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Wifi router compatibility with both FTTC and FTTP

Jetta68 — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:35:48 GMT

I currently use BT’s FTTC and have:

- Huawei EchoLife HG612 modem (BT supplied)

- Netgear Nighthawk R7000 (AC1900) wifi router.

I want to upgrade to a new router soon. However, FTTP may be coming to my area within the next year so I’d like any wifi router that I get now to be also compatible with FTTP.

What do I need to look for on the specs of any new router to ensure that it is compatible with both my existing FTTC and future FTTP?

Thanks.

Re: Wifi router compatibility with both FTTC and FTTP

pippincp — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:11:28 GMT

Your current Nighthawk router is compatable. Any router with a WAN port will be.

As for specs, it depends on your needs.

Re: Wifi router compatibility with both FTTC and FTTP

Jetta68 — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:17:23 GMT

Thanks for the reply.

I read somewhere that the WAN port has to red. Is that just for BT routers and not 3rd party ones?

Re: Wifi router compatibility with both FTTC and FTTP

licquorice — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:55:19 GMT

The WAN port is red to distinguish it from LAN ports, electrons don't care what colour it is.