Do I need a modem if I want to replace the hub?

[Sneakybeaky]

I do notice that we have a large white box mounted on the wall that must serve as a modem for the hub but, my question being, can I get away with just replacing the router or do I need a modem too?

[gg30340]

It depends on what type of Fibre connection you have.

If you have FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) you can just replace the router with any router that has a WAN port. You will need to keep the Fibre modem.

If you have FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet) you can either replace just the router as long as it has a WAN port or if you want to do away with the Openreach modem you will need a VDSLModem/Router.

[Sneakybeaky]

Well, Its a new build and I have the option to get full fibre 900 but , the BT hut manager states External (FTTX)?

It looks to me like we have fibre to the premesis as BT have used a virgin media socket where the modem connects to.

[imjolly]

do you have something like this ONT

[Sneakybeaky]

[licquorice · Accepted solution]

You have FTTP, the white ONT ( modem) has to stay. You can replace the hub with any third party router of your choice with a WAN port. It is not necessary to buy a combined modem/ router.

[Sneakybeaky]

Thank you for that. Fingers crossed I see better results when it comes to online gameplay.