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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...
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?
He doesn't need to configure PPPoE as is using the Orbi in AP mode. Let not confuse them please.
Yeah, but if I'm able to connect directly from the wall to my Orbi (which I think I can as per some other forums), I will need to leave it in Router mode?
FURRYe38 wrote:
He doesn't need to configure PPPoE as is using the Orbi in AP mode. Let not confuse them please.
If your ISP allows you to remove there modem and user the Orbi as an interface then yes. You would need to use the Orbi in router mode. However most ISP require use of a modem or interfacing device. I would contact the ISP first and ask about the details and let them know you'd like to use a external router. If they require a modem, ask about using a modem only device.
StuMcBill wrote:
Yeah, but if I'm able to connect directly from the wall to my Orbi (which I think I can as per some other forums), I will need to leave it in Router mode?
FURRYe38 wrote:
He doesn't need to configure PPPoE as is using the Orbi in AP mode. Let not confuse them please.
Yes ekhalhill is right. I have my Orbi connected in router mode directly to the BT box and have removed the Smarthub. I have also tried the Orbi in AP mode behind the Smarthub to see if there are any advantages but have decided to go with the simplest approach. I definitely wouldn’t run the Smarthub Wi-fi because that will cause problems with the Orbi.
The only advantage I can see to using the Smarthub and the Orbi in AP mode is that you will get ipv6; Netgear routers don’t work with BT’s implementation. However I haven’t noticed any downside to not having the ipv6 so am going with the one less box approach.