Yes, the ONT is effectively a modem. You only need a modem built into the router for VDSL/FTTC, not for FTTP.
It needs to be set up as a PPPoE connection for IPv4, (and a PPP connection if you want to also use IPv6).
The username needs to be [email protected]. It does not require a password. If the router insists on one, just type in “password”.
The DNS servers can be whatever you like, just put in the ones from the Smart Hub. I use Cloudflare and Goggle’s public DNS. You can look the addresses up on the internet.
You will also need to configure the DHCP to mimic the Smart Hub, so your devices will get an address when they start up.
Similarly, you will need to configure the Wi-Fi to mimic the Smart Hub. It will be easier to use the same SSID and password then you don’t need to reconfigure the individual devices.
No offense meant, but frankly, if you don’t even know the basics, I think you are wasting your time. Even with the best will in the world, no one on here is going to have the time to teach you basic networking from scratch. I’d put it back in the box and send it back. The Smart Hub is preconfigured for a BT connection and effectively plug and play, so I would stick with that.
The alternative is to RTFM, (Read The Flippin’ Manual). Presumably one came with it?
