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Seh6345
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on ‎02-08-2021 16h40

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Using an aftermarket router on 900/110

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I'm not well versed in networking; do I need to connect my router in PPPoE mode or will DHCP work? I will not be using the Smarthub 2.

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licquorice
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on ‎02-08-2021 16h45

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Re: Using an aftermarket router on 900/110

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PPPoE

username bthomehub@btbroadband.com

password bt

Seh6345
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‎02-08-2021 18h35 - edited ‎02-08-2021 18h36

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Re: Using an aftermarket router on 900/110

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@licquorice 

A few quick questions, sorry. I've read online that PPPoE adds massive overhead, and if your router does not have a hardware offloading option, it shouldn't be used with gigabit speeds. Is there a reason as to why PPPoE is recommended? Is it the only option available because BT wouldn't support any other protocols on aftermarket routers?

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on ‎02-08-2021 19h17

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Re: Using an aftermarket router on 900/110

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It is the protocol BT use, there is no choice in the matter.