Using A Third Party Router On FTTC

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 20:41:07 GMT

Hi, I'm thinking about getting a VPN. I want it on all of my devices, so if I get one, then I'll have to buy a new router. Is it better to use a VDSL modem router, or to get an Openreach modem and buy a separate router. The second option seems better because it gives you more choice, it would just be nice to request a modem from BT as appose to buying a used one from eBay, it is what it is. I know the Smart Hub doesn't have a modem-only mode (no idea why?), but I thought you could just turn off the wireless, and just connect a third party router to an Ethernet port, and run Ethernet and wireless through that instead. I've just found out about the double-NAT issue, maybe it's not a massive issue, but I don't want it to effect gaming so I won't be doing that. Thanks.

Re: Using A Third Party Router On FTTC

licquorice — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 20:48:54 GMT

Entirely your choice whether to go separates or all in one. Openreach modems are no longer supplied so will have to be secondhand from Ebay. They are getting a bit long in the tooth now but still fairly popular.

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