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Archer VR2100 on FTTP

CobaltTJ — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:45:27 GMT

I have recently had BT Full Fibre FTTP installed in my property, and would like to continue using my Archer VR2100 which I was using previously on ADSL. I can't seem to figure out the required configuration for an FTTP connection and can't find a straight answer online.

The Home Hub 2 is rubbish and has constant ping issues that make both gaming and VoIP borderline unusable so want to replace it.

Can someone please give me a straight answer on how to configure the Archer VR2100 for use with FTTP.

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

licquorice — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:50:55 GMT

You need to configure it wireless router mode rather than DSL mode and then connect the ONT to the WAN port.

Same PPPoE details as before.

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

CobaltTJ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:32:45 GMT

I've tried to do a setup as wireless router but dont know how, do I want to choose BT_VDSL or Other for ISP list?

How do I actually set it up as a wireless router?

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

licquorice — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:38:25 GMT

Those options are for xDSL operation rather than wireless router mode.

Factory reset the device and set it up again using the wizard, one of the first options is the mode of operation.

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

licquorice — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:41:02 GMT

This might help https://www.tp-link.com/uk/support/download/archer-vr2100/

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

CobaltTJ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:15:24 GMT

I've reset it and gone through the setup, but the option for wireless router mode doesn't appear there. After the setup I've gone to advanced and operation mode, and set it to wireless router mode. After restarting in that mode it won't connect to the internet even though it's plugged directly into the fibre modem in port 4. I don't understand why it's not working ?

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

licquorice — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:21:36 GMT

It's a long time since I configured a TP Link, but you might have to enable the WAN port

Did you configure the PPPoE details

Username bthomehub@btbroadband.com

Password BT

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

CobaltTJ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:39:18 GMT

Yes I've set the PPPoE details as that and the WAN port should be enabled by default, still not picking up the internet

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

licquorice — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:42:10 GMT

I'm sure there's something you have to do with the WAN configuration, but I can't remember what it is.

What configuration options are there for the WAN port?

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

CobaltTJ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:50:01 GMT

The only options I can find are to select the WAN interface, and I only get 1 option which is pppoe_ptm_101_0_d

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

licquorice — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:54:21 GMT

In the connection settings where you chose PPPoE, make sure vlan tag is NOT ticked as enabled.

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

CobaltTJ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:00:18 GMT

It's greyed out and says "VLAN ID cannot be disabled when Ethernet Connection is enabled"

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

CobaltTJ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:07:14 GMT

I'll get back to this tomorrow and have another go, thank you much for your suggestions

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

licquorice — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:07:29 GMT

Hmm, odd. It ought to say VLAN ID cannot be enabled rather than disabled when Ethernet connection is enabled.

The VLAN tag 101 is a function of the modem (ONT in your case)

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

NorthernNico — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:22:02 GMT

I assume you rebooted the device after changing the operation mode from DSL modem mode to wireless router mode?

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

CobaltTJ — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:41:17 GMT

Yes of course, I've made sure to reboot after every config change.

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

Les-Gibson — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:57:00 GMT

Does this help

How to configure the AC VDSL/ADSL Modem Router as a regular wireless router (new logo) | TP-Link United Kingdom

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

CobaltTJ — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:12:40 GMT

I'll give it a go shortly, and many thanks and kudos all round!

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

CobaltTJ — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:35:28 GMT

I finally got it working today. I have no idea why I was receiving the VLAN tag error but rebooting and resetting everything got rid of it. I did the setup over ethernet one more time and it worked. Thank you everyone, got there in the end!

Re: Archer VR2100 on FTTP

licquorice — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:03:48 GMT

Glad you got it sorted.