Separating modem and router - BT fibre

Craig321 · 3 Jul 2015 at 19:31

My BT fibre hasn't been great recently when 2 or more people are using it. Is it still worth getting one of their modems off eBay and using that with a separate router?

I was looking at getting the ECI V-2FUb/I modem, them maybe a DrayTek router or something. Would that help with speed and handling more than one person at a time? I also like the idea of being able to restart the router without disconnecting the internet which should help the profile a bit.

Currently have the HomeHub 5

Thanks

Craig321 · 4 Jul 2015 at 10:56

thenewoc said:
I would match the modem to the DSLAM.

The following can be used to obtain stats from an ECI modem.

http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,12111.0.html

Or the following for Huawei....

http://www.mydslwebstats.co.uk/

Both makes of modem require unlocking but the Huawei is easier.

@craig321, are you referring to multiple wifi users, regarding speed slowing down?

Nope, barely use wifi here. It's when 2 of us are using wired connection that it seems to be struggling.

Matching the modem to the DSLAM makes sense. Now to find mine... if I find one, how do I confirm it's the one I use?

Craig321 · 4 Jul 2015 at 12:09

Thanks

There are two possibilities, one is closer so I'd have to assume that's the one. I suppose I could go look at both and if they're both ECI or both Huawei then that answers the question for sure.

Edit: oh, looks like the site tells me anyway. Every single exchange it has listed for this area is Huawei & I'm on P6.

So I guess it's the HG612 I should be going for?

Craig321 · 4 Jul 2015 at 12:56

Thanks

I'll go have a look today to double check.

Edit
Struggling to choose a router here! It looks like it's between the Asus RT-AC68U and the NETGEAR R7000-100UKS Nighhawk.
I've heard some bad things about the R7000 firmware, but then supposedly it has been updated and fixed.

Which one is better?!

Craig321 · 5 Jul 2015 at 14:28

Found an HG612 for a decent price on eBay. Now to decide on the router

I'm thinking the R7000 at the moment. Although I am also considering just borrowing a DrayTek from work for the time being so I can see if this new modem and separate router is actually going to help!