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No modem configuration required and it doesn’t need to be unlocked.
You create a PPPoE connection on the router.
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You create a PPPoE connection on the router.
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If I remember rightly, unlocking the HG612 mainly just gives you the extra stats ability. As far as the setup goes, HG612 in to the master socket, cat5 to the UDM Pro, then in the WAN connection in UniFi, set the connection type to PPPoE, put "[email protected]" as the username, password can be blank or random, save settings and walla.
Yup, will put their hub back on, can't imagine it would make much difference, the line has been rock solid since Nov, just past two weeks
Yup, will put their hub back on, can't imagine it would make much difference, the line has been rock solid since Nov, just past two weeks
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Thanks, just checked and that seems nice and simple to do.
1am is the usual time that DLM works iirc. So it's likely DLM has detected a high enough error rate that it's forced a resync at a lower speed.
Could be anything but especially including effects of recent rain/snow on old copper lines
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The HG612 was always the preferred option.
On my connection, both types of modem work about the same. Certainly no difference like that.
On my connection, both types of modem work about the same. Certainly no difference like that.
If you're connected to an ECI cabinet then you're very unlikely to have G.INP enabled as Openreach have trialled G.INP on ECI cabinets (multiple times over the years) with limited success. Huawei cabinets are predominantly enabled for G.INP and would be best paired with the Huawei modem.
https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.p...al-on-eci-fttc-broadband-lines-hits-snag.html
https://kitz.co.uk/adsl/fttc-cabinets.htm
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Thinking of switching to FTTP 900 on BT - now that it is available in Solihull!
Only concern is the rest of the setup if Unifi with a USG currently connected to the SH3 on VM 200. I guess I’ll have to purchase another modem to make my setup work on BT?
Only concern is the rest of the setup if Unifi with a USG currently connected to the SH3 on VM 200. I guess I’ll have to purchase another modem to make my setup work on BT?
Correct.
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You'll need to tell the USG to create a PPPoE session. Here's a screenshot from mine, the setting is in Settings -> Networks -> Edit WAN in the classic settings.
Username - Anything you like really, mine is [email protected]
Password - Anything you like, I think mine is password.
Username - Anything you like really, mine is [email protected]
Password - Anything you like, I think mine is password.
Thanks for the info
I am a complete dummy. I already had a TP-Link W9970 router/modem combo which I didn't even think to check if it works in modem-only mode (which it does) before I bought the ECI modem.
I've switched out the ECI for the TP-Link because I know it can hold a connection like a champ for months on end, and it support G.INP. I'm using the Plusnet router but plan on swapping it with something better like a Mikrotik soon.
Will this not lead to double NAT as the smart hub 2 can’t be put into modem mode or have I missed something?
You get rid of the SH, goes ONT straight into USG I believe
I didn’t realise they install a modem to which the smart hub 2 connects. If that’s the case then it sounds pretty straight forward thanks!
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Yep.
You'll need to tell the USG to create a PPPoE session. Here's a screenshot from mine, the setting is in Settings -> Networks -> Edit WAN in the classic settings.
Username - Anything you like really, mine is [email protected]
Password - Anything you like, I think mine is password.
this is really useful for future ref thanks. Will wait for a decent cashback offer before ordering.
I have been waiting for my Fibre 500 from Zen since December the 18th, originally the date for install was 11th January which the engineer came out and performed the outside part of the install but wouldn't come into the house.
It got rearranged for 22nd February, now I get an email saying its been delayed again until 26th April! That much delay for an engineer to spend 1 hour in my living room?
Other services are continuing during this pandemic, including boiler repairs and maintenance, car servicing. Why can't Openreach have an engineer in my house taking precautions, like face mask, open windows, empty room.
This is very annoying!
It got rearranged for 22nd February, now I get an email saying its been delayed again until 26th April! That much delay for an engineer to spend 1 hour in my living room?
Other services are continuing during this pandemic, including boiler repairs and maintenance, car servicing. Why can't Openreach have an engineer in my house taking precautions, like face mask, open windows, empty room.
This is very annoying!
Because you getting a faster internet connection when you already have a superfast service isn't an essential task, whereas ensuring people have access to hot water and a safe vehicle is. If you currently have a slow broadband service then they are progressing the in-home FTTP appointments.
Quick one, can I plug ANY wireless router in to the ONT so long as it can create a PPPoE session? I've tried it on this: https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-c80/ but I can't get any internet connection on any devices afterwards. tx