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Looking for a router that is BT compatible

JaywR10 — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:25:14 GMT

Hello,

We're looking for a high end router that is BT compatible, we've noticed that some are not and tbh no idea which are and which aren't

Can anyone recommend a good one? Looking at TP-Link or Netgear or any other reputable brand.

Thank you

Re: Looking for a router that is BT compatible

CJT80 — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:38:50 GMT

@JaywR10

What type of connection do you have? It's its regular Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC) you need to look for a VDSL compatible modem/router.

Re: Looking for a router that is BT compatible

JetLag — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:15:09 GMT

I have a Netgear X6 R8000 Nighthawk connected directly to the Openreach ONT. Works well!

Re: Looking for a router that is BT compatible

JaywR10 — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:33:19 GMT

Its as you say, its connected up to a FTTC via a PSTN line.

Any recommended routers for this type of connection

Thank you

Re: Looking for a router that is BT compatible

JaywR10 — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:33:44 GMT

Will this work with my setup as mentioned above?

Thank you

Re: Looking for a router that is BT compatible

pippincp — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:34:54 GMT

TP-Link, whichever model suits your needs.

Re: Looking for a router that is BT compatible

CJT80 — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:36:09 GMT

@JaywR10

Depends on your budget,

here are DSL Modems & Routers | TP-Link United Kingdom (tp-link.com) and Gateways | Telco | Service Providers | NETGEAR

Personally I use a Fritz!Box 7530. Had no issues so far.

Re: Looking for a router that is BT compatible

Keith_Beddoe — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:42:53 GMT

@JaywR10 wrote:

Hi

Will this work with my setup as mentioned above?

Thank you

This one is very popular, and works with all BT services including BT TV.

https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/dsl-modem-router/archer-vr400/v2/

If you only want 2.4GHz then there is a cheaper option.

https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/dsl-modem-router/td-w9970/

Re: Looking for a router that is BT compatible

Dode — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:44:36 GMT

I've been using the VR400 above for quite a few years now with no problems at all. (FTTC)

Re: Looking for a router that is BT compatible

Gary_C — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:53:09 GMT

I personally used a Draytek Vigor 130 VDSL modem (which is guaranteed by Draytek to work with the BT connection) and a separate Nighthawk R7800 Router, connecting them together via the routers WAN port.
It has been more stable than the BT home hub (that one kept rebooting and finally started crashing when the sun came out).
However, I have also just switched to BT mini disks rather than use the routers Wifi because a mesh wifi system is so much more convenient and the BT mini disks are really good value. If I had gone this way initially, I would probably have chosen the Vigour modem with a Ubiquiti Edgerouter X with the Mini discs