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StuMcBill
Tutor
Jan 02, 2019
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Orbi and BT FTTP

Hi,   I've just installed my new Orbi and Satellite system connecting to my BT Homehub 6 (with a FTTP connection).   My FTTP box on the wall connects to my BT Homehub via ethernet, and I have...
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    StuMcBill
    Jan 03, 2019

    Hi guys,

     

    Connected directly to the FTTP and the orbi is churning away like a champ!  All sorted now!

     

    Now the task of changing every single WiFi device to the new network.

     

    Out of curiosity, how secure is the password that comes on the sticker on the box, presumably its just a random password generator that spews these out.  I've changed mine, but have often wondered how secure they are?

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StuMcBill
Tutor
Jan 02, 2019

Thanks, I was kinda hoping since the connection from the wall is ethernet, I could connect it directly to the ethernet port on the Orbi?

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ekhalil
Master
Jan 02, 2019
StuMcBill wrote:

Thanks, I was kinda hoping since the connection from the wall is ethernet, I could connect it directly to the ethernet port on the Orbi?

Yes, I think you should be able to connect Orbi directly to the FTTP box and use Orbi as your main router. You just then need to configure PPPoE for internet access in Orbi,

Please use the GUI to go to >> ADVANCED >> Setup >> Internet Setup, choose Yes to using password for internet settings, select PPPoE for "Intenet Service Provider" and set the username to bthomehub@btbroadband.com and leave the password blank (or check this information with BT).

Good luck.