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Aspirant

Jan 29, 2019

Orbi router compatibility with Sky broadband

Hi, I want to replace my existing router with an Orbi system to improve my Wifi but am conscious that for the router to work with Sky broadband it needs to support MER allowing it to use the ro...

martin-42

Aspirant

Feb 02, 2019

Hi FURRYe38,

Thanks for the info, I didn't at first think about my requirement not needing a modem. Sky provide a BT Openworld fibre modem and a hub that I want to swap out. The issue is in order for any other device to get an IP via DHCP the device needs to support MER and the DHCP options to send a username and password.

I didn't see these details on any of the Orbi tech data I looked at.

I'll take a look and find the router forum.

Thanks

Martin

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Feb 02, 2019

Ya, if you have Fiber as your ISP service, then the Cable Orbi will not work for you. Possible the non Cable modem Orbi system may work as a router replacement between the ISP fiber serivce and there router. Somerthing you'll need to ask the ISP about to see what they required and what can be used as a router on there system.

Good Luck.