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P44EFC
Apprentice
Oct 11, 2019

xr500 and dm200 setup

I have the xr500 and my current modem is the BT business smart hub set in bridge mode.

 

Receiving the DM200 modem tomorrow i just wanted to know do i have any installation with this or will it work directly out the box.

 

I have put the PPPOE usename and password in the xr500 obviously already with my current setup, do i need to do something similar with the new modem when i set it up or not?

 

8 Replies

  • Netduma_Alex's avatar
    Netduma_Alex
    NetDuma Partner
    Oct 11, 2019

    As long as the PPPoE username and password are in the XR500, which you say they are, then there shouldn't be any specific setup required. Most modems will just work out of the box as long as they're provided the correct login details from the router.

    • P44EFC's avatar
      P44EFC
      Apprentice
      Oct 11, 2019
      So no need to connect to a pc and go through the wizard first then?

      Would you say this is an upgrade on bridging my Bt hub to the xr500 or not?

      If I’m going down a blind alley with this then please let me know what setup I should consider instead.


      • P44EFC's avatar
        P44EFC
        Apprentice
        Oct 11, 2019
        Looking into it a lot recommend the draytek vigor 130 for modem only it seems.

        Maybe I should go for that option?
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Oct 11, 2019

    Be aware that the DM model modem already had a built in router. This was limited model that came out. It's recommended to bridge this modem then connect the XR router to the DM modem and configure the XR router. You should be able to keep the PPPoE configuration current. 

    P44EFC wrote:

    I have the xr500 and my current modem is the BT business smart hub set in bridge mode.

     

    Receiving the DM200 modem tomorrow i just wanted to know do i have any installation with this or will it work directly out the box.

     

    I have put the PPPOE usename and password in the xr500 obviously already with my current setup, do i need to do something similar with the new modem when i set it up or not?

     

     

    • P44EFC's avatar
      P44EFC
      Apprentice
      Oct 11, 2019
      It’s the dm200-100eus The full title is that the one with the built in router also?

      Sounds like your not impressed with this as a modem and I was after a modem only tbh.

      I can get this refunded and go for a better option if you have one?

      Reason being I am having a few issues with gameplay with current setup so was hoping this modem was an upgrade from bridging the Bt smart hub, is it not an upgrade?