How do I connect my DrayTek router to the Internet?
Connect the WAN port of the DrayTek Vigor router to your Ethernet Internet source with an RJ-45 Ethernet cable (either a “patch” or “cross-over” lead, the port is auto-sensing of which type of cable is used). The router will prompt for a username and password to access the web configuration interface.
Is BT FTPP a PPPoE?
BT FTTC lines used to come with a VDSL modem but are now ‘wires only’ – a DSL modem which supports PPPoE would be required. BT FTTP lines terminate on an active NTE which supports PPPoE directly so no extra equipment is needed to connect to the FireBrick.
How do I configure DrayTek as an access point?
Go to [Wireless LAN 2.4GHz] > [General Setup], enable Wireless LAN and set the SSID. If you have other existing Access Points on the network, you can set the same SSID details so that your client devices will see just the one wireless network. Click OK when you are done to save and apply the changes.
How do I connect to Vigor 130?
Connect the RJ-11 port (marked ‘DSL’) on the Vigor 130 to the VDSL or ADSL line. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet port on the Vigor 130 to the WAN ethernet port of your router (or PC). Configure the WAN interface on your router to use PPPoE and enter the username and password details for the internet connection.
What type of router do I need for FTTP?
Any of DrayTek’s latest routers, such as the Vigor 2927, Vigor 2765, Vigor 2865 and Vigor 2866 can be connected to full-fibre broadband, with up to 950mbps of Hardware Accelerated Firewall throughput. This article explains how to setup your DrayTek router to connect to your Ultrafast FTTP service.
Does FTTP need modem?
FTTP/C, HFC Service Types
In this case, you will simply need an eWAN (Ethernet Wide-Area-Network) WiFi Router (there is no need for a modem component). You can supply and connect your own hardware as long as it isn’t locked to your current or previous internet service provider, and that it is nbn™ compliant.
What is my BT PPPoE username and password?
There is a default username and password for the BT modem (not router/hub) using the PPPoE protocol. The username is [email protected] – I was wondering whether this is secure?
Can I use a 3rd party router with BT?
Yes, as long as it’s compatible with our broadband service.
How do I find my draytek IP address?
Check the router’s IP address
Usually, you can access the router’s management page at 192.168. 1.1, which is the router’s default LAN IP address.
How do you set up a universal repeater?
F9-how to setup Universal Repeater
- Open ”Internet Settings”, Select “Universal Repeater”, and then select the signal source that needs to be amplified.
- Enter the password for the wireless signal that needs to be extended , click “connect”, and then the router will restart.
What is the difference between PPPoE and Bridge mode?
PPPoE mode requires that your ADSL Modem/Router do three separate things to the Ethernet Frames coming off the ADSL modem. The later two are both computational expensive and completely unnecessary for a single computer to access the internet. In Bridge mode the raw PPPoE frames come off the ADSL modem, zero CPU usage.
What is Bridge mode on a router?
What is bridge mode? Bridge mode is a setting within a router that turns off the router’s Wi-Fi broadcast, turning it into a bridge between the network and another Wi-Fi router.
Can I use ADSL router for fiber?
Most Broadband Routers are not compatible with the technology used with Fibre Broadband. You will therefore need to swap your existing ADSL/Cable Router for a Fibre Router that provides the throughput speeds and connection required to maximise fibre broadband usage.
Can I use my own router with BT full fibre?
How do I know if I have FTTP?
To find out if you can get high-speed fibre broadband via FTTP, use an FTTP checking tool. You’ll find these on an ISP’s website to let you quickly check if FTTP has been rolled out to your area. If not, FTTC is probably the best alternative (unless you live in rural areas).
What connection type is BT?
The BT Home Hub 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 devices connect to the Internet using a standard ADSL connection. The BT Home Hub 3 and 4 models support PPPoA for ADSL and PPPoE for VDSL2, in conjunction with an Openreach-provided VDSL2 modem to support BT’s FTTC network (BT Infinity).
What is a PPPoE username?
Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. Most DSL providers use PPPoE to establish Internet connections for customers.
Can I use my own router with BT broadband?
Will any router work with BT broadband?
No, the Hub needs to be specially designed to work with Fibre so you can only use the BT Smart Hub or the BT Home Hub 5, Hub 4, Hub 3 or the earlier BT Infinity Hub. The Hub 3 and Hub 4 also need to have an Openreach modem that was fitted by an engineer.
What is the default IP of DrayTek router?
1.1 (the most common IP for DrayTek routers) in the address bar of your web browser to access the router’s web-based user interface. You should see 2 text fields where you can enter a username and a password. The default username for your DrayTek router is admin. The default password is admin.
How do I see what devices are connected to my DrayTek router?
To find a newly installed DrayTek access point when it’s connected to the network of a DrayTek router, use the [External Devices] menu on the router, which will show any DrayTek devices detected on the network along with their IP address.
What is the difference between an extender and a repeater?
A WiFi extender connects directly to your router and creates a new WiFi network. A WiFi repeater connects to your network wirelessly and rebroadcasts your existing network signal.
What is repeater configuration?
In Repeater mode, the access point extends the range of an existing Wi-Fi network. This mode is suitable when you are in a Wi-Fi dead-zone or a place with weak wireless signal, and you want to have a larger effective range of the wireless signal throughout your home or office.
Is ADSL PPPoE or PPPoA?
Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM (PPPoA) and Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) are two alternative protocols for connecting to your ISP. Some ISPs only support one or the other, but many support both. Additionally, some PCI-based ADSL modems only support PPPoA.
What is bridge mode in ADSL router?
Bridge mode is the configuration that disables the NAT feature on the modem and allows a router to function as a DHCP server without an IP Address conflict.