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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?
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?
Tried it? Looking at this:
Fibre to the Home: Check your wiring and set-up | BT help
the fact that it is a WAN connection suggests that it should work. Other messages seem to confirm this.
BT's FTTP is rare, so you won't find much experience here. (There aren't even that many BT FTTC users here.) That's why there are conflicting thoughts here.
The issue of BT's IPv6 method has come up before. It is not that BT has a "non-standard" implementation, just that Netgear does not support its variant.
Here are some earlier discussions:
Re: IPV6 with BT Infinity - NETGEAR Communities IPV6 with BT Infinity
IPV6 D7000 not working properly
D7000 Nighthawk no IPV6 support with BT Infinity?
As yet I have not seen convincing evidence that this causes anyone problems.
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?
StuMcBill wrote:
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.
.....Great, and good luck with this task! :)
StuMcBill wrote:
.........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?
Not secure at all, it's made simple to be used during setup only, I'd change it immediatly.
Glad you got working as you desired.
you can use the SSID if you wish however, definately change the PW.
Enjoy.
StuMcBill wrote:
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?
StuMcBill wrote:
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?Probably not that easy to crack, albeit Netgear uses a standard template, but also not easy to remember.
I create my own SSIDs and passwords to be memorable enough to me and easy enough to use.
But my nearest neighbours are 100 yards away and the chances of anyone glomming on to my wifi are minimal.
