Sky Router Replacement - 'Urgent' Solution Required

[Deleted User 298457]

Hi guys,

I recently decommed my home server running ESXi with PfSense and a BT OpenReach FTTC modem. I half expected the replacement router (Sky) to be "OK" but it is garbage and keeps causing issues, even with light use.

I am visiting on Saturday so would like to grab a replacement that works with Sky.

Is there any easy go-to recommendations?

 

[Deleted User 298457]

Visting who on Saturday? Lost me a little if you mean a friend/relative whose house it is, or you mean OcUK shop and getting a router from them?

Anyway, have a look at the TP-Link VR600 v3 (£75 if you look online). Or if you want to up the budget a bit, look at the TP-Link Deco X20-DSL for around £128 which also has WiFi 6.

As far as I'm aware, TP Link have a Sky MER VDSL profile on all of their VDSL routers.

Haha, visiting my mum - 1 night only. So need to get the kit ordered/delivered before I start my journey. To de-risk the plan I quickly ordered a TP Link VR600 so looks like I did the right thing!

Thank you.

 

[Deleted User 298457]

FYI - I swapped out the router yesterday. Literally took about 15 minutes. Worked a treat - remember to not use the mobile site as Sky MER username/password fields don't appear.

Amazingly I also just configured an OpenVPN using the VR600 v3's built in config tool. Took about 30 secs? Very refreshing. Really enjoying TP Link products!