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Home Network Modem for EE Smart Router

ahezza — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:33:53 GMT

I have the EE Smart Router from 2020 with Fibre Connection - Fibre Broadband (G.fast)

I currently use a pfSense Router for my main router, and I have the dreaded double NAT in my setup which I'd like to get rid of.

I bought this one before - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F9E5LQA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

But couldn't get it to work.. I believe I need a modem that supports VDSL2 but not 100% on that. Can anyone recommend a modem to use with EE Smart Router Fibre? Thanks

Re: Home Network Modem for EE Smart Router

Mustrum — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:29:25 GMT

In your first sentence you say you have G.Fast, yet you talk about a VDSL modem, not sure why.

If you are on G.Fast, you will need a G.Fast modem - I think Draytek do one, the Vigor 166 i believe.

Re: Home Network Modem for EE Smart Router

ahezza — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:00:32 GMT

Tbh I didn’t know G.Fast was a thing but I think I probably answered my own question as I was crafting my post. I was looking at the Vigor 166, it’s not out yet tho no?

Re: Home Network Modem for EE Smart Router

XRaySpeX — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:16:10 GMT

Well, BT are selling DrayTek Vigor 166 VDSL/G.Fast Modem for £124. Other suppliers are available.

Re: Home Network Modem for EE Smart Router

ahezza — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:08:45 GMT

Due date unavailable on £124?

Re: Home Network Modem for EE Smart Router

XRaySpeX — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:15:22 GMT

Try Vigor 166 By Draytek for £120 & Get it by Fri, 22nd Oct or just Google it.