
My gaming machine
Kids & Wife Android pads
there is other stuff too but while gaming i like to turn off access to everything thats not gaming at the time as my connection is only 6.5 dl - 1 up

Options for port forwarding.

QoS at least as an option and being able to place machines so they have gaming priority access to the network traffic would be useful too.

My provider supports IPV 6 too

every time i look at modem routers i either end up seeing no modem just a router or a lack of options on said device.

I have had a Netgear d7000 and Netgear ipv 6 implementation doesn't currently work properly so got a refund on this.

I was advised by my ISP Zen internet to buy the Fritz!Box 3490 but its been nothing but a pain with authentication problems and line drops (had none before got this router) no QoS even though they advised it did have. Port forwarding isnt implemented very well if at all and they use port sharing instead.
Called isp and they agreed to refund the device and have sent out a returns bag today.

Now I have seen mentioned that its better to have a separate setup and have a modem and separate router which may work better.

Also for when fibre eventually arrives, having this available in the modem router would be nice.

Im open to opinions and options

thanks for looking

ps. i have looked at the DrayTek Vigor 2860ac but not sure how easy it is to setup/use for port forwarding and dmz/prioritizing certain devices etc.
 
The Mirotik RB750Gr3 is that Mirotik RB750Gr3 hex lite or is the lite a different model?

ok seems the lite has a slower cpu @ 720mhz instead of 880mhz
 
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Steveocee said:
My personal recommendation for this would be a BT HG612 modem, Mirotik RB750Gr3 router and a Ubiquiti UAP-AC-LR for wifi.
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ok ive read about this combination so many times.

I have ordered the lot, i presume the unlocked firmware is the best option for the modem?

made sure i got a uk plug version of the Mirotik RB750Gr3 and 880hz dual core
 
OLDPHART said:
Sorry to hear your D7000 was not working properly mines been solid with QOS + IPv6 implementation which was easy to set up.

I'm about 800mtr from my FTTC cabinet also my Down/UP Load speed improved as well.
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Thats strange as Netgear have admitted ipv 6 isn't or shouldn't be working across their entire range? wonder if i can find the info again.
 
ok got this working on the modem and router.

now bare with me lol

Is there an option on the modem i need to setup for ipv 6 or is it something i need to do on the router?
 
Elite Dangerous has ipv 6 support now and it should help with some of the connection issues with the game etc.

Thanks for the info i will take a look at it.
 
ok im struggling to get ipv6 working, i get local ipv6 it seems but no gateway or internet via ipv6.

Cant find any useful guides using winbox on the subject.

Got the Unifi up and running and ipv4 working as expected so thats a start :)

The 612, it does forward ipv6 ?
its all new to me, i know its acting as a dedicated modem, does it support ipv6 ?
 
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installed ipvfoo extension to chrome, handy for checking site your on for ipv6 support, Elite seems to have connected fine with it as well test some more later.
 
Set the HG612 ip under basic-lan to a local ip one number above my Mikrotic local router ip and connected lan port 2 on the modem to the Mikrotic Router.

So now i can connect to the router from my pc without having to connect via a cable direct to lan 1 on the modem from my pc, and re-configuring the pc to a static ip address each time.

In its default configuration, the HG612 has the IP address 192.168.1.1 on its LAN2 port. To allow access to the HG612 over its LAN2 port from any device on your network, you need to do the following:

Change the HG612's IP address (under "Basic -> LAN" in the web interface) to be an unused address on your LAN. e.g. if your LAN is 192.168.1.0/24, with your router using 192.168.1.1 you could change the HG612 to use 192.168.1.2.
Connect a cable between the LAN2 port on the HG612 and your LAN switch (or an unused LAN port on your router).
You should now be able to access the HG612 from any device on your LAN by visiting http://192.168.1.2
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It can be setup to access the modem via its lan 1 port connected to the Mikrotic via ppoe but im a bit lost on this and so did the above, means im using an extra port on the router but it works. Other solution is below

A more elegant solution is to enable access to the HG612 over the existing connection between LAN1 and the WAN port on your router.

This is done as follows:

  • In your router, configure the WAN interface with a private (RFC1918) address in a different subnet to your main LAN. e.g. if your main LAN is 192.168.1.0/24 then configure the WAN interface with the address 192.168.2.1/24
  • Change the HG612's IP address (under "Basic -> "LAN" in the web interface) to be any address in that second subnet - e.g. 192.168.2.2/24
  • Under "Basic -> WAN" on the HG612, ensure both "Port binding:" checkboxes are unticked and press the Submit button to save the change. This step enables LAN access via LAN1.
At this point, your router knows where to send packets from devices on your main LAN to the HG612, but the HG612 doesn't know where to route responses (it can't be configured to have a default route via your router). To fix this, do the following:

  • Add a static route ("Advanced -> Routing" in the HG612's web interface) from the HG612 back to your main LAN. e.g. if your LAN is 192.168.1.0/24 and the router's WAN interface is 192.168.2.1 then you would create the following route:
Destination network address: 192.168.1.0
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.2.1 (remember to also tick the checkbox)
Interface: LAN/br0

You should now be able to access the HG612's web and telnet interfaces from any device on your LAN, over the WAN/LAN1 cable. Note that access (with the new IP address) remains possible over LAN2.
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https://support.aa.net.uk/Router_-_EchoLife_HG612
 
Ok seems something has gone wrong.
For 29 days the setup ran without high latency etc, then one friday night all went astray.
The connection dropped out and i started having various internet issues from dropped connection to high latency and spiking pings.
Setup ping graph on the mikrotic and zen monitored, this showed packet loss of a steady 30% and high latency issues. They sent me a technicolor modem router to test with and over this weekend the ping graph has been vastly better.

So is it the Mikrotic at fault or the modem? i may put the Technicolor into bridge mode over night to test what if its my modem or the Mikrotic at fault.

I still need to shape the traffic say for kids, gaming and other on my Mikrotic as well so it doesnt effect my gaming once this issue is resolved.

Whats peoples opinions will it be modem or Mikrotic at fault, Mikrotic under warranty but the modem wont be?
 
Just an added thought, i have an old bt home hub 5 type A, if i used this in bridge mode, is the modem on the bt hub any good? if my HG612 proves to be at fault?
 
Just been on phone with Zen internet again, the results they say over night have been good the same as when i was just using the technicolor modem router alone, so not the Mikrotik playing up but the Bt modem.

I have some graph results i will add in a second, be interested to here peoples thoughts.

Wondering what to buy next, decisions.
 
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