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Aspirant

Aug 14, 2021

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Unable to get RBR50 to work as router with Draytek 130 modem

Hi I was having problems with DHCP on my BT Smart-hub 6 so I bought a Draytek 130 to act as a modem and use the Orbi as a router. I have upgraded to latest Draytek firmware and confirmed the broad...

FURRYe38
Aug 19, 2021
Does the HUB6 have a DMZ? If it does, you can use this for the RBR and configure router mode if you want to use the Orbi in router mode with the HUB6.

eye-eye wrote:

Just the Draytek. Left the Orbi as an AP. Turned off the Wi-fi on the Hub6

CrimpOn

Guru - Experienced User

Aug 16, 2021

eye-eye wrote:

I have tried combinations of bthomehub@btbroadband.com with password 'bt' and without. All the other settings on the router appear to be automatic and the modem is set to just do that function.

I agree that the next step is to contact BT and inform them you have replaced their smart hub 6 with the Draytek. Every cable system has its own unique aspects. Some use DHCP to hand out IP addresses to modems. Some use PPPoE which requires a user name and password for access. Some need to register the modem to your account. Others will let you change the modem on your own.

Perhaps some forum member is familiar with BT and can offer advice, but there is no predicting when (or if) they will notice your post.

I would call BT.

eye-eye

Aspirant

Aug 18, 2021

Hi Guys

Thanks for the input. I contacted BT and they said it should work. Draytek said set up using PC to see if it was working. Did as instructed and couldn't access internet, so returned to Amazon before return limit time expired. Shame really but I didn't want to be left with what appears to be a malfunctioning box.

CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 18, 2021
eye-eye wrote:

Hi Guys

Thanks for the input. I contacted BT and they said it should work. Draytek said set up using PC to see if it was working. Did as instructed and couldn't access internet, so returned to Amazon before return limit time expired. Shame really but I didn't want to be left with what appears to be a malfunctioning box.

Which went back: Orbi or Draytek? (or both?)
- eye-eye
  Aspirant
  Aug 19, 2021
  Just the Draytek. Left the Orbi as an AP. Turned off the Wi-fi on the Hub6
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Aug 19, 2021
    Does the HUB6 have a DMZ? If it does, you can use this for the RBR and configure router mode if you want to use the Orbi in router mode with the HUB6.
    
    eye-eye wrote:
    
    Just the Draytek. Left the Orbi as an AP. Turned off the Wi-fi on the Hub6