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FTTP VLAN Tag
Hi, I have FTTP being installed next week to replace my FTTC. I would like to directly attach my Fibre temination UTP port directly to Orbi in router mode via the WAN port. The difference in the FTTP...
Via the web admin site under Advanced, Advanced Setup there is a "VLAN / Bridge Settings" where you can enable and specify VLAN ID and Tag but I have no experience with this. We have FTTP through GigaClear and Ethernet Port 1 from their fibre modem goes the WAN port on the Orbi RBR50. GigaClear support "bridge" mode on their modem which makes it "dumb" with no WiFi, DHCP or routing all of which are handed off the to RBR50 (in Router mode).
This setup does not require any VLAN ID settings within on the Orbi. Also with our FTTP connection because it is a 1-to-1 there is no need for any username/password to be entered but this might be because GigaClear own their own equipment. I have no experience of a BT solution where you connect to a chosen ISP (as per ADSL for example).
You don't mention which ISP you are using but I'd speak to them to see if they support "bridge" mode.