FTTC Questions - BT, Huawei and Timer Switch

[Frank_Rizzo]

Looking at going for FTTC, something like idnet, a&a. Grateful for answers to these questions

The VDSL modem, which is supplied by the ISP or BT install engineer. Is this always BT or Huawei branded? If it is can I replace it with a different brand?

I have the current ADSL2+ router on a timer switch so that it turns off at certain hours. Will this be a problem with FTTC / the VDSL modem?

 

[Frank_Rizzo]

Looks as if all ISPs are supplying Huawei. Side question to that then. Are the VDSL modems dumb or smart? i.e. could someone telnet into it, or reconfigure it in a malicious way?

As for the timer that's easy. I don't need to put the timer on the VDSL modem. I can leave that on 24/7 and keep the timer on the router. This will drop all the home network but leave the modem on for diagnostics.

 

[Frank_Rizzo]

To prevent access at specific times.